Black men in Marion County are underrepresented in apprenticeship programs. Will the state's move away from diversity and equity initiatives leave them even further behind? by @clairerafford.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/apprenticesh...

"Hard as it can be, we do still hold some power in those moments. Like when Precious, staring down the prospect of Christmas in a hotel, chose to prop up a little tree on the table. A reflection from @tyfenwick.bsky.social about his recent story. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Mirror Indy's office book club read some bangers this year. If you need a holiday read, check this out! shoutout to our fearless leader @emilyhopkins.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/mirror-indy-...

The latest - Martin University alumni are calling on board of trustees chair Joseph Perkins to resign. "This is accountability,” one alum said. “Martin has to answer from within as to what has happened.” mirrorindy.org/martin-unive...

Every detail coming out of the Martin closure story is wild. @clairerafford.bsky.social brings you the latest mirrorindy.org/martin-unive...

New news re Martin University: The eastside college laid off all its staff and has not paid them because the interim president says the university does not have the funds to do so. The college is also encouraging students to transfer. mirrorindy.org/martin-unive...

This food looks so fire!! a great community story by @mirrorindy.org's southside reporter, Elizabeth Gabriel mirrorindy.org/philippine-c...

Mi Guatelinda in Lawrence is more than a grocery store - it's a place for neighbors to connect. Read more from @darianbenson.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/new-grocery-...

If you read one thing today, it should be this story from @tyfenwick.bsky.social “I do everything right,” mom of 3 Precious Sarver said, “and I end up here.” mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

New: I spoke with half a dozen students and alumni of Martin University, who expressed shock, frustration and most of all, a deep sadness at the closure. Read more - including about what led to this point - here: mirrorindy.org/martin-unive...

Big news: Martin University will close, stop classes in mid-December mirrorindy.org/martin-unive...

Winter break can be tough for LGBTQ+ college students returning home for break. Free Press Indiana reporter @smashfizzle.bsky.social talked to experts who shared tips to make this holiday season both joyous and safe. mirrorindy.org/lgbtq-holida...

Imagine living across the street from your neighbor and being in different congressional districts. If the Republicans' proposed map passes, that'll be the case for these eastside neighbors. Read more from @tyfenwick.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/indiana-redi...

My fave tip on this list - you can swim laps at the Olympic-standard pool at IU Indianapolis for just $3. Bring your own towel! More resources here - mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

If Aldi has no fans, I am dead ! read about how to save $ at the grocery store during the priciest time of year @mirrorindy.org mirrorindy.org/stretch-your...

Is IU Indy's men's basketball team having a moment? Some sports fans think so. @clairerafford.bsky.social Photos by Brett Phelps, Mirror Indy mirrorindy.org/iu-indianapo...

I saw college basketball fans going nuts over IU Indy on social media. So I decided to go see them play for myself and y'all, it was chaos (complimentary) Basketball stats courtesy of @tyfenwick.bsky.social and (slay) photos by Brett Phelps! mirrorindy.org/iu-indianapo...

“I just like doing good things. It makes my brain a lot quieter,” York said. “There’s a lot of garbage things happening in this world, and I can shovel snow or build a bench or pick up trash, and it makes me feel okay.” @peterblanchard.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/indy-benches...

Do you want to edit some of the coolest, best reporters around! (no bias here!!) Apply to be @mirrorindy.org's news editor and work with us to do awesome, community centered journalism :) www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/news-ed...

About 1 out of 4 students at IU Indy transferred from another school or started college later in life. This peer program helps them navigate unique challenges on campus. by @clairerafford.bsky.social Photos by @jennarwatson.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/indiana-univ...

Did you know that almost every Indy college has a food pantry on campus? Bookmark and share this link! mirrorindy.org/college-stud...

Two women - both moms, both veterans and both aspiring lawyers - found connection through a new coaching program at IU Indy for transfer students. “I felt like I was just talking to a big sister,” said mentee Kaylee Lewis. Read more here @mirrorindy.org mirrorindy.org/indiana-univ...

The city is launching a program to give 100 families $20K over the course of their birth journeys — no strings attached. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

The Wayne Township who rules on eviction cases defended himself from social media critics during a meeting last week. He printed off orders from 87 cases. "The orders speak for themselves." It all started with a post on Facebook from @mrwildstyle.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...

The Nehemiah Project at New Direction Church is opening doors for young adults who’ve faced barriers to employment. The 16-week construction training program also teaches leadership and financial literacy: https://bit.ly/47nTPgX

At New Direction Church, students are exploring construction and learning about the trades. Church staff hope this opens up opportunities. But they also hope investing in students will lead to a revitalization of their eastside neighborhood. More: mirrorindy.org/nehemiah-pro...

