The Indiana Gazette

1 day ago | indianagazette.com | Stephen Whyno

HALETHORPE, Md. — Beaten by Sovereignty down the stretch in the slop in the Kentucky Derby, Journalism is favored to get the job done in the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. Journalism opened as the 8-5 morning line favorite when post positions were drawn Monday night for the middle leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. There were no arguments on that coming from two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert.

1 day ago | indianagazette.com | Melissa Lambarena

For those who've been through one, talk of a recession can be triggering. We’re not officially there yet (as of this writing), but it's natural to be anxious about increased prices due to tariffs and the potential aftermath. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (85%) have concerns about the tariffs, with one of the top worries being the tariffs resulting in a recession (45%), a NerdWallet survey found. kAmx C642== 9@H E96 vC62E #646DD:@? 56>@=:D965 ;@3D 24C@DD E96 &]$][ :?4=F5:?8 >:?6] p7E6C 8C25F2E:?8 :?

2 days ago | indianagazette.com | Wafaa Shurafa |Samy Magdy |Tia Goldenberg

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2 days ago | indianagazette.com | Patrick Cloonan

Larry Wakefield took part in his first Council of Trustees meeting Thursday in his interim role as Indiana University of Pennsylvania vice president for administration and finance. “This is my fifth temporary VP/CFO role,” he said. “I’m feeling welcomed and trying to fit in. The division has a strong group of directors and staff who are making my transition go smoothly.”kAm(2<67:6=5[ H9@ :D 7C@> %6??6DD66[ 92D >@C6 E92? 7@FC 564256D @7 6IA6C:6?46 :? 9:896C 65F42E:@?

4 days ago | indianagazette.com | Patrick Cloonan

As Indiana University of Pennsylvania bids farewell to its class of 2025, it is looking ahead ... and looking back. “May 17 marks the 150th anniversary since our great university first opened its doors as Indiana Normal School,” IUP President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said Thursday in his quarterly report to the IUP Council of Trustees. “That’s a significant milestone.