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The Indianapolis Star was founded in the early 20th century.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star commenced publication on June 6, 1903, which falls within the early 20th century.
George F. McCulloch founded The Indianapolis Star with the aim of merging it with the Indianapolis News shortly after its creation.
Answer: False
Explanation: George F. McCulloch founded The Indianapolis Star with the primary objective of competing with the existing Indianapolis Journal and Indianapolis Sentinel, not merging with the Indianapolis News.
The Indianapolis Star acquired the Indianapolis Journal in 1904 and the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1906.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star acquired the Indianapolis Journal in 1904 and the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1906, consolidating its market position.
John Shaffer became the majority owner of The Indianapolis Star in 1911 and remained publisher until his death in 1943.
Answer: True
Explanation: John Shaffer assumed majority ownership of The Indianapolis Star in 1911 and served as its publisher until his death in 1943.
Who founded The Indianapolis Star, and what was his primary initial goal?
Answer: George F. McCulloch; to compete with the Indianapolis Journal and Sentinel.
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star was founded by George F. McCulloch with the primary objective of competing against the Indianapolis Journal and Indianapolis Sentinel.
The Indianapolis Star acquired the Indianapolis Sentinel in which year?
Answer: 1906
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star acquired the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1906, following its acquisition of the Indianapolis Journal in 1904.
Eugene C. Pulliam acquired The Indianapolis Star in 1944 from John Shaffer's son.
Answer: False
Explanation: Eugene C. Pulliam acquired The Indianapolis Star in 1944 from the estate of John Shaffer, not directly from his son.
Under Eugene C. Pulliam's ownership, The Indianapolis Star became Indiana's largest newspaper by 1948.
Answer: True
Explanation: Under Eugene C. Pulliam's leadership, The Indianapolis Star grew significantly and became Indiana's largest newspaper by 1948.
When Eugene C. Pulliam bought the Indianapolis News in 1948, he merged its editorial and news departments with The Indianapolis Star immediately.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Eugene C. Pulliam acquired the Indianapolis News in 1948 and combined business operations, the editorial and news departments remained separate entities, not merged immediately.
The Indianapolis News ceased publication in 1999, leaving The Indianapolis Star as the city's sole major daily newspaper.
Answer: True
Explanation: The cessation of publication by the Indianapolis News in 1999 marked The Indianapolis Star as the sole major daily newspaper in Indianapolis.
Gannett acquired The Indianapolis Star in 2000.
Answer: True
Explanation: Gannett acquired The Indianapolis Star in 2000, integrating it into its portfolio of media properties.
What significant event occurred in 1999 related to Indianapolis's major daily newspapers?
Answer: The Indianapolis News stopped publishing, leaving The Indianapolis Star as the sole major daily.
Explanation: In 1999, the Indianapolis News ceased publication, establishing The Indianapolis Star as the sole major daily newspaper in the city.
Who acquired The Indianapolis Star in 1944, marking a significant shift in its ownership?
Answer: Eugene C. Pulliam
Explanation: Eugene C. Pulliam, through his company Central Newspapers, Inc., acquired The Indianapolis Star in 1944, marking a significant transition in its ownership.
The Indianapolis Star has been the only major daily newspaper in Indianapolis since which year?
Answer: 1999
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star became the sole major daily newspaper in Indianapolis in 1999, following the cessation of publication by the Indianapolis News.
The merger of the newsroom staffs of The Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis News occurred in what year?
Answer: 1995
Explanation: The newsroom staffs of The Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis News were merged in September 1995.
Who is identified as the current owner of The Indianapolis Star?
Answer: Gannett
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star is currently owned by Gannett, a major media conglomerate.
The Indianapolis News relocated to The Indianapolis Star's building in which year?
Answer: 1950
Explanation: Following the acquisition of the Indianapolis News by Eugene C. Pulliam, its operations were combined with The Indianapolis Star, and the News relocated to the Star's building in 1950.
The Indianapolis Star has won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting twice, in 1975 and 1991.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting on two occasions: in 1975 and again in 1991.
The Indianapolis Star's 2021 Pulitzer Prize was awarded for its investigation into corruption within the Indianapolis Police Department.
