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Proposed Law Would Increase Charges For Drug Dealing Resulting In Death

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February 20, 2018  

By Quinn Fitzgerald
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS ­– A bill that increases punitive measures for drug dealing that results in death passed a Senate committee Tuesday by a wide margin.

Only Sen. Greg Taylor, D-Indianapolis, voted against House Bill 1359, which was heard by the Corrections and Criminal Law Committee. He voiced concerns that the bill could lead to an increase in the number of murder charges filed, which would eventually lead to higher costs for taxpayers.

The bill would help to accomplish Gov. Eric Holcomb’s goal of attacking the opioid epidemic, said the bill’s author, said Rep. Greg Steuerwald, R-Avon.

“The governor understands fully and is extremely supportive in backing this issue of the opioid crisis drug addiction problem we have in the state from both the supply and demand side,” Steuerwald said.

David Powell, executive director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, testified in support of House Bill 1359. The bill proposes to increase the penalty for drug dealers whose products result in deaths. Photo by Quinn Fitzgerald, TheStatehouseFile.com

David Powell, executive director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, addressed a concern of law enforcement being able to prove that certain drugs cause the death.

“It’s kind of new ground for us. We’re not really good at investigating overdose deaths,” Powell said. “We’re going to have to get better at that because ultimately, you’re going to have to prove the dealing and then you’re going to have to prove that the drug used, to a medical certainty, resulted in death.”

Powell, who said he supported the bill, added that there’s always a combination of drugs found during autopsies.

Larry Landis, executive director of the Indiana Public Defender Council, disagreed with Powell and said drug-related deaths are not that difficult to prove. He said he opposed the bill.

Sen. Jim Tomes, R-Wadesville, questioned Powell on the fiscal burden the bill could impose on county jails. Powell said it’s hard to know for sure because of how difficult it can be to track down who dealt the drugs.

“You should not assume that every overdose is going to result in a criminal case,” Powell said. “We have to know who dealt the drugs.

The bill moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee for review.

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

I’M FAILING AT PASSWORDS

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By Peter Funt

I have several online accounts that I use a few times year and not once have I gained access without first trying several passwords and then clicking “Forgot Password” to begin the damnable process of getting a new one.

More challenging for me than the password itself is the Security Question. What was the first street you lived on? Apparently when I set-up the account I typed “Mt. Airy Road,” but months later I entered “Mount Airy Road.” Sorry: Your answer does not match our records for this account.

Who was your favorite school teacher? Sheesh. Did I give them Mrs. Corwin because she wrote on my second grade report card that my work was “extremely average”? Or was it Mr. Brooks because he doubled as the tennis coach and made me captain when I didn’t really deserve it? Or was it Miss Fox, the fifth grade teacher on whom I had such a crush that I phoned her at home every night and spoke for over an hour?

What is your favorite breakfast cereal? Do they mean before age ten, when I would only eat Kellogg’s Sugar Corn Pops? Or later in life when someone convinced me that Special K is healthy? Are they talking about hotel breakfast buffets where Fruit Loops are free? Or do they mean at night, straight out of the box, in which case peanut-flavored Panda Puffs are an excellent choice?

After failing the Security Question I have to obtain a text message with a multi-digit Temporary Code, which is difficult because I’m only able to grasp four, maybe five, digits at a time. While typing them into the Reset Password Form on my computer the light-up screen on my phone goes dark and I can’t see the next batch of numbers. I tap my phone, and the text disappears.

Many of the sites I try to access tell me, “Your User ID and/or Password are incorrect.” Come on, which! I have five or six IDs and maybe two dozen passwords. Do you have any idea how many possible combinations that is? Well, I don’t either‒but it’s too many to try before being notified that “For your protection, your account has been locked.”

I tried using one simple password, even if it didn’t have the “Strength” that most sites recommend. Here’s the problem with that: If your password is, say, StephCurry, but you forgot that you entered Curry with a capital C, then it won’t work. And when you reset that password you’ll probably be told that it’s “Too similar to a recently used password.”

So, you make it StephCurry#. I’m warning you: forget that last part and you’ll wind up changing it to StephCurry@ and then StephCurry+ and pretty soon you’re back with a Security Question that you can’t answer.

I often stare at the screen counting the little dots in my “hidden” password, hoping for a clue. Ten dots suggests it might be StephCurry; 11 dots might mean StephCurry#.

Over the years I have watched several YouTube classes on how to set-up a Single Password for all accounts. Let’s just say I did worse with those tutorials than I did in Mrs. Corwin’s class.

Last month I got a new credit card through American Airlines. The last thing I need is another credit card, but this was one of those deals offering 40,000 free miles.

