Love this story @enriquesaenz.bsky.social. Everyone deserves the feeling of a great new haircut! mirrorindy.org/west-indiana...

We made our student loan explainer into a quiz! Do you need to switch plans? Consolidate your loan? Find out here: mirrorindy.org/trump-federa...

That and kids are the future! If you care about what direction Indy is moving in, you should definitely care about what's up in our local schools! ☀️

...which is why we want to know: What's most important to you? Is there something you want to know more about in Indy's education scene? Let @clairerafford.bsky.social and I know! We really want to make sure our work is useful, accessible and informative (and fun too!) (3/3)

“Everyone should care about education whether you have a kid in school or not, because your tax dollars are paying for it.” @carleylanich.bsky.social

Local Indy sports events that won’t break the bank mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

What the heck is happening with student loans? is the question I have been asking myself for months. I spoke to experts to find to what borrowers need to know right now. Presenting, @mirrorindy.org's(jargon-free) guide to federal student loan changes: mirrorindy.org/student-loan...

I checked my voter registration status (and updated my address) this morning! It's quick and easy. Make sure you're registered by April 6 using @mirrorindy.org's helpful guide: mirrorindy.org/register-to-...

Babies can be vaccinated against measles at as young as six months. The child will need to begin the normal series again at 12 months, so a kid vaccinated prior to being a year old will get 3 shots total instead of two. (at 6 months, at 12 months, and btwn 2-4 years old) /1

For today's @mirrorindy.org newsletter, I wrote about "English," which is showing at the IRT through April 4. This production was so beautiful and captured all the emotions that come with learning a new language. I highly recommend you see it!

"People forget that these are not just folks we tuck away and never think about or talk about again,” director Morgan Morton said. “We should be reframing things so that we really do think about them as our neighbors.” Love this story from Seth Johnson: mirrorindy.org/re-entry-pla...

The Braun administration decided in February to scrap a 15-acre expansion to the White River State Park. One westside resident: “There were guarantees for Elanco, and there were promises for the community.” mirrorindy.org/white-river-...

From @allymburris.bsky.social - Ivy Tech President Marty Pollio's former school district faces a $188 million deficit. Audits and school officials blame him. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

Indy’s hearing examiner has a contract with the city and is paid with city dollars. But the zoning official was adamant during a recent hearing: The public is not her boss. How does she view her responsibility to the public? I didn’t get to ask her. mirrorindy.org/mdc-hearing-...

Never met a @mirrorindy.org reporter's notebook I didn't like ❣️if you have thoughts/experiences to share about looking for a job in Indy, my DMs are open!

All of our data center coverage! In one spot! With a form to take your questions! mirrorindy.org/data-centers/

A nice public records story from Natalie Chan with @idsnews.bsky.social! IU Indianapolis spent nearly $1.3 million on snow removal after winter storm www.idsnews.com/article/2026...

Spotted on my biweekly scroll of r/IUPUI youtu.be/S3mer-qV3XQ

this is one of the best hockey games I've ever seen but I keep wondering: are any of these men's hockey players married or related to women that I've heard of? what is the US women's hockey team up to right now

Mikaela Shiffrin wins the slalom gold medal by 1.50 seconds If you add up the winning margins of the winners at the 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 women's slalom, you get 1.51 seconds

Martin University is for sale. #HoosierSky mirrorindy.org/martin-unive...

New: Martin University is selling its campus. It's listed for $3.5M for its eight-acre property, along with several smaller properties. Read more here: mirrorindy.org/martin-unive...

DOG AT THE OLYMPICS FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

Eligible Eastsiders can get free home repairs through this program. To qualify for free repairs, you need to own and live in your home, live on the east side and meet certain income limits. localnewsforindiana.bluelena.io/lt.php?x=4lZ...

I actually cannot express how wonderful it is to clock out of work and know I can go home and watch the Olympics. What a joy in these times

THE OLYMPICS OF BIATHLON MESS CONTINUES GOLD MEDAL FOR THE WOMAN WHO STOLE HER TEAMMATE'S CREDIT CARDS

What even is a data center?? We are breaking it all down as the conversation continues in Indy. mirrorindy.org/how-indianap...

Love that @clairerafford.bsky.social of @mirrorindy.org reported on it: mirrorindy.org/butler-unive.... Thank you, from a Deaf Hoosier.

We owe the existence of the modern half time show to Black people.

This is now the second attempt by Indiana lawmakers to ban "low earning" college degrees this session. The language was taken out of one bill and inserted into another. Really good catch by Marissa Meador for @indystar.bsky.social www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

We made a one-stop shop for city transparency after the Hogsett administration failed to. While reporting, we noticed years worth of missing reports. Since we contacted the city, they've updated their website. Updates to ours coming shortly. mirrorindy.org/disclose-ind...

UPDATE: A community meeting to discuss the findings of the city's community survey regarding Black wealth in Indy has been postponed due to weather. New date coming soon. read more about the project here: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

What does the car sound like with Liam inside? Does the ICE agent stay quiet while he sobs? Does he try to comfort Liam? Or get frustrated and lash out at the five-year-old’s despair? Does the agent secure his seatbelt? Is Liam big enough to not need a car seat? sahanjournal.com/education/ic...

“While driving past one of the construction sites, a Mirror Indy reader saw what looked like train tracks being placed in containers and asked us to find out more about it.” @enriquesaenz.bsky.social is on the case! mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Newsy from me: The city wants to hear from Black residents about how economic/wealth related policies have affected them and their families. Neighbors who filled out the survey spoke with me about the importance of homeownership, among other things. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

In my 2ish years covering higher ed, I've been to a lot of different types of classes. But I've never been to one that's quite like this English class for parents and students. Read more here and definitely check out the photos @jennarwatson.bsky.social! mirrorindy.org/westside-eng...

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...