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LOL in the Courtroom: Traci Soderstrom, the Texting Judge Who Acts Like a Teen

Posted on: October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

In an era where teenagers are often chided for their screen addiction, it turns out that even judges can’t resist the magnetic pull of the smartphone. District Judge […]

Art / Media / Stories

As Boilen Bids Adieu, His Tiny Desk Plays On

Posted on: September 16, 2023September 16, 2023

In the vast expanse of the 21st-century music scene, few figures have left as indelible a mark as Bob Boilen. As the founder of NPR’s iconic “Tiny Desk […]

Art / Stories

Sailing into the sunset, remembering Jimmy Buffett

Posted on: September 4, 2023September 3, 2023

The world lost a little more sunshine this week with the passing of Jimmy Buffett, the iconic singer-songwriter and entrepreneur. While many knew him for his laid-back anthems […]

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Guilty pleasures #1

Posted on: August 6, 2023August 9, 2023

Alright, let’s switch gears a bit. I admit this blog dives pretty deep most of the time but every now and then we can find time to lighten […]

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3 People You Should Know #1

Posted on: July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

The Soulful Journey of Lowell George, the Fierce Spirit of Pramila Jayapal, and the Provocative Artistry of Ai Weiwei In a new feature I’m calling 3 people you […]

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Fare the Well

Posted on: July 13, 2023July 26, 2023

I do not remember a time when I was not Deadhead. Having seen the Grateful Dead more than a dozen times and the offspring artforms: Furthur, Ratdog, Wolf […]

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WNBA Players: Champions on Court Deserve More Off It

Posted on: June 30, 2023October 23, 2023

Indiana University partners with the WNBPA to offer MBA programs for WNBA players, but is it enough? Every year, a new group of exceptionally talented athletes joins the […]

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The chances of that were slim and none.

Posted on: June 26, 2023July 15, 2023

And slim was on a diet. I entered the Murat Temple, an island of melodic chaos amidst a sea of vibrant souls. Amidst the kaleidoscope of colors and […]

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