The gym at 21st Century Academy buzzed with chatter Friday as elementary, middle, and high school students gathered in the stands. Excitement rippled through the crowd as they waited to hear the big announcement: They could get a college degree at no cost while still in high school. “We will not just give the money, […]
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Indiana’s Targeting of Degrees With Low Earnings Could Eliminate These Programs
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Indiana lawmakers are moving to eliminate state college degrees that aren’t earning graduates enough on the job market, mirroring the federal government’s targeting of career programs delivering poor results. SB 199 appears to only apply to a handful of degrees at […]
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Gary Students Get a New Route to Tuition-Free College at IUN
As college applications start to roll in for students, the question of how to pay for it is something every parent and student worries about. But through a new Gary partnership, that’s a question some students may no longer have to worry about. The initiative, a partnership with Hard Rock Casino, the Urban League of […]
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2025 Gary International Black Film Festival Guide: House Party, Panels, and Food
The Gary International Black Film Festival returns for its 15th year Oct. 9-12 at Indiana University Northwest, bringing more than 40 films, panel discussions, and cultural events to the city. Continuing its tradition of bringing filmmakers to Gary, the festival will feature films from local, regional, and international filmmakers that tell stories across the diaspora. […]
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Gary Students Learn From Harlem’s Finest at Dance Workshop
“And five, six, seven, eight!” Warming up to the tunes of Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You,” and James Brown’s “Super Bad” with stretches and steps, a room full of Gary students gathered in the student of Indiana University Northwest to boogie down with a few of Harlem’s best dancers. The Dance Theatre of Harlem, a […]
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Gary Organizers Combine Voter Registration, Food Assistance to Boost Turnout for 2024 Election
Voting advocates across Gary are ramping up efforts ahead of the 2024 general election, finding creative ways to engage voters of all ages. With turnout steadily declining over recent voting cycles, organizers are pulling out all the stops to reverse the trend and mobilize residents to the polls. On the Indiana University Northwest campus, Black […]
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Fact-Checks, Laughter, and Groans Mark an Eventful Presidential Debate Watch Party
The anticipation was palpable as the lights dimmed just after 8 p.m. Tuesday in Indiana University Northwest’s Raintree Hall. Dozens of Gary residents filled the lecture hall, eyes fixed on the screen for the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In her first-ever debate as a presidential nominee, […]
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Gary Forum Tackles Reproductive Rights and Health Disparities for Black Women
Students and community members gathered in a classroom at Indiana University Northwest Tuesday to discuss an issue that affects them all: reproductive rights in Gary. At the event, “The Attack on Black Women’s Bodies: A Conversation Around Reproductive Health in Indiana,” panelists explored the impact of reproductive rights since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. […]
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Looking for Summer Camps, Gary Parents? Here’s Where to Start.
Summer is almost here! Schools will be out in a matter of weeks, and it’ll be time to brave the constant heat again. Who’s excited? For kids, those months off provide some much-needed rest from eight-hour days, uniforms, and class changes. But that relief can quickly turn into boredom without something to occupy their time. […]
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Solar Eclipse Mesmerizes Gary: ‘Feels Like Watching God Do His Work’
Gary joined millions nationwide in witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse, a phenomenon that will not reoccur in the area for decades. The eclipse’s view began in Northwest Indiana at 2:07 CT pm. and was expected to be up to 97% totality in the area, according to meteorologist Zachary Yack with the National Weather service in Chicago. […]