As a photo major, I am often inspired by the work of other photographers. There is so much talent and so many different ideas out there. So last spring when I stumbled across a friend’s Facebook note that involved answering questions via photos found on …
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Recently, the Times hosted an event to honor business, government, and social service individuals who provide services that add to the improvement of Northwest Indiana. Out of over 100 nominated, only 20 were selected, one of those being Dr. Jim Arnold of …
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As a photographer, I have been trained to look at life and my surroundings with a more perceptive eye than the average person. Often times I am told by others that they cannot take photographs like me. Yet what they don’t realize is all it takes a bit of …
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The 2009 Popcorn Festival was the first Popcorn Fest for ValpoLife. Not only did we cover footage of the Parade and Panic, we also had a booth set up. Many of you stopped by and we thank you for your support! As a part of our booth, along with informing …
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Balloon Fest 2010 will be September 10-11! Check out the photos from the 2010 Fest here! Last weekend I had the opportunity to partake in the Kiwanis Balloon Fest. I had heard of the event before but never attended. I now realize it has been my loss to miss …
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The Popcorn Panic run/walk is one of the highlights of the Popcorn Festival. This year was no exception, with 1,095 runners taking part in the 5 mile run, over last year’s 977, and 406 walkers compared to 391 in 2008. Matt Blume, a 2004 Valparaiso …
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As the newbie on staff here at ValpoLife, I have had many things thrown at me this past week. Yet none of it was as overwhelming as when I was asked to start blogging. Blogging? Me? I haven’t written a blog since the days of LiveJournal and Xanga, blogs …
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