When I tried to log in to pay my first bill I was notified that my User ID was incorrect. I entered my gmail address, which usually works, but not this time. In desperation I tried StephCurry and KevinDurant, but no luck.

I managed, on the second try, to answer the Security Question, which had to do with a “favorite pet,” and was notified that I would be emailed a link with which I could “retrieve” my User ID.

After several clicks CitiBank informed me: “Your User ID is Peter Funt.” Now, how could I have ever guessed that?

Grooms Earns First Career GLVC Player Of The Week Award

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball senior guard/forward Kaydie Grooms (Marshall, Illinois) has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week after helping lead the Screaming Eagles to road victories over William Jewell College and Rockhurst University.

For the week, Grooms averaged 20.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 10-of-12 from the free throw line as the Eagles earned their GLVC-best 12th consecutive win.

In Thursday night’s win at William Jewell, Grooms scored 15 points to go along with eight rebounds, four steals and two assists.

To cap off the weekend, Grooms posted a game-high 26 points as well as a career-high 12 rebounds as the Eagles held off Rockhurst. She scored 15 of her points in the second quarter and had seven during a key 19-4 second-half run to preserve the win.

This is Grooms’ first career Player of the Week award, and joins senior forward Morgan Dahlstrom(Grayslake, Illinois) as Eagles to win the award this season.

The Eagles conclude the regular season Thursday at the University of Wiscon

Weber is Promoted to Assistant District Commander at Evansville

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Evansville – Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter has promoted Sgt. Tom Weber to the rank of First Sergeant to serve as the Assistant District Commander at Evansville.

Weber is a native of Rockport and a 1989 graduate of South Spencer High School. He later attended Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Weber graduated from the Indiana State Police Recruit School in December 1993 and was assigned to the Evansville District. He primarily patrolled Pike County until he transferred to Warrick County in 1995. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2003 and served in that capacity until being promoted to assistant district commander.

First Sergeant Weber and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Newburgh with their three sons.

Ivy Tech’s Princeton Career & Technology Center to Host Job Fair

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The Gibson County Job Fair, hosted by Ivy Tech Community College, along with WorkOne of Southwest Indiana, and the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce, is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 2-5 p.m. at the Princeton Career & Technology Center, 2431 S. Crabtree Drive, in Princeton.

More than 30 local companies are expected to be at the event including: Aerotek, HMC Gears, Trilogy Health Services, Penske Logistics, and Berry Global. Interested individuals will have the opportunity to meet representatives from these companies to learn more about openings that exist, as well as training opportunities with Ivy Tech.

The event is free and open to the public.

 

