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The Preface

The News Site of Indiana University South Bend

The Preface

The News Site of Indiana University South Bend

The Preface

IU South Bend Center for a Sustainable Future lecture

Center for a Sustainable Future hosts virtual pollination event

Alyssa Foster April 28, 2021

By: Alyssa Foster Staff Writer The IU South Bend Center for a Sustainable Future hosted a “Planting for Pollinators” event on Thursday through a live stream. The event lasted just under 45...

The sign inviting visitors to the nature preserve. Photo by/JOHN GRIFFEE

A Walk in the Woods: Endings and New Beginnings

John Griffee April 28, 2021

By: John Griffee Staff Writer Across railroad tracks and nestled on a dirt road is Topinabee Lake Preserve. There is no grand entrance or signs screaming out to drivers, nor is there a parking lot....

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The stench of spring

Kate Luce April 28, 2021

By: Kate Luce Co-Editor-in-Chief Spring is here, and maybe it will finally stick in Northern Indiana. However, with spring comes an unexpected stench in the air. Is it rotting fish?  No, it...

A view of Spicer Lake County park. Photo/John Griffee.

A Walk in the Woods: Spicer Lake

John Griffee September 16, 2020

By: John Griffee Staff Columnist St. Joseph County is home to Spicer Lake County Park: 320 acres of pure hiking bliss. The drive out to Spicer Lake is well worth it, as the park offers multiple...

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A Walk in the Woods: Bendix Woods

John Griffee September 2, 2020

By: John Griffee Staff Columnist  South of U.S. 20 resides Bendix Woods County Park, a 195-acre preserve with a wide variety of activities and resources for visitors. The entrance to the park gives...

A Walk in the Woods: Rum Village Park

A Walk in the Woods: Rum Village Park

JOHN GRIFFEE March 3, 2020

By: JOHN GRIFFEE Staff Writer Of the many parks in the area, Rum Village is one of the few parks that has something for every age group. Those looking for a park to bring friends, children or relatives...

A look at the trail covered in snow as the sun rises this winter. Photo by/JOHN GRIFFEE

A walk in the woods: Chamberlain Lake Nature Preserve 

JOHN GRIFFEE March 2, 2020

By: JOHN GRIFFEE Staff Writer For those seeking a quiet, secluded hike, Chamberlain Lake Nature Preserve is perfect. Nestled between looming trees lies the entrance to an 82-acre nature preserve hosting...

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