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Kinetic Typography offers new, artistic way of storytelling

Motion graphics have become an increasingly popular form of storytelling.  Kinetic typography, simply moving text, is an example of a motion graphic that pairs words with audio. Sophomore Parker Eikenberry has created six kinetic typography videos that gained so much attention on YouTube that he was asked to join the company.  



Jailbroken phones offer user-friendly changes

With today’s technological advances, smart phones allow users to browse the Internet, play games, and download apps. But for some, this isn’t enough. Jailbreaking a iPhone or rooting an Android has become a popular modification among smart phone users.


New IndyCars test at Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS - The new IndyCars are expected to take the tension level even higher at Indianapolis 500 practices this year.


PHOTO GALLERY: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Wednesday was the 3rd annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event to help raise awareness about violence against women. The event brought a large crowd of students for the many activities it had right on the green. 


Cops confirm ID of target in shooting

OAKLAND, Calif. - Police confirmed Wednesday that the nursing program director of the California college where a former student is suspected of going on a shooting rampage was the suspect's intended target.



PHOTO GALLERY: WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES

Wednesday was the 3rd annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event to help raise awareness about violence against women. The event brought a large crowd of students for the many activities it had right on the green. 


Indiana woman recovering from stage collapse injuries

INDIANAPOLIS - A 30-year-old woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury in August's deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse is making what her doctor calls an amazing recovery with her growing ability to walk.


PHOTO GALLERY: WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES

Wednesday was the 3rd annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event to help raise awareness about violence against women. The event brought a large crowd of students for the many activities it had right on the green. 



Public officials march for awareness

Lt. Allen Williams from the Muncie Police Department staggered down McKinley Avenue on bright red heels along with a group of male students.


U.S. appeals court hears marriage equality case

BOSTON - A lawyer for marriage equality argued Wednesday that a law that denies them a host of federal benefits given to heterosexual couples amounts to "across-the-board disrespect" and should be struck down as unconstitutional.



SGA president pro tempore elected

Another shift in the leadership of the Student Government Association took place Wednesday afternoon when senators elected a new president pro tempore.


Texas residents sift through rubble from tornadoes

FORNEY, Texas - As a twister bore down on her neighborhood, Sherry Enochs grabbed the three young children in her home and hid in her bathtub. The winds swirled and snatched away two of the children. Her home collapsed around her.


Indianapolis officer's killer gets life sentence

INDIANAPOLIS - A man who admitted he shot and killed an Indianapolis police officer during a routine traffic stop was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole plus 40 years.


Stocks suffer worst loss in a month; Dow off 125

NEW YORK - European debt flared again as a worry for Wall Street and drove stocks Wednesday to their worst loss in a month. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 125 points, and the price of gold plunged to its lowest level since January.


Indianapolis officer's killer gets life sentence

INDIANAPOLIS - A man who admitted he shot and killed an Indianapolis police officer during a routine traffic stop was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole plus 40 years.