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UE Archaeology Students Undertake Unique Campus Project

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (02/01/2024) The Grounds Crew at the University of Evansville (UE) recently removed a tree located near the Koch Center, sparking an unexpected chain of events.

Archaeology majors undertook a unique project following the removal of a tree. They were inspired by their newfound knowledge of dendrochronology, and took it upon themselves to uncover the tree’s age and leave an indelible mark on the stump.

In a display of academic curiosity and in a testament to the caliber of students at UE, they meticulously examined the tree rings, determining its age, and inscribed significant dates in UE’s history on the stump. This impromptu project not only showcases the students’ enthusiasm for learning but also their ability to apply acquired skills in unconventional yet meaningful ways.

“This initiative exemplifies the kind of students we attract to UE and highlights our commitment to providing them with skills and knowledge that extend beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Alan Kaiser, Professor of Archaeology. “We take pride in fostering an environment where students feel empowered to explore and apply their learning in innovative ways.”

Learn more by visting https://www.evansville.edu/archaeology/

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.

Home of the Purple Aces, UE offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University’s very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.

 

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USI Softball projected 4th in OVC

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Newman named to 2024 OVC Softball Players to Watch List

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Softball is projected to place fourth in the Ohio Valley Conference in a vote submitted by the league’s head coaches and communication directors.
 
The 10-team OVC will feature a schedule with each team playing each other in one three-game series for a 27-game conference schedule from March 9 through May 5. The conference’s season concludes with the OVC Softball Championship Tournament in Peoria, Illinois May 8-11.
 
Reigning OVC regular-season champion Southeast Missouri State University was predicted first in the OVC preseason poll with 157 points and 13 first-place votes. Reigning 2023 OVC Tournament champion Eastern Illinois University was selected second with 148 points and six first-place votes. The University of Tennessee at Martin rounded out the top three with 120 points and a first-place vote.
 
The Screaming Eagles, coming off a third-place finish in their inaugural D-I and OVC season in 2023, were picked fourth with 112 points. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was slotted fifth with 111 points ahead of Tennessee State University in sixth with 80 points. Lindenwood University earned 65 points for a projected seventh-place finish. Morehead State University was picked eighth with 44 points while OVC newcomer Western Illinois University (33) and Tennessee Tech University (30) rounded out the preseason poll.
 
As part of the Ohio Valley Conference’s preseason announcement, junior pitcher Josie Newman (Indianapolis, Indiana) represented USI on the 2024 OVC Softball Preseason Players to Watch List. Newman comes off a stellar 2023 campaign, earning All-OVC First Team honors at the end of last season.
 
Newman finished the 2023 regular season tied for first in the OVC with 15 wins and 17 complete games, alone in first with 139 strikeouts and six shutouts, and second with 145 innings pitched and a .206 opposing batting average. In conference-only action, Newman’s 10 OVC wins were first in the league in addition to her 95.1 innings pitched, 83 strikeouts, 14 starts, and 13 complete games. Her three OVC shutouts were tied for first in conference-only action.
 
Plus, Newman had three starts with 10 or more strikeouts, threw two one-hitters, and earned her 16th overall win last season in the opening round of the OVC Tournament in USI’s win against Tennessee State. Newman was also a three-time OVC Pitcher of the Week in 2023.
 
The 2024 squad features 20 players – 13 returning players and seven newcomers. Head Coach Sue Kunkle, who enters 2024 with a 649-443-1 career record at USI, heads into her 23rd season at the helm of the Screaming Eagles. Kunkle has USI primed to make another good run in 2024 after a historic first season as an NCAA Division I program and first in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Eagles made their D-I debut last year with a 21-23 overall record and a 13-9 mark in the OVC. USI captured its first OVC Tournament win last May as a No. 3 seed. At the end of last year, USI had two All-OVC First Team selections in Newman and graduated designated player Allie Goodin, who also took home OVC Player of the Year honors.
 
Alongside Newman in the circle, USI also returns junior pitcher Hailey Gotshall (Lucerne, Indiana) and sophomore pitcher Raegan Gibson (Louisville, Kentucky). Gotshall was 4-5 with 28 strikeouts and a 4.28 ERA in 55.2 innings pitched. Gotshall made 10 starts in 15 appearances. Gibson tallied a 1-1 record in her freshman season, posting a 6.14 ERA in 21.2 innings. Gibson had three starts in 12 appearances.
 
At the plate, USI returns senior outfielder Mackenzie Bedrick (Brownsburg, Indiana). Bedrick started all 44 games last season and batted .308 at the top of the order with a team-best 31 runs scored, which ranked sixth in the OVC. The top returning run producer in the Screaming Eagles’ lineup with Bedrick is senior Lexi Fair (Greenwood, Indiana). Fair also started all 44 games in 2023, hitting .222, and was second on the team with four home runs and 23 RBI. The power-hitter also added seven doubles last season.
 
