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UE Hosting Weeklong Events in Honor of 2024 MLK Day

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (12/05/2023) The University of Evansville (UE) proudly announces the comprehensive schedule for its 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Events, a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. Under the theme “Embracing Liberation: Radical Love for a United Community,” the University invites all individuals to participate in activities that commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s unwavering commitment to solidarity.

As part of a larger community-wide day of service, on Saturday, January 13, the UE MLK Day of Service kicks off by providing an opportunity for UE students, faculty, and staff to actively contribute to the community. The week continues with a series of impactful events culminating in the UE Inaugural conference on community solidarity, welcoming all members of the Evansville community.

As a guiding principle for the week’s celebration, the University shares a profound quote from Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, delivered on December 11, 1964: “There is a sort of poverty of the spirit which stands in glaring contrast to our scientific and technological abundance. The richer we have become materially, the poorer we have become morally and spiritually. We have learned to fly the air like birds and swim the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers.”

The schedule of events for the week is as follows:

Saturday, January 13:

9:00 a.m. – UE MLK Day of Service for UE Students, Faculty, and Staff

Monday, January 15:

8:30 a.m. – Faith-based service in Neu Chapel

9:45 a.m. – Rally at Meeks Family Fieldhouse

10:00 a.m. – Symbolic March

Wednesday, January 17:

11:30 a.m. – Luncheon in Eykamp Hall featuring the William G. and Rose M. Mays Lectureship, 2024 Mays Legacy Award, and Rising Star Service Award presentations.

Saturday, January 20:

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – UE Inaugural Conference on Community Solidarity open to all Evansville community members

To enhance the experience, individuals are encouraged to register for the luncheon and Unity Conference on Community Solidarity through the provided buttons by visiting www.evansville.edu/MLK.

SENS. BRAUN, MARSHALL INTRODUCE NEW BILL TO REINSTATE PILOTS FIRED DUE TO COVID VACCINE MANDATES

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced legislation to reinstate pilots who were wrongfully put out of work over their Covid-19 vaccination status.

In 2021, President Biden mandated through his executive authority that all federal contractors, including airlines operating in the United States, must receive a Covid-19 vaccination. As a result of the unconstitutional ‘jab-or-job’ politics coming out of the Biden Administration, many airline pilots were forced out of a job. 

“No one should have lost their job because they didn’t want to take the COVID vaccine. President Biden’s vaccine mandates were completely out of line and violated the liberties of key workers who are essential in daily operations of our skies. Cosponsoring this bill to restore fired pilots to their previously held jobs is a no brainer and will help bring this critical industry back to full capacity.” — Sen. Braun

“The Biden Administration’s ‘jab or job’ vaccine mandates will go down as a dark time in American history. Our legislation seeks to right the wrongs of this administration who forced hard-working American people out of not only their jobs, but their careers.  We will continue to fight for every American wronged by the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional vaccine mandate that has impacted not only our pilots’ livelihoods but our servicemen and women, our children, small businesses, and beyond. Our bill is just one step of many to correct the wrongs of Joe Biden’s vaccine politics.” — Sen. Marshall

Click HERE to read the full text of the legislation introduced by Senators Marshall and Braun. 

BACKGROUND

  • Senator Braun has been a vocal opponent of the Biden administration’s unconstitutional vaccine mandates, leading several initiatives to prevent the mandates from going into effect. This includes:
  • Leading a successful bipartisan measure in the Senate to repeal Biden’s vaccine mandate for private businesses, which the Supreme Court cited in their decision to block the mandate. 
  • Standing with Senate Republicans to invoke cloture on the NDAA unless the vaccine mandate for our troops was removed: a key reason why the vaccine mandate was dropped. 
  • Supporting the effort to block the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers that was passed in the Senate.
  • Cosponsoring the Travel Freedom Act, legislation that repeals federal policies requiring international travelers to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination for entrance into the United States.

Attorney General Todd Rokita’s litigation team wins 100% of jury trials on state’s behalf in 2023

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Attorney General Todd Rokita today congratulated members of his office’s litigation team, which won 100 percent of the eight jury trials in which it defended the state’s interests in 2023.

“To achieve a 100 percent success rate in these proceedings demonstrates both the integrity of the entities we defend and the skills of the lawyers working at this office,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Not only do these wins save money for Indiana taxpayers, but they also provide peace of mind to citizens who want to see justice prevail.”

As the State of Indiana’s law firm, the Office of Attorney General’s dedicated litigators represent the state and its agencies, officials, elected leaders, and employees in a wide variety of legal proceedings — including federal and state jury trials. Every day, the office fights to protect the legal interests of the state and its citizens and defend the rule of law.

By securing the state’s legal victories in all of its federal and state jury trials, Attorney General Rokita’s government litigation team saved Hoosier taxpayers well into the six figures, said Chief Counsel of Litigation Patricia Erdmann.

