In my recent article in The Reporter-Times, I spoke with administrators and UIndy student Jourdan Smoot about the lack of opportunities to put college degrees to work in Morgan County. There is a lack of opportunities not just in Morgan County but throughout the state, according Eric Bowlen, principal of Ronald K. Bell-East Middle School and Martinsville Common … Continue reading The brain drain is statewide
Author: jfigy
I'm a writer, vegetarian, musician, francophile, and student at UIndy. I have a beautiful GF/editor, a big family, two rabbits, and a devil cat.
David Wantz cares about the community around the University of Indianapolis, and he has spent a good portion of his more than 30 years at the university trying to maintain a good relationship with people in the community. For these efforts, he was recently awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash from Gov. Mike Pence. When … Continue reading UIndy administrator receives big award
I would rather give this photo an artistic name, such as "Hunger" or "Daily Bread." But I think that this guy would prefer this title, and a piece of fruit.
You were never no locomotive, Sunflower, you were a sunflower! And you locomotive, you are a locomotive, forget me not!Allen Ginsberg, "Sunflower Sutra"
I wrote a blog for Metonymy Media, the copy writing company where I'm an intern. It's about being a nerd and never taking your face out of a book. It's also about Winesburg, Ohio. Check out my blog. Then check out Winesburg at your local library. ( I hope that reads like a PSA.)
There was a lot of excitement this past week at UIndy, mostly due to the Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium. Check out my article on The Reflector Online.
Check out this article I wrote about a production of Joe Pintauro's "The Raft of Medusa."
Eclectic—that’s what my guitar teacher always called my musical tastes. I have to say this so my next statement doesn’t sound schizophrenic: I love The Roots and Elvis Costello. And I really like them about the same. So when I learned about a potential collaboration between these artists, I was ecstatic. That collaboration became the album, … Continue reading Wise Up Ghost should be a specter to behold
Nonprofit provides meals for seniorsThis is an article I wrote about programs that feed food-insecure seniors.
James Figy 