Dear Indy,
Higher education reporter Claire Rafford has been closely following the pro-Palestinian encampment at IU Indianapolis. Her most recent story reports that IU’s Board of Trustees plans to vote today on a policy that would effectively shut down the camp.
The policy would ban overnight camping and demonstrations within 25 feet of building entrances, mandate that temporary structures like tents be approved 10 days in advance, require pre-approval for hanging signs on university property and limit where students can draw with chalk.
“I find it difficult — if you follow the rules — to see how we can continue it,” Elliott Samons, who joined the encampment in April, told Claire.
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In other news
- Fountain Square is home to a new gaming store called Elf ‘N Moon. The opening has been a dream come true for the owners, who are meeting new demand by staying open 24/7 as Gen Con rolls into town.
- People who were once incarcerated can struggle for years to find employers willing to give them a second chance. That’s what made a job fair at Martin University last week so important — it was created specifically to help people in that position. “I’ve got a real good positive attitude, actually, about my life and the work and the direction I’m going in now,” one attendee said.
- Learn what happens when out-of-state investors gobble up Indy homes during a seminar at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave.
Today’s weather from WTHR
An unsettled setup this week within the noticeably muggier air. Watch out for downpours and storms today and more of these ahead the remainder of the week.
What’s going on around the city
- Wednesday, July 31: Near, far, wherever you are, the heart does go on with an improvised “Titanic” performance by the improv troupe Dad Bod. To avoid interrupting the scene where someone gets drawn like a “French girl,” get to the White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St. early. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets start at $10.
- Friday, Aug. 2: Shake off your week of hard work with a dance party. $10 buys you a ticket to the electropop party featuring bands Nae, And The Animal and Jennasen, at Healer, 3631 E Raymond St. Music starts at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 4:: Try new recipes with Ujamaa Community Bookstore’s Afro-Foodie Culinary Book Club Experience, 2-4 p.m. Guests are invited to try dishes made by neighboring chefs, inspired by Jessica B. Harris’ book “High on the Hog.” Tickets are free but space is limited.
— Jennifer Delgadillo, arts and culture editor
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What else we’re reading today
- Chalkbeat Indiana: Parents, some new rules are in place since the last school year ended. You can catch up quickly in a new guide from Chalkbeat Indiana — just make sure your kids aren’t reading the article on their cell phones during class time.
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: Most eligible Indiana families are not obtaining federal subsidies for child care, according to a new report. “Child care allows parents to go to work, school, job training, or meet other needs while children are cared for in nurturing environments where they can learn and grow. However, the high cost of child care can be a major barrier for many families, especially those with low incomes,” researchers said in the report.
- Indianapolis Business Journal: Irvington residents have waited a long time for vibrancy to return to a mostly dead strip mall in the neighborhood. Now a developer is considering making Irvington Plaza the home for the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame, but a lot of obstacles remain — including a gap spanning millions of dollars.
Notes from our Documenters
This week is a light one for Indy Documenters. We have two meetings on our schedule.
Today, we’re covering the Marion County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee.
Friday, we’re covering, “The Outsiders,” an art exhibition opening at Indiana Landmarks.
What other meetings should we cover? Let me know!
— Ariana Beedie, community journalism director
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Reflections
My wife, Steph, and I saw Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago last weekend at Deer Creek, and it was a phenomenal show. The two bands did a six-song encore together, and a week later I’m still blown away by it.
When you have kids, date nights are few and far between. That was a good one.
Chris
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