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USI Hosts Loras For Bill Joergens Memorial Classic​​​​​​​

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball finishes the home contest for the 2021 calendar by hosting Loras College for the Bill Joergens Memorial Classic Thursday at Screaming Eagles Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m

Game coverage information for USI Men’s Basketball, including live stats, video, and audio broadcasts, is available on GoUSIEagles.com. The games also can be heard on ESPN 97.7FM and 95.7FM The Spin.

Following the USI-Loras match-up, the Eagles close out the December calendar on the road with visits to Northwood University on December 18 in Midland, Michigan, and Grand Valley State University on December 20 in Allendale, Michigan.

USI Men’s Basketball vs. Loras Quick Notes:

Eagles gets even in the GLVC. USI got even in GLVC play by bouncing back on the road with a 64-52 victory at the University of Illinois Springfield. Junior forward Jacob Polakovich (Grand Rapids, Michigan) led the Eagles with a double-double, 28 points and 12 rebounds. Senior guard Mateo Rivera (Indianapolis, Indiana) followed with 11 points as the only other Eagle to reach double-digits.

Polakovich scores a career-high. Junior forward Jacob Polakovich posted a collegiate-career best 28 points in the win over Illinois Springfield. Polakovich’s previous high was 17 points versus Truman State University while playing at the University of Indianapolis.

Rivera moves into the top 25 in scoring. Senior guard Mateo Rivera is tied for 25th in scoring with Jeremy Pearson at 972 career points. Rivera is also four points behind number 24, Josh Price (976).

Eagles doing the job on defense. USI has done the job on defense the last two games, holding the opposition to an average of 60 points and a field goal percentage of 39.4 percent (39-99). The Eagles also have forced 16 turnovers and averaged 7.5 total steals per outing.

USI vs. Loras. The USI-Loras match-up on December 9 will be the first meeting in the history of the two programs in men’s basketball.

Loras in 2021-22. Loras, an NCAA Division III program, is 6-1 to start the year. The DuHawks are considering their game with the Eagles an exhibition game.

Ending 2021 on the road. USI will finish the 2021 calendar on the road when they visit Northwood University on December 18 and Grand Valley State University on December 20.

USI vs. Northwood. USI trails Northwood in the all-time series, 4-1, dating back to 1970. The Eagles lost the first four contests in the series between 1970 and 1972 before posting their first win over the Timberwolves, 89-79, in the 1999 NCAA II Midwest Regional at the Sports Center in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Northwood in 2021-22. The Timberwolves are 3-4 to date in 2021-22, including a win over Illinois Springfield and a loss to UIndy from the GLVC. Northwood opens GLIAC action this week on the road, visiting Saginaw Valley State University (December 9) and Wayne State University (December 11) before hosting USI on December 18.

USI vs. GVSU. USI and GVSU have split the two meetings in the history of the programs in men’s basketball. The Eagles took the first meeting, 112-86, in the 2001 Disney Wide World of Sports Classic in Orlando, Florida, while the Lakers defeated USI in the 2007 NCAA II Midwest Regional at the University of Findlay, 90-83.

GVSU in 2021-22. The Lakers are ranked 24th in the NABC Top 25 poll after posting a 6-1 mark in November and December, including a win over the GLVC’s UIndy, 77-60. GVSU visits Purdue University Northwest (December 9) and Parkside University (December 11) before hosting the Eagles on December 20.

High School Students’ Computer Science Project Will Help Their Peers Stay Fed

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High School Students’ Computer Science Project Will Help Their Peers Stay Fed

Students facing food scarcity at Hamilton Southeastern may have a solution to keep from going hungry, thanks to their peers.

On Wednesday during the Nextech CSforGood Showcase at the Indiana Statehouse, sophomores Lakshay Mahajn and Tanishq Thunga from Hamilton Southeastern and Sid Songirklar from Carmel placed first for their computer science project.

Students Lakshay Mahajn and Tanishq Thunga from Hamilton Southeastern and Sid Songirklar from Carmel placed first for their computer science project. They aimed to solve hunger in their school.

Titled HSE Shelter, it takes donations to schools that have previously gone unused and puts them on a website. Students then can go in and select what items would be beneficial to them and set up a time to pick them up at school.

Mahajn says there is a lot of negative stigma around asking for help. Their website is designed to eliminate stigma, yet ensure food doesn’t go to waste. More importantly, however, the boys do not want students going home hungry.

“We want to help connect those students in need,” he said, “because there’s a bunch of students that don’t ask teachers for help because they’re too embarrassed.”

Hamilton Southeastern and Carmel high school students hear feedback from judges. The students won first place.

Thunga said that they came up with the idea when they found out that one of their good friends was heavily impacted by food insecurity, he was too afraid to tell them at first. Their computer science teacher, Julie Alano, said that this issue is something that deeply affects their school.

