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AUGUST 26, 2025
Class of 2029 arrives at UIndy
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News briefs: August 2025
By Luke Cooper EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Photo by Ella Harner
UIndy freshmen pose for their official class of 2029 photo at Key Stadium. The photo was taken with a drone at the center of the football field.
Photo by Ella Harner
University President Tanuja Singh addresses the Class of 2029 at convocation on Aug. 20, 2025. The event was held in Nicoson Hall.
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President of the University of Indianapolis Student Government Association Jo’Tan Johnson addresses the Class of 2029 at convocation.
How to be a Greyhound
Two seniors give their advice on becoming a great Greyhound By Luke Cooper and Logan McInnes
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR Luke’s Advice College is not easy — even for communication majors. Being prepared for changes is the greatest key to success. It is a life-changing experience. I look back at my success, and it would not have been possible without my failures. The goal is to succeed, but learning f rom mistakes is a part of the process. The University of Indianapolis is focused on experiential learning. Embracing the stepping stones of success and failure go a long way. In my experience, my peers have wanted what is best for me by talking to a lot of people across campus, I think it goes across the board. Freshman year is the best opportunity to try everything and make mistakes. It is better to be brushed off as a clueless f reshman than a clueless sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student. Embrace mistakes and learn f rom them. It is also a great opportunity to find yourself.
I started out pursuing my communication degree and a b u s i n e s s ad m i n i s t r a t i on minor. I took one business class and learned it was not my cup of tea. The business professors and students here are some of the best at what they do, but I was not cut out for it. All around, UIndy has world-class professors in their respective fields. S ocial dy namics c an be complicated in college. Some people arrive at college and think it is middle school with all the drama. If you find yourself being brought into some drama, be the bigger person and not engage with it. Schoolwork is more important than a drama-filled life. Let people say what they want, as long as you know your truth, you should be fine. We are all adults here. Your col lege jour ne y is up to you. Freshman year is a clean slate to build a strong foundation, so take advantage of it. Arriving at college is the beginning of new opportunities. Anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Logan’s Advice Being a part of the UIndy community is a privilege no student should take for
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g r a n t e d . U I n d y m ay b e a small university, but it offers great opportunities. The professors on this campus are not only knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, but more importantly, the class sizes at UIndy offer a unique opportunity for students to get to know their professors and classmates on a personal level. I t i s yo u r j o b t o f u l l y experience UIndy. Utilize the resources available all around you on campus to not just get by academically and socially but to excel in every aspect of your time here at UIndy. Send emails to professors, say “hi” and “bye” to them every time you have class, introduce yourself, ask them questions and start conversations when you run into them in the halls. Do not be intimidated by their titles because they were in your shoes once. If you continually interact with your professors and establish good relationships with them, it is only a matter of time before they will become mentors to you. They may share networking contacts with you for career advancement after graduation or sign letters of recommendation. Professors are there to help you and care for you, so use that to your
advantage. Introduce yourself to your classmates and get to know them beyond the class subject material. Find similar interests with them and ask them what they are doing on the weekend or if they are involved in any fun extracurricular activities or clubs on campus. Put yourself out there and go outside of your comfort zone to get involved in whatever you can. Getting involved allows you to meet new people, who may become good connections for future job opportunities or best f riends for life. Ever ybody knows somebody, so always be kind, make good first impressions and follow up. To be a standout Greyhound, go beyond the average student and put your best foot forward in any and ever y way that you can. Do not settle for mediocrity, and push yourself to be extr aordinar y. Have an open mind to trying new things, always be eager to learn and do not limit yourself. You never know what lies ahead of you after college, so make the most out of your time and learn as much as you can so that you will be prepared for the real working world. Being a UIndy Greyhound is a blessing.
ICE detention center to open in Indiana Indiana began a partnership withU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold undocumented immigrants earlier this month. The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, said it plans to hold up to 1,000 undocumented immigrants at the Miami Correctional Facility, located 75 miles north of Indianapolis. DHS partnered with the Indiana Department of Corrections to make the beds available. The prison has been dubbed t h e “ S p e e d w ay S l a m m e r, ” following Florida obtaining the temporary "Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility, according to the Associated Press. DHS said the Miami Correctional Facility will hold “some of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE.” Redistricting efforts ripple throughout Indiana, U.S. Earlier this month, while President Donald Trump put pressure on Republican-run states to redistrict congressional boundaries, Vice President JD Vance visited Indiana. Vance visited with Indiana Governor Mike Braun, according to the Associated Press. The push for redistricting aims to maximize Republican advantages in upcoming elections. The same day, Trump called for a new federal census via social media, according to the AP. The federal census traditionally happens every 10 years, with the last one being held in 2020. Trump’s call for a new census has been questioned after the Supreme Court struck down his proposed citizen question on the census in 2020. Te x a s a n d C a l i f o r n i a’s governments are currentl y working on redistricting plans, with California aiming to counter Texas’ potential Republican advantage, according to the AP. After Vance’s visit, Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith took to X and posted he “fully supports” the effort to redistrict. Tr ump aims to set up trilateral meeting President Donald Trump said he is working on arranging a meeting between him, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenkskyy, according to the Associated Press. This comes after Trump held separate meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy ear lier this month. The meeting will aim to discuss an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing since February 2022, according to the AP. Trump also said the U.S. would back Europe in security guarantees for Ukraine, which should prevent future invasions from Russia.
ALUMNA JOINS ROLLS ROYCE
GREYHOUNDS TO FACE KNIGHTS
NEW “LOVE ISLAND” SEASON
December 2024 UIndy alumna Emma Manwell was accepted into Rolls-Royce’s graduate program. Read about her journey on Page 2.
For the first time in nine years, the UIndy Greyhounds will face the Marian Knights in the “Crosstown Matchup.” Flip to Page 3 to learn how each team is preparing for it.
“Love Island USA” season seven was released over the summer. Check out Page 4 to read one writer’s thoughts.
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