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Graphic by Kat Lynn.

Non-Traditional Students Make Their Mark

Jamie Krueger and Kat Lynn April 30, 2021

IU Southeast welcomes over 4,000 students every year, but not all of those attending classes are your average student. Adult students make up roughly 22.7% of IU Southeast’s undergraduate population,...

Illustration by Shelby Pennington.

IUS plans to add more changing stations in restrooms on campus

Aubryn Crotchett, Staff Reporter March 20, 2020

Following the menstrual care products story in a previous issue of The Horizon, individuals throughout the IUS community began to ask when IU Southeast would start to include changing stations in every...

Kim Pelle, holding a physical copy of The Laramie Project, leads a discussion following the showing of the film.

“The Laramie Project” sparks discussion about tolerance and human rights

Sydney Randall, Staff Reporter September 13, 2019

30 students and community members gathered in University Center North on Thursday, Sept. 12 for a special viewing of the movie “The Laramie Project.” The Common Experience Office and the Adult Student...

5 Ways to Finish Your Degree Strong

5 Ways to Finish Your Degree Strong

Randi McDole, Staff Reporter April 10, 2017

As the spring 2017 semester nears its end, seniors are faced with life-changing decisions and possibly senioritis. Students in need of some inspiration can find it all across campus, whether it is...

The Adult Student Center is located on the top floor of University Center South in room 206.

A Valuable Resource for Non-Traditional Students

Randi McDole, Staff Reporter February 18, 2017

Every student has a different situation. Some students live on campus, some students commute, some students have jobs and some students focus all their time on education. No matter a student’s situation,...

Non-Traditional Student Union Discusses Upcoming Events

Non-Traditional Student Union Discusses Upcoming Events

Lori Mundell, Staff Reporter February 4, 2016

A social hour, a Mardi Gras party and a Valentine’s Day event were just a few of the topics discussed during the Non-Traditional Student Union’s first meeting of the semester. The NTSU held the...

The Grenadier discount

The Grenadier discount

Kayla Smith and Aprile Rickert May 14, 2015

No matter how ugly the picture on a student’s UCard may be, IUS students have many perks and benefits that come with their UCard. From money-saving to an all-around ticket to events, Students can take...

Students experience culture in coffee

IUS Horizon December 2, 2012
Students struggling to stay awake or complete assignments before finals week found rejuvenation in the taste of Bunna, a strong Ethiopian coffee brought directly from Africa to IU Southeast. The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony took place at the Adult Student Center on Nov. 14, hosted by Senait Mareligne, a close friend of Kim Pelle, coordinator for the Adult Student Center. “Senait and I met through a mutual friend at World Fest,” Pelle said. “Since then, we have worked together to help the UniKids foundation.”

Non-traditional student values ‘I,’ ‘US’

IUS Horizon October 14, 2012
The moment Yvonne Bagshaw, general studies senior, walked into the Adult Student Center for the first time, Kim Pelle, coordinator for Non-traditional Student Programs, said she knew Bagshaw was going to be very successful and inspirational. However, Bagshaw said she did not always feel that way. “I hated school,” Bagshaw said. “I dropped out of high school and had no intentions of coming back.”

Coupon lady shares secrets of success

IUS Horizon October 16, 2011
Anna Morgan, nicknamed “That Coupon Lady,” gave a presentation on the art of couponing at the Adult Student Center on Oct. 4. Morgan’s family includes her husband, four children and a dog. She has a weekly budget of $75 that has to cover groceries, cleaning supplies and health and beauty aids.
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