“Most people wouldn’t think there will be a problem at our school, but there is,” she said.

Songirklar believes that food insecurity will be an even greater issue for schools in the future. According to Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, 15% of Indiana’s population struggles with food insecurity.

“Currently, all lunches are free, right?” he said. “So you don’t really see this problem now, but when we go back to where it’s only going to be reduced-funding lunches, that’s when you’ll start seeing the problem pop back up again.”

The boys plan to hand over the website to their school and help launch it next semester. They even have started a club at Hamilton Southeastern to help them perfect the website.

Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education, applauded the youth in the room who had utilized computer science skills to find solutions to issues at their school.

“Keep up the great work, maintain your curiosity about the world around you, and keep an eye on how you can use your unique skills and perspective to make the world a better place,” she said.

FOOTNOTE: Haley Pritchett is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

UE Professor Receives National Recognition For Excellence In Undergraduate Training In Acting

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Amelia McClain, assistant professor of theatre at the University of Evansville (UE), has been announced as the recipient of the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA)’s 2021 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training in Acting. McClain is currently on leave from UE this year as a member of the Broadway cast in Aaron Sorkin’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” at Shubert Theatre.

McClain has been a faculty member at UE since 2018. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UE before earning her Master of Fine Arts from the graduate acting program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. McClain is a member of the Actors Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.

Before returning to her alma mater, she completed a year-long run on Broadway as Sandra in the smash-hit production of “The Play That Goes Wrong”. Also on Broadway, she worked on “Foor for Love”, “Noises Off”, “The Heidi Chronicles”, “The House of Blue Leaves”, and the Tony Award-winning “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike”. McClain has been in over 20 productions off-Broadway and in regional theatres across the country.

“When I was a student at UE, Amelia encouraged us to take our insecurities as actors and reframe them as strengths,” said Madeline Easley, a 2019 UE alumna. “Her ability to perceive beyond the mask of stressed-out college students and cast us as professionals, fully capable of advocating for ourselves, our unique stories, and our natural talents, was the push I needed to pursue every opportunity to carve out a fulfilling and sustainable artistic career after graduation.”

“Amelia McClain taught me and my peers with strength, heart, and specificity to each of our needs,” added Jack Russell, a 2021 UE alumnus. “Amelia impacted me so much as a student because she led by example. The tools that she was giving to us were the very tools that she uses to book jobs on Broadway. She taught us to be selfless, aware, and precise with our work. She didn’t care about creating actors with talent. Rather, she cared about creating actors that knew how to work hard and care about the process. Truly, Amelia gave me the education I’ve always dreamed of. I am eternally grateful for her impact on my life. Without it, I don’t think I could pursue this career path.”

Founded in 1969, the University Resident Theatre Association works to ensure the continued renewal of the American theatre by supporting excellence in the professional training of new artists. The 2021 Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Training will be formally presented at the URTAs, an audition event attended by over 1,200 candidates who are pursuing graduate training in theatre.

 

The Latest Edition of the Indiana State Police Road Show

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The Latest Edition of the Indiana State Police Road Show

 Catch the latest edition of the “Indiana State Police Road Show” radio program on the Indiana State Police YouTube Channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5Bg1KjBd7H1GxgkuV3YJA

This week’s show features Bargersville Deputy Fire Chief Mike Pruitt who talks about the importance of preparing your home and your vehicles for winter weather.

The radio program was titled “Signal-10” in the early 1960s when it was first started by two troopers in northern Indiana. The name was later changed to the “Indiana State Police Road Show” and is the longest continuously aired state police public service program in Indiana.

Radio stations across Indiana and the nation are invited to download and air for FREE this public service program sponsored by the Indiana State Police Alliance and Cops for Kids, a subsidiary of the Indiana State Police Alliance.

UE Hannah Watkins Earns “State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award”

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 ST. LOUIS – In an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes, the Missouri Valley Conference has created the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award.  Ten student-athletes have been named by Commissioner Jeff Jackson as the honorees for the 2021-22 Fall season and one of the most deserving student-athletes at the University of Evansville is one of the recipients – volleyball player Hannah Watkins.

She is one of ten in the conference to receive the honor this fall with the others including Katherine Poore, Bradley, Volleyball; Meghan Brown, Drake, Women’s Soccer; Ashley Santos, Illinois State, Women’s Soccer; Madeline Williams, Indiana State, Volleyball; Abby Swanson, Loyola, Women’s Soccer; Lillie Kaempfe, Missouri State, Women’s Cross Country; Brawntae Wells, UNI, Football; Kailyn Stone, Southern Illinois, Women’s Soccer; Rylee Cookerly, Valparaiso, Volleyball.