Opening day for the Screaming Eagles in 2024 will be February 16 at the Easton Bama Bash when USI opens against the University of Virginia and the University of St. Thomas. USI will play five games from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to begin the 2024 campaign, including a matchup against the host and top-15 ranked University of Alabama on February 18. Southern Indiana will start conference play March 9-10 at Tennessee Tech before hosting its home-opening series from USI Softball Field March 16-17 against Morehead State.
 
2024 OVC Softball Predicted Order of Finish
(as voted on by the league’s head coaches and communication directors)
1. Southeast Missouri (13) 157
2. Eastern Illinois (6) – 148
3. UT Martin (1) – 120
4. Southern Indiana – 112
5. SIUE – 111
6. Tennessee State – 80
7. Lindenwood – 65
8. Morehead State – 44
9. Western Illinois – 33
10. Tennessee Tech – 30

2024 OVC Softball Players to Watch
Rachel Kaufman, Eastern Illinois
Amanda Weyh, Lindenwood
Jessie Begley, Morehead State
Aubrie Shore, Southeast Missouri
Sydney Baalman, SIUE
Josie Newman, Southern Indiana
Anayah Baker-Rowell, Tennessee State
Mackenzie Fitzgerald, Tennessee Tech
Kaci Fuller, UT Martin
Bella Alvarez, Western Illinois

Attorney General Todd Rokita helps Hoosiers protect themselves during Identity Theft Awareness Week

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January 29 kicked off Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Attorney General Todd Rokita is encouraging all Hoosiers to beware of cyber criminals and how to protect their personal information.  

 

“We rely heavily on technology these days, and while it often makes life easier, it also puts everyday Hoosiers at greater risk,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Cyber-attacks happen far too often, and our identities are vulnerable with any online activity. The best thing Hoosiers can do is educate themselves and stay on high alert.” 

 

Cyber-attacks do not only affect schools and businesses. Whether it is the result of a data breach, phishing scam, or hack, identity theft can happen to anyone at any given time, including children. 

 

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were more than 353 million victims of ID theft in 2023.  

 

The Office of the Attorney General suggests all Hoosiers read the following to avoid, detect, and respond to this crime: 

 

  • Tips to protect you and your family: 
  • Do not conduct any sensitive transactions, including purchases, on a public Wi-Fi network. 
  • Create a unique password for each online account and change often. 
  • Don’t click on anything in unsolicited emails or text messages. 
  • Be careful with the information you and your family share on social media. Sharing things like pet names, schools, and family members can give scammers the hints they need to guess your passwords or the answers to your account security questions. 
  • Place a security freeze on your credit reports to block an identity thief from opening a new account or obtaining credit in your name and keep new creditors from accessing your credit report without your permission. 

 

  • Common clues someone has stolen your identity: 
  • Bank account transactions you can’t explain. 
  • Unfamiliar accounts or charges on your credit report. 
  • Medical bills for services you didn’t use. 
  • A health plan won’t cover you because your medical records show a condition you don’thave. 
  • The IRS notifies you that more than one tax return was filed in your name, or that you have income from an employer you don’t work for. 

 

  • What to do right away if your identity is stolen: 
  • Call the companies where you know the fraud occurred. 
  • Place a security freeze and request a free credit report with all three credit unions, Experian, Transunion, and Equifax. 

 

Any Indiana resident can request a credit freeze free of charge. There is no fee for Indiana residents to place, temporarily lift, remove or request a new password or PIN. 

 

2024 IHSAA Wrestling State Finals: A Historic Event for Evansville

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 Evansville, IN – January 31, 2024 – In a landmark moment for Evansville, the Ford Center will play host to the 2024 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Wrestling State Finals, marking the first time in over 120 years that a state champion will be crowned in the city. The tournament is set to take place Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17. 

A Fan Festival will be held outside of the Ford Center on Saturday, February 17, from 1 PM to 6 PM. A variety of activities and attractions will provide attendees with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the excitement surrounding the event. A shuttle will also be available to transport visitors between Main Street and West Franklin Street from 1 PM – 6 PM. Additionally, the Corner Club at the southwest corner of the Ford Center will be open to non-ticketed patrons. The Fan Festival is free and open to the public. 

Tickets for the 2024 IHSAA Wrestling State Finals will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, February 14 at 10 AM. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com or at the Ford Center box office. Due to high demand, tournament officials anticipate that tickets will sell out quickly. 

