The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Indianapolis was held at Carroll Stadium on Sept. 30. At the time of the event, over $1.1 million had already been raised, surpassing the record of over $1 million that was achieved in 2022.
IUPUI students set up encampment following movement of universities across the U.S.
By Abby Godsen | May 2In the last several weeks, students at universities across the U.S. have been setting up pro-Palestinian divestment encampments, and IUPUI is no exception. On April 26, IUPUI students set up their divestment encampment in Democracy Plaza below the Kelley School of Business building by Taylor Hall following the establishment of an encampment on IU Bloomington campus.
Opinion: Five Palestinian poets for National Poetry Month
By Laynie Rearick | May 2Now that we’ve entered the seventh month of Israel’s attack on Gaza, I completely understand the people who say it’s pointless to read and enjoy poetry. While it is certainly not a replacement for attending protests, emailing representatives and donating to relief organizations, I believe that poetry has the incredible capacity to criticize and dismantle oppressive structures and ideologies. Poems serve as a rallying cry; they give voices to the voiceless and allow people to empathize with those who have different experiences from theirs.
Inaugural book crawl comes to Indianapolis
By Laynie Rearick | April 29You’ve heard of a bar crawl, but have you heard of a book crawl? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like (with presumably less alcohol). A book crawl involves visiting several independent bookstores as a way to support local businesses, connect with fellow book lovers and win prizes or rewards.