Answer: False
Explanation: The source indicates The Indianapolis Star received a Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting in 2021. The prize for investigating corruption within the Indianapolis Police Department was awarded in 1975.
The investigation into Larry Nassar by The Indianapolis Star began in 2016.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star commenced its significant investigation into Larry Nassar in 2016.
The Indianapolis Star's reporting on Larry Nassar directly led to his sentencing in January 2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star's extensive reporting on Larry Nassar's abuse was widely credited with contributing significantly to his sentencing in January 2018.
The documentary 'Athlete A' focuses on The Indianapolis Star's investigation into the sexual abuse perpetrated by Larry Nassar.
Answer: True
Explanation: The documentary 'Athlete A' highlights the investigative journalism undertaken by The Indianapolis Star concerning the sexual abuse committed by Larry Nassar.
Which of the following is NOT among the Pulitzer Prizes awarded to The Indianapolis Star mentioned in the source?
Answer: Public Service in 1991
Explanation: The source details Pulitzer Prizes for Investigative Reporting in 1975 and 1991, and for National Reporting in 2021. A prize for Public Service in 1991 is not mentioned.
The Indianapolis Star's investigation into Larry Nassar, which contributed to his sentencing, began in which year?
Answer: 2016
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star commenced its significant investigation into Larry Nassar in 2016.
How many Pulitzer Prizes has The Indianapolis Star won according to the provided text?
Answer: Three
Explanation: According to the provided text, The Indianapolis Star has won three Pulitzer Prizes: in 1975, 1991, and 2021.
The Indianapolis Star won a Pulitzer Prize in 1991 for its series on what topic?
Answer: Medical malpractice
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star received a Pulitzer Prize in 1991 for its series investigating medical malpractice.
The Pulliam Production Center is located in downtown Indianapolis.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Pulliam Production Center is located at 8278 N. Georgetown Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis, not in the downtown area.
The Pulliam Production Center covers an area of 200,000 square feet.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Pulliam Production Center facility encompasses an area of 200,000 square feet.
Printing operations began at the Pulliam Production Center in November 1995.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the Pulliam Production Center opened in November 1995, its printing operations for newspapers like The Indianapolis Star commenced in 2001, not 1995.
Each MAN Roland Geoman press at the Pulliam Production Center weighs approximately 2,100 metric tons.
Answer: False
Explanation: Each MAN Roland Geoman press weighs approximately 2,100 short tons, which is equivalent to about 1,900 metric tons, not 2,100 metric tons.
Gannett announced the closure of the Pulliam Production Center effective April 9, 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: Gannett officially announced the closure of the Pulliam Production Center, with operations ceasing on April 9, 2024.
Following the closure of the Pulliam Production Center, The Indianapolis Star will be printed in Peoria, Illinois.
Answer: True
Explanation: After the closure of the Pulliam Production Center, The Indianapolis Star's printing operations are scheduled to be transferred to Gannett's facility in Peoria, Illinois.
What is the location of the Pulliam Production Center?
Answer: 8278 N. Georgetown Road, northwest side of Indianapolis.
Explanation: The Pulliam Production Center is located at 8278 N. Georgetown Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
What was the initial purpose of the Pulliam Production Center when it opened in November 1995?
Answer: To serve as a packaging center.
Explanation: The Pulliam Production Center initially opened in November 1995, functioning primarily as a packaging center before commencing newspaper printing operations in 2001.
What is the approximate size of the Pulliam Production Center facility?
Answer: 200,000 square feet
Explanation: The Pulliam Production Center facility encompasses an area of 200,000 square feet.
How tall is each MAN Roland Geoman press at the Pulliam Production Center?
Answer: Seven stories tall
Explanation: Each MAN Roland Geoman press at the Pulliam Production Center stands seven stories tall.
The MAN Roland Geoman presses at the Pulliam Production Center have the capability to print how many newspapers per hour?
Answer: 75,000
Explanation: Each MAN Roland Geoman press at the Pulliam Production Center is capable of printing 75,000 newspapers per hour.
The masthead of The Indianapolis Star features a quote from the Book of Psalms.
Answer: False
Explanation: The masthead of The Indianapolis Star features a quote from the New Testament (2 Corinthians 3:17), not from the Book of Psalms.
