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Twin Checkers
A blog on the NTT IndyCar Series.
Columns
Marcus Ericsson — the superstar in front of our eyes the whole time
Ericsson won the 106th Indianapolis 500, but he's been quietly dominating IndyCar for the last 12 months.
June 1, 2022
You can love racing. It may never love you back.
Carlos Muñoz was destined for greatness. Indianapolis thought differently.
Jan. 22, 2022
Indiana Daily Student
Nationally-recognized, award-winning student newspaper covering Indiana University and Bloomington, Indiana.
Breaking News
Sept. 14, 2021
Indiana Republicans announce U.S. House redistricting drafts, Monroe County stays in IN-9
Indiana’s 9th District now does not include Morgan County and shifts to include southeastern Indiana.
Sept. 3, 2021
IU football announces retro uniforms against Cincinnati, sellout crowd
The uniforms are inspired by head coach Bill Mallory's 1980s and 1990s teams.
Jan. 29, 2021
Media School dean James Shanahan to step down in July
IU Media School dean James Shanahan will step down on July 31, 2021, after six years in charge of the school, according to a press release.
Columns
June 4, 2020
OPINION: IU students should be the first fans let back into Memorial Stadium
Strict health guidelines make students the safest option if tickets are sold.
May 20, 2020
COLUMN: I’m feuding with my sister thanks to the German soccer league
Don't know the German soccer league? Pick a team and start watching.
Features and Investigations
Nov. 22, 2021
IDS alumnus Ernie Pyle’s first article published 100 years ago — for the Purdue Exponent
Pyle, one of IU’s journalism alumni, published with Purdue’s student paper first.
Oct. 27, 2020
Take a look inside IU's new COVID-19 testing labs
The IU labs produce a higher quantity of tests, and faster results.
Feb. 23, 2020
IU football and mens' basketball attendance trends down in 2010s*
The Indiana Daily Student analyzed attendance figures IU reported to the NCAA for football and men’s basketball, the school’s two highest-attended sports, since 2010. Although attendance was creeping upward from 2010-12, IU’s football attendance has dropped 7.4% since its peak during the 2012-13 football season. Men’s basketball attendance has declined 11.4% in the same timeframe .
*note, work was published prior to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Fall 2019
The average pay in Tom Allen's new contract is $3.9 million a year. How many pizzas does that get you? How many city buses? How tall is that?
Podcasts
April 25, 2021
Reach for the Pod: How great can IU football’s defense be?
With key players returning and a new coordinator, IU’s defense has lots of optimism.
April 15, 2021
Reach for the Pod: IU’s offense could make big strides this fall. Or maybe not.
We dissect Dexter Williams Jr., IU's offense and what offensive players remind us of pizza toppings.
This is Fishers
City of Fishers, Indiana, blog.
Oct. 15, 2021
Fishers Frights: Trittipo Family Bombings
In the 1890s, one Fishers family earned a distinction few people at the time, and likely any resident of Fishers since, have had: survived multiple bomb attacks.
Aug. 4, 2021
Meet Your Neighbor: Noreen Nowak, Gold Star Family Member
On November 8, 2004, Robert (Bobby) Paul Warns II, a corporal with Marine Corps Company 2/24, was killed alongside four of his comrades in an IED blast while on patrol in Iraq. From that point, the lives of his family, including his aunt, Noreen Nowak, were changed forever.
“Losing a family member, while deployed, tears many families apart,” Nowak said. “I am fortunate to report the experience has only brought us closer together.”
July 30, 2021
Must-See Stops on the Nickel Plate Trail
As the Nickel Plate Trail grows closer to completion, so do the opportunities to get out and about around Fishers.
There’s plenty of things to do just off the trail, from shopping and restaurants to wellness. Whether you’re looking to get fit, be sustainable, save money, or simply experience more Fishers has to offer, there’s plenty to do on the Nickel Plate Trail.
July 14, 2021
5 Things to Know about the Blazing the Trail Mural
Blazing the Trail, a mural by Indiana artist Becky Hochhalter, was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 14.
The mural, located on the back of the Fishers Police Department parking garage on the municipal complex, faces the paved portion of the Nickel Plate Trail just north of 116th Street.
The colorful mural is open for all to see for years to come. When you go to check it out, remember these five things about the mural and the Nickel Plate Trail.
July 2, 2021
Meet Your Neighbor: Fishers Local Heroes
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, local heroes have stepped up to serve others in Fishers. From first responders to healthcare workers, volunteers to teachers, everyday heroes have inspired us through the last year and a half.
At this year’s Spark!Fishers festival, we honored local heroes at Heroes Hall sponsored by Folds of Honor. Our community packed bags filled with treats, handwritten notes, and drawings for local heroes to thank them for all they do for us. We also highlighted some heroes in our community with a video. The following heroes took time out of their day to sit down with us and share some of their experiences serving in Fishers and share advice on how others can get involved.
June 23, 2021
Meet Your Neighbor: Mark Rouse
Mark Rouse was declared legally blind by his ophthalmologist, Dr. Raj Maturi, in 2015. He was disturbed, and he thought he’d never be able to paint again.
After years of multiple painful and tedious treatments with Dr. Maturi, Rouse‘s vision improved. Now, he’s sharing a painting documenting his journey, along with his other pieces.