Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Many states are failing to recognize societal value of classical education
Classical education is built around ancient and modern world history, philosophy and rhetoric.
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Mark Montieth: Wilkerson missed victory bash for IU’s ’76 title. He’s ready for 50th celebration.
The Indiana University men’s basketball team that won the NCAA championship in 1976 will be honored throughout the week of the Final Four in Indianapolis, most publicly at halftime of the tournament’s championship game on April 6.
Jalene Hahn: To plan retirement, you need to know what you want
A lifestyle plan answers one simple question: “Where will your time go when work no longer decides for you?”
Editorial: Braun administration’s decision to scrap park project disappoints
We fear that a number of recent decisions — including this latest move by the state, last fall’s demolition of the crane bay and the city’s decision not to allow development at the former Diamond Chain property just across the river — make it unlikely the city will ever get serious about taking advantage of its riverfront.
Nate Feltman: Mentorship lessons from ‘In the Room’
My Uncle Ed Simcox’s stories about his time in public service shaped my curiosity about government and laid the groundwork for my own path in law and civic life.
Scott Feller and Aman Brar: Critical thinking, leadership keys to AI job uncertainty
The professionals who can frame the right questions, exercise creativity and judgment in ambiguous situations, and communicate effectively across teams are more valuable, not less.
Michelle Shelburne: Homelessness solutions must address range of need
Lawmakers should support resources along the spectrum of need: from security deposit assistance to initiatives like Streets to Home Indy all the way up to relationship-based, intensive supportive housing with around-the-clock staffing.
David Dowell: Indiana can lead next American manufacturing renaissance
If we want more advanced manufacturing in the U.S., we must make it easier for companies to scale right here at home.
Ilya Rekhter: Attention, Indiana: AI’s next wave will be specialization
This data points to a massive disconnect between the promise of AI and its current reality.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: It’s better to have a college degree — but which degree?
On average, young adult college graduates earn 49.4% more than their non-credentialed counterparts.
Pete the Planner: Financial sobriety: Try to nix a reflexive expense
When an expense becomes normal, it disappears from scrutiny.
Derek Schultz: Marian University’s women’s team has been the state’s most reliable hoops powerhouse
Marian wasn’t a cellar-dweller when Gearlds took over the program, but it wasn’t exactly in the national conversation, either.
Editorial: Open bidding, voter referendums were strong adds to casino bill
Given that lawmakers in northeast Indiana seem divided about whether their constituents want a casino, it seems logical to let voters make that choice.
Mitch Frazier: Indiana needs to bring high-potential candidates back home
Data from the Indiana Business Research Center reveals that only 61% of Indiana college students who earn a bachelor’s degree are still employed in the state one year later. That number drops to a staggering 55% after five years.
John Lechleiter: Provide internships and fuel Indiana’s future workforce
Creating opportunities for internships is an essential component of preparing Indiana students for the world of work as well as increasing the chances that we retain these individuals in our state post-graduation.
Mike Miller: Don’t balance waiver budgets on caregivers’ backs
The tragedy is that the waiver program’s stated purpose is to help people live in the community and avoid institutionalization. Policies that destabilize caregiving do the opposite.
Brandon Brown: Indianapolis schools move from crisis to opportunity
While hard decisions remain for IPS, HEA 1423 creates the opportunity for a restructured school system, acknowledging that the status quo was no longer acceptable.
Editorial: Stadium legislation is just a step in striking a fair Bears deal
The legislation we expect Braun to sign into law only authorizes financing for and construction of a stadium. It doesn’t mandate it. It gives states and local authorities what they need to negotiate with the Bears.
Brent Yeagy: Unfair trade: An Indiana manufacturer’s call to action
The historic rise in underpriced imports poses a significant risk to both U.S. economic and national security.
Lesley Weidenbener: One of the greats has made his way home
Mike Smith was everything a great reporter should be. Urgent, dogged, accurate and fair. His career included an 18-year stop at the Indiana Statehouse where he wrote about the state’s most important issues for the AP.