Eternal Interns
This intern learned about the power of their pen, leveraging her Statehouse Files connections to see Taylor Swift...twice.
Who is Ashlyn Meyers (Foust)?
With belly badges and names like Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear, these characters spread kindness from the Kingdom of Caring.
Who are the Care Bears?
This tiny V-shaped panic attack jammed between words screams “you forgot something—fix it here, not vibes later.”
What is a caret?
This fall activity involves carving faces into pumpkins to create spooky decorations.
What is jack-o’-lantern carving?
In this northeastern Indiana town, a visit to Sutton’s Deli pairs nicely with a pork tenderloin sandwich that refuses to be contained by its bun.
Where is Angola?
This intern lunched with Indiana authors Susan Neville and Dan Wakefield and, as a relative of the home’s namesake, helped reconnect the larger family to it.
Who is Katie Noble?
“That’s all, folks!” is the signature closing line of this classic cartoon series featuring Bugs Bunny and friends.
What is Looney Tunes?
You aggressively crossed something out… then immediately regretted your life choices; this Latin-based mark resurrects the original text like nothing happened.
What is stet?
In pop culture, this fairy tale character famously rode in a pumpkin-turned-carriage to the ball.
Who is Cinderella?
In this Ohio River town, Hinkle’s Sandwich Shop serves up tiny burgers that slide down best after walking past 19 historic markers you only half read.
Where is Madison?
This "Golden Gopher" intern moved hundreds of Food for Thought books before moving members of Congress as the Democratic Women's Caucus Executive Director.
Who is Julia Bartusek?
Running from 1948 to 1971, this variety program was once a must-watch Sunday night staple for American families.
What is the Ed Sullivan Show?
You circled a word, wrote “???” in the margin, and added this two-letter mark that politely says, “this is wrong but I’m too tired to explain why.”
What is sp?
Billy Corgan fronts this band whose name pairs an act of destruction with a seasonal gourd.
Who is Smashing Pumpkins?
In this Lake Michigan city, Schoop’s draws crowds for crispy-edged burgers as humanities projects highlight its historic neighborhoods and rivers.
Where is Gary?
This intern spent most of their time behind the camera, filming the first Joe Trimmer Film Fund videos while also producing a film about a bearded bagel maker.
Who is Lauren Jouriles?
Set on a city street, this educational TV show has taught generations their letters and numbers since 1969.
What is Sesame Street?
Two words are circled, connected by a chaotic swoop, basically saying “these are in the wrong place—figure it out, genius.”
What is transpose?
Linus van Pelt’s unwavering belief in this unseen Halloween visitor is the focus of a classic 1966 movie.
Who is the Great Pumpkin?
In this college town, a vegetarian spot named for a wise bird serves sandwiches that pair well with thoughtful debates and the occasional humanities grant.
Where is Bloomington?
After doing much of their storytelling from the Carolina beaches, this “Tar Heel” intern returned to Indy to become a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and Orr Fellow.
Who is Anthony Treadaway?
Famous for her role as Nellie Oleson, this actress brought one of TV’s most memorable mean girls to life on Little House on the Prairie.
Who is Alison Arngrim?
You’ve drawn a dramatic line through an entire sentence and added a symbol that translates to “absolutely not—this never existed.”
What is delete?
Despite its sweet flavor, botanically a pumpkin is classified as this type of fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds.
What is a berry?
In this west-central Indiana town, Mogger’s serves a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich that’s as oversized as the building’s history.
Where is Terre Haute?