Section A in the Monday-Saturday editions primarily covers sports and local living content.
Answer: False
Explanation: Section A in the weekday editions primarily covers national and world news, business updates, and editorial content, not sports and local living.
Section B of The Indianapolis Star's daily editions (Mon-Sat) contains content from USA TODAY.
Answer: True
Explanation: Section B of The Indianapolis Star's daily editions (Monday through Saturday) features content from USA TODAY, providing national news and features.
On Wednesdays, classified advertisements are found in Section C of The Indianapolis Star.
Answer: False
Explanation: On Wednesdays, classified advertisements are found in Section E, not Section C, of The Indianapolis Star.
Section E features 'Taste' (dining and movies) on Fridays and classified advertisements on Wednesdays.
Answer: True
Explanation: Section E features 'Taste' content, including dining and movie information, on Fridays, and contains classified advertisements on Wednesdays.
The 'Local Living' section is published daily, Monday through Saturday.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Local Living' section is published exclusively on Thursdays, not daily Monday through Saturday.
Section F in the weekday editions is titled 'Extra' and includes puzzles, comics, and TV listings.
Answer: True
Explanation: Section F, often titled 'Extra,' in the weekday editions includes puzzles, comics, and television listings.
The Sunday edition's Section A includes local and state news, obituaries, and editorial content.
Answer: False
Explanation: Section A of The Sunday Star typically covers national and world news, along with job classifieds. Local and state news, along with obituaries, are generally found in Section C.
Section G of The Sunday Star is dedicated to Home+Garden content.
Answer: False
Explanation: Section G of The Sunday Star is titled 'Indy Living' and covers arts, entertainment, and lifestyle. Home+Garden content is typically found in Section F.
The Indianapolis Star is published in a tabloid format.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star is published in a broadsheet format, characterized by its large page dimensions, not a tabloid format.
What is the significance of Section E in The Indianapolis Star's weekday editions?
Answer: It holds classified advertisements only on Wednesdays.
Explanation: Section E features 'Taste' content on Fridays and contains classified advertisements on Wednesdays, shifting from its usual placement in Section C on that day.
Which section focuses on community events and local activities, and on which day is it published?
Answer: The 'Local Living' section on Thursdays
Explanation: The 'Local Living' section, published exclusively on Thursdays, highlights community-focused content such as local events and activities.
What is the biblical quote found on The Indianapolis Star's masthead?
Answer: "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." from 2 Corinthians 3:17.
Explanation: The masthead of The Indianapolis Star features the biblical quote 'Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.' from 2 Corinthians 3:17.
What is the primary content of Section D in the Monday through Saturday editions?
Answer: Sports Coverage
Explanation: Section D in the weekday editions (Monday through Saturday) of The Indianapolis Star is dedicated to sports coverage, including game reports, analysis, and features.
Which section contains USA TODAY content in the daily (Mon-Sat) editions?
Answer: Section B
Explanation: Section B of The Indianapolis Star's daily editions (Monday through Saturday) contains content from USA TODAY.
What is the ISSN for The Indianapolis Star?
Answer: 1930-2533
Explanation: The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) for The Indianapolis Star is 1930-2533.
Which section is dedicated to 'Taste' (dining and movies) on Fridays?
Answer: Section E
Explanation: Section E features 'Taste' content, including dining and movie information, on Fridays.
What does Section G of The Sunday Star typically include?
Answer: Arts, Entertainment, and Lifestyle features
Explanation: Section G of The Sunday Star is titled 'Indy Living' and features arts, entertainment, health information, puzzles, and other lifestyle-oriented articles.
What is the circulation of The Indianapolis Star on weekdays as of Q3 2022?
Answer: 35,127
Explanation: As of the third quarter of 2022, The Indianapolis Star reported a weekday circulation of 35,127 copies.
Which section covers local and state news, obituaries, and weather in the weekday editions (Mon-Sat)?
Answer: Section C
Explanation: Section C in the weekday editions (Monday through Saturday) of The Indianapolis Star covers local and state news, obituaries, and weather forecasts.
What is the format of The Indianapolis Star newspaper?
Answer: Broadsheet
Explanation: The Indianapolis Star is published in a broadsheet format, characterized by its large page dimensions.
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