The IHSAA is the governing body for high school sports in Indiana, overseeing more than twenty championships, primarily held in the greater Indianapolis area. The decision to hold the 2024 IHSAA Wrestling State Finals in Evansville represents a significant milestone and an opportunity to showcase the city to a statewide audience. With over 10,000 athletes and spectators expected over the two-day event, the community could see an estimated economic impact of over $3.3 million. “Beyond the financial benefits, this tournament provides Evansville the opportunity to shine on the statewide stage, demonstrating its warm hospitality, vibrant local businesses, hotels and attractions,” said Alexis Berggren, President & CEO for Explore Evansville. 

For more information, visit the IHSAA State Finals or Explore Evansville websites. 

What: 2024 IHSAA Wrestling State Finals 

When: February 16-17, 2024 

Where: Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Evansville, IN 47708 

Event Schedule: Friday, February 16, 2024 

12:30 PM Doors Open to Ticket Holders 

Full Aces track and field team returns to action at PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic

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The Purple Aces head down to Louisville for the second week in a row

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After a small group of runners competed in Louisville last week, the entire University of Evansville track and field team is in town on Friday.

The Purple Aces head back to the Norton Healthcare and Sports Learning Center with their full squad for the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic hosted by the Knights. After setting a new program record, a podium finish, and three personal bests at the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational hosted by Louisville, UE hopes to have another strong weekend in the Ville.

Evansville’s lone new program record last week came in the men’s 400-meter as Cedrik Flipo (Beloeil, Quebec, Canada) ran in 49.11 seconds to break the previous record set in 1977 by Jeff Korb. Freshman Sonja Inzinger (Mautern an der Donau, Austria) had a podium finish in her first collegiate 5000-meter race with a time of 17:42.43 for third place. And personal bests were set by Rafael Rodriguez (Segovia, Spain) in the mile race, Samuel Lea (Worchester, England) in the 5K race, and Nayla Martin (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada) in the women’s mile race.

At the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic, the Aces will run against 24 other NCAA teams along with multiple running clubs. Other Missouri Valley Conference teams in Louisville on Friday include Belmont, Murray State, and Southern Illinois. UE has raced against over half of the teams participating in Friday’s meet including Western Kentucky, Vincennes, Southern Indiana, Miami (OH), Marshall, Louisville, Eastern Kentucky, Bellarmine, Lipscomb, and Jacksonville State.

Friday’s meet begins with field events and the 60-meter dash at 9 a.m. Running events for the Bellarmine Classic then pick up

 ECHO Housing & Community Development Unveils Exciting Rebranding Initiative: A Fresh Look, Mission, Vision, and Tagline 

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EVANSVILLE, IN: ECHO Housing and Community Development is thrilled to announce a dynamic rebranding effort that includes a marketed name extension, revamped logo, refined mission and vision statements, and an inspiring new tagline. This strategic rebranding initiative reflects the agency’s commitment to innovative community development as well as housing individuals and families who have experienced homelessness and/or low-income challenges, and housing and employment services for Veterans. 

The Logo 

The centerpiece of the rebranding is the new logo, a timeless and distinctive design that encapsulates the agency’s dual focus on community development initiatives and critical housing and social services. The logo combines the cityscape of Evansville with housing in the forefront. 

No. 6/9 Hoosiers Close Regular Season with Ranked Tri-Meet

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – No. 6/9 Indiana swimming and diving will welcome No. 22/14 Wisconsin and No. 15/8 Louisville to the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center Friday (Feb. 2) in tri-meet action, IU’s final competition before championships.

The meet is slated to begin at noon ET.

Indiana University will offer adjusted parking options for Friday’s meet. Fans may park in the Redbud Hill Apartments lot as other areas are permit access only on weekdays. View a map of available parking here or visit the IU-Bloomington Office of Parking Operations website here.

MEET INFO

Friday, Feb. 2 • Noon ET

Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center • Bloomington, Ind.

Opponent: No. 22/14 Wisconsin, No. 15/8 Louisville

Live Results (Swimming): Meet Mobile App

Live Results (Diving): https://bit.ly/3jWYeCQ

Live Stream: https://bit.ly/3UlLs0s (Big Ten Plus)

OF NOTE…

HOOSIERS HEAD TO DOHA FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Eleven athletes associated with Indiana swimming and diving will compete at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, kicking off this weekend in Doha, Qatar. Nine of those are current IU student-athletes or coaches.

Indiana is represented by Team USA head coaches in two disciplines. IU head diving coach is once again serving as USA Diving’s head coach at the games, and associated head coach Cory Chitwood is in Doha as the open water swimming team’s head coach.

