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The “Hope’s Harbor” sculpture sits in front of Knobview Hall and the Ogle Center. File photo by Bryce Shreve.

Something Dramatic This Way Comes

Marc Andry, Staff Reporter September 12, 2019

The IU Southeast Theater Department is hosting two shows at the Ogle Center this semester, including one serious piece and one not-so-serious piece. These shows will have different directors — including...

Jacob Howard, a freshman who is an English Education Major, sings “Michael” by Red House Painters while playing his guitar. “My parents started getting me guitar lessons and I hated it but once I started listening to music, I was like, ‘oh, this might be worthwhile.’  I like performing...and I love that song too.”

Open mic in the coffee shop

Logan Stephens, Staff Reporter September 9, 2019

In coffee shops across the nation, patrons are faced with a slew of different caffeine-filled options. Some prefer their coffee black, while others load up with cream and sugar. Avid coffee lovers at...

Station Manager Matt McClellan mans the sound board inside Horizon Radio’s broadcast room.  McClellan has led the station for three semesters. “I enjoy hearing stories and talking to people and hearing what they have to say or play,” he said.

On-air, online, on campus

Bryce Shreve, Managing Editor July 10, 2019

As students wander the halls of University Center South, sounds of American Football’s “Never Meant” may emanate from a peculiar room with a glowing red “on-air” sign. Inside, there is a strong...

Meet the new SGA leaders

Meet the new SGA leaders

John Clere, Editor-in-Chief June 24, 2019

After winning a contentious campaign in the spring of 2019, the new IU Southeast Student Government Association President, Rachel Ronau, and Vice President, Mitchell Henry, seek to increase participation...

Illustration by Shelby Pennington

We stand against the SGA senator’s bathroom proposal – you should, too.

The Horizon Editorial Board April 15, 2019

The bathroom legislation proposed by a member of the IUS Student Senate is at best thinly veiled bigotry and is at worst a poor attempt to disenfranchise some of our most marginalized students. The...

The vote took place in room 104 of Hillside Hall. The meeting was moved after the SGA realized an above-average number of people wanted to come to the meeting. Pictured above, professor Greg Phipps speaks to the SGA.

Proposal sparks SGA public forum

Kat Lynn, Staff Reporter April 15, 2019

The IU Southeast Student Government Association voted 7-1 Friday, April 12 against student senator Joseph Bortka’s “Recommendation on the Present Gender Discourse.” IU Southeast has four all-gender...

Correspondence sent from Lyda Radford to Floyd McMurray, founder of the Falls City Area Center, confirming she was the first student enrolled at what would become IU Southeast.

Lyda Radford, the first Grenadier

Kat Lynn and Jayla Rose April 15, 2019

Over 68 years ago, Lyda Radford was denied access to schools in her residing state, leading to her travel across the river to gain a higher education and pursue her passion. “It is important to remember...

Juniors Cory Byers, Bradley Cross, Amanda Goodridge and Adam Beasley wait offstage to receive their awards.

Stand for applause

Joshua Roy, Staff Reporter April 8, 2019

On April 6, the 2019 IU Southeast Chancellor’s Medallion Dinner was held at the Horseshoe Casino in Elizabeth, IN. The Chancellor's Medallion is a prestigious scholarship presented by the Chancellor...

Kim Robertson poses at her desk in the Graduate Studies and Research office in the University Center. Photo by Tessa Arnold.

From part-time work study to full-time career

Tessa Arnold, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

In the fall of 1979, Kim Roberson was seeking a part-time student job to pay for tuition and books. She went into the Bursar’s office after hearing they were looking for a student employee, but she had...

Ewerth discusses the composition of some clay with students in class. Photo by Shelby Pennington.

New artist resident brings new ideas to IUS ceramics program

Shelby Pennington, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

Tucked in a small room adjacent to the ceramics classroom, clay, vinyl and plastic twist together in bright colors and bold forms. The walls are plastered with drawings, neon paint, tape and material samples;...

Photo illustration by Bryce Shreve

College students preparing for the future

Clay Ables, staff reporter April 1, 2019

College students are trying to balance not only how to get a degree, but how to afford a degree. With over $1.5 Trillion in student loan debt, the average debt of a student from 2016 class is $37,172 according...

Robert “Bobby” Wells is a visiting professor and future faculty teaching fellow at IU Southeast, teaching topics in history from Napoleon to Vikings and pirates. Photo by John Renfrow.

Temporary teachers strive for tenure and experience

John Renfrow, Editor in Chief March 20, 2019

Robert “Bobby”  Wells begins his pirate class like any other teacher with orthodox greetings, attendance, slideshows and questions. From there, the class voyages everywhere from Viking-controlled...

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