VU works with Nigerian dignitaries for institute

VALPARAISO | As Valparaiso University develops the campus' Africa Institute, school officials won't be working alone.

Crusaders have bright future

GARY | Tracy Woodson chose his words carefully following Valparaiso’s season-ending loss to Kentucky on Saturday afternoon, speaking with a mixture of disappointment and optimism.

Easter traditions begin with Maundy Thursday

VALPARAISO | Beginning with confession, and ending with darkness, the Valparaiso University community observed the Maundy Thursday service at the Chapel of the Resurrection.

Crusader bowlers strike early with two tourney wins

HOBART | They weren't prospecting for oil. Rather, they were dissipating it.

VU Education Students visit MIS to help students with Math

MERRILLVILLE | Valparaiso University Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Victoria Chiatula believes in hands-on education.

Storms can't dampen 'communiversity' spirit

VALPARAISO | A good place to be in a downpour may be under a party tent with enough food for 1,000 people.

Culture Club explores China and Japan

Professor Jiangang Liu, associate director of the Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University, and fellow teachers Jun He and Liang Ming recently presented an Introduction to Chinese Culture for Kids in Crown Point.

Update on Valparaiso Recruiting

Some bad news and possibly some good news (although still bad news) as it relates to Valparaiso recruiting. First off, TCU sophomore Nikola Cernia has elected to transfer to Northwestern after taking visits to (at least) Bradley, Valparaiso and Northwestern. Secondly, Vashil Fernandez is sti…

Court: No right to resist illegal cop entry into home

INDIANAPOLIS | Overturning a common law dating back to the English Magna Carta of 1215, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Hoosiers have no right to resist unlawful police entry into their homes.

Vote online for local student to intern on eco-friendly island

Megan Lee, of Merrillville, is competing for a chance to intern on Isla Palenque, a tropical Panamanian island on which Amble Resorts is developing an eco-luxury resort community.

INSIGHT: Chefs celebrate 15th anniversary by honoring their own

ACF Junior Culinarian Dana Wichinski, ACF President Cheryl Molenda and ACF 2010 Chef of the Year Joseph Trama, CEC at the annual appreciation dinner reception, where the American Culinary Federation of Northwest Indiana honored its best.

Crusaders stay atop Horizon League men's basketball standings

VALPARAISO | Laying on the floor near the sidelines, Valparaiso sophomore Erik Buggs managed to come up with a steal and flipped a pass to a teammate in the backcourt.