Campus Citizen

Campus Citizen We are IUI’s independent, student-run media, promising real journalism created with passion and integrity. Follow along to support our journey! You.

The Campus Citizen has been IUPUI’s only student-run independent media outlet since 2011. We strive to provide a voice for the diverse student body at IUPUI. Beyond the written word, we also serve as a distributor of other student media, including podcasts, photography, and videos. The Campus Citizen traces its legacy as an independent student news publication to 1969, when the consolidation of In

diana University-Indianapolis and Purdue University-Indianapolis created the need for a unified student newspaper. As a result, The Sagamore was born in 1971, out of The Component, an offshoot of Purdue West Lafeyette’s The Exponent, and Onomatopoeia, IU-Indianapolis’s combined student newspaper. Throughout its short tenure, The Campus Citizen has reported on corruption and a lack of transparency in student organizations, massive errors in student meal plans, and investigated sexual assault on campus, all the while keeping a spotlight on all the good things being done on our campus by our students and staff. After transitioning to an all-online media source in the Fall of 2015, and finally transitioning to the current site in Spring of 2022, we have been able to cut costs and market efficiently through social media. But our work is never over. We hope to continue growing to accompany the diverse audience on our campus of nearly 30,000 and ensure that new voices are able to be heard, while continuing to bridge the gap between the campus and the surrounding Indianapolis community. All the while, never forgetting who we serve.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture, honor the history of the movement and support LGBTQIA+ people...
06/04/2026

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture, honor the history of the movement and support LGBTQIA+ people and organizations. The monthlong observance honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, widely considered a turning point in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement in the United States. The first Pride march in New York City was held June 28, 1970, on the first anniversary of Stonewall. 🏳️‍🌈

Music has a long history of being part of that celebration. Across R&B, hip-hop, pop and alternative music, LGBTQIA+artists continue to use their platforms to tell personal stories, push for representation and connect with fans. This Pride Month, artists including Kehlani, Doechii, Tyler, The Creator, Arlo Parks, Durand Bernarr, Haley Kiyoko and Lady Gaga are some of the many artists that are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and are releasing new work, touring or receiving major recognition. 

✍️ Zariya O’Yanna Burnes

Good news! We’ve extended our application deadline to June 12 for those looking to be on staff.We’re looking for Primary...
06/03/2026

Good news! We’ve extended our application deadline to June 12 for those looking to be on staff.

We’re looking for Primary Staff Writers, Contributors, Podcasters and Photographers to join for the upcoming academic year.

No experience? No problem. We’ll provide mentorship and opportunities to build your portfolio while making an impact on our campus.

Scan the QR code or use the link in our bio 🔗

You know you want to. Link in bio.
05/24/2026

You know you want to. Link in bio.

Albert William, a Media Arts (3D) faculty member at IU Indianapolis began working with IU in 1991 in the School of Medic...
05/24/2026

Albert William, a Media Arts (3D) faculty member at IU Indianapolis began working with IU in 1991 in the School of Medicine, later earning his New Media — later called Media Arts — degree in Dec. 2002, and joined then-IUPUI’s School of Informatics — later called the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indianapolis — faculty shortly afterward in 2003.

His long career spans 35 years with IU Indy, and specifically 23 years within Luddy; his beginnings with the school spanning even further back from his early involvement in the New Media program around its earliest days in 2000 – back when classes were first being offered at the school, as he was a Master’s student at the time.

This makes him not only one of the longest-tenured Luddy faculty members, but also one of the last ones from the school’s earliest days as well, including his time as a student there. At the end of the 2025-26 academic year, William retired.

Read more at the 🔗 in our bio!
✍️Zachary Agibe
📸Photo courtesy of Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering
🎨Salsabil F. Qaddoura

IU Indianapolis graduates from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Herron School of Art and Design and Kelley Schoo...
05/18/2026

IU Indianapolis graduates from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Herron School of Art and Design and Kelley School of Business celebrated commencement season Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center and Madam Walker Legacy Center.

More, full-sized images at the 🔗 in our bio!
✍️Salsabil F. Qaddoura ()
📸Photo courtesy of Salsabil F. Qaddoura, Imran Chaudhary
🎨Abby P. Godsen

Want to gain hands-on experience in budgeting, sponsorship outreach, and organizational strategy? Join our team and play...
05/15/2026

Want to gain hands-on experience in budgeting, sponsorship outreach, and organizational strategy? Join our team and play a key role in helping our organization grow.

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your leadership, communication, and professional skills while making a direct impact on our organization.

Apply by May 25 by scanning the QR code or by using the link in our bio.

📸 We’re Looking for a Photography Lead & Photographers!Want to gain hands-on experience in photojournalism, cover on- an...
05/14/2026

📸 We’re Looking for a Photography Lead & Photographers!

Want to gain hands-on experience in photojournalism, cover on- and off-campus events, build your portfolio, and be part of our headshot program? Join our team!

No photography skills? No problem!

Whether you’re an experienced photographer or just looking to grow your skills, we’d love to have you involved.

Apply by May 25 using the link in our bio.

As a senior international student at Indiana University Indianapolis, Sofia Castillo has taken pride in representing her...
05/13/2026

As a senior international student at Indiana University Indianapolis, Sofia Castillo has taken pride in representing her hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico, and everything that has come with being the only international player from Mexico on the women’s tennis team.

Read more at the 🔗 in our bio!

✍ Jocelyn Quintana
📸 Photo courtesy of Sofia Castillo
🎨 Citlali Sanchez

The Campus Citizen 2026–27 Staff & Leadership Application is now open!We’re looking for students interested in writing, ...
05/04/2026

The Campus Citizen 2026–27 Staff & Leadership Application is now open!

We’re looking for students interested in writing, editing, photography, multimedia, social media, marketing, finance and newsroom leadership.

No matter what position you are interested in, you must complete this application to be considered for the 2026–27 year. This includes current writers, contributors and staff who want to continue with The Campus Citizen.

The Campus Citizen is an unpaid student organization and independent student newsroom. This is a volunteer commitment, but it is also real newsroom experience. Members can build portfolios, develop leadership skills, receive training, collaborate with other students and help tell stories that matter to our campus.

No experience? That’s okay. We’re looking for students who are curious, responsible, communicative and willing to learn.

Commitment matters. Members are expected to communicate consistently, meet deadlines, attend required trainings and contribute to a respectful, ethical newsroom environment.

Applications are due May 25, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Apply at the link in our bio.

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