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December 31, 2025
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Notable Indiana Figures Remembered for Their Contributions in 2025: In 2025, Indiana mourned the loss of several influential residents, including Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and high school athlete Mason Alexander. These individuals left a mark on the state through roles in sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business. Their legacies include impacting local communities, mentoring younger generations, and helping shape Indiana's identity. The year brought significant losses felt throughout Greater Lafayette and across Indiana. (Source: Journal & Courier on Dec 31)
December 5, 2025
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Lafayette Community Reflects on Laundromat Shooting One Year Later: One year after the deadly shooting at Lafayette Laundry, the community is still coping with its impact. On December 5, 2024, Louis McGlothlin traveled from Nebraska and fatally shot Keith Ford inside a Lafayette laundromat before taking his own life. Survivor Renee Martin continues to deal with both physical and emotional trauma, while witnesses remain deeply affected. The tragedy has left a lasting mark on those touched by the incident and local residents alike. (Source: Journal & Courier on Dec 5)
November 17, 2025
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Indiana University Faculty Face Bias Reporting, While Purdue Adopts Different Approach: Indiana University has implemented a broad classroom bias reporting process in response to state legislation requiring universities to monitor faculty for impartial teaching. This system, established after Senate Enrolled Act 202, makes it straightforward for concerns about classroom bias to be submitted and reviewed. In contrast, Purdue University has introduced a less accessible and more opaque reporting protocol, sparking differences in how each institution addresses legislative requirements. The changes raise ongoing debate over academic freedom and university oversight. (Source: Journal & Courier on Nov 11)
November 7, 2025
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New Book Chronicles Marquis de Lafayette's U.S. Tour and City Namesake Roots: A newly published book by author Ryan Cole explores the influence of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to the United States, focusing on how his tour helped inspire the naming of Lafayette, Indiana. As the city marks its Bicentennial year, the book provides historical context for William Digby's choice in 1825 to name the settlement after the French general. Cole discusses the widespread admiration for Lafayette following his major role in the American Revolution. The work offers insight into the local heritage and the broader national enthusiasm for Lafayette's legacy. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Oct 9)