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Campus

New Applied Theatre, Film and Television major sees enrollment success after one year

By Katie Wiseman | March 21

During its inaugural year, the Applied Theatre, Film and Television program in the School of Liberal Arts has seen unexpected enrollment success. The new program makes IUPUI one of the only undergraduate programs in applied theater in the country, according to Kristine Karnick, chair of Communication Studies and founding director of the program.

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Opinion

Editorial: A Look Into What IUI Could Be

By Justin Haberstroh , Katie Wiseman , Jacob Stewart and Sahar Abdullah | Feb. 8

Indiana University and Purdue University announced in August 2022 that IUPUI would split into Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) and an extension of Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. While the excitement and nervousness of the transition has slowed as the school year has progressed, the editorial board thought it worthwhile to discuss our predictions for what IUI could look like in the future. Disclaimer: we are not a part of the transition board and our predictions are not definitive. This article is a piece of speculative fiction that visualizes some concepts that we believe may have the potential to become a reality at IUI in the future.

Student Life

Office of the Chancellor launches new student-led mental health initiative

By Ashley Wilson and Katie Wiseman | Jan. 11

The Office of the Chancellor has announced a new initiative, the Chancellor’s Student Mental Health Council, which began accepting applications on Dec. 16. According to the website, “The newly established Chancellor’s Student Mental Health Council connects decision-makers and students in the interest of ensuring student health and well-being.”

Campus

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.

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

Campus

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.

Politics

Emergency Rally Held for Abortion Rights

By Katie Wiseman | May 6

An emergency rally was held on Wednesday at Monument Circle by the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) of Indianapolis in response to the leaked Supreme Court opinion about the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Campus

The Polls Are Open at University Library

By Katie Wiseman | May 3

University Library is open as a polling location for the primary election on Tuesday, May 3 until 6 p.m.

Campus

Chancellor Position Remains Unfilled

By Katie Wiseman | April 27

It was announced that the chancellor position remains unfilled. Even though two more finalists were presented to campus earlier this month, no one has been hired to fill the role.

Campus

Second Round of Chancellor Search Town Halls Concluded

By Katie Wiseman | April 13

The next round of the chancellor search concluded this week after presenting the two new finalists to campus during town halls open to students, faculty and staff to attend or watch via livestream.

sports

From Madrid to Indy: Nerea Lancho pursues athletic, academic aspirations at IUPUI

By Katie Wiseman | April 13

Nerea Lancho, a freshman, came to IUPUI from Madrid, Spain to continue playing golf and further her education at the same time. She has been playing golf seriously since she was 13 years old.