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Paw's Pantry Visits USG to Discuss Pantry Needs

By Abby Godsen | Nov. 30

Associate Program Director of Student Support, Erika Thomison, and Executive Team Member Chair for Paw’s Pantry, Braxton Gray, spoke at the Nov. 11 meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) about the needs of Paw’s Pantry and ways in which students can help support them. Paw’s Pantry is a food pantry on campus that is open to all students. It aims to help those with food insecurity meet their dietary needs.

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IUPUI Student Announces Campaign for City-County Council

By Katie Wiseman | Nov. 16

On Monday, IUPUI student Nick Roberts announced his candidacy for Indianapolis City-County Council, representing District 4.Currently studying political science and economics, Roberts made headlines last year for his work addressing gerrymandering in Indiana. Now Roberts makes headlines for being one of the youngest candidates to run for city-county council.

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Delta Sigma Phi presents Queen of the Canal

By Rashan Nisly | Nov. 10

Delta Sigma Phi is going to be hosting their annual philanthropy event Queen of the Canal, which will take place Nov. 11 in the lecture hall on IUPUI’s campus at 7 p.m.

Student Life

Craze for Caffeine

By Abby Godsen | Nov. 6

Every college student knows the feeling of having one million things to do and never enough time to do all of them. Many turn to energy drinks, teas and coffees to give them an extra boost. However, many students likely do not know what they are consuming, or if it is even beneficial.

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Inspirations of IUPUI Student, Singer-Songwriter Myra Kivett

By Sahar Abdullah | Oct. 25

Myra Kivett grew up in a musical family– she describes music as something that is in her blood and something that she “always gravitated towards”. Her most recently released song is her official debut single titled “Guys Like You,” which was recorded in Round Table Recording Studio in Broad Ripple. Kivett balances a full course load through IUPUI’s BA/MA program. Her schedule during the school year is often hectic with academics, so Kivett utilizes her summers to focus on music.

Opinion

A Student Review: Drag Bingo Night at IUPUI

By Abby Godsen | Oct. 24

IUPUI hosted their first Drag Bingo night Oct. 14, and it started with a bang. The event was a massive success with so many students that they had to move to a bigger room to accommodate the line out the door.

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Student Organizations, IUPD Work Toward Campus Safety

By Ashley Wilson | Oct. 22

While attending college, students live, work and participate in recreational activities on campus. A major concern for many of them is simply staying safe. A number of on-campus organizations have recognized this and are working towards creating such an environment, in addition to the IUPD.

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AXO Volley Against Violence

By Nathan Ensley | Oct. 14

Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) hosted their Volley Against Violence on Oct. 14 to raise money for the Colburn Place in their fight against domestic violence. Phi Gamma Delta won the tournament after beating AXO in the final.

Student Government

USG Hosts Leadership Conference for Student Engagement

By Abby Godsen | Oct. 11

Last Friday, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held a Leadership Conference in the University Tower Ballroom from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Although the event was initially aimed at senate members of the USG, it was later opened to anyone on campus. “The leadership conference was aimed to help students engage more on campus,” according to the USG Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Clara Pineda.

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USG Discusses Ways to Improve Campus Experience

By Abby Godsen | Oct. 5

Last Friday, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met to discuss ways to improve the student experience at IUPUI. These meetings are held every Friday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Business/SPEA (BS) 2000 and are open to all IUPUI students. They discussed a number of ideas, from resolving food insecurity to installing pharmacy vending machines on campus.

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An Inside Look at the 14th Annual IUPUI Regatta

By Daniel Guevara | Oct. 3

September 24th was IUPUI’s 14th annual Regatta, a traditional canoe race on the Central Canal in downtown Indianapolis. Students watched their peers compete in the canoe race, visited student organization booths in Military Park, viewed a dog costume contest and watched live performances at the Regatta Music Festival. "It was kinda upsetting that we did well but weren't allowed to compete in the finals due to them... losing our [time]... This is our last Regatta and we felt a little cheated, but we appreciated getting to have the experience," said one student.

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Midterm Election: What You Need to Know

By Hanne Brandgard | Oct. 2

With the 2022 midterm election just over a month away, voters across the country are making plans to vote on Nov. 8. This will be the first time many college students cast a ballot. They face a unique set of challenges, but luckily there are many resources on IUPUI’s campus dedicated to making voting more accessible to students.

TKE's Car Smash for St. Jude on Sept. 28, 2022

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Students take a swing for St. Jude

By Katie Wiseman | Sept. 29

TKE hosted their second annual Car Smash for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital on Wednesday. Students had the opportunity to wield a sledgehammer or baseball bat to smash an old black Pontiac Sunfire and partake in burgers, chips, or a drink.

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Top Resources For a Successful Freshman Year

By Heaven Xiong | Sept. 26

Centered in the heart of downtown Indianapolis and home to more than 29,000 students, many choose IUPUI to remain close to home or simply enjoy the city life. However, adjusting to college can be difficult. The university helps ease the transition with a number of resources.

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Jagathon Hosts Battleships Competition

By Berto Millan | Sept. 23

On Tuesday evening, the IU Natatorium was filled for a competition between student organizations called Battleships. The event was hosted by Jagathon: IUPUI’s Dance Marathon, to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children. Around 250 spectators attended the event.

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The Pandemic that a Vaccine Couldn't Fix

By Kylee Leahy | Sept. 19

Many people feel like life is returning to normal in the wake of lifted mask mandates and more events on campus regaining their in-person status for the first time in over two years. But for many students, the sustained isolation has affected them for the long haul, and it’s something that lifted restrictions and a vaccine can’t cure.

Music

Classical Guitarists Perform in Indianapolis: A Review

By Jacob Stewart | Sept. 9

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Society of the Classical Guitar held their first concert of the 2022-2023 series in the Informatics and Communications Technology Complex at IUPUI, featuring professional classical guitarists from around the state. Their next concert will be on October 13th and will feature the winner of the prestigious 2021 Guitar Foundation of America International Competition.

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IU and Purdue Break Up Over IUPUI

By Jacob Stewart | Aug. 15

Early Friday morning IU and Purdue University administrators announced that IUPUI would once again split into two separate universities. IUPUC could be next.

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A Change of Leadership at Purdue University

By Jacob Stewart | June 27

On June 10th, Purdue President Mitch Daniels announced he would retire at the end of the year and announced his successor. This continues the retirement wave among high profile university presidents in recent years.

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Indiana University Ditches Gmail for Outlook

By Isabella Mokaya | June 2

IU made the transition to Outlook in May in response to Google's price increase last year.