EDITORIAL: Students improving our quality of life

The work of college students to revitalize Gary and Hammond should be applauded.

Renowned professors to speak on classroom management

UNIVERSITY PARK | The definitive voices on classroom management, Harry Wong and his wife, Rosemary Wong, will provide important insight, information, and strategies to administrators and teachers on June 24 and 25, at the Holiday Inn in Matteson.

Indiana 'a leader and laggard' on economic measures

INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana has successfully created a low-tax, low-regulation business environment, but its future economic growth hinges on Hoosiers who, more often than not, lack the education and healthy habits needed to move the state forward.

Beatles' lyrics headed for British Library

Hunter Davies, Beatles biographer with a manuscript of the lyrics to "In My Life", during a photocall to announce a major Beatles acquisition for the British Library at the British Library in London Wednesday May 22, 2013. The august British Library has added substantially to its already for…

Beatles' lyrics headed for British Library

LONDON | Shakespeare, the Magna Carta — and now some of John Lennon's finest lyrics.

YOUNG VOICES: Focus on school work, not distractions

As another school year winds down and comes to an end, I know that I, along with a majority of students, find it hard to keep focus in school and complete the work that needs to be finished in order to be done with school and enjoy summer. The end of every year is the same: I lose focus and …

YOUNG VOICES: FIRST program builds more than just robots

As the world becomes more connected, secrets become harder to keep. However, my generation has a secret: FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

Valpo, Munster students place in top 20 in national Science Olympiad

Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso and Munster High School competed against 118 teams from across the country in Saturday's Science Olympiad National Tournament.

Hebron schools unhappy ISTEP will continue

HEBRON | Hebron school officials were still upset Wednesday about the snafus with the state's ISTEP test and the legislature's move that will doom schools to one or two more years of giving the test.

USF Crown Point hosting admission information sessions

CROWN POINT | The University of St. Francis Crown Point Admission Department will host a question-and-answer session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, and again June 25 and July 9, for candidates seeking information about the admission process and program requirements.

Senate Democrats want more school money, not cuts

Illinois Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago, speaks with lawmakers Friday while on the Senate floor during session at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

State wants Gary schools treasurer to repay missing money

INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana's auditing agency has demanded that the former extra-curricular treasurer for two Gary high schools repay nearly $6,000 in fees and ticket sales revenue it claims is missing.

Region students win top marks in We the People contest

INDIANAPOLIS | Fifth-grade students from four Northwest Indiana schools earned top ratings in a We the People competition at the Statehouse on Friday by demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of government and the Constitution.

Dyer couple overcomes adversity to graduate together from PUC

HAMMOND | Few students excuse themselves from the first day of class, but Purdue University Calumet’s Raymond Lukas had a good reason for leaving his Spanish 101 instructor, Barbara Shinovich, a phone message two days before the 2011 fall semester began.

Franklin gets ready to walk down high school aisle

Missy Franklin is starting to feel like a grown-up.

Franklin gets ready to walk down high school aisle

Britain's Prince Harry talks with Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin at a reception at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colo., south of Denver. What a senior year for Franklin! Went to the prom, two proms actually. Won a state title. Now, she'll graduate from high school on Monday and…

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Hobart chamber to recognize top educator trio Thursday

HOBART | Three Hobart teachers will be honored as this year's Outstanding Educator recipients at a chamber of commerce-sponsored event at 6 p.m. on Thursday.