Being positive and spreading kindness are free. Making an impact on others is enough of a reward for Vaughn Rael-Kludt. The student-athlete wants to be remembered by his teammates, friends, family and strangers as the easygoing, faith-driven person...
For 28 years, Kelly Heying has co-owned Buy Me Toys & Comics in Mishawaka alongside her husband. While she didn’t grow up around comic books and collectibles, it has since become something she is deeply passionate about. A South Bend native,...
What’s recently happened? The Blazers are back on campus after a much needed and restful Thanksgiving break. Just before break, Marquette Catholic High School (MQT) was collecting food for a food sculpture. The drive concluded on November 22, but...
What’s recently happened? As winter approaches at La Lumiere School (La Lu), so have all of the fun winter festivities. With traditions like Thanksgiving Dinner and Bookstore Basketball coming to a close, the basketball season is busy as...
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The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Drama Club put on a production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” this past month, and it was hugely successful. “Being in ‘Beetlejuice’ was so fun! It went so well. Everyone in...
What’s recently happened? Whiting High School’s (WHS) Student Council hosted its annual toy drive. From November 18 to December 6, WHS students brought in toys to their homeroom to be delivered to city hall for children in need. The goal of...
What’s recently happened? In mid-November, Portage High School was recognized as a Project ADAM Heart Safe School. The school was awarded this after integrating many precautions in the event of an incident. Over the past three years, PTS Director...
Reflections as retirement approaches By: Paul Schreiner, Executive Director A life well-lived includes—beyond the necessities of shelter and food—some kind of close relationships, art or creativity, and meaningful work. Frankly, my experience...
Kaitlyn Vasilko, a behavioral science graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), is turning her passions into purposeful action. From community-building initiatives to creative projects, Vasilko exemplifies how compassion and...
Deanna Gallardo always thought she’d become a writer or editor. Life’s taken her down many paths, and she even spent some time as a dental assistant following her graduation from Indiana University Northwest (IU Northwest) in Gary. She worked at...