IU Indianapolis alumna Emily Mellentine has been building community and connection among women and LGBTQ+ groups in Indianapolis. Mellentine graduated in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies with a minor in women’s, gender and sexuality studies and a certificate in public relations.
The Department of Homeland Security announced on August 5 the new partnership with Indiana to expand the amount of beds used for detainees of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) at the Miami Correctional Center, a maximum-security prison, about 70 miles north of Indianapolis. Following the same ideals as “Alligator Alcatraz,” it will be called “Speedway Slammer,” in reference to Indiana’s racing culture.
It’s officially summer time in Indianapolis. People may be sitting at home bored, wondering what to do. Good thing Indianapolis has fun and interactive events almost every day in the summer to keep everyone entertained and connected with the community. Many events are free or low cost, allowing students and the greater Indianapolis community to enjoy their summer without breaking the bank.
Colleges across Indiana, including Indiana University and IVY Tech, are quietly altering– and in some cases dismantling– Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs and language following recent political pressure and new state policies.
Solutions by The State News
