Monthly Archives: June 2024

Northeast Residents Graduate from Martin University

June 6, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Martin University held its 55th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18 in the Father Boniface Hardin Gathertorium, located at 2186 North Sherman Drive. During the ceremony, 31 graduates were honored in the fields of Criminal Justice, Addictions Counseling, and Business Administration; 16 were awarded master’s degrees in Community … Read More

My Wilma Rudolph

June 6, 2024 | by CJ Woods III

My first daughter was telling me of my first granddaughter’s track and field endeavors. While we were on the phone, Lisa sent me an attachment showing 15-year-old Imani’s place in the lineup of a recent event. “Shot, Disc, Jav – Imani.” My granddaughter is flinging the shot, whipping the discus, … Read More

100 Years Ago: June 7-13

June 6, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, June 10, 1924: Safety in school zones from the menace of the speeding motorist has been the theme of a campaign in the schools devised by the police department to throw arms of protection around the child compelled to cross the street on the way … Read More

Leopold and Loeb A Hundred Years On

June 6, 2024 | by Al Hunter

Last month, Rhonda and I drove to the outskirts of Chicago to visit Joliet Prison. Like many old jails, prisons, and penitentiaries, Joliet has had a second life as a tourist attraction. It opened back in 2018. During the summer months (June to September) Joliet is open every day for … Read More