MORRIS: How 9/11 changed a radio station
As the events unfolded, I knew our country was at war on our own soil.
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MERISOTIS: Step up the push to increase college graduation
Mounting national economic woes, a flattening in the numbers of Indiana college students, and record tuition costs here and in other states have combined to threaten our economic prosperity.
MAURER: Find adventures right here at home
Frank and Katrina Basile only scratched the surface of the interesting sights available for us every day in Indianapolis. Like Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.”
MORRIS: Don’t forget that work needs to be fun
Let’s try and leave some mad money in the budget.
MAURER: Fallout from ratings keeps going and going …
Most ratings are bunk, but Hoosier business men and women should be enthused over the recognition of Indiana—and particularly Indianapolis—not only for success in the sack but also as a haven for business opportunity.
MORRIS: D.C. crowd making economic matters worse
I’m struggling with moving on from recent events, after losing about 15 percent of value in my equity investments in 11 business days. I’m angry. I’m really angry.
MAURER: Become a trapeze artist for charity
Taking a leaf from the best-selling book “Water for Elephants” and the movie of the same title, Mickey’s Camp is offering the flying trapeze this summer.
MORRIS: Super Bowl inspires collaboration
In anticipation of what I’m sure will be an awesome event, I thought this would be a good time to talk about some unique collaboration that is taking place in the city leading up to the big game.
MAURER: Let’s perpetuate this hoax while we can
An open letter to my friends in the Indiana Legislature:
MORRIS: In search of a moderate Republican
I know it’s still early, but I’ve got presidential politics on my mind. Why? Because the economy continues to be stuck in the mud and it takes strong leadership at the top to get things moving again.
MAURER: Snooky Hendricks is an urban legend
While visiting the Indiana Historical Society’s “You Are There 1968: Robert Kennedy Speaks” exhibit, I learned that in attendance on the evening more than 40 years ago were Hoosiers who went on to remarkable careers.
MORRIS: Roadwork as far as the eye can see
It doesn’t matter whether you are in the city, in the county, in the suburbs, or on state or interstate highways. You can’t avoid it. And that has a lot of people complaining.
MAURER: Eskenazi blazed path worth following
Entrepreneurship is a grand game and money is simply a means of keeping score. The essence of entrepreneurship is the joy of the game.
MORRIS: Check out Conner Prairie’s new $4 million gem
When I knew I was going to the exhibit opening, I was pleased because I’d heard so much about it, but I wasn’t expecting to emerge enthusiastically recommending it to just about everyone I talk to. Yet, that’s what happened.
MAURER: Hologram offers a historical experience like no other
Forget Elvis. I saw Bobby Kennedy last week. I swear. It’s true.
MORRIS: Making a case for Dillard’s in Indy
Indianapolis has been ignored long enough. It’s time to bring Dillard’s here, and the Circle Centre opening presents a great opportunity.
MAURER: Reflecting on what could have been for ‘Our Man Mitch’
The media gauntlet is one of the reasons we rarely have an opportunity to elect the most qualified of our public servants.
MORRIS: May is time for pride, patriotism and speed
As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, I’m taking time to pause from the day-to-day madness and allow myself the opportunity to reflect a bit and be thankful for life’s treasures.
MAURER: Sage advice from the late Bill Cook
We had been friends for less than a decade, but in a sense those were some of his best years—years of philanthropy, of passionate restoration.
MORRIS: A ‘no new programs’ effort to help kids
The Central Indiana Talent Alliance is on the front lines of improving education—without creating new educational programs.