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VHS Orchestra Pizza Night
The VHS Orchestra raises money for ISSMA with their annual Pizza Night. The night attracted a lot of attention including pizza, songs, and a lot of fun! Valpolife interviews parents of orchestra students as well as the middle school orchestra...
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-Harangody Named Big East Player of the Week

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-Parents' Prayer

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Videos

Bob Punter Interview
ValpoLife Interview with Former VHS Coach Bob...
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Business Articles

Indiana Chamber Working for You: Big Wins Over 10 Years
OK, we realize it’s February and the end of December/beginning of January were the times for the "top 10" lists for the past year or decade. But in looking at Indiana Chamber advocacy efforts, we couldn’t resist putting together some of the top issues in which we’ve been fighting the good fight for the business community. We didn’t rank them; that would be a...
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-Free Coupons for Local Businesses on ValpoLife!

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-PNC Hosts Technical Assistance Program Office on Campus

-City of Portage Announces the Launch of PortageLife.com

-What is the Mayor's Role in Economic Development

-Purdue's Elevator Pitch Competition Open to Students, Entrepreneurs

-What Do These Companies Know That You Don't?

Sports Articles

Valpo Men's Tennis Team Drops Road Match at IUPUI
Despite winning the doubles point on Saturday evening, Valparaiso’s men’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to IUPUI at the Indianapolis Tennis Center in Indianapolis, Ind. “I’m disappointed with tonight’s result,” head coach Jim Daugherty said. “It’s a tough match to lose. I thought we would be coming into the match a little more confident. ...
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-Crusaders Place 67 Student-Athletes on Horizon League’s Fall Academic Honor Roll

-Bradley Trips Up Valpo in Crusaders’ Home Opener

-Crusader Men’s Soccer Announces Addition of Four Newcomers for 2010 Campaign

-White Sox Un-Retire Aparicio's Number, Vizquel to Wear No. 11 During 2010 Season

-Butler Tops Valpo 66-52 Saturday Night

-Valpo Women Drop Season Opener at Western Michigan

-Valpo Men's Basketball Out-Duels Detroit

-Boilers Hold Off Hoosiers 78-75

-VU Swimming & Diving Recap: vs. Western Illinois

Health Articles

Free Class "Weight Loss Bootcamp"
On February 25, 2010, Indiana’s top hypnotist and America's #1 Expert on Self Sabotage will be hosting a FREE "Weight Loss Bootcamp" CLASS. This class will reveal the secrets to getting thinner, healthier, and happier without dieting! You'll learn how to eliminate cravings, stay motivated to lose weight and keep it off, and how to overcome self-sabotage. Tim has...
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-When I Look in the Mirror, I See My Mother

-Free Developmental Screenings Available at Opportunity Enterprises

-Porter Health System Offers Adult Fitness Promotion

-How to Choose a Hospital

-Porter Health System’s Senior Circle Program Presents “Minutes Matter! Heart Attack Signs & When to Act”

-Black History Month Marks Importance of Diverse Blood Donors

-Porter Health System Celebrates American Heart Month with Cooking Personality Graham Kerr- Yes, the Galloping Gourmet!

-Has America Become A Nation of Blamers?

-Velscope Detects Oral Cancer Earlier

Community Articles

Valpo Golfers Newsletter: February Divots
The February issue of Divots, the newsletter for Creekside Golf Course and Training Center and Forest Park Golf Course, has just been released! Special points of interest include: From Your Director of Golf From Your LPGA Instructor From Your Superintendent Inside this issue, there are articles about: Chili Open Bumped And the Survey Says...
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-Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana Is Now On Twitter

-IU Northwest to Host Series of Black History Month Events on Campus

-Something Meaningful for Valentine's Day

-Indianapolis Colts Names Emily Owen A Student All Star Grant Recipient

-Fundraising: 3 on 3 Tournament

-February 1st "You've Got K-Mail"

-PNC Students Offer Free Job-Search Workshops

-PNC Will Host a Financial Aid Marathon Feb 27 to Feb 28

-PNC Hosts College Goal Sunday Activities February 21

Entertainment Articles

VHS Bands Winter Concerts
The VHS “A”, “B”, and Concert Bands are performing their February concerts Friday, February 19, and Sunday, February 21. The “B” Band will perform Friday, the 19th, at 7:30 pm, featuring oboe guest soloist, Megan Marolf. The Augustana Symphonic Band, from Augustana College in Illinois, will also perform this evening. The band has performed in 26 states,...
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-SAVE THE DATE- Black Tie Bingo is Back

-Dancing with the Local Stars!

-The Lakeshore, 89.1 FM to Air Live Coverage of the INDOT Cline Avenue Bridge Public Hearing

-Valparaiso Orchestra 14th Annual Pizza Night

-Interview: Justin Vining

-Lakeshore Public Television & Radio Announce Speaking of Women's Health(R) Conference Date and New Online Ticket Sales

-Philip Potempa Holds Belated Valentine's Day Luncheon

-Winter Reading Olympics at the South Haven Public Library

-Darwin Day Returns to IU Northwest Feb. 10 with Guest Speakers, Songs, and Darwin's Birthday Cake

Blogs

Parents' Prayer
PARENTS' PRAYER I had the fortune to be able to serve mass this past week at the Catholic Schools week family mass at St. Paul with my two youngest children, Trevor and Peyton. In addition to the nervousness that came with it because I have not been an alter boy in about 35 years, it brought with a perspective that does not take a lot of words to get across. My...
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-Poem of the Week: "Rain in Venice" by Suzanne Roberts

-Continuing the Journey

-The Breakfast Club

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-English Breakfast Tea- An Alternative to Your Morning Coffee

-Positive Words About Valparaiso

-Great FREE library programs for infants and toddlers!

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