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Evansville West Side Walmart closed Friday after an employee was shot Thursday evening. The suspect was shot and killed by police officers at the scene. (Photo by Bryce West)

Students describe Evansville Walmart shooting – ‘Well crap, I’m going to get shot if I stay’

Bryce West, Peyton Peters, Emalee Jones, and Alyson Collins January 20, 2023

A student was checking out at the Evansville West Side Walmart Thursday when she heard gunshots.  “I was like, ‘well crap, I’m going to get shot if I stay,’” said Bailee Jones, sophomore...

Guns and college students: is there room for both on campus?

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor January 24, 2017

It is my constitutional right to defend myself. A university hosted town hall meeting discussed House Bill 1258 which would prohibit universities from banning legally owned guns on campus. It is...

Bill could prohibit universities from banning firearms

Jessie Hellmann January 13, 2014

Guns on university campuses and other state-owned properties, like courthouses and government buildings, could soon be a reality if a bill sitting in the Indiana House of Representatives passes. House...

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