Besides the jury trial wins, the team also has saved millions through ongoing successful advocacy and motion practice in other cases. Working under Erdmann, Section Chief Adrienne Pope oversees government litigation.

Attorney General Rokita thanked both Erdmann and Pope for their strong leadership and effective oversight of litigation strategy and jury trial arguments.

“Hoosiers can rest assured they are in good hands when it comes to the professional litigators representing their state government in legal matters,” Attorney General Rokita said. “I am proud every day to work with individuals who serve this state with servants’ hearts.”

Phillip named to United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team

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The senior forward earns his first postseason honor from United Soccer Coaches

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team placed one student-athlete on the United Soccer Coaches all-region team, as announced in a release from the organization on Wednesday morning.

Senior forward Kai Phillip (Diego Martin, Trinidad & Tobago) was the only Purple Ace to make the United Soccer Coaches All-West Region honors. Phillip was named to the All-West Region third team after leading UE’s offense during the 2023 season.

With 10 goals, 21 points, 36 shots, and 17 shots on goal, Phillip was the offensive leader for Evansville in 2023. Across 17 games started, Phillip had two braces and three game-winning goals, making a splash in his senior season. Phillip was also named to the Missouri Valley Conference First Team while being top of the Valley in goals and points, sitting third behind MVC Player of the Year Dylan Sing and All-Conference First Team selection Charlie Sharp.

Overall, the MVC placed 14 players on the 2023 All-West Region team. The Valley had six first-team selections, five second-team selections, and three third-team selections.

Indianapolis City-County Council presents Special Resolution to Lt. Gov. Crouch for her work on mental illness and addiction

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STATEHOUSE (Dec. 5, 2023) – For her effort in organizing the inaugural Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch was presented with a special resolution by the Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night, Dec. 4, 2023, during a regular meeting of the Council.

In addition to her work on the May Mental Health Summit, the resolution also acknowledged: “Lt. Governor Crouch, who throughout her many years of public service has been committed to programs and services for people with disabilities, led the charge in instituting the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable (IMHR), committed to partnering with institutions and organizations, both public and private, to: 1) reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, 2) strengthen the mental health delivery system, and 3) improve access and affordability to resources; and…”

“It was an honor to stand in front of the Indianapolis City-County Council and be presented with this resolution,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “But, I accepted this award on behalf of everyone who serves with me on the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable and for other state leaders, like Senator Mike Crider and Representative Greg Steuerwald, who are strong advocates for Hoosiers battling mental illness or addiction issues.”

The Indianapolis City-County Special Resolution, sponsored by council member La Keisha Jackson, also brought attention to the lieutenant governor’s historic testimony on behalf of Senate Enrolled Act 1 in front of the Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee in January. SEA 1, passed by both legislative chambers and signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, is considered the most significant legislation ever advanced in Indiana to address mental illness and addiction issues.

Offensive woes plague USI against Saint Louis

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ST. LOUIS – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball faced some tough luck on the road at Chaifetz Arena on Wednesday night, as good looks on the offensive end refused to fall for the Screaming Eagles in an 89-53 loss against Saint Louis University.

Tough defense ruled in the early minutes of the game, as Saint Louis carried only a 2-0 lead through the first four minutes of action. Despite good looks on the offensive end early on, USI was finally able to get the ball to go through the net in the middle of the first quarter. The Eagles built a 7-0 run that began with two inside looks before a three-pointer by sophomore guard Ali Saunders (Depauw, Indiana). Saint Louis responded with an 11-0 run over three minutes, leading to a 13-9 advantage into the second quarter.
 
In the second quarter, Saint Louis gradually increased its lead. At the 6:48 mark of the second, Saunders drilled her second three-pointer of the game to bring USI back within seven, 21-14. Following some back-and-forth play, the Billikens extended their lead with an 11-0 run in the back half of the period, taking a 39-18 lead. Before halftime, USI received a couple of baskets from freshman guard Triniti Ralston (Louisville, Kentucky) and freshman forward Chloe Gannon (Manchester, Tennessee) to make the score 41-22 in favor of Saint Louis at the intermission.
 
Getting the ball to cooperate and go through the net continued to plague the Eagles in the first three minutes of the second half. Junior guard Vanessa Shafford (Linton, Indiana) got USI on the scoreboard in the third quarter with a putback layup. Meanwhile, the Billikens’ offense stayed hot from the field, building on their advantage with a 55-27 lead at the third-quarter timeout.
 
Then USI’s defense clamped down on Saint Louis’ half-court offense, holding the Billikens without a field goal from the floor for over four minutes. On the other end, Southern Indiana’s offense picked up with seven straight points, including a triple from Shafford. After a small spurt from Saint Louis, USI ended the third with a steal and a layup by graduate guard Tori Handley (Jeffersonville, Indiana) to make the score 64-38 through three quarters.
 
