Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: To crush or not to crush: The case of the clueless negotiator
Now, you are stuck in a pickle: Do you go full gladiator and crush them? Or do you play nice?
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F. Brooke Dunn: P3 agreements must be clear to be effective
By leveraging private capital and expertise, governments can accelerate the development of infrastructure and delivery of services without shouldering the full financial burden upfront.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Trump’s policy on international trade shares principles with DEI
The implicit assumption is that a trade deficit in goods with any country is evidence that foreign countries discriminate against American goods.
Jalene Hahn: Investing money is smart, but investing in yourself is crucial
Graduation is a great time to get a start on building a firm financial foundation.
Editorial: Cigarette tax hike a win for Hoosiers, regardless of why lawmakers did it
The budget approved last week increases the tax by $2 per pack and imposes similar increases on other tobacco products, including vaping products.
Lesley Weidenbener: IMS Museum is spectacular
What once was mostly a collection of race cars—albeit truly amazing race cars—is now an interactive celebration of the Indianapolis 500 and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Rep. Blake Johnson: State Legislature should let cities lead on housing policy
The state should not micromanage cities without a compelling, clearly articulated statewide interest.
Addie Angelov: Academics, health must be tied for children to succeed
Getting health and education to innovate and work together is tricky. While both fields inherently share mission and intent, they use vastly different approaches.
Abbey Chambers: Better engagement would lead to better developments
Neighborhood leaders from seven associations spanning East 46th to East 30th streets and Keystone to Shadeland avenues have become close collaborators, addressing their communities’ challenges and working toward their collective goals.
Chris Gahl: Support humanities as avidly as sports in tumultuous times
With a mission to encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk, Indiana Humanities delivers national-award-winning programs that inform and delight Hoosiers in big cities and small towns across the state.
Derek Schultz: Ball State University’s new football coach has a history of turnarounds and an aggressive goal for MAC dominance
A conference title is something Ball State has claimed just once since 1996—a COVID-shortened 2020 campaign that also included the program’s first bowl victory and top-25 ranking in the final national polls.
Angie Stocklin: First step takes courage, confidence will follow
It was courage, rather than confidence, that helped us take that first step in building our business.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Mo’ money, mo’ taxes—but the rate rises in steps
The U.S. income tax system is progressive, which means that when one earns more, the tax rate rises in steps.
Peter Dunn: Saving an extra $1,000 per month is easier than it seems
I want to challenge you—yes, you—to find a way to cut $1,000 a month from your spending.
Editorial: Indiana has shot to expand key life sciences sector
All universities are facing uncertainty about federal funding and grants. But because Indiana hasn’t been so dependent on those dollars for building up its life sciences sector, it might be able to forge a new path.
Lesley Weidenbener: Sewing-machine maker says tariffs are ‘worth a shot’
Sailrite’s CEO confident that by the time he orders again, the worst of the trade war will be past. But he’s also confident the result won’t be that the U.S. is fully manufacturing sewing machines again.
Jim Dalton: Awareness to acceptance—continuing autism progress
People living on the autism spectrum are all around us, in the grocery store, in the department down the hall, in our child’s classroom, at a baseball game and so on.
Jud Fisher: Embracing the White River as an asset to invest in
Public access to the White River continues to grow. In the heart of Muncie, new canoe and kayak launches are making it easier than ever to get on the water—two are already open, with two more coming soon.
Mark Montieth: Paying compliments pays off
A few words from an accomplished veteran or coach can give the young player enough confidence to carry him or her through the thickets of the early stages of a career, no matter what level.
Letters: Natural amenities enhance quality of life, economy
As our growth continues, we should take special care not to lose sight of the importance of protecting nature.