IU’s nine athletes competing include four Team USA divers (Andrew Capobianco, Quinn Henninger, Jessica Parratto and Carson Tyler), one Team USA open water swimmer (Mariah Denigan) and four international swimmers (Ching Hwee Gan and Mikkel Lee for Singapore, Rafael Miroslaw for Germany and Kai Van Westering for the Netherlands). A full list of Hoosier events is included here.

HOOSIERS SURGE PAST PURDUE

No. 6/9 Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving each improved to 6-0 in dual meets this season with dominant performances Saturday (Jan. 27) against Purdue.

IU swimming and diving celebrated 14 seniors during a ceremony before the meet: Warren Briggs, Elizabeth Broshears, Brendan Burns, Billy Cruz, Tristan DeWitt, Anna Freed, Anne Fowler, Catherine Graham, Logan Graham, Maxwell Reich, Ella Ristic, Mia Ristic, Ashley Turak and Armando Vegas. Eight of those seniors tallied victories Saturday.

 

OTTERS TO HOST NIKE BASEBALL CAMP AT BOSSE FIELD

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EVANSVILLE, IN – The Evansville Otters have announced a new partnership with US Sports Camps, the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps, to deliver a first-of-its-kind Nike Baseball Camp at Bosse Field this summer.

Kids ages 7-13 will have the opportunity to “camp like a pro” and experience a week as an Otters player. They’ll train at Bosse Field and be instructed by current Otters Manager, Andy McCauley, as well as additional Otters coaches and players. Instruction will focus on hitting, fielding, base running and game situations for kids of all abilities.

“Our coaching staff and players are looking forward to working with young Otters fans to develop their baseball skills,” said Otters Manager, Andy McCauley. “This is a great opportunity for kids in the Evansville area to learn from guys with all sorts of experience at the professional level.”

Campers will also receive an official Nike Camp t-shirt, wristband, cinch sack and ticket to the Otters’ June 27th game against the Joliet Slammers, where they’ll be introduced on the field.

“Our goal every summer is to connect kids with elite coaches in order to provide enriching and fun camp experiences,” said Ron Hall, US Sports Camps Director of Growth and Partnerships – Baseball. “We’re excited to deliver on that promise this summer by partnering with the Otters. We have no doubt that Andy and his excellent staff will help campers improve their skills and have a great time while doing so.”

The Nike Baseball Camp at Bosse Field runs from June 24-27. Spots are limited, so sign up now by clicking Nike Baseball Camp Evansville Otters or by calling 1-800-645-3226.

The 2024 season is right around the corner. For information on season or group tickets, call 812-435-8686. Single-game tickets will go on sale in the Spring.

The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.

Attorney General Todd Rokita opens doors for neglected Hoosier tenants

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Attorney General Todd Rokita and Homeowner Protection team announced a settlement this week with the owners of Willow Brook Gardens Apartments, Wellington Apartments, and BriergateApartments in Indianapolis after their poor treatment of renters. 

Todd Rokita’s team jumped on this issue when it was initially reported in order to improve the rights and living conditions of the tenants.  

“Our mission is to protect the rights of all people involved in the housing market, including tenants, homeowners, and aspiring homeowners, by investigating deceptive acts involving mortgage lending violations,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We strive to ensure equal access to housing opportunities for regular, everyday Hoosiers. I’m very proud of my team for the good results they continue to achieve.” 

 

The owners of the apartment complexes agreed to the following: 

 

  • A payment of $70,000 in rent credits to current tenant accounts based on a review of health department notices, rental account discrepancies, consumer complaints, and related maintenance requests. Eligible tenants at Willow Brook, Wellington, and Briergate will be separately notified by mail of their eligibility and 101 eligible tenant accounts will be automatically credited in amounts ranging between $250 – $2,000 within thirty days of entry of the agreement.  

  

  • A total of $20,000 in additional restitution for complainants will be allocated by the Attorney General’s Office following a review of consumer complaints and the alleged harm. Complainants who are eligible for additional restitution will be directly notified by mail of their eligibility.  

 

  • The dismissal and expungement of over 150 prior eviction proceedings conducted in Warren and Washington Township Small Claims Courts. Prior tenants of Willow Brook, Wellington, or Briergate do not need to act in order to be eligible for this relief. Cases impacted are listed in Appendix A to the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance. 

  

  • A two-year compliance monitoring period in which the Unit will receive ongoing reports related to maintenance and open health department cases. 

 

Litigation against the remaining defendants remains pending. If impacted consumers have questions about the current settlement, they can contact Homeowner Protection Unit at HPU@atg.in.gov.  

“We work closely with law enforcement agencies at all levels to ensure justice is served and homeowners and tenants are protected,” Attorney General Rokita said. “I encourage Hoosiers to contact our office about any suspected scams or scam attempts.”  

 

 

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