What recently happened? Lowell High School (LHS) recently hosted a career fair for the current juniors and seniors on April 10. The school tried its best to get businesses from as many future fields as possible. That said, LHS...
Read More#1StudentNWI: Boone Grove High School’s Academic Team makes smart look good
What’s recently happened? Boone Grove High School’s (BGHS) Academic Teams recently participated in the area competition on Tuesday, April 16. This was the third competition, following the ones at Purdue University Northwest and Washington...
Read More10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 24 – April 28
The Region has a deep history of industry and helpfulness that helps make us one of the most unique places in America. Whether it’s students showing off their engineering prowess, industry leaders giving folks a sneak peek at operations, or just...
Read More#1StudentNWI: Michigan City’s schedule is full as the school year approaches its end
What’s recently happened? Four Michigan City High School (MCHS) students received the prestigious Indiana Rising Stars award on March 8. This award is given to students by the Indiana Association of School Principals and is based on academic...
Read MoreMind on Money: Assuming interest rates will be reduced this year doesn’t mean they will
It’s been 44 years since my alma mater, Purdue University, made it to the Final Four of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. So long, that I, of course, have no recollection. I do have recollection of many years of heart ache during March...
Read More#1StudentNWI: Munster looks forward in midst of quarter four
What’s recently happened? Organized by Student Government and Principal Morgan Nolan, Munster High School (MHS) students were able to gather outside the school to view the April 8 Solar Eclipse. Protective solar eclipse sunglasses, purchased with...
Read More#1StudentNWI: Marquette spring sports are in full swing
What’s recently happened? On April 5, several Marquette Catholic High School students returned to the U.S. from a voyage to Japan. They spent 10 days traveling through the most famous parts of Japan on an educational journey, immersing themselves...
Read More#1StudentNWI: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology plans ahead!
What’s recently happened? Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) has finally opened up its summer school applications. The application has been out since April 1 and will be open until May 24. “I’m so glad HAST offers summer school....
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Andrea Hogan
Andrea Hogan has had an inspiring journey, from being a former student in the School City of East Chicago Public Schools to becoming the principal of Washington Elementary School. Hogan's roots in the city run deep – she went to Washington...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Brenden Vaupel
Brenden Vaupel, a graduate of the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (NILEA), worked hard to pass a series of physical and mental training courses. He is now a proud police officer within the Portage Police Department Patrol Division working...
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