#uindy

[vthx]

Inspiration Saturday/Seven Sentence Sunday Monday

@hbyrde36

Welp, I wasn't writing tonight. Now apparently I'm writing. :)

“Oh? And what did I do?” Harrington mocked, head tilted. He cocked a hand on his hip. “I’m home every night.” He had the audacity to wink.

“Without an alibi.”

“Because I have no friends, Schiller." It didn't sound self-pitying when Harrington said it: it was a threat, quiet and intent. "You know what else I don’t have? Anything to lose. No scholarships, no games, no future. How much do you want that full ride to UIndy?” 

Slacker hesitated, his primate posturing not going to plan. Unwilling to lose face in front of his posse, he sneered, “This isn’t over,” like he was ripping his dialogue straight from B movie villains.

Harrington shrugged. “It can be. Think about what it’ll cost you to push it.” Harrington mimed shooting a basketball, turning the ‘release’ into a wiggling finger wave good-bye.

[volnixian]

as far as i remember this was only for Uindi Daigan, but it was common to willingly throw food - often the best part of the meal - into the flame as an offering, as Uindi Daigan was thought to also consume through fire. i think all offerings were burned for Uindi Daigan, unless physically given to them

[theuiucollegian]

Upper Iowa Football Achieves Historic Success in 2024 Season

Photo Courtesy of Myah Brinker (Instagram: @myah.brinker.photography)

Written by: Hayden Sathe, UIU Collegian Staff

It was truly a phenomenal season for Upper Iowa football in 2024, as the team placed itself in the record books as one of the best teams that Upper Iowa University has seen in a long time.

In August, Upper Iowa entered its second season as a member of the GLVC after years of struggling to compete in the NSIC. Coming off a 3-8 season, Upper Iowa was picked to finish seventh in the conference in the GLVC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, placed ahead of only William Jewell and Lincoln University.

Fortunately, the Peacocks surprised many people by finishing the season 7-4 overall and going 6-2 in conference play, finishing tied for second in the conference with Truman State. While many outside of the team considered it a surprising breakout season, if you were to ask any member of the team, they would tell you that this season was no surprise at all.

Upper Iowa’s season started on Aug. 31, when the Peacocks traveled to Indianapolis to take on the Division I (FCS) Butler Bulldogs for their first-ever matchup with a Division I team. The team showed promise at first, but a rough second half led them to lose their first game 40-7.

On Sep. 7, the Peacocks came back to Fayette to face their old friends from the NSIC, Concordia St. Paul. The Peacocks took care of business, scoring two defensive touchdowns and winning their first home game 33-7. In week three, UIU traveled 12 hours to start a three-game road trip and to finish non-conference play against South Dakota School of Mines. This game was neck-and-neck from the start, but the Peacocks fell just short and lost 17-10.

Upper Iowa started off GLVC play on Sep. 21, hitting the road for a matchup in Bolivar, Missouri against Southwest Baptist. A late fourth quarter comeback propelled the Peacocks to a 21-7 victory, their first road win since October 2019. They continued their late fourth quarter success in the next game against Quincy, scoring 22 points to lead them to a 29-27 victory.

The Peacocks dropped their first conference home game against Truman State on Oct. 5 though, as their fourth quarter magic was not enough to come back against the Bulldogs, losing a close one by the score of 26-23.

The second week of October was homecoming week in Fayette and Upper Iowa’s football team was taking on the William Jewell Cardinals. The Peacocks had a strong first half, leading 24-6, before the Cardinals came marching back to take a 31-24 lead of their own. As all great homecoming games go though, it was the home team that got the last laugh in overtime, taking this one 38-31.

On Oct. 19, Upper Iowa hit the road once again to take on the newest members of the GLVC, Lincoln University (MO). The Peacocks took care of business early and coasted their way to a 31-3 victory, their third in three tries on the road in conference play.

This set up Upper Iowa for its biggest game in the school’s NCAA Division II history. Indianapolis was coming to town as the conference’s top team as the Peacocks sat just behind in second place. With just four weeks left in the regular season, there was a lot on the line in this one. Unfortunately, it was all UIndy in this game, as the visiting Greyhounds left Fayette with a 40-13 victory.

