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Indiana Quick Quiz1. Who designed the Indiana state flag? 2. What do the stars on our state flag symbolize? 3. When was the Indiana state flag designed? 4. When was our state flag adopted as the official Indiana state flag? Answers Below
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Answers1. Paul Hadley of Mooresville                                  2. The circle of 13 stars symbolizes the 13 original colonies. Five additional stars symbolize the next states admitted into the Union. The Large, single star above the torch stands for Indiana. 3. 1916 during the centennial celebration 4. 1917
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Inspiring Afternoon with New York Times Bestselling Author, Stephanie Land!
We’re thrilled to invite you to our next Virtual Author Talk featuring the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author, Stephanie Land. Join us for an enlightening afternoon as Stephanie discusses her latest memoir, “Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.”
Event Details:
Date:Â Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time:Â 1 PM
Location:Â Streaming Online
About the Author: Stephanie Land is the talented author behind the New York Times bestseller, “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive.” Her journey, handpicked by President Barack Obama as one of the best books of 2019, became the basis for the hit Netflix series, “Maid,” viewed by 67 million households and nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards in 2021.
In her new memoir, “Class,” Stephanie takes us on a compelling journey through her experiences finishing college and pursuing a writing career. She bravely confronts numerous barriers, including a complex loan system, financial struggles for basic necessities, and the judgments of those who couldn’t comprehend the challenges of attending college while living below the poverty line. “Class” paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood, showcasing its intersection and occasional conflict with personal aspirations and professional ambitions. In clear, candid, and moving prose, Stephanie offers a searing indictment of America’s educational system and an inspiring testimony of a mother’s triumph against all odds.
About Stephanie Land:Â Stephanie Land’s writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and other notable publications. She is a frequent speaker at colleges and national advocacy organizations, using her platform to shed light on important social issues.
Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation meeting
 The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet for the regularly scheduled Board meeting Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the EVSC Administration Building located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Board meetings can also be observed by tuning to EVSC’s radio station, 90.7 WPSR or live streamed online at https://www.wpsrhd.com/. Prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting, three members of the Board, along with district administrators, will hold a Town Hall beginning at 5:00 PM. This Town Hall is for Vanderburgh County residents to speak directly with Board members in attendance about issues involving EVSC schools. The Town Hall will be held in the Technology and Innovation Center located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Members of the public who would like to attend the Town Hall should register by completing the Town Hall Registration Form located on our website at district.evscschools.com.Â
USI Swim and Dive Taking Steps Forward in Year Two of the Program
Evansville, Ind.- A group of 37 freshmen made up the Screaming Eagles Swimming and Diving roster last season in the first year of the program looking to make a splash. The season brought its share of ups and downs for the Eagles as you might expect.
In year two, the program has developed more confidence and experience. Both squads placed fifth in the ultra-competitive A3 Performance Invitational in their last meet at Southern Illinois University.
The women’s squad took down Valparaiso and Eastern Illinois University. This marks the third win against Valparaiso this season and the first win in program history against conference rival Eastern Illinois University.
The men’s squad edged Valparaiso for the second time this season in the A3 Performance Invitational. USI men scored 147 more points than they did last season at the invite.
Both squads accounted for 20 school records, 140 individual season bests, and 29 lifetime bests.
“With so many season and lifetime bests, it showed that the team is doing a lot of great things in and out of the pool. I’m proud of how each meet has gotten better and better in this fashion. For us to continue the climb at this meet and fight hard all the way through the last relay on day three, it showed the resiliency and love this team has,” said head coach Cameron Kainer about his overall thoughts on the A3 Performance Invitational.
When asked about what the A3 invite meant for the team going forward, Kainer said “I thought our performance at A3 really gave us some strong motivation for the rest of the season. We had a lot of A and B Finals swims, which will prepare us for what’s to come at Summit Champs in February. I think there is continued motivation for those outside of Top 16 placings and for relay spots, but overall it showed how positively things are progressing for us.”
What’s Ahead for the Eagles
USI takes two months off to train and prepare for the second half of the season. The Eagles will host a men’s diving only event against the University of Evansville on January 13. Then, both squads will compete against Rose-Hulman University at the USI Aquatic Center on January 27.
The Eagles hit the road to take on Quincy University, Eastern Illinois University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago (diving only) to conclude the regular season. This leads up to the Summit League Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 21-24.
USI Women’s Soccer adds transfer midfielder Grafton for 2024
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer announced the addition of sophomore midfielder Emerson Grafton to the roster for the 2024 season.
Grafton, sister of USI defender Charli Grafton (Sunriver, Oregon), is a transfer who spent her first two collegiate seasons at Idaho State University. The Camas, Washington native is the 11th signing for the Screaming Eagles and Head Coach Eric Schoenstein ahead of the 2024 campaign.
“We are excited to welcome Emerson to the USI Soccer family,” Schoenstein said. “Emerson is a crafty midfielder, who brings a great deal of toughness and Division I experience.”
From 2022 to 2023, Grafton totaled 24 starts in 35 appearances and over 2,000 minutes played. The 5’6″ attacker scored two goals with 25 shots and 14 shots on target.
Before Idaho State, Grafton was a four-time all-state selection in high school. Plus, she was all-state in cross country and a state champion in track and field.
Raptor Con Returns to Evansville this SAT & SUN
Raptor Con 2023 is bringing a full scale comic con experience to the Tri-State with our 3rd Annual Pop Culture and Geek Convention. Join us at our new home the Evansville National Guard Armory for Celebrity guest, vendors, a cosplay contest, video game contest, panels/q&a sessions, photo ops, replica movie cars, and so much more. This two day event is not something you will want to miss. Grab your tickets now online at www.TheRaptorCon.com
USI to host inaugural opera, Ruth
The University of Southern Indiana’s College of Liberal Arts, in collaboration with USI’s Dr. Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department, Hagemann Rosenthal, the Pegasus Opera Company (London), the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and the USI Foundation, will present an inaugural USI opera, Ruth, on Friday and Saturday, January 26-27, at the USI Performance Center. Performances will begin at 7 p.m., and tickets are $20 each.
Dr. Philip Hagemann composed and wrote the libretto for Ruth, a production based on the Biblical Old Testament Historical Book of Ruth. This acclaimed opera has been staged multiple times in New York and London. The narrative revolves around a Moabite woman who, pledging herself to the Israelite people through an oath to her mother-in-law Naomi, later becomes the great-grandmother of David through her marriage to Boaz of Bethlehem.
“The beauty of the story’s construction, its use of dialogue and the sheer drama of its content, mark it as one of the classic short stories of world literature,†reads a review from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. “Based on the recollection of an historical figure, a story is developed which grips its audience with profound insight into divine and human relationships.â€
This production will be semi-staged, with Maestro Roger Kalia and Alison Buchanan working closely in collaboration with the Hagemann Performing Arts Department. The orchestra will feature professional musicians from the Evansville Philharmonic, while the chorus will consist of 12 USI students and four members of the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus. The six principal soloists will wear costumes crafted by faculty and students from the USI Theatre Department. All other roles will be fulfilled by USI students and staff.
All expenses of the opera are being underwritten by private gifts to the USI Foundation.
“The inaugural on-campus opera, Ruth, is a testament to the collaborative spirit between USI and our community,†says David Bower, President of the USI Foundation and Vice President for Development. “We are excited our generous donors are making this exceptional performance possible on the USI Performance Center stage.â€
For more information, call the USI Foundation at 812-464-1918.