Southern Indiana continued to get contributions from the freshmen off the bench in the fourth period. Guard Sophia Loden (Mascoutah, Illinois) knocked down a trey and scored in the paint for a quick five points while also getting it done defensively. Near the end of the fourth stanza, Shafford scored five straight points for USI to reach double figures for the fifth consecutive outing.
 
For the game, Southern Indiana shot 38 percent (23-61) with six triples. The Eagles collected 28 rebounds. Shafford led the Screaming Eagles with 14 points and seven rebounds. Gannon and Saunders each finished with nine points. Saunders hit three from beyond the arc in the game.
 
For Saint Louis, the Billikens were 44 percent (32-73) from the field with 11 three-pointers. The Billikens grabbed 53 rebounds. Saint Louis had five players score double digits, including a game-high 27 points by graduate guard Kyla McMakin.
 
The Screaming Eagles return home to Screaming Eagles Arena on Saturday at 1 p.m. against Eastern Michigan University, kicking off a three-game homestand to conclude the non-conference season for Southern Indiana. Saturday’s contest will be available to watch with a subscription to ESPN+.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

 

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Mt. Vernon Man Arrested for OWI and Resisting Law Enforcement

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Posey County – Tuesday evening, December 5, Indiana State Police and Mt. Vernon Police responded to Huck’s gas station on 4th Street in Mt. Vernon reference to a disturbance between two males in the parking lot near the gas pumps. Officers arrived moments later but the two people involved in the disturbance already left the scene driving a black Chevrolet Silverado and a blue Dodge Charger. Trooper Hadley left the parking lot to search for the two vehicles. While patrolling in the area, Trooper Hadley located the two vehicles and a large group of teens in the 300 block of West 7th Street. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was identified as Rayce Liggett-Kueber, 20, of Mt. Vernon. When officers looked inside his truck, they observed a bottle of brandy in the center console. Liggett-Kueber displayed signs of impairment and a driving while intoxicated investigation led to his arrest. During the arrest, Liggett-Kueber forcibly resisted and allegedly threatened officers. Trooper Hadley received a minor injury during the arrest. Kueber was transported to the Posey County Jail and is currently being held without bond. The toxicology results are pending.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Rayce Liggett-Kueber, 20, Mt. Vernon, IN
  1. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Level 6 Felony
  2. Resisting Law Enforcement causing Injury, Level 6 Felony
  3. Intimidation, Level 6 Felony
  4. Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor
  5. Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Hadley, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Mt. Vernon Police

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

BYU pulls away for 96-55 win over UE men

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BYU pulls away for 96-55 win over UE men

Aces back in action on December 16

PROVO, Utah – Following a close game in the first 18 minutes of action, BYU closed the first half on a 12-0 run and never looked back, defeating the University of Evansville men’s basketball team by a final score of 96-55 on Tuesday evening inside the Marriott Center.

Yacine Toumi led the way for the Purple Aces with 13 points while Antonio Thomas recorded 10.  Five Cougars reached double digits, led by Jaxson Robinson’s 19 points.  Trevin Knell scored 13.

Throughout the opening moments, the Purple Aces played toe-to-toe with the Cougars.  After BYU hit a triple in its first possession, the Aces got on the board on a Cam Haffner layup.  Just over two minutes in, Yacine Toumi capped a 3-for-3 start by UE, converting a basket to give the Aces a 6-5 edge.

Over the first five minutes, the squads swapped the lead five times as Toumi’s second field goal put Evansville up by a 10-9 score.  Over the next five minutes, the Cougars embarked on a 17-0 stretch to open a 26-10 lead near the midway point of the half.  They connected on seven shots in a row to open the advantage.  Toumi got UE back on track with another bucket, but BYU hit another triple on the ensuing trip down the floor to take a 29-12 lead.

Evansville regained its edge over the next four minutes, outscoring BYU by a 10-2 margin to get back within single digits.  Antonio Thomas hit a triple with 6:24 on the clock to make it a 31-22 game.  Ben Humrichous knocked down a trey at the 2:31 mark that made it a 35-25 game as UE looked to head to the break with a manageable deficit.

Unfortunately, the Cougars had other ideas.  Over the final 1:47, BYU reeled off 12 in a row to take a 47-25 halftime lead.  They shot 50% in the period while going 8-of-19 from outside.  Jason Robinson led everyone with 14 points.

BYU continued to shoot at a frenzied pace in the second half, taking a 60-29 lead in the first five minutes of the period and would continue their dominant form in the second half.  Their highest advantage came at 85-38 with 7:31 remaining.  Evansville closed slightly in the final minutes, finishing with the 96-55 decision.

For the game, BYU shot 52.9% while the Aces shot 33.3%.  The outside shooting of the Cougars was off the charts as they knocked down 14 triples in 32 attempts.

Following a busy few weeks, the Aces will have an 11-day break before returning to action on Dec. 16 at Bellarmine.