Silence: Adapting to the new normal
What we have endured in 2020, has been unique, to say the least. The way we interact, operate,…
Lives Upended – Sophia
“I enjoy the homeschool, but [COVID-19] affects a lot of people. One part I don’t like about it…
Lives Upended – Hank
“[When COVID-19 began], it felt like the first thirty minutes of a horror movie. Every farm cancelled or…
Preserving Lesbian History – Midwest Queeries Ep. 1
Welcome to Midwest Queeries! In this episode, Madison Kelly talks about the importance of preserving lesbian history in…
Lives Upended – Shelly
This series illustrates COVID-19’s effect on Midwesterners — one person at a time. Shelly is a Minnesota mother…
Lives Upended – Sarah
This series illustrates COVID-19’s effect on Midwesterners — one person at a time. “I’ve been at my job…
Lisa Ling ventures on the Midwest as Bucksbaum Lecturer
Sharing her anecdotes of the Midwest and appreciation for the heartland, critically acclaimed journalist visits Iowa. On Thursday,…
Get Your Game On
Esports is a growing entertainment industry and it’s spreading its roots in the Midwest. Electronic sports, commonly referred…
Safety in Numbers: Women find refuge through running groups
Erin Ellefsen, an Indianapolis native and former college track athlete, had just finished up a run at a…
Squared Away
It’s 2012, and Trayvon Martin has just been shot dead in the street. The 17-year-old African-American’s death at…