Abby Godsen

Abigail Godsen (she/her) is a freshman majoring in Applied Information Sciences. She is a reporter 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).

Opinion

OPINION: My disability is not your new personality trait

By Abby Godsen | March 14

A trend I have noticed on TikTok over the past few years is the upsweep in content discussing neurodiversity and what it is like to live with these diagnoses. However, one thing I have also noticed is the upsweep in neurotypical people jumping on the “neurodivergent bandwagon” claiming some of these conditions as their own, despite lacking a full understanding of what it means to live with them.

Photo: photo via dailytimes.com

Campus

IUPUI Hosts Naloxone Training as Part of Larger State Initiative

By Abby Godsen | Feb. 14

As part of a larger, statewide, movement to make Naloxone and training to use it more accessible, IUPUI hosted a free Narcan training in the Campus Center on Feb. 1. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose to be used in emergency situations and not as a long-term solution to opioid addiction or abuse. Narcan is the nasal spray device used to administer naloxone. With the rise of lethal drugs, such as fentanyl and xylazine, being laced into other substances, accessibility to proper overdose treatment has been an increasing concern for state officials.

Campus

IUPUI Valentine's Day Events

By Ashley Wilson and Abby Godsen | Feb. 12

Here is a quick look at what events are taking place on campus to celebrate Valentine's Day. Students can attend these events solo, with their friends or with their sweetheart.

Local

REVIEW: Insomnia Cookies opens new location near campus

By Ashley Wilson and Abby Godsen | Jan. 30

Insomnia Cookies opened near IUPUI Campus in the strip mall by Lockefield Gardens and the Avenue. They held their grand opening on Jan. 14 giving away gift bags with coupons and other items during the event.

Reviews

Review of 'Wednesday'

By Abby Godsen | Dec. 17

If you are a fan of the spooky and the peculiar, then you are probably familiar with the Addams family. What started in the 1930s as a comic series has led to the production of games, films and television programs, with the Netflix series 'Wednesday', released Nov. 23, as its newest addition. This series explores Wednesday Addams as a student at Nevermore Academy, a private school for “outcasts” in small town Jericho. There, she makes friends and enemies while unraveling the mystery behind the murders happening in Jericho by uncovering deadly secrets and digging up the past.

Student Government

Paw's Pantry Visits USG to Discuss Pantry Needs

By Abby Godsen | Nov. 30

Associate Program Director of Student Support, Erika Thomison, and Executive Team Member Chair for Paw’s Pantry, Braxton Gray, spoke at the Nov. 11 meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) about the needs of Paw’s Pantry and ways in which students can help support them. Paw’s Pantry is a food pantry on campus that is open to all students. It aims to help those with food insecurity meet their dietary needs.

Student Life

Craze for Caffeine

By Abby Godsen | Nov. 6

Every college student knows the feeling of having one million things to do and never enough time to do all of them. Many turn to energy drinks, teas and coffees to give them an extra boost. However, many students likely do not know what they are consuming, or if it is even beneficial.

Opinion

A Student Review: Drag Bingo Night at IUPUI

By Abby Godsen | Oct. 24

IUPUI hosted their first Drag Bingo night Oct. 14, and it started with a bang. The event was a massive success with so many students that they had to move to a bigger room to accommodate the line out the door.

Student Government

USG Hosts Leadership Conference for Student Engagement

By Abby Godsen | Oct. 11

Last Friday, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held a Leadership Conference in the University Tower Ballroom from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Although the event was initially aimed at senate members of the USG, it was later opened to anyone on campus. “The leadership conference was aimed to help students engage more on campus,” according to the USG Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Clara Pineda.

Student Government

USG Discusses Ways to Improve Campus Experience

By Abby Godsen | Oct. 5

Last Friday, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met to discuss ways to improve the student experience at IUPUI. These meetings are held every Friday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Business/SPEA (BS) 2000 and are open to all IUPUI students. They discussed a number of ideas, from resolving food insecurity to installing pharmacy vending machines on campus.