Mark Montieth: Two freshmen thrive for No. 1-ranked Purdue
It’s rare for freshmen to have such an impact in the history of college basketball, in fact, with the notable exception of Michigan’s Fab Five team of the 1991-1992 season.
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Mickey Kim and Roger Lee : Dominoes fall as former crypto titans bite the dust
Indeed, the very first Bitcoin was “mined” in 2009. By late 2021, the market value of cryptocurrencies reached a staggering $3 trillion.
Editorial: Historic preservation tax credit should be restored, expanded
Reuses of older buildings can bolster downtowns and provide momentum in older neighborhoods where infrastructure has fallen into disrepair.
Mickey Maurer: Attack on Mitch Daniels was vicious, misleading
The offensive ad was an attempt to intimidate Daniels from running for national office under the perception that the strategy worked when Daniels was considering a run for president in 2012.
LaMar Holliday: Embrace the trials, triumphs of Black History Month
This Black History Month, let’s do something different. Learn about our culture. Be a change agent. Take steps to advance our causes.
Daniel Overbey: Updating energy code can boost home affordability
Our state energy code is one of the most archaic in the country, and we are all paying a price for it.
Pete the Planner: Ask vulnerable questions to avoid overconfidence
People’s financial success can be impacted by what they choose to place their confidence in. False financial confidence is frequently rooted in denial, ignorance and delusion.
Bohanon and Horowitz: When investing, balance opinions of economists, the press
The major differences between economists and non-economists are their assumptions about the goals of individual investors.
Ilya Rekhter: Success is more than having a great idea
If an idea is truly great, someone has likely thought of it before but might have hit a roadblock or moved on to something else. The real opportunity lies in overcoming those initial obstacles and finding product-market fit.
Derek Schultz: Colts’ head coaching search has included just about everyone
The expansive search, a list that has included 14 names over the course of the past month, has given a whole new meaning to the word expansive.
Letters: Don’t forget heliport overpass
An improved overpass would be a great gateway for the East Street corridor.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: The Fed needs to stay the course to fight inflation
Staying the course is similar to patients continuing their treatment and taking their medications.
Samatha Julka: As leaders, we must be aware of unintended impact
My colleagues’ intention was to help, but the impact was hurt feelings.
Jalene Hahn: Keep savings going from Dry January to Frugal February
Regardless of your participation or success with “Dry January,” “Frugal February” is a chance to focus on your financial health.
Mark Montieth: Coaches of the past were a different breed
Some people will tell you today’s players are softer, less respectful of authority, hold themselves less accountable and are as likely to quit as fight through adversity.
Derek Schultz: Grabbing the wheel
For a team that canned its head coach in the middle of the season and benched three different quarterbacks four different times, many have been asking what fate awaits General Manager Chris Ballard.
Lynne Petersen: Regulation is not the answer to apartment affordability
A recent national survey of apartment developers by the National Multifamily Housing Council concluded that 87.5% of developers steer clear of cities with rent-control ordinances when planning projects.
Marie Mackintosh and Mike Wells: Gaps in academic outcomes warn us to act now
Our community—employers, philanthropy, parents, teachers and students—must come together to lift our schools and hold them accountable to the higher expectations required to thrive in today’s economy.
Editorial: Property tax legislation is good idea that needs more time, study
One catch is that a big increase in assessments across the state—thanks to higher property prices over the past few years—means bills could be up regardless of other changes.
Nate Feltman: State must double down on IEDC toolkit
At a time of record tax collections and a healthy surplus, now is the time to double down on strategic economic development initiatives that will help Indiana retain and attract the high-wage jobs of the future.