Monthly Archives: September 2013

Tech High School Journalists Working to Compete in Nationals

September 19, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Increasing diversity in high school journalism and providing unique media learning opportunities for IPS students, the Urban Media Institute is providing media services for non-profits, local businesses and individuals to fund the Cannon editor’s trip to the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Convention/Competition in Boston, Mass. Cannon Multimedia … Read More

A Sports Trivia Column

September 19, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

1. Alberto “Baby“ Arizmendi was a Mexican featherweight boxer. According to his boxing record, he was born March 17, 1913 in  Torreon, Coahuila Mexico. He turned professional at age thirteen and is the youngest record boxer to turn pro in any division. He also fought in the bantamweight and welterweight … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 20-27

September 19, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

any of the citizens of Indianapolis are not aware of the large number of citizens from other states, especially from the South, who have left their homes since the war commenced and “sought refuge and employment” in the Hoosier capital. Day and night the “buzz of machinery may be heard” … Read More

Aunt Jemima?

September 19, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

There are many myths surrounding the “woman” used as the model for “Aunt Jemima.” But truth be told, the most famous “Aunt” in the world of advertising was actually modeled after a man! German vaudeville performer Pete Baker was half of a duo who billed themselves as “Baker and Farrell.” … Read More

Applause: Sept. 20-27

September 19, 2013 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations on a successful first Hog Roast at Downey Ave. Church Sept. 14. They raised funds to help the church’s mission. • Also on Sept. 15, people were raving about the Irvington Home Tour. Adam and Carter, Megan, and many more good people organized the event this year and … Read More