Hi! My name is Rafael Tortolero, and I am the new multimedia specialist for “The Preface”. I am a freshman here at IU South Bend, majoring in business management and minoring in photojournalism.
Tardigrades, also known as moss pigs and water bears, are a phylum of miniature invertebrates with fused segments. The majority of tardigrade species live in the water film surrounding mosses and damp soil, but they can also live in freshwater mosses or algae and marine substrate
In this edition of Titan Tails, I want to highlight some bonded pairs that All 4 Animals Rescue has available for adoption. Animals that are bonded have a special and deep bond with each other and should not be separated. If separated, they could become sick or emotionally unwell. I’ll be talking about two bonded pairs in this article: Foxy and Mogwai (cats) and Stella and Myla (dogs).
On Oct. 18, new club Diversity in Disability hosted a disability immersion event, “Walk in My Shoes.” Attendees were able to experience visual impairments through glasses, hear different kinds of tinnitus, experience simulated test-taking anxiety and hear from wheelchair users.
November is Native American Heritage Month. In 1990, Congress passed a joint resolution that designated the month and officially recognized Indigenous people as original inhabitants of the U.S.
Spooky season is upon us, so people want to learn about spooky animals. One of the animals that might be considered spooky is the crow - perhaps because a group of them is called a murder.
The Israel-Palestine conflict has been a crisis for several decades now. From Israel declaring independence in 1948, to the Suez crisis of 1956 and on, there is a long line of history between Israelis and Palestinians that have inhabited the land. As new developments emerge, it is easy for misinformation or misrepresentations of ethnic groups to slip into the media, creating confusion and false information. This article is here to provide facts about Israel and Palestine and help you make sense of different news coverage you might see.
IU South Bend men’s basketball kicks off soon. Before they do, it's important to know who your 2023-2024 Titans are. Last season, the Titans finished the season 23-9 with a 15-5 CCAC (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletics Conference) record. The Titans would go on to finish in fourth place in the CCAC. However, the Titans basketball team has a thing for going dancing, as they were able to win the CCAC tournament.
Halloween. The time of year where everyone is just a bit more aware of the paranormal. Ghouls, ghasts and gremlins are not a peculiar sight in October. In fact, many adorn the lawn or decorate your houses. But what happens when they take hold inside your body? This week, I will be reviewing two movies about these uninvited guests.
On Sept. 11, the South Bend Common Council approved the expansion of the Riverfront District. This increased the District from 1,500 square feet to 3,000 square feet.
IN LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) is a program whose goal is to increase participation and advancement of underrepresented students in STEM. Dr. Grace Muna of the chemistry department is the organizer for the IU South Bend chapter of the program.
Cynthia Murphy is the recruitment and retention counselor and academic advisor for Hispanic students. She has been here at IU South Bend since August 2004 and will retire in February this year. This Hispanic Heritage Month, “The Preface” is featuring a conversation with Murphy to commemorate her time at IU South Bend and her service to our community.
