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Easily applyAces break six program records in first day at Commodore Challenge
The Purple Aces set six new running indoor program records
NASHVILLE —Â It may have been the first meet day of the 2024 track and field season, but the University of Evansville team was in mid-season form to start the Commodore Challenge.
The Purple Aces were ready to go out of the gate at the Commodore Challenge as six runners broke indoor program records and five other team members set personal bests. All six of UE’s new records came during nonchampionship track events with an even split between the men’s and women’s events. Program records were set by Nicole Prauchner (Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Austria BORGL St.Pölten) in the women’s 1000-meter, Rafael Rodriguez (Segovia, Spain Colegio Claret) in the men’s 1000-meter, Eline Brenne (Skien, Norway Telemark Toppidrett Gymnas) in the women’s 600-meter, Jakub Nowicki (Poznan, Poland) in the men’s 600-meter, Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind., Reitz HS) in the women’s 300-meter, and Raymond Felton III (Houston, Clear Brook HS) in the men’s 300-meter.
The first day of the Commodore Challenge began with field events as Evansville’s throwers saw multiple personal records. On the men’s side graduate student Jaden Hayes (Huntingburg, Ind. Southridge HS) set a PR in the weight throw reaching 16.20m for 14th place. Graduate student Zach Dove (Princeton, Ind., Princeton Community HS) finished three spots ahead of Hayes in the event with a throw of 16.62m. On the women’s side, sophomore Gwen Darrah (Cleveland, Ohio, Orange HS) set a PR in the weight throw at 12.03m. Senior Hannah Bryan (Evansville, Ind., Reitz HS) made her throwing debut on Friday with a weight throw of 7.95m. Junior Mason Douglas (Howe, Ind. Manchester University) was the Aces lone juickmper on the day with a long jump of 5.87m.
The Aces sprinters also had a big day as sophomore Kate Walke (Batesville, Ind. Oldenburg Academy) set a personal record in the 200-meter dash at 29.20. But freshman Connor Shin (Bloomington, Ind., Bloomington North HS) had a Top 15 finish in his first collegiate meet running the 200-meter dash in 22.81 seconds. Sophomore Jude Nyugen (Farmington Hills, Mich. North Farmington) placed 22nd in the 200-meters at 24.07 seconds. Sprinters finished out the day for UE at the Commodore Challenge in the 300-meter as Johnson and Felton set program records at 41.80 seconds and 35.56 seconds respectively. Also racing in the 300-meters on the men’s side were Austin Liversgowdy (Florence, Ky. Cooper HS) in 17th with a time of 36.22 and sophomore Jose Ocampo (Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) finished 23rd with a time of 36.68.
Mid-distance runners also had strong finishes at the Commodore Challenge. Three women finished in the Top 13 of the 1000-meters for Evansville as Prauchner set a new record at 2:52.14. Freshman Kalina Urbaniak (Suchy Las, Poland) placed 10th with a finish of 2:56.95 while Nayla Martin (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada) placed 13th with a finish of 3:00.07. In the men’s 1000-meters Rodriguez ran a 2:29.41 for 8th and a new program record while Alvaro Monfort (Castile Y Leon, Spain I.E.S. Alonso de Madrigal) finished 11th with a time of 2:33.10 and Tommaso Losma (Lombardia, Italy Liceo Scientifico David Maria Turoldo) finished 14th with a time of 2:34.63.
In the 600-meters Brenne set a new program record of 1:37.10 on the women’s side in 10th place. On the men’s side Nowicki finished 15th with a time of 1:23.50 to break the program record set by junior Adam Oulgout last season. Also finishing the men’s 600-meters for Evansville was sophomore Joey Taylor with a time of 1:27.04 in his first 600-meter race.
Day two of the Commodore Challenge begins tomorrow at 11 a.m. with field events including shot put, pole vault, and the triple jump. Running events will begin at 12 p.m. starting with hurdle preliminaries and wrapping up with 4×400 relays at 4:35 p.m.
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA OFFERS PERFECT DINING EXPERIENCE  FOR AN EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA OFFERS PERFECT DINING EXPERIENCE  FOR AN EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY
JANUARY 14, 2024
Evansville, IN – February 14th will mark the fourth year that Old National Events Plaza has tailored a unique dining experience, Valentine’s Day on the Bridge, for those who want to slip away for a memorable evening!
Located in one of the most unique settings in the city, Dinner on the Bridge takes place on the sky bridge above Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard that connects Old National Events Plaza to the DoubleTree Hotel and Ford Center. The experience continues to provide the perfectly intimate atmosphere people crave on Valentine’s Day. Guests enjoy beautiful red roses on each table, along with accompanying live music and a beautiful Downtown night skyline.
