IU handed out 10,000 rally towels and posters to fans last week — were you lucky enough to snag one? | Photo by WTHR
It’s official: The IU Hoosiers are the best college football team in the nation, beating Miami last night. Congrats to the team on their historic success.
Relive all the highlights (or catch up on what you missed).
Torchy’s Tacos first opened in 2006 in Austin, TX.
Photo via Torchy’s Tacos
Opening
In queso you need lunch plans on Wednesday, Jan. 28, central Indiana’s second Torchy’s Tacos location is opening at 11826 Sylo Crossing in Zionsville. Be one of the first 100 customers in line to receive free queso for a year. (WTHR)
Weather
Spring people, your time is coming. According to historic weather data, we’ve officially passed the halfway point of winter. But our coldest week might be just around the corner. (WTHR)
Active
Lace up your climbing shoes. Ripple Boulder, a new climbing gym, is opening at 5255 Winthrop Ave. in April. Follow along on Instagram for opening specials and sneak peeks.
Number
12%. That’s how much the IPS high school graduation rate jumped in just two years, landing at 93% — the highest rate in district history. Can you guess the state average? (WTHR)
Award
Dino-mite news — Travel + Leisure named The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis the No. 1 best children’s museum in the US. Next up on its ever-growing list of offerings: An interactive “PAW Patrol” exhibit, opening Saturday, Jan. 31.
Today Is
National Coffee Break Day, a reminder to partake in one of the country’s favorite pastimes — stepping away from your desk to grab a cup of joe. Fortunately, the Circle City has no shortage of choice.
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The latest social media tend: Posting pictures of yourself from 2016. Here I am 10 years ago with my endlessly optimistic, happy-go-lucky twin, Butters from “South Park.”
Editor Shea met Butters at a “South Park” pop up experience in Los Angeles.