Seniors who were part of the federally funded SCSEP program are out of work because of funding freezes from the Trump administration. There are about 272 positions funded through this program. ✍️ @clairerafford.bsky.social discusses the impact this has on seniors: mirrorindy.org/senior-commu...

Seniors have been out of work for months after the Trump administration withheld funding for the program that employed them. It's unclear when they'll be able to go back to work - or if the govt will continue to fund the program. Read more here - mirrorindy.org/senior-commu...

Antivaxx lies + irrational cruel cuts = > deaths. Cervical cancer could be eradicated. But not with Medicaid cuts and anti-vax politics. 19thnews.org/2025/10/cerv... via @19thnews.org RFK Jr "has made false statements about the HPV vaccine’s safety and effectiveness..."

This is a first for me: Indy’s council president said he’d rather wait to see what’s in our subsequent stories before deciding what to do. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

News: Purdue University will buy 2 apartment buildings on the canal to use for student housing. One of them is Canal Square Apartments, the other 501 Indiana Ave. Story @mirrorindy.org mirrorindy.org/purdue-unive...

Indiana redistricting! You asked, we answered. mirrorindy.org/indiana-redi...

As Purdue in Indy’s acceptance rate decreases, private colleges have been adding engineering programs to give Indy students more options. ✍️ @clairerafford.bsky.social talked to people at Marian University, Butler University and UIndy about how this impacts Indy students: https://bit.ly/4h86w44

90% of Indy Achieves students finish college. The city requested $2M in the 2026 city budget to continue that work. @mirrorindy.org @indydocumenters.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/indy-achieve...

A decade ago, IUPUI was the only engineering program in the city. Next fall, there will be 4 - including the newly renamed Purdue in Indy. Read about how these newer programs are changing the landscape here: mirrorindy.org/purdue-india...

Next week will be Chris Lowery's last as Indiana's top higher ed leader. In an exit interview for @mirrorindy.org I chatted with him about his accomplishments, the challenges that still remain and where the state's headed: mirrorindy.org/chris-lowery...

International student enrollment is down at IU Indy by 28% this fall, reflecting a national trend tied to stricter visa policies that began under Trump in spring. ✍️ @clairerafford.bsky.social broke down what this means for the city: https://bit.ly/4q1F3Fg

Big news from @davebangert.bsky.social - the Trump administration revoked a $35M grant that supported low-income students, citing diversity language as the reason. The grant helped students in six Indy middle and high schools, including Arsenal Tech. www.basedinlafayette.com/p/us-dept-of...

Big news from @davebangert.bsky.social - the Trump administration revoked a $35M grant that supported low-income students, citing diversity language as the reason. The grant helped students in six Indy middle and high schools, including Arsenal Tech. www.basedinlafayette.com/p/us-dept-of...

I’m sorry, a young Black man was found hanging—from a tree—and authorities said they had no reason to suspect foul play?

Don’t look now, it’s financial aid application season. 🫣 Get help with your college financial aid application this fall @clairerafford.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/fafsa-help-c...

A small-scale data center in Martindale Brightwood? A company has bought 13 acres for that purpose, @taylorwooten.bsky.social reports (paywall) www.ibj.com/articles/unk...

@enriquesaenz.bsky.social finds the best stories about Indy history. His latest is about Flanner House Homes, a complex built on the westside by Black veterans in the 50s. Read more here @mirrorindy.org mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

After five and a half years as Martin University’s president, Sean Huddleston will step down in November. Under his leadership, the school launched Martin Works, a workforce initiative connecting employers to students. Read more below: https://bit.ly/460AUcz

A year after the IUPUI split, stidents are largely taking it in stride. But there have been a few hiccups, including for one student who had to push back her graduation date. @clairerafford.bsky.social 📸: Doug McSchooler for @mirrorindy.org mirrorindy.org/iupui-split-...

I love this story from @clairerafford.bsky.social that asks students what they think of the IUPUI split one year in. For some, little has changed. Others have had to reconfigure schedules and take classes in other places to graduate on time. See what students think: mirrorindy.org/iupui-split-...

🧵 What’s it like to work in Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration? Mirror Indy government reporter Peter Blanchard talked to a dozen current and former employees. Many described a “culture of fear” inside the City-County Building. Some said they were yelled at often. 1/

Just sharing this book recommendation today for no reason at all bookshop.org/p/books/some...

The hardest thing about the past few weeks was not being able to tell every single person I spoke to about my new position as the Women & Girls Reporter for Free Press Indiana. But now I can 😊

Ashley C. Ford (@smashfizzle.bsky.social‬) will join Free Press Indiana, Mirror Indy’s support organization, as its women & girls reporter. Ashley will travel the state to meet women and girls and learn about the changes they’re creating, the barriers they’re facing. Stay tuned.