LOU’S VIEWS: Student work shines, challenges at Art Center
The Student Invitational includes work from the Herron School of Art, Notre Dame, and more.
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LOPRESTI: Delta was last small high school to experience single-class magic
A class championship won in 2002 doesn’t quite measure up to 1997’s runner-up finish.
Creating quality crossroads of America
Our state and local roads and bridges touch the lives of most Hoosiers nearly every day and hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. What better statement to make to our taxpayers and our guests that Indiana takes care of our largest asset in an efficient and quality manner, by taking care of our infrastructure. Due […]
LETTER: Rethink characterization of Trump’s travel ban
I see that you have succumbed to the overused—by the media—phrase of “predominantly Muslim countries” when reporting on the Trump travel ban
FAENZI: Before the Muslims, there were the Italians
The internment of Italian and Japanese during World War II is considered by most people today a stain on our history—a case where fear became blind fear.
KENNEDY: We don’t need no stinkin’ democracy
Safe legislative districts breed voter apathy and reduce political participation. What is the incentive to volunteer or vote when it obviously won’t matter?
MAURER: Headlines you may read some day
These were meant to be funny, but one of them, miraculously, came true.
EDITORIAL: Airport overhaul seems like overkill
At the top of the list of questionable proposed changes is the idea of subdividing Civic Plaza, which connects ticketing and gate areas, into smaller zones.
DINING REVIEW: Craft goes beyond beer at pub near Keystone at the Crossing
Craft Street Restaurant & Bar has turned an oft-turned-over spot on 82nd Street into an upgraded neighborhood bar with potential.
LOU’S VIEWS: Garfield’s winter oasis among offerings at Indy’s parks
Indianapolis’ parks have a range of activities to choose from year-round, many at low or no cost.
LOPRESTI: Few answers after eight days spent with Indiana Pacers
It’s two steps forward, one step back for this group as tough opponents loom.
FEIGENBAUM: The highway-funding math is getting fuzzier
You’ll still see a substantial highway-funding program enacted in April, but what’s inside the outlines is far murkier today than anyone anticipated.
SKARBECK: State’s investment strategy for pensions not paying off
Following the trend of diversifying investment types has dampened returns for Indiana’s public pension plan.
BOHANON & STYRING: Don’t swim against the manufacturing tide
Manufacturing employment as a share of total employment is down from 25 percent to less than 10 percent. It has fallen under every U.S. president since Truman.
URBAN DESIGN: Turning 100 acres from vision to reality
Successfully redeveloping the old GM Stamping Plant site will take creativity, patience.
LETTER: Anti-solar bill reinforces state’s backwater image
Our state should be taking steps to encourage the adoption of solar power, not seeking to give control to large utilities.
LETTER: We the People program creates civic engagement
We should pay heed to the proven effectiveness of educational programs like We the People.
SMITH-JONES, NICOLINI & KLITSCH: Middle-skill workforce is high-level priority
It’s important to erase the perception that our advanced-industry employers are looking for only college-educated STEM professionals or tech-savvy millennials. Roughly half of all advanced-industry jobs are “middle skill,” requiring a two-year degree or technical certificate.
NEFF: Refinance health care reform
The party best situated to manage cost and allocation of benefits (above the safety-net level) is insurance companies.
MORRIS: Short commute caps move north
We stuck with Hamilton County because it’s an easy commute to downtown Indy.