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Reader’s Advisor – EVPL Oaklyn Library
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library – Evansville, IN
$12.98 an hour
I need a valid driver’s license. I need to have a Bachelor’s degree in a related or applicable field and minimal experience conducting programs for users of all…
Feb 13
Forklift Operator (PT/Evenings)
PepsiCo 8,077 reviews – Elberfeld, IN
Valid CDL license (if required). Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom,…
Feb 13
Reader’s Advisor – Oaklyn Location
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library – Evansville, IN
$12.98 an hour
Indiana state library LC5 certification. Provides direct customer service via in person, telephone or email inquiry; Processes incoming materials….
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Feb 13
SEL Interventionist
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 31 reviews – Evansville, IN
$37,229 a year
$37,229 (entry level salary) + years of experience related to field. Bachelor’s degree preferred in social work, education, psychology, counseling or similar…
Feb 13
Medical Front Office Assistant
Commonwealth Pain and Spine – Evansville, IN
Answers all telephone calls promptly. Calls patients with appointment reminders and reschedules as needed. 1+ Years in Medical Front Desk, preferred….
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Feb 13
Receptionist
O’Bryan Barrel Company – Evansville, IN
Strong, stable reconditioning company in Evansville, Indiana is looking for a passionate, dedicated individual to join our team as a receptionist….
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Feb 13
Route Driver- Evening Shift- Home Daily-$20.10/hr
Monarch Beverage Company 12 reviews – Evansville, IN
$19.50 an hour
Required license or certification:. Must be able to pass pre-hire drug screen, DOT physical, credit check, driving record review, criminal background check, and…
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Feb 13
Powder Coating Assistant
Separation By Design, Inc./Powder By Design – Evansville, IN
$12 – $14 an hour
Position may vary in assignment based on current needs of the business, must be willing to move throughout the shop to accommodate business/manufacturing needs…
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Feb 13
Elevator Apprentice
Hoist & Crane Service Group 13 reviews – Evansville, IN
Ability to gain technical knowledge and skills. Working knowledge of hand tools. Hoist & Crane Service Group is seeking an Elevator Apprentice with electrical…
Feb 13
HRConnect Service Center Rep
OneMain 903 reviews – Evansville, IN
Duties include answering information inquiries from customers through various delivery channels to include but not limited to:….
Feb 13
Consumer Specialist
RB 555 reviews – Evansville, IN
This position is responsible for driving the Enfa business, building consumer relationships and supporting brand initiatives through contacts with consumers -…
Feb 13
Retail Merchandiser
Signature Retail Services 38 reviews – Evansville, IN
$13 – $15 an hour
A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance is required. Hex head driver – (assorted sizes 1/16 to 1/4)….
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Feb 14
Desktop Support I
Deaconess Health System 45 reviews – Evansville, IN
Develop Subject Matter Expert (SME) capabilities for applications and/or technologies as assigned. Provide technical support, including routine maintenance and…
Feb 13
Bookseller – Part-Time
Barnes & Noble 3,208 reviews – Evansville, IN
Greet and establish rapport with customers, engaging them in conversations about all our products and services….
Feb 13
Maintenance Helper
EMCOR Facilities Services – Viox Services – Evansville, IN
Technical Qualifications Skills Mechanical experience including, but not limited to electrical, plumbing, HVAC or carpentry….
Feb 13
Dealer Class Trainee
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. 26 reviews – Evansville, IN
$18 – $20 an hour
JOIN OUR TEAM! Complete an On-Line Application NOW! Simply click on the EMPLOYMENT Button located on the TropEvansville.com Home Page. Candidates must have an…
Feb 13
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services 75 reviews – Evansville, IN
$33,748 a year
Investigate, child abuse, neglect, assessment, safety, counsel, casework, child protection, child development, foster care, family preservation, adoption,…
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Feb 12
Full-Time Customer Service/Comptroller ($400-$500/week)
Evansville Overstock Warehouse – Evansville, IN
$400 – $500 a week
Answer incoming calls and making outgoing calls for customers. Valid Drivers License. Required license or certification:….
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Feb 12
Casino Promotions Rep
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. 26 reviews – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
Must be able to obtain an Indiana Gaming Commission License. Prepares status reports on all special events and entertainment functions to include pre and post…
Feb 12
Leasing Agent
Renewing management 5 reviews – Newburgh, IN
$10 – $12 an hour
Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a client call, irate resident, service request, etc. Transfer calls to assistant…
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Feb 13
GENETIC COUNSELOR
Deaconess Women’s Hospital of Southern Indiana 7 reviews – Newburgh, IN
Board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics or the American Board of Genetic Counseling; The Genetics Counselor in The Women’s Hospital will…
Feb 13
Level 1 Technical Support
Separation By Design, Inc./KleerBlue – Evansville, IN
$12 – $14 an hour
Position will be responsible for taking first level support calls for equipment issues as well as perform other duties as necessary….
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Feb 13
Creative Marketing Manager
ERA First Advantage Realty 7 reviews – Newburgh, IN
$38,000 – $45,000 a year
Work well with and develop relationships with our agents, who are our customers. Serve agents with their marketing needs, as an avenue to agent retention….
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Feb 13
Customer Service Representative
Celanese/Omni Plastics – Evansville, IN
In this role, you are the liaison between the sales engineers and our customers. Omni Plastics has recently joined the Celanese family….
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Feb 12
Account Merchandiser
Canteen Service Company 17 reviews – Evansville, IN
$12 an hour
Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License,. DOT Medical Certification (provided), and a Good Driving Record. Collects money from vendors, makes change, records…
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Feb 13
Full-Time Warehouse Associate ($400-$450/week)
Evansville Overstock Warehouse – Evansville, IN
$400 – $450 a week
Valid Drivers License. Required license or certification:. Engage vendors and drivers with a positive attitude….
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Office Coordinator / St.Vincent Evansville / Urgent Care North / FT Days
St. Vincent Health, IN 119 reviews – Evansville, IN
Performs all secretarial responsibilities, such as telephone coverage, typing, filing, and duplicating correspondence and mail distribution and maintaining…
Feb 13
Hooters Girls
Hooters of America 1,063 reviews – Evansville, IN
The Hooters Girl is approachable, upbeat, and attentive to the needs of the guests as she socially engages with, and entertains each individual guest at the…
Feb 12
Training Coordinator, Human Resources
Berry Plastics Corporation 771 reviews – Evansville, IN
Complete special projects as established by clarifying project objective, setting timetables and developing and organizing information and fulfilling…
Feb 12
Machine Operator – Evansville, IN
DSM Engineering Plastics 85 reviews – Evansville, IN
By connecting its unique competences in life sciences and materials sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to…
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When Do Vehicle Crashes Happen? This Interactive Site Will Tell You; Learn Even More at the MPH Data Day on March 6, 2018

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If you’ve ever wondered is it possible to predict when and where a vehicle crash may occur, the answer to that question is “Yes”. The Indiana State Police engaged the services of the Management Performance Hub, commonly referred to as the MPH, to create an interactive website for the public and media to help the public make informed road travel decisions.

