Salsabil F. Qaddoura

Salsabil F. Qaddoura is the campus editor, financial officer and co-social media editor of The Campus Citizen. She is an undergraduate student on a pre-law track with a minor in business. She is passionate about public service and volunteerism to better our communities and the world.

Politics

Defeat of Trump-backed redistricting bill highlights stakes for IU Indianapolis students

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | Dec. 11

Indiana lawmakers delivered a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump on Thursday, Dec. 11, voting down a controversial mid-cycle redistricting bill that would have dramatically reshaped Indiana’s congressional map and weakened the political influence of Indianapolis residents, including thousands of students at IU Indianapolis.

Campus

From Al-Andalus to Indianapolis: The IU Indianapolis course bringing medieval Spain to Indy

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | Dec. 3

When considering the cultural forces that shape the modern world, few students immediately think of a society that thrived a thousand years ago on the Iberian Peninsula. Yet the history of Al-Andalus, or Arab Spain, remains one of the most influential periods in global intellectual development.

Politics

IU webinar highlights policy shifts and student advocacy ahead of 2026 session

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | Nov. 13

Indiana University Indianapolis officials outlined major federal and state policy developments during a graduate-student webinar hosted on Friday, Nov. 7. The emphasis was on new legislation, upcoming priorities for the 2026 General Assembly and the importance of civic engagement among students

Campus

Acktus: The Purdue student brand turning ambition into action

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | Nov. 3

When Oluwatomi Oladunni arrived in the United States from Nigeria nearly a decade ago, he never imagined he would one day balance lines of computer code with lines of custom-stitched streetwear. Today, the Purdue University student is doing exactly that — pursuing a degree in computer science and data analytics while building Acktus, a fashion brand born from a desire to turn discipline and drive into design.

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IU McKinney student leads Tuesday protest supporting the Indiana Daily Student

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | Oct. 28

Maggie Hutton, a J.D. candidate at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, is the organizer behind Tuesday’s student-led protest in response to Indiana University’s decision to defund and dissolve the Indiana Daily Student’s print operations and dismiss its longtime student media director. The move, announced earlier this month, effectively ends the IDS’s 155-year tradition of student-run print journalism and has sparked widespread criticism from students, alumni and press freedom advocates across the state.

Politics

AI in the classroom: Tool or temptation?

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | Oct. 2

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education, altering how students complete assignments and how professors safeguard academic integrity. At Indiana University Indianapolis, the debate reflects a broader national divide: Some see AI as an essential tool for the future workforce, while others warn it undermines the very foundation of a college degree.

NBA

Alternate history: What would’ve happened to Indiana's economy if the Pacers won the NBA finals

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | July 14

In the recent 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) tournament, the Indiana Pacers played against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder won the series 4-3, resulting in a devastating loss for Hoosiers across the state and Pacers fans across the country alike.

Campus

Stress Busters Week 2025 Aims to Ease Finals Pressure

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | April 28

As the 2024-2025 academic school year nears its end, students across campus are preparing for final exams, projects and papers, and seniors are anticipating graduation in May. For many students, the demanding nature of this time results in mounting stress.

Politics

Local organizations to host second annual Peace Walk in honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | April 22

In 2024, youth violence prevention organizations in Indianapolis came together to host the inaugural Peace Walk, where hundreds of attendees gathered to stand up for a safer and more peaceful future. Gift Akintomide, a senior at Ben Davis University High School, is passionate about social justice and ...

Culture

2025 Ramadan at IUI: Muslim students find community and connection through student-organized events

By Salsabil F. Qaddoura and Umu Sow | April 4

There are roughly two billion Muslims on the entire planet, with nearly 50,000 Muslims living in Indiana. Muslims across the world, in Indiana and at IU Indianapolis, recently observed the holy month of Ramadan.Islam is one of the three Abrahamic religions, with the literal definition of the word “Islam” ...

Salsabil F. Qaddoura

Defeat of Trump-backed redistricting bill highlights stakes for IU Indianapolis students

From Al-Andalus to Indianapolis: The IU Indianapolis course bringing medieval Spain to Indy

IU webinar highlights policy shifts and student advocacy ahead of 2026 session

Acktus: The Purdue student brand turning ambition into action

IU McKinney student leads Tuesday protest supporting the Indiana Daily Student

AI in the classroom: Tool or temptation?

Alternate history: What would’ve happened to Indiana's economy if the Pacers won the NBA finals

Stress Busters Week 2025 Aims to Ease Finals Pressure

Local organizations to host second annual Peace Walk in honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week

2025 Ramadan at IUI: Muslim students find community and connection through student-organized events

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