Nitya Shah

Being an educator means dedicating your life to helping others grow and nurture, forever expanding their knowledge, and yours. For Kate Villafranca, teacher and stay-at-home mother of four, this was no different. After teaching both fifth and sixth grade, as …

From being the spokesperson for her siblings to convince their mother to get McDonald’s for dinner to becoming the CEO of her own PR firm, C Whitt, Chelsea Whittington has always had a way with words. Persuasive ability and great communication skills are …

Not many people are able to merge two dissimilar interests into one career path – but for Jona Rivera, stumbling upon Indiana University’s (IU) media law and management track was everything she had been looking for. “I knew that the Media School at IU …

At the early age of 12, Andrew Concepcion and his friend picked up a pair of clippers and began giving each other fresh, new haircuts. What first started out as a hobby eventually blossomed into a career. “Finances at home weren’t exactly in a position …

Ever since he was old enough to play Little League, Ryan Shelton has yearned for a life in sports. However, it was when he pursued higher education that he saw athletics as a possible career option instead of just a passion. After orienting his studies to …

Despite the rainy weather conditions, Crown Point community members poured into Bulldog Park, exhilarated for yet another year of Taste of Crown Point. The opening night of the two-day event was enlivened by small businesses and restaurants from all over the …

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana hosted its annual golf outing at White Hawk Country Club on Thursday. With about 212 golfers attending the fundraiser, the Club provided its donors with a buffet lunch just before the outing in an …

With over 14 years of athletic experience, Taylor Burhans has always had a passion for sports. However, the sports industry involves many different lines of work, from being on the field to managing it, and everything in between. It wasn’t until she …