By: Alyssa Foster Co-Editor The IU South Bend Honors Program hosted an all-day service project on April 19 that allowed students to help the Food Bank of Northern Indiana prepare for their upcoming Stamp Out Hunger event. The event took place in the Honors Lounge, where students could stop by at any time to help.
By: Cassidy Martenson Staff Writer The IU South Bend Honors Program is finding ways to spread love throughout the organization. On Feb. 11, Honors students will be meeting virtually to craft their own heart pillows to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Students were required to RSVP to the event by Jan. 29. This allows the Honors Program
By: Alyssa Foster Staff-Writer The Honors Program’s transition to online has recently sparked some struggles as they conduct new events. Throughout the year, the Honors Program plans several events so that members can attend to receive credit towards their honors program completion. Members must attend at least three of the events each semester in order
By: Eva Monhaut emonhaut@iu.edu Staff Writer In past semesters, IU South Bend Honors Students have had the opportunity to gather in the community housing building for regular movie nights, snacks and bonding, but due to the COVID-19 outbreak, these have now been adapted to a virtual format. Students who wish to watch the film should
By: EVA MONHAUT Staff Writer emonhaut@iu.edu Graduate school is not for everyone, but for individuals considering life after receiving an undergraduate degree, it is important to know what potentially comes next. Dr. Neovi Karakatsanis, the director of the Honors Program at IU South Bend, believes it is crucial that students considering grad school are prepared
By: EVA MONHAUT emonhaut@iu.edu Staff Writer “Money, Money, Money. I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills, I have to pay,” sound familiar? If you can relate to those classics lyrics from Money Money Money by ABBA, you may benefit from some of the tips covered in the three-part lecture series
By: EVA MONHAUT Staff Writer Emonhaut@iu.edu Scholarship applications with additional requirements aren’t something to shy away from. Some require recommendation letters from professors and essays. Here are more tips shared from the talk given by Honors Program Director Neovi Karaktasanis, Teresa Berger, assistant director and scholarship coordinator, and Ginny Heidemann, director of the Academic Center
By: EVA MONHAUT Staff Writer emonhaut@iu.edu Applying for scholarships can often feel like a daunting task, and with the March 1 scholarship deadline fast approaching, students may wonder what they can do to increase their chances of receiving them. On Feb. 3, Honors Program Director Neovi Karakatsanis, gave a talk and helped organize and gave
