Indiana Spreads the Word Hoosiers across the state of Indiana proudly work to end the derogatory use of the r-word. Students at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis spread the word and took the pledge to end the R-word. Students at Westlane Middle School spread the word and took the pledge to end the R-word. Students at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis spread the word and took the pledge to end the R-word. Students at Notre Dame University took the pledge to end the R-word. Great reasons to end the R-word from Pike High School. Students at Westfield High School spread the word and took the pledge to end the R-word.