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What soldiers need

From the shores of Omaha Beach to today, faith has carried people through their hardest moments. But after the sudden dismissal of the Army’s Chief of Chaplains, the question isn’t just what happened—it’s what we, as a community, are called to do next.

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We are teaching more than journalism-whether we mean to or not

In South Bend, IN a student used racial slurs on a live sports broadcast. We should be concerned. Giving a young person a microphone, a camera, or a platform without grounding them in values can do more harm than good.

Do fries come with that? Burger week shows out in Owensboro

Burger Week is an annual Owensboro event where local restaurants compete to prepare the tastiest, most original hamburger to be crowned Burger Week Champion.

Night of Excellence: A Powerful Ending to Black History Month

Henderson County Public Library’s Night of Excellence was an evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of outstanding African American Hendersonians, both past and present.

Indian Country remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who shared ancestry with the Cherokees was actively involved in tribal communities as an advocate for Indigenous rights. He is remembered and honored for his presence, interactions, and strong support of every issue American Indians stood for and fought for.

Black workers at risk; AI tech revolution fueling new threat

MIT released a study last year that found that AI can already replace 11.7% of the US labor market. The study utilized a labor simulation tool called the Iceberg Index, which models 151 million US workers and measures how AI overlaps with skills in each occupation.

What direction is Indiana choosing?

As protests swell nationwide over immigration enforcement and civil rights concerns, Indiana faces its own moment of reckoning. From funding reductions affecting minority-serving institutions to the cancellation of long-standing cultural events, these decisions carry meaning beyond spreadsheets. Hoosiers must decide whether these shifts reflect their values — or demand a response.

Are we repeating history?

The youngest freedom rider, Hezekiah Watkins shared his story of activism at Bosse High School in Evansville. This is a student reflection.

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