The result of the collaborative efforts of the Indiana State Police and the MPH was development of the Indiana Daily Crash Prediction map. This interactive map can be found on the Indiana State Police website at this location: http://www.in.gov/isp/3268.htm.

The media and the public are encouraged to visit the website to read a brief overview of how the interactive map works and also view a short three minute video with more detailed information. With the winter driving months upon us it is the hope and desire of the Indiana State Police that this new tool will offer Hoosiers another way to help plan their commute for work, pleasure or daily errands.

If you’ve ever wondered is it possible to predict when and where a vehicle crash may occur, the answer to that question is “Yes”. The Indiana State Police engaged the services of the Management Performance Hub, commonly referred to as the MPH, to create an interactive website for the public and media to help the public make informed road travel decisions.

The result of the collaborative efforts of the Indiana State Police and the MPH was development of the Indiana Daily Crash Prediction map. This interactive map can be found on the Indiana State Police website at this location: http://www.in.gov/isp/3268.htm.

The media and the public are encouraged to visit the website to read a brief overview of how the interactive map works and also view a short three minute video with more detailed information. With the winter driving months upon us it is the hope and desire of the Indiana State Police that this new tool will offer Hoosiers another way to help plan their commute for work, pleasure or daily errands.

More About the Map:

The interactive map predicts the current three-hour time window, but users can select an alternate period of time for that current day. The map updates based on the selections, using color shading to indicate the probability of a crash occurring on that date and time in each 1km by 1km grids throughout the state. Blue indicates a low probability, yellow indicates a moderate probability and red indicates a high probability. Locations of relevant historical crashes can be seen as red and gray dots as the user zooms in on an area. Red dots represent fatal and EMS response crashes while gray dots indicate property damage crashes.

The Overall Goal:

The Daily Crash Prediction map allows for proactive policing approaches, targeted towards a reduction in crashes and fatalities. Data from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) indicates a reduction of 1 percent of all crashes could result in savings of up to 35 million dollars per year for Indiana travelers, while protecting the lives and well-being of the motoring public across the state.

Visit the MPH Data Day:

MPH Data Day is an open event being held at the Indiana Statehouse North Atrium on Tuesday March, 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come share ideas and learn how Indiana is leading the nation with data and innovation. Hear from MPH partners that are using Indiana data to positively impact the lives of Hoosiers.  The flyers included with this release provide more information about the MPH Data Day that is open to the media and public.

The Overall Goal:

The Daily Crash Prediction map allows for proactive policing approaches, targeted towards a reduction in crashes and fatalities. Data from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) indicates a reduction of 1 percent of all crashes could result in savings of up to 35 million dollars per year for Indiana travelers, while protecting the lives and well-being of the motoring public across the state.

Visit the MPH Data Day:

MPH Data Day is an open event being held at the Indiana Statehouse North Atrium on Tuesday March, 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come share ideas and learn how Indiana is leading the nation with data and innovation. Hear from MPH partners that are using Indiana data to positively impact the lives of Hoosiers.  The flyers included with this release provide more information about the MPH Data Day that is open to the media and public.

Otters Seek Host Families For 2018 Season

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The Evansville Otters are seeking local individuals and households interested in joining the host family program and hosting an Otters player for the 2018 season.
When players decide to continue their baseball career in independent baseball, many travel from across the country to play in the Frontier League. This means that they are hours away from friends and family members. For this reason, when they arrive in Evansville, they look for a touch of home to make them feel welcome. One way the community “adopts” the players is by serving as host families during the season. Families provide housing, as well as a support system, for the player(s) they host.
The Evansville Otters are asking families to take players for Spring Training in late April until the regular season ends around Labor Day. In the case of potential postseason play for the Evansville Otters, host families will be needed through late September.
Host families and players are asked to complete a questionnaire before they are matched and this enables the organization to match a player with the appropriate family. The Otters do everything they can to ensure a suitable match is made for both the player and family.
Participants in the host family program receive benefits as an expression of gratitude on behalf of the Evansville Otters for their support.
For more information about the host family program, visit evansvilleotters.com/community/host, or contact Sally Gries at 812-568-4782 or via email at hostfamilies@evansvilleotters.com.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Season tickets and group outing packages are on sale now for the upcoming 2018 season. For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.

