Indiana University could make SAT, ACT tests optional
The university’s Board of Trustees recently approved the policy change, which will allow each of its nine campuses to opt out of requiring prospective students to submit test scores.
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Ike & Jonesy’s to close as building owner develops boutique hotel
After a 36-year run, the owners of the downtown nightlife institution say it will close after its New Year’s Eve party and a “Last Hurrah Celebration.”
Indianapolis Airport Authority selling 18-acre tract in Greenfield
Business is booming at Greenfield manufacturer ATMI Indy LLC, which is acquiring the property to accommodate the company’s growth.
IBJ Podcast: The demise of a trucking giant
In the years after Celadon Group’s co-founder and longtime leader, Stephen Russell, retired and then died, the company went in new directions that led to financial problems and accusations of fraud. Podcast host Mason King talks with IBJ Editor Greg Andrews and reporter Susan Orr about Celadon’s rise and fall as well as what role the fraud allegations played in its demise.
Libraries can’t keep up with e-book demand as they clash with publishers
New York-based Macmillan Publishers on Nov. 1 began limiting libraries to one license of each new e-book title for the first two months after publication. That’s created even longer waiting lists of e-books at public libraries.
Mexico trade negotiator: We’ll never accept U.S. ‘inspectors’
Mexico’s trade negotiator for North America said Sunday that Mexico categorically opposes allowing foreign labor inspectors to operate in the country.
Charter Schools USA loses charter bid, giving IPS a shot at reclaiming takeover schools
The Indiana Charter School Board denied charters Friday for three Indianapolis turnaround schools—a stunning move that could spell the end to the Florida-based Charter Schools USA’s operations in Indianapolis.
PETE THE PLANNER: Turning 59-1/2? Give yourself a talk about discipline
Your retirement nest egg is always fragile. It doesn’t get less fragile once you gain access to it.
Ken Britt & Andrea Neely: Building a robust pipeline of diverse teachers
From 1987 to 2015, the number of black teachers increased from 191,000 to 256,000; but the proportion declined from 8.2% to 6.7%, due to the growth of the national teaching corps.
George Gemelas & Isaiah Mears: GOP should embrace smart climate-change solutions
Some 58% of Republicans under 40 have grown more concerned about climate risks—the same proportion as voters overall—according to the same Luntz Group poll.
Letter: Add deficit to Trump’s mess
We can only hope that the Congress or the country can get rid of our sitting president!
Letter: Maurer column will be missed
Mickey Maurer’s final column brought back a lot of memories of past columns, most of which I agreed with, many of which I learned from, but all of which I frankly enjoyed. Along
Letter: Thanks, Mickey
As good a writer as you have been, you have been a better positive influence on our city.
Editorial: Council should give itself a pay raise
The council’s discussion next year should not be whether to approve a pay raise. That’s a slam dunk. It should be about choosing an amount that’s fair and determining how to avoid this kerfuffle in the future.
Vaping crisis could be impetus for Legislature to raise smoking age to 21
Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly. But the leadership support doesn’t make the bill a slam dunk.
Merged not-for-profit group to push redevelopment out to townships
Renew Indianapolis will merge with the King Park Development Corp. on Jan. 1.
Interchange, trail spark development on 106th Street in Fishers
The lion’s share of Fishers’ recent high-intensity development has taken place at East 116th Street and Interstate 69, but a wave of projects is coming together just to the south.
BOHANON & CUROTT: How much have college costs really risen?
Adjusting a 1902 college bill for inflation, the total comes to $5,954 in today’s dollars. However, another way of looking at college costs paints a somewhat different picture.
Kim & Todd Saxton: The first questions to ask before joining an early-stage venture
Every company has to start somewhere. And everybody needs good employees who are willing to take a risk and “buy-in” on an adventure that could lead to success. Choosing the right adventure is the toughest part.
Memory Bank: Trucks, wagons line up for goods
The Indianapolis Traction Terminal opened in 1904, taking up much of the downtown block bordered by Ohio Street, Illinois Street, Market Street and Capitol Avenue.