The Peacocks went into their bye week at 5-4 with two games to play and still plenty to play for. Following the bye, they hit the road for a final time to face off against the McKendree Bearcats. It took another fourth quarter comeback to win this rainy game, with the Peacocks taking the lead with 20 seconds left to win 28-24. Returning home to Fayette for Senior Day and the final gameday of the 2024 season the Peacocks played their best game of the season, dominating Missouri S&T 51-7 and outscoring the Miners 28-0 in the second half.

The Peacocks earned multiple postseason honors, with 16 players receiving All-Conference recognition. The lone Peacock named to the first-team All-Conference list was Rhett Smith (DT, Sr.). However, the second-team All-Conference list was filled with Peacocks, as Zacarius Murray (CB, Sr.), Michael Mulherin (LB, So.), Jayden Mitchell (RB, Sr.), Mante Morrow (WR, Jr.), Ben Kamara (CB, Jr.), Nathan Behne (K, Fr.), Trevor Thompson (LB, Sr.), Eddy Latanauskas (DT, Jr.), and Klay Seehase (OT, Jr.) were all honored. All-Conference honorable mentions went to Darryl Overstreet (QB, Jr.), Avery Dixon (CB, Jr.), RJ Wells (RB/P, Jr.), Nick Perry (OL, So.), Braden Powers (DL, Jr.), and Baxter Bohr (DL, Sr.). Congratulations to every member of the all-conference teams!

Several seniors concluded their Peacock football careers by leading the team to its best season as an NCAA Division II member: Tyler Owen (DB), Zacharius Murray (CB), Aboubacar Barry (RB), Jayden Mitchell (RB), Cam Williams (WR), Chris Ndushabandi (WR), Willy Camacho (WR), Connor Frasier (RB), Trevor Thompson (LB), Drake Kinney (OT), Tyler Nielsen (OL), Noah Schirmers (OT), Riley Kennow (OL), Isaiah Gray (TE), Chandler George (WR), Baxter Bohr (DL), Rhett Smith (DT), Deion Hicks (DT). Thank you, seniors, and best of luck in your future endeavors!

Some key accomplishments were achieved this season by the team, including the team notching its first seven-win season in the team’s Division II era. In the school’s history, this was the first seven-win season since 1997 and only the second since 1966. In just its second year in the GLVC, Upper Iowa football finished tied for second place in the conference.

This year's team also won the program's first road game since 2019, finishing 4-2 on the road overall, including a 4-0 mark on the road in conference play. This was the first season since 2017 that the Peacocks finished with an overall record and away record of above .500. They also scored 50-plus points in a game for the first time since 2017, as they capped off this highly successful season on Senior Day with a 51-7 win.

With all of the excitement at Harms-Eischeid Stadium this past fall, it’s hard not to look forward to next season already. Upper Iowa will be back into action for their first game of the 2025 season on August 28th against Drake University in Des Moines.

[sportofusalacrosse]

Top lacrosse video today: Show body then ATTACK underneath #lacrosse #shorts

Top lacrosse news

„@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Moravian Academy 2025 goalie Gippe commits to Widener” – phillylacrosse

„@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Perkiomen School 2025 MID Tucker commits to UIndy” – phillylacrosse

„Doucette (Unionville), Swartz (Archbishop Carroll), Taylor (CB South/Temple) named to inaugural U.S. Women’s Box National Team” – phillylacrosse

Best tweets – 2024. 09. 02.

[dolce-tenebra-toscana]

Oh yes, the typical " non c'ho manco du lilleri pe piangere, 'uindi vo ai mare a folloniha " tuscan summer 🩷

[indynewssource]

Reading Time: 2 minutes While Brady Ware was collecting a homer, triple, double and single,...

[imeggsywafflex]

Adam Driver as the Leading Player in University of Indianapolis’s production of musical Pippin (2004)

[study-haze]

College Visits

So I've gone on two college visits so far, with another one scheduled for Friday.

The first visit I went on was to Indiana University- the school I've thought was my dream school for years now

I loved camus. The size, the opportunity, the acceptance for the LGBTQ and the way the whole thing is set up. All of it just made sense to me, made me feel welcomed, albeit a little lost in the crowd.