Dinner on the Bridge offers five courses of fine cuisine curated by the Old National Events Plaza’s Executive Chef. Valentine’s Day on the Bridge features a beautifully designed menu of dishes, including four main entrée selections ranging from Pistachio Encrusted Salmon to Chipotle Marinated Flank Steak, offering something for every palette. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of champagne and wine pairings are offered throughout dinner to enhance each course. Continue the celebrations at home with a box of Chocolate Covered Strawberries as a take-home treat.
New to Dinner on the Bridge this February is the option to reserve a table within our dining window, starting at 5:00 pm and offering a final seating at 7:30 pm. Reservations are limited to ensure guests receive excellent service and an exclusive experience. Attention is paid to every detail throughout the evening, making it the perfect V-Day getaway.
What:                  Valentine’s Day on the Bridge
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Where:               Old National Events Plaza I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Reservations: $300.00 per couple, includes the five-course menu for two with wine pairings, along with parking, welcome champagne, red roses, and take-away chocolate-covered strawberries.
 For the complete menu and additional information, visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com
 About Old National Events Plaza
Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is an impressive 280,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility offering affordable, flexible space and in-house services. With a beautiful 2,500-seat theatre, a spacious 38,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 14,000 square feet of elegant ballroom space, and twelve flexible 1,000-square-foot Meeting Rooms, Old National Events Plaza can host a variety of events with attendees ranging from 20 to 10,000. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues.
SENATORS BRAUN AND PETERS INTRODUCE BILL TO NAME MASTODON AMERICA’S NATIONAL FOSSIL
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Braun and Senator Gary Peters have introduced a bill to name a U.S. National Fossil, the mastodon.
Mastodon fossils are frequently found in Indiana and Michigan.
The mastodon lived more than 13,000 years ago in the Pleistocene era, predominantly on land that would eventually become the United States of America. A fully grown mastodon was over 10 feet tall, weighed more than 11 tons, and was preceded by pair of 16-foot-long tusks. Unlike its distant cousin the mammoth, the mastodon was found exclusively in the United States, with its bones being unearthed in every state across the continental U.S.
“Mastodons embody the spirit of exploration, resilience, and strength that exemplifies our great nation. As a uniquely American symbol, mastodons inspire us to embrace our heritage and to protect natural treasures that define our country.†– Senator Mike Braun
“Michigan made history when we uncovered one of the most complete skeletons of the Mastodon ever found, and we continue to find traces of this prehistoric giant all throughout our state,â€Â said Senator Peters. “The Mastodon represents a unique piece of both Michigan’s and our nation’s history. By establishing the Mastodon as our national fossil, we can better preserve that history and inspire a new generation of scientists and researchers to continue their pursuit of discovery.â€
The National Fossil Act:
- Section 1 designates the bill as the National Fossil Act.
- Section 2 establishes findings on the role of the Mastodon in American public life.
- Section 3 designates the Mastodon as the national fossil under Title 36 U.S. Code, and makes necessary conforming amendments.
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THUNDERBOLTS COME BACK TO DEFEAT KNOXVILLE IN SHOOTOUT
Knoxville, Tn.:  Down 1-0 going into the third period, the Thunderbolts willed their way to a tie game, before defeating the Ice Bears in a shootout for their third-straight win, 2-1 on Friday night at Knoxville Civic Coliseum. The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Saturday, January 20th against the Peoria Rivermen, puck drop at 7:00pm CT.
Following a scoreless first period, Rex Moe scored to put the Ice Bears in front at the 3:22 mark of the second period. Later in the second period after Mark Zhukov was ran into the boards from behind by Knoxville’s Davis Kirkendall, Zhukov’s linemates showed no hesitation in coming to his aid, immediately going after Kirkendall. The hit resulted in a major penalty and game misconduct to Kirkendall, Zhukov left the game temporarily but returned for the third period. With a strong start to the third period, Vadim Vasjonkin scored to the game 1:11 in, assisted by Brendan Harrogate. Tied 1-1, the Thunderbolts had to face three consecutive Knoxville power plays yet held the game at the 1-1 tie thanks to strong penalty killing and many big saves from Cole Ceci. After overtime failed to yield a winner, Myles Abbate and Harrogate scored in the first two shootout rounds to put Evansville ahead, while Ceci stopped all four Knoxville attempts to complete the comeback as the Thunderbolts picked up their 3rd straight win and 11th win of the season overall.
