Abby Godsen

Abigail Godsen (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in Applied Information Sciences with a minor in Classics. She is a reporter, podcast co-host and Lead Copy Editor for The Campus Citizen. When she isn’t writing, Abby likes to cook, do crossword puzzles and drink a lot of tea. She can be summoned using tea, cardigans and books (according to her roommate Jackie).

Campus

What the vote of no confidence means for the future of IUPUI

By Abby Godsen | April 13

On April 16, a vote of no confidence presented by Bloomington’s Faculty Council will be held against IU’s current president, Pamela Whitten, provost, Rahul Shrivastav and vice provost of faculty and academic affairs, Carrie Docherty. As IUPUI approaches a pivotal point in its history with the split, the unrest within leadership could disturb the continued cultivation of IUPUI’s campus.

Campus

Indiana legislature passes major bills affecting the education system

By Abby Godsen | April 1

Editor’s Note: This article highlights only a few of the bills being presented in Indiana courts and does not address any bills impacting other states. The research and information presented is accurate to the time of publication and does not reflect developments after the publication date. The views ...

Campus

Q&A with Chancellor Latha Ramchand

By Abby Godsen | Feb. 13

On Feb. 12, Latha Ramchand officially took her place as the inaugural chancellor of IU Indianapolis. She met with students, faculty and staff at a welcome reception, and had meetings with various groups on campus. Among her other activities, The Campus Citizen was invited to interview Ramchand on her ...

Campus

New student organization Jews and Allies hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day symposium and exhibition

By Abby Godsen | Jan. 29

Throughout history, there have been various international events that have shaped the way we interact with the world around us. Especially within the legal system, these types of events hold even more imminent ramifications in regards to how the justice system operates. The weight of this history is ...

Local

Indy Gay Market empowers queer scene in Indianapolis

By Abby Godsen | Dec. 4

Big Gay Halloween is one market in a continuing series of installments, allowing local queer artists and vendors to showcase their work. The initial goal behind the creation of the first market in July 2021 was to expand upon safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in Indianapolis.

Campus

IUPUI hosts Ooky Spooky Halloween Ball to raise awareness about domestic violence

By Abby Godsen | Nov. 26

Halloween is the perfect opportunity to have an event where students are able to socialize and get involved in their local community. In light of this, IUPUI’s Health and Wellness Promotion teamed up with the Prevention Peer Education Program (PPEP) to put on an “Ooky Spooky Halloween Ball,”on ...

Campus

Women in the tech industry: Advancing in a male dominated field

By Abby Godsen | Sept. 25

Editor's Note: The Women in Tech Networking Brunch was coordinated, planned and run by Karley Clayton, Director of Luddy Indianapolis Career Services, not Women in Technology student organization. Although, members of Women in Tech were present at the event.Across many different fields, individuals ...

Opinion

OPINION: Book Bans from the POV of a Future Librarian

By Abby Godsen | Sept. 22

A large part of what we do as students is read. From elementary school to college, reading is a fundamental part of our education. However, many states have imposed severe book bans in schools, including literature related to race, gender and sexuality. As a future librarian, I am of the mind that states should not be imposing book bans in this way, as it limits our education system.

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sports

IUPUI women's volleyball early season recap

By Abby Godsen | Sept. 17

IUPUI’s volleyball team starts the season with six wins and five losses thus far. Despite starting with a lead in their first few games, the Jags fell hard at the Coyote Classics losing 3-0 to South Florida, South Dakota and Drake. They made a comeback winning 3-1 to Southern Indiana and continued ...

Culture

Ranking (Almost) All of the Barbie Movies: Our Final Rankings

By Abby Godsen and Jackie Bozinovski | July 20

With Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling coming out this summer, we, Abby Godsen (copy editor and reporter) and Jackie Bozinovski (reporter and Abby’s roommate), decided it would be a great idea to rewatch and rank (almost) all of the Barbie movies to date in celebration. This is the fourth and final part featuring an overall ranking for all the movies watched. Any movies that didn't make it to the three previous articles will have their reviews here, otherwise, check out the other three articles to see our thoughts on the rest of the movies we watched.