Today I went on a visit to the University of Indianapolis- a school I didnt think would really be a contender

Everything about the visit was just about perfect, despite the weather. The size of campus, the way they had individualized attention to me and the family that came with me, the way the dorms are set up and the treatment of the honors college students, the fact your professors will know your name and know you enough to help you when you need it- the whole idea is way more appealing than the huge animosity that would be offered at IU.

It's a terrifying change in thinking, honestly. I'm nothing if not prepared and ready. I'm coming to believe now that a smaller, more close knit campus might be better for the vigorous course of study I want to undertake.

In the end, I know I'll make the right decision for me, but this is something that's more than confusing and nerve wracking for the time being.

If anyone has any advice to give, that would be more than appreciated, as any advice I can get in this time of uncertainty would be amazing.

[espanation]

Please support Riley and SOL by donating a toy! Even a $1 toy will mean a lot! #4thekids #rileychildrenshospital #uindy #forthekids #uindysol https://www.instagram.com/p/BqbhLn3ABTD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k1xsth5u2ixn

[lil-doodles]

School started again. Here’s a sketch we did “en plain air” so to speak. Just drawing what we saw on some old yellowed newsprint paper. It’s not great but it was fun to sit outside and draw.

[theuiucollegian]

A Look Back at the Activities Across Campus from Session Two

Written by: Ava Privet, UIU Collegian Staff

The eight weeks of Session Two have flown by, but not without plenty of excitement across campus! Session Two started on Oct. 21 after a quick fall break, and not long after, campus was buzzing with activity once again.

To start Session Two, Cody Booker (Class of 2016) shared inspiring advice in the Virtual Alumni Speaker Series and students competed to win a Nintendo Switch during Escalation Training. Fall vibes were in full swing with a German-themed Coffee Hour and a pumpkin carving event. The weekend brought soccer and volleyball games and an academic recognition ceremony at the football game against UIndy.

Week 10 brought Halloween, which means the whole week was packed with fun. Grocery Bingo got things rolling, followed by the Halloween Drag Show and an after-party at Pete’s Bar & Grill. Students also learned professional tips at a Market Ready 101 session and enjoyed a spooky Beetle Juice-themed lunch. The month wrapped up with a showing of Night of the Living Dead at the library, perfect for Halloween night.

As the calendar moved to November, UIU was still full of exciting events, community celebrations, and opportunities for growth. From cultural presentations to Thanksgiving activities, there was something for everyone to enjoy! The activities for the month started on Nov. 4 with the Blood Drive hosted by SAAC and the Becoming Wildhearts three-mile walk/run. Students came together to help others and get active.

On Nov. 5, it was Election Day, and students had the opportunity to make their voice heard as they voted at the Fayette Community Library. The day also included a Native American Heritage Month display and a Career Readiness Workshop. Later that evening, the Glow Dodgeball Event added some fun to the night. Nov. 6 featured a Native American Heritage Month Zoom presentation, giving students more chances to learn and reflect. The women’s volleyball team rounded out a great first week of the month, hosting two GLVC matches.

The second week of November was full of learning and fun. On Nov. 12, the Resume & Cover Letter Workshop helped students get ready for their careers. The GratUIUde Day event, hosted by the Psychology Club, gave students time to relax and reflect. The T-Shirt Sales by the Psychology Club and a Karaoke Night at Pete’s Bar & Grill were other highlights of the week. Sports fans also enjoyed the women’s basketball home opener and the Senior Day for the football team against Missouri S&T on Nov. 15.

On Nov. 19, students had the opportunity to take part in mock interviews to prepare for their futures and had fun at the Student Government Association-sponsored Casino Night. It was also International Education Week, where students learned about study-abroad opportunities in different parts of the world and experienced foods from many different cultures across the globe in the cafeteria.

The Alumni Speaker Series on Nov. 21 featured Dosia Kumbe, who shared valuable career advice. Home matches for men’s wrestling and men’s basketball kept sports fans excited, while the Mall of America Trip on Nov. 23 was a great way to kick off the holiday season.

