Vendors share their viewpoints of Starry November Night

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2019
While many families gathered downtown to take part in a holiday tradition, several vendors provided goods for sale, each business having their own reasons to attend. Coordinated by the Downtown Development District, the 15th annual Starry November Night took place on Nov. 15 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Vend...
Join a committee, change a community

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
April 2, 2019
Through six committees, the Hammond Downtown Development District provides an opportunity for anyone to participate in decisions concerning their community. The DDD includes the design committee, merchant committee, farmers market committee, revolving loan committee, events committee and residentia...
Farmers market faced a chill

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018
Vendors and visitors of Reconnect's Farmers Market browsed through goods in cool weather. The last market of the semester was held on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in front of the War Memorial Student Union. Farmers Market Manager for Reconnect Kristin Wiggins, a senior sociology major, shared...
Faces of the farmers market

Jacob Summerville, The Lion's Roar
September 20, 2018
For four hours, students had the opportunity to engage with local vendors and campus organizations. The Reconnect Farmer's Market was held on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market included voter registration, baked goods, jewelry, university organizations, sandwiches, popsicles, live music f...