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The "Chosen" Fans

The “Chosen” Fans

Being a sports fan is not something taken lightly. It has ups, and it has downs. Extreme turnarounds. Motivational speeches. Hoarse voices and sore hands. But to those who are fanatics, every second (most literally) is worth it. I’ve been involved in a few instances of fanatic behavior in my life: when the Colts won...
Indy Native Takes on an International Experience

Indy Native Takes on an International Experience

What do you get when you combine a globetrotter, a future med student, a Butler alum and a former college basketball and golf player? ZACH WRIGHT would never describe himself as much more than a normal guy. The humble Warren Central and Butler University graduate  grew up in Indianapolis, a hometown he takes pride in....
IU Dance Marathon: A Lifetime of Lessons for the Post-Grad Years

IU Dance Marathon: A Lifetime of Lessons for the Post-Grad Years

Albert Pine once said, “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” These are words that ring truthful in many areas, and one that I find myself personally attached to is the realm of philanthropy. During my four years at Indiana University I...
Election: Shift Your Vote in One Direction Instead of Two

Election: Shift Your Vote in One Direction Instead of Two

Wouldn’t it be nice if in politics there were qualifications rounds, such as there are in racing, that show how the candidates would perform under pressure or when an obstacle gets put in front of them? Wouldn’t that be nice? However, that isn’t the case and using such logic shows my undying love for fairy...
Downtown Indy Guide: Bankers Life Fieldhouse Nearby Food and Brews

Downtown Indy Guide: Bankers Life Fieldhouse Nearby Food and Brews

  The tickets are bought. The plans are made. The anticipation is hightened. You’re making your way to Bankers Life Fieldhouse in beautiful downtown Indianapolis for a date night. Or maybe a girls’ night out. A bro fest. A mom and daughter day. Whatever the case may be, you have some planning to do. Instead...
The New Indiana Pacers: “Give the Boys a Break”

The New Indiana Pacers: “Give the Boys a Break”

Although it was only seven years ago, many Hoosier natives wish it were closer to a hundred. Although there have been coaching, player, head office, officiating and fieldhouse name changes, some still are impatiently complaining and wanting more. On a cold, dark night in November of 2004 the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons were...