The last week of November brought Thanksgiving-themed events. On November 25th, the Thanksgiving Bake Sale helped support the Friends of the Henderson-Wilder Library. Students also gathered for Bingo Night before heading into Thanksgiving Break. The break started on Nov. 27, giving everyone a chance to relax before the busy end of the semester.

As students traveled back to Fayette at the start of December, campus was filled with fun, relaxation, and a lot of preparation for the holidays and finals. From bake sales to Christmas activities, there was no shortage of events to finish off the semester in style!

The first week of December kicked off on Dec. 2 with the BPQ Fraternity Bake Sale in the Student Center, followed by exciting basketball games that night at Dorman Gym. The women’s and men’s basketball teams both tipped off GLVC play with thrilling victories over Quincy University.

On Dec. 3, students gathered for Mr. Peacock, a fun and popular annual event hosted by SAAC in the Student Center Ballrooms. The duo of Wes Willis (UIU Football) and Jaeden Cook (UIU Volleyball) went home victorious, while half the proceeds from the event went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Dec. 5 brought the Threads and Treads Blanket Making & Winter Driving/Safety event in the Student Center Ballrooms, where students made blankets and learned tips for safe winter driving in preparation for their journeys home.

As finals approached, students had a chance to unwind with the Christmas Kickback on Dec. 9, featuring holiday activities like custom snow globe making, gingerbread house decorating, and ornament crafting. On Dec. 10, it was time for another edition of the Late-Night Breakfast, a favorite tradition where students fueled up for finals.

The week continued with final exams on Dec. 11 and 12, as students wrapped up their semester work. On Dec. 13, students had the chance to ride along on one last Walmart Trip to get everything they needed before the start of Winter Break.

After a busy week of finals, students officially began Winter Break on Dec. 13, enjoying a well-deserved rest after 16 weeks of both hard work and exciting opportunities!

[sportofusalacrosse]

Top lacrosse video today: Cricket, flag football... Quel est le niveau de la France a ces nouveaux sports aux JO ?

Top lacrosse news

„USA routs Puerto Rico to advance to semifinals in World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship” – phillylacrosse

„@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Perkiomen School 2025 ATT Taylor commits to UIndy” – phillylacrosse

„Philly women named to USA Select U16 and U18 teams” – phillylacrosse

„Fox (St. Augustine Prep) named head coach at Wagner College” – phillylacrosse

„Registration open as PLA to host 32nd Annual Golf Classic on Oct. 21 at Philmont County Club” – phillylacrosse

Best tweets – 2024. 08. 22.

[muchadoaboutliz]

And like that, my college career is finished. I’m still slighting in disbelief that I graduated today. It’s been an incredible four years with some lows and some amazing highs. I can’t thank those who have helped me to this point enough. I couldn’t have gotten here without all of you. ❤️ Now onto the big wide world of broadcasting. Thank you UIndy for preparing me for what comes next. . . . #graduation #uindy #uindygrad #uindyalumni #collegegraduation #bachelorofscience (at University of Indianapolis)

[estradacreative]

My first commencement speech

Last June, I was invited to give a Zoom commencement speech at the University of Indianapolis’ Lavender Graduation Ceremony. It was a new experience for me in more ways than one! After my speech, I received a message from Robert Manuel, president of the University of Indianapolis (pictured). Much appreciated! Grateful for the opportunity to write my first commencement speech! I will always remember the beaming faces of tomorrow’s leaders. 

Also, special thanks to Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez for giving me a few tips before the ceremony! 

This ranked #2 in my Best of 2020 roundup.

[jadeestebanestrada]

My first commencement speech

Last summer, I was invited to give a Zoom commencement speech at the University of Indianapolis’ Lavender Graduation Ceremony. It was a new experience for me in more ways than one! After my speech, I received a message from Robert Manuel, president of the University of Indianapolis (pictured). Much appreciated! Grateful for the opportunity to write my first commencement speech! I will always remember the beaming faces of tomorrow’s leaders. Also, special thanks to Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez for giving me a few tips before the ceremony! This ranked #2 in my Best of 2020 roundup.