In order to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport, during the season of recognition.  The Valley will recognize 10 student-athletes three times annually (Fall, Winter, Spring), for a total of 30 honorees.  Institutions select their State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award honorees.

Watkins has supported multiple local organizations, but one that she has worked extensively with has been Young & Established Evansville.  The organization works to inspire and motivate local youth through various activities and events.  Her other work includes serving as a representative on the student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC), YWCA, holiday reading at local elementary schools, volleyball developmental program and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Evansville.

A 3-time honoree on the Dean’s List, Watkins has a 3.647 GPA and is a Global Business major.  Watkins has been recognized on the MVC Academic Honor Roll and as a Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention.  She received the award during Friday’s home match versus Drake.

 

Capobianco Captures Big Ten Diver Of The Week Award

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After winning both diving events in Friday’s (Dec. 3) dual meet against Cincinnati, redshirt senior Andrew Capobianco was named the Big Ten Diver of the Week as announced by the conference office on Wednesday (Dec. 8).

For Capobianco, it’s his fifth-career Big Ten Diver of the Week honor and first of the 2021-22 season. Between its men’s and women’s teams, six Indiana student-athletes have collected 10 such awards over four weeks of eligibility. Capobianco is the third diver to win an award this campaign, following freshman Carson Tyler (twice) and sophomore Anne Fowler.

The Holly Springs, North Carolina, native tallied season-high scores in both the 3-meter (465.30) and 1-meter (425.63) dives. Capobianco has collected NCAA Zone Qualifying scores in all seven events he has competed in this season.

Capobianco’s performance helped the men’s team improve to 6-0 at the end of fall competition. Indiana diving was dominant in the meet against the Bearcats, placing the top three finishers, at minimum, in all four events.

A seven-time All-American, Capobianco is the reigning 3-Meter dive National Champion, repeat Big Ten Diver of the Year and Indiana co-Male Athlete of the Year. Over the summer, Capobianco competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, where he earned a silver medal in the 3-Meter Synchronized Springboard with teammate and former Hoosier Michael Hixon.

Capobianco and the Hoosiers resume the season on January 8, 2022, when they visit Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a Big Ten dual meet against the Michigan Wolverines.

 

DEATH REPORT LIST FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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Gov. Holcomb Announces State’s First-Ever Naloxone Vending Machine

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the placement of Indiana’s first-ever naloxone vending machine at the St. Joseph County Jail in South Bend. The machine is one of 19 to be placed statewide and will be available for use by the public.

“There is no single solution to ending this epidemic that has taken the lives of thousands of Hoosiers,” Gov. Holcomb said. “We can, however, take thoughtful steps to help shake the scourge of addiction from our communities. Naloxone vending machines are a practical tool to prevent overdoses and save lives.”

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a medication approved to reverse an overdose from opioids and is given when a person is showing signs of opioid overdose to block the deadly effects of the overdose.

The vending machines are manufactured by Shaffer Distribution Company and programmed to dispense free naloxone kits. Each kit includes a single dose of naloxone, instructions for use, and a referral to treatment for substance use disorder. The machine holds up to 300 naloxone kits and is free to access.

Overdose Lifeline, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit dedicated to helping those affected by substance use disorder, is partnering with the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) to identify jails, hospitals, and other community sites interested in a vending machine to distribute the lifesaving medication. Machines are confirmed to be placed in public areas of the Wayne and DuBois County jails.

Overdose Lifeline will purchase the vending machines using federal grant funds totaling $72,600 made available through DMHA. There is no cost to entities that implement a vending machine.

Douglas Huntsinger, executive director for drug prevention, treatment, and enforcement for the state of Indiana, unveiled the vending machine at a public event Tuesday. Huntsinger was joined by St. Joseph County Sheriff William Redman and Overdose Lifeline Executive Director Justin Phillips.

“We must continue to ensure widespread access to naloxone, given the lingering impact of COVID-19 and the increased supply of fentanyl in our 92 counties,” Huntsinger said. “Every life lost to a drug overdose is one too many. Naloxone offers the opportunity to get individuals with substance use disorder on the path to long-term recovery.”

Indiana reported a 32% increase in fatal overdoses during the 12-month period beginning in April 2020 and ending in April 2021, according to provisional data released in November by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“This machine gives St. Joseph County residents and our recently released inmates zero-barrier access to a medication that could mean the difference between life and death,” Sheriff Redman said. “St. Joseph County Jail is proud to be the recipient of the state’s first naloxone vending machine, and we applaud Governor Holcomb’s commitment to address the drug epidemic.”

To learn about Overdose Lifeline’s naloxone distribution opportunities or to request a free naloxone kit, visit www.overdoselifeline.org.

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