A petition has been created online asking for IUPUI to fire a professor accused of harassing and grooming female students.The petition, which accuses Kinesiology professor CJ “Chico” Jensen of sexual misconduct,has gained over 2,700 signatures in the four weeks since it has been posted.The petition ...
Music has had the power to bring joy into my life in the darkest moments. Nine years ago, after my mom passed away from a brain tumor, it was the Christian hymns of my youth that I turned to for hope and comfort in that time of loss and loneliness. I still return to the words of “It is Well,” a ...
Starting on October 25 and running until November 5, students may begin registering for classes for the Fall 2022 semester. Students should have received an email early in October with their enrollment date, but this information can also be found in your Student Center. Students should begin registering ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on student mental health, with anxiety and depression increasing significantly.Julie Lash, director of IUPUI’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) since 2007, said that while depression and anxiety have been the most common concerns in students ahead ...
“Rain or shine,” freshman Noah Thomas stated in a post shared across the IUPUI campus. Thomas, along with freshman Caeley Hayes, organized a peaceful protest Wednesday, September 22nd, to raise awareness on the most recent sexual assault case that was reported to the IU police department. Students ...
Let’s face it, walking in the rain around campus while we get to our next class is probably one of the worst things about college. Dripping hair, squeaky shoes and a soaked shirt is not how I want to start my day. However, with the JagLine shuttle system, any student or faculty member can get to ...
Despite the blistering heat, the students of Bridge Week still gathered outside of Carroll Stadium to show their school spirit. The students danced to songs such as the “Cha-Cha Slide” and the “Wobble” and listened to a welcoming speech from Chancellor Paydar.Bridge Week is a freshmen program ...
Fashion club has been vibing and thriving during the pandemic thanks to the Martens twins leadership. Skylar Martens, a senior at IUPUI, had the original idea to start a fashion club and her twin Hope hopped on the train for support. Originally meant to begin last March, the fashion club’s foundation ...
Jagathon, IUPUI’s annual tradition of a fundraising event for Riley Children’s Hospital, will be hosted completely online this year amid the pandemic.To compensate for the lack of in-person engagement, the event has been extended from it’s typical 15-hour format to take place over three consecutive ...
Indiana’s mask mandate has been lifted, but face coverings will not be leaving everyday life anytime soon. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced March 23 that the statewide mask mandate would end on Tuesday, April 6. However, local governments, such as Marion and Johnson counties, can continue to enforce their ...
“Are you Gene Staples?” Don Hurd called through his open car window at the lone figure sitting on a bench, looking over Lake Shafer. This was his first glance at the mysterious new owner of Indiana Beach, who had successfully evaded being identified by the media and hundreds of loyal park ...
For the first time, IUPUI is teaming up with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Career Services Council Women’s Workgroup on Wednesday, March 31, to host two workshops and two panels about equal pay day virtually. Any IU campus student or faculty can attend this event. ...
For just about every college student, graduation is the big day. It’s what they've been looking forward to for years and years. With the pandemic, many students were stuck wondering how IUPUI would handle the ceremony in May. Although graduation last year was virtual, the downturn in COVID-19 cases, ...
Many have been searching desperately for entertainment during the pandemic. Since bars, restaurants and other venues closed, it left many looking for plans on a Friday night, this time from home. A favorite thing to do before the pandemic was going to comedy shows with friends. It was always a good ...
Four servers at BrewDog Indy located in Fountain Square, allege they were fired on the basis of gender, earlier this month. Three women and one nonbinary person were fired by their male general manager who cited a “change in culture” as the reasoning, according to the former employees. Brewdog ...
Restaurants across downtown Indianapolis are expecting big crowds throughout the rest of the month as the March Madness Tournament begins in the coming weeks. Navigating this spectacle in the midst of a pandemic is going to be new for many businesses downtown expecting to see a surge in sales since ...
The staples of IUPUI’s buildings and events have been translated to paper in the student-illustrated coloring book titled “Color Your Campus- IUPUI.” From the towering campus center to the Regatta, Herron illustration students filled the 88-page book with drawings of the university to color. The ...
IUPUI’s international program hosted its annual international fest. For the first time in their 15-year history, the festival was moved online. The IUPUI international committee expanded the international fest from a day to a whole week to allow students and staff to attend the events. Marielle Petranoff ...
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