Speedway upgrades making difference
The substantial changes highlighted in the April 29 article, “Speedway’s Speed Zone redevelopment project in high gear,” should be praised.
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Defer to Urbanski on seating decision
I strongly support Maestro Urbanski’s decision not to have people seated in the Stage Terrace behind the orchestra [April 22 editorial].
BENNER: Tweeting my way through modern-day Pacers-Knicks series
An old sports reporter takes a stab at covering a game using social media.
DRESSLAR: Extremists hindering Common Core
Controversy over education policy is normal for the General Assembly, but this session’s pointless rancor over Common Core State Standards has only hindered progress in teaching our children and building our communities.
RUSTHOVEN: Bowen lived, governed with character
Early this month saw the passing of Otis Bowen, among the most admired, respected governors in Indiana history. Tributes following his death have been gratifying and well-deserved.
MAURER: Five who made our 1980 dreams come true
‘Young Turks’ of 30 years ago largely achieved what they set out to accomplish for city.
EDITORIAL: Where next for mass transit in Indianapolis?
Frustration on the part of mass transit proponents was palpable last month when the Indiana Senate shunted the matter to a summer study committee after the House had approved a bill with strong bipartisan support.
Ruling keeps church ensnared in life insurance nightmare
A federal bankruptcy judge has slapped down an Anderson church that attempted to blame its bank for a failed scheme to finance church upgrades by buying life insurance policies on its elderly members.
Kim: Twitter-fueled mayhem should worry investors
I’m old school when it comes to investing, so it baffles me that some professionals consider a tweet important to the investment decision-making process. But those 140 characters can do real damage when improperly used.
Hicks: Root cause of suffering labor market elusive
At the beginning of the Great Recession, in December 2007, there were more than 26 full-time workers for each part-time employee looking for full-time work. By June 2009, that number had shrunk to less than 15 full-time workers for each part-timer. There it has remained.
ALTOM: The closing words in most emails aren’t worth the trouble
Electronic communication isn’t the same as a hand-written letter, so traditional sign-offs don’t usually work.
Indiana University-Kokomo in good hands
“Charges flew after IU-Kokomo chancellor’s sudden exit” [April 22] contradicts the reality of our experience.
ISO editorial unfounded
I am surprised to find the IBJ [April 22 editorial] calling something bad business without having done any real research to find out if the action it scorns is really bad business.
Partying like it’s 2013
Even after the Great Recession and throughout the stubborn economic recovery, it’s getting harder to recall when Indiana’s fiscal house was a shambles.
KENNEDY: Rethink research to save higher ed
It’s no secret that higher education is in a state of turmoil—one might even use the word “crisis.”
MORRIS: Home-selling process isn’t for sissies
When was the last time you sold your home? Was it a smooth and pleasant experience?
BENNER: IndyCar must kiss the past goodbye, embrace bold ideas
Robin Miller pronounced the idea of a season-ending race on the Speedway’s road course as the dumbest of all the dumb things that have happened over the years. I respectfully disagree.
EDITORIAL: A 7.5-mile bold stroke
Indianapolis is a master of not making waves. Chalk it up to being the capital of a notoriously risk-averse state.
COTA: Website helps with difficult but important conversation
The Conversation Project sparks discussion of end-of-life issues.
DINING: Second City-inspired pizzeria wants to be second to none
First in a month-long series of Indianapolis Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.