This Week at USI

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6:30 p.m. Monday, February 19

Evansville native to share homelessness journey as part of annual Symposium

Evansville native Terri “Detroit” Hughes will share her remarkable journey from Skid Row to the movie screen during a public screening of the documentary film “Lost Angels: Skid Row is My Home” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 19, in Carter Hall in the University Center at the University of Southern Indiana. This free, public event is associated with the Symposium on Homelessness, a student activity earlier in the day for which Hughes is the keynote speaker. Read More

6:30 p.m. Monday, February 19

Visiting artist to lecture on featured work at USI

The McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries will present two exhibits, IF/THEN: Sarah Martin and The Chair, writ small, through Monday, February 19.  Sarah Martin, University of Southern Indiana Art and Design Department visiting studio artist for spring 2018, will give a lecture on her work at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 19 in Kleymeyer Hall in the Liberal Arts Center on the USI campus.  There will be a closing reception for both exhibitions and their artists immediately following the lecture in the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries. Read More

10 a.m. Wednesday, February 21

Spring 2018 CareerLink Job Fair

The Spring 2018 CareerLink Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 21 in Carter Hall. The largest job fair hosted by USI, students will have the opportunity to meet and network with representatives from more than 80 local employers. More Information

6 p.m. Wednesday, February 21

Social activist Tia Oso to present 2018 Mandela Social Justice Day keynote address

Tia Oso, director of impact at Revolve Impact and a dynamic and experienced social justice leader, will present the keynote address for the University of Southern Indiana’s 2018 Nelson Mandela Social Justice Day at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 21 in Carter Hall located in University Center West. Oso’s address, “Chaos or Community: The Persistent Question in Achieving Racial Progress and Human Rights,” is free and open to the public. The keynote address is the culmination of a full day of activities meant to raise dialogue at USI around current issues of human and civil rights, public service, and activism. This event is sponsored by the USI College of Liberal Arts, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Multicultural Center, Counseling Center and the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Read More

7 p.m. Thursday, February 22

2018 Communications Symposium to address terrorism and social media

The 2018 University of Southern Indiana Communications Symposium will feature “Responding to Terrorism in the Digital Age,” a presentation by Dr. Stephanie Madden, assistant professor of journalism and strategic media at the University of Memphis, at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 22 in University Center Room 2217. Madden’s presentation is free and open to the public. The USI Communications Symposium is a program of the USI College of Liberal Arts, Communications Department and the Scripps Howard Center for Media Studies. Read More

7 p.m. Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23

V-Day USI to mark 20th anniversary of The Vagina Monologues with benefit reading

The University of Southern Indiana Philosophy Club and V-Day USI will present a benefit reading of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23 in Forum III in the Wright Administration Building on the USI campus. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. and tickets may be purchased at the door for $8. Ninety percent of proceeds from the reading will be donated to Willow Tree of Posey County, working to help women and girls coping with sexual assault and domestic violence. The remaining 10 percent will go to the V-Day Rise 2018 Campaign. Read More

9 a.m. Friday, February 23

2018 USI High School Media Day

The USI Communications Department will host the annual High School Media Day on Friday, February 23. Area high school students and teachers will participate in breakout sessions with USI professors and journalists from the Evansville Courier and Press and the Shield, as well as participate in a newspaper and yearbook contest. This year’s keynote address, “The Dark Side of Social Media,” will be given by Dr. Stephanie Madden, assistant professor of journalism and strategic media at the University of Memphis. Read More

7 p.m. Friday, February 23

USI to conclude French film festival

The University of Southern Indiana’s College of Liberal Arts, World Languages and Cultures Department, and USI Society for Arts and Humanities will host the Tournées Film Festival, a French film festival concluding on Friday, February 23. The concluding film, April and the Extraordinary World, will be screened at 7 p.m. in Forum One. The film festival is free and open to the public. A discussion will follow the screening. More Information

 

YESTERYEAR: Columbia School BY Pat Sides

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Built in 1874-1875, Columbia School stood on the north side of Columbia Street near First Avenue for over a century.

It was one of the early neighborhood schools that had begun to crop up in Evansville in the decade after the Civil War. Jacobsville, just north of downtown, was one of the sections that experienced rapid growth, and Columbia was the second school to be erected in that area within three years.

The neighborhood continued to grow steadily, and this image of Columbia School shows three additions to the main building dating from 1895 to the early 1920s.

After the city adopted a plan to racially integrate schools, Columbia closed in 1978, five years after nearby Baker School closed; it was razed in the following year.

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