Vasjonkin scored Evansville’s goal in regulation, while Abbate and Harrogate scored one goal each in the shootout, with Abbate’s the shootout winner. In goal, Ceci stopped 28 of 29 shots faced and all four shootout attempts for his 10th win of the season. The Thunderbolts and Ice Bears meet again on Saturday, January 13th at Knoxville Civic Coliseum.
Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2023-24 season. Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are also on sale. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.
The Case For Peaceful Revolution
Freedom, Indiana – Andrew Horning is seeking the Libertarian Party of Indiana’s nomination for Indiana’s US Senate seat in 2024.
With Larry Bucshon soon exiting, stage left, A good friend and longtime GOP D.C. insider said I should run in the GOP primary for Indiana’s 8th district seat. I was briefly tempted. Truth be told, I’ve voted in the two requisite GOP primaries, and I’d love to get paid for what I do at personal cost anyway. I won an election as a Republican, and a high percentage of the finest people I know, are Republicans. So it is concerning the opinions of my fellows that I declare the causes which call for revolution instead of capitulation to the status quo.
The whole inherently corrupt, unconstitutional, fraudulent Two Party System is a puppet show distraction from the legions of bureaucrats, bundlers, kingmakers, puppet masters, and authoritarian NGOs, INGOs, corporations, and billionaires who are running the world. That’s of course unconstitutional, as well as fraudulent, thieving, and mass murderous. And those movie-ready supervillains are doing a terrible job of ruling the planet. …How terrible?
Through the last forty years, fertility and birth rates have dropped. Early puberty for girls, and halved testosterone and sperm count for boys. Explosion in autism spectrum disorders. Exploding chronic disease and the very visible problem of obesity and metabolic syndrome in even our very young. More recently, a marked increase in “excess death†rates and lower life expectancy. The ominous, new, phthalate syndrome. Mental health issues, possibly including gender dysphoria. We’ve gone from poisoning our own people to funding the bioweapons research of the Chinese Communist Party. We have a needless, corrupt, unconstitutional immigration crisis. We’re on the edge of another World War, just as we’re about to experience a global monetary, fiscal/financial and cultural collapse that will make The Fall of Rome look like a lady’s gentle sneeze.
Since the mid-1990s, I’ve ever more urgently protested, campaigned, written and publicly lectured against the corruption of our globalized, monopolized, corporatized, sold-out, blackmailed and bought government. I’ve warned of the insidious growth of unelected cartel powers from the Fabian Society, Chatham House, Council on Foreign Relations, the United Nations, Trilateral Commission, and, of course, the World Economic Forum which has enacted the techno-totalitarian plans of Malthusian to create a corporation-owned digital panopticon and rob us of all we have. I’m certainly not the only one who’s issued such warnings. Starting with founding fathers and several later Presidents, we’ve been warned. My last press release was about one of the last steps toward a techno-totalitarianism Eisenhower could only imagine when he coined the “scientific-technological elite†– silencing opposition and controlling information.
To cut to the crux – “The Government†as represented by the Two-Party System we see on the ballot is hardly even relevant anymore. Most “laws†aren’t written by elected lawmakers. They’re written, judged, executed, and enforced by executive agency bureaucrats and cops…and that’s all illegal. Even the laws passed by legislatures are mostly written by unelected staffers and of course lobbyists. “Public-Private Partnerships†are a scam. Corporations chartered, empowered and regulated by corporate laws are government entities, and are not private. “Public†means politicians. Corporations, NGOs, INGOs and IGOs ARE today’s government. This is of course anti-democratic, anti-constitutional, illegal and illegitimate.
Maybe we’ve not yet suffered enough? We all should have read the words, “that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed†in context. For too long, and through too much deceit, injustice and death, too many of us have emboldened and sustained what must end by our mindful choice, or in slack-jaw horror, violence, and poverty.
We need a revolution. We need to fire the whole system of corruption and fraud. No politician can do that – only voters can. And they can do that only by willfully, conclusively rejecting the whole crony network.
The good news is that we have the legal, peaceful power to accomplish this…in a single day if we’re willing to look in the mirror and see the truth of how we got here. All revolutions start in the mind, after all. And it’d take only a little more than a third of us to change everything. It’s only the bad math of a “two-party system“ that has us invoking “the masses“ for our “lesser evil“ choices. It’s the passionate few who’ve always determined the course of history – just as it’s only a tiny handful of wealthy globalists calling all the shots today. And by all the recent data, we have the numbers – we need only vote the way we talk.
We can live together in peace, security, prosperity, liberty and justice for all. We need only use our votes as weapons of revolution, as is their whole purpose. I intend to put exactly that peaceful, necessary revolution on the ballot for Indiana’s 2024 US Senate election.
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