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IDS adapts to industry changes, drops publication to twice a week | Local news

When Hannah Alani found out the Indiana Daily Student was going to reduce its print frequency from five to two days a week, she wasn't upset. As editor-in-chief, Alani had seen her staff struggling to fill a print product that had fewer and fewer advertisements. Desk editors were skipping class to cover events that were barely newsworthy just so there was enough editorial content for the next edition. "The first thing I said was, 'Can we do it now?' Why go two more months?" she said. A printing contract with The Herald-Times and a few prepaid advertisements ensured Indiana University 's 150-year-old student newspaper would continue printing five days a week through the spring 2017 semester. But Alani, after being informed of the decision by student media director Ron Johnson , would be tasked with breaking the news to her staff. She planned to do it during Slash, the regular Friday meeting where the five most recent editions are evaluated and the next fi...

Club calendar for week of Aug. 20 | Faith & Community

MONDAY Racine Area Home Schoolers 7-9 p.m., Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31. Call 262-637-4999 for more information. Racine Housing Coalition 1 p.m., City Hall Annex Room 130 , 800 Center St. For more information, call 262-632-5186. Riverport Chorus of Sweet Adelines International Rehearsal, 7-10 p.m., Bristol Grade School , 20121 83rd St. ( Highway 45 1 mile south of Highway 50), Bristol. For more information, call Kathy Froeber , 262-859-2343. Southern Wisconsin Landlords Association 6-8 p.m., Harbor Lite Yacht Club , 559 State St. Members are kept up-to-date on changing federal, state and local laws that impact landlords. The organization is part of the Wisconsin Apartment Association (WAA) which represents landlords throughout Wisconsin to have their voices heard and make an impact on state laws. For more information, call 262-884-8765 or email presidentofswla@gmail.com. TUESDAY Chocolate City Card Club Senior card club, 12:30 p.m., Burlington Senior Center , 201 N. Main St., Burli...

NFL suspends Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott 6 games

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during organized team activities at Dallas Cowboys Headquarters . Credit: Matthew Emmons- USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Matthew Emmons, Matthew Emmons) Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott was suspended six games as a result of domestic violence allegations Friday , according to multiple reports . Elliott has three days to appeal the ruling, according to NFL rules. The league released the following statement Friday : Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys was notified today by the NFL that he will be suspended without pay for the team's first six 2017 regular-season games for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy . Over the course of the last year, the league conducted an extensive investigation. League investigators interviewed more than a dozen witnesses, including Ms. Tiffany Thompson, who had alleged multiple instances of physical violence in July 2016, and Mr. Elliott. The league also consulted with me...

LIBRARY NEWS: Milford library welcomes new members to Teen Book Club | Local News

Milford Public Library 101 N. Main St., 658-4312Dial-A-Story, 658-9540www.milford.lib.in.us Teen Book Club Teens entering sixth grade through 12th grade are invited to join the Teen Book Club for the Sept. 9 meeting. Teens choose monthly reads , get to know new friends, and enjoy snacks. Book club members are currently reading "Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls" by Lynn Weingarten. Newcomers are always welcome. Call for more information or for staff to place a hold for you on the most recent read. Lego Crew Milford Public Library’s Lego Crew will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 9. Building with LEGOs encourages STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills. Come on your own or come with a friend. Families are invited to spend time together through this creative exercise. Teens and kids older than 4 years old are welcome to come. Children younger than 6 years old need to be accompanied by an adult. Labor Day closing Milford Public Library will be closed for L...