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Claire Rafford
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Claire Rafford
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higher ed reporter @mirrorindy // @opencampusmedia. TEXT JOBS TO 317-676-4163!!!
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    Claire Rafford
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    Sep 30, 2024
    Today, it’s widely known that IUPUI displaced a Black neighborhood to build its downtown campus. But what does that actually mean? For months, I’ve been speaking with former neighborhood residents to understand their community — and what was lost. (🧵)
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    Indy’s lost Black neighborhood: How IUPUI displaced thousands
    In the 1960s, Indiana University began to acquire around 300 acres of land to found IUPUI.
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    Claire Rafford
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    Nov 15, 2023
    personal news check — Friday was my last day @indystar. in a few weeks, I’ll join @mirrorindy to cover higher ed 🤓 I’ve loved my last 2 years @ the Star, esp the time I spent on the biz/development beat. to everyone who answered my calls/txts/emails, I can’t thank you enough :)
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    Claire Rafford
    @clairerafford
    Sep 2, 2022
    Hi Indy! I'm taking on a sub-beat for @indystar covering Pike, Washington & Lawrence townships and I want to hear from you. What's going on in your neighborhoods? Got any story ideas? I'm listening :) Get in touch: [email protected], 317-617-3402 or by DM
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    Claire Rafford
    @clairerafford
    Mar 5, 2024
    my grandma has been emailing me about my articles lately and it makes up for every unkind message I’ve ever gotten as a reporter 🥹❤️
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    Claire Rafford
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    Nov 27, 2023
    heya! it's my first day @mirrorindy covering higher ed. excited to dive into issues affecting Indianapolis students. what do y'all wanna see covered? hit me up @ my new email - [email protected] & please add me to your email lists while you're at it!
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    Claire Rafford
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    Jan 5, 2024
    just gonna leave this here
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    Claire Rafford
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    Feb 14, 2023
    as of today, I've been a full-time reporter @indystar for one year! It's been a year full of joy & also hard days, but growth all the same. I'm grateful to my wonderful colleagues (past+present) & to everyone who's told me their story! excited to keep covering Indy in year 2❣️
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    Claire Rafford
    @clairerafford
    Jun 5, 2023
    This is the last story you'll see my byline on for a while. Why? I'm withholding bylines from my work, along with many of my IndyStar colleagues, until we see significant movement in bargaining our 2+ yr expired contract.
    indystar.com
    As Indy weighs a $625M bet on a new hotel, other cities show the risks
    Indianapolis is not the only city to publicly finance a convention center hotel. It's becoming more common, and some say it's a risk.
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    Claire Rafford
    @clairerafford
    Feb 16, 2024
    two days late (typical) but this week marked my 2-year anniversary of full-time journalism in Indy (my first day at IndyStar was Valentine's Day💌) Things have changed (like my employer & job title) but I'm still in awe I get to be professionally nosy and tell Indy's stories:)
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    Claire Rafford
    @clairerafford
    Sep 20, 2023
    Indy's experiencing a local bookstore renaissance of sorts - 9 local stores have opened since 2021. It coincides with - and is partially driven by - increased efforts to censor/ban books in Indiana. I spoke with biz owners across the city:
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    Bookstores specializing in Black, LGBTQ+ issues fueled by book banning efforts
    From indystar.com
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    Claire Rafford
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    Feb 5, 2022
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    But I’m excited about what’s next: I’m headed back to Indianapolis to be a trending news reporter for @indystar! I can’t wait to return to a city and paper I love deeply. My first day is Feb. 14.(❤️) In the meantime, DMs are open for news tips/tips for driving in the snow!
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    Claire Rafford
    @clairerafford
    Feb 5, 2022
    Some news from me! Last Friday was my last day interning @politico. I’m so grateful for the experience, especially for the opportunity to work with and learn from my wonderful & talented colleagues & editors! (1/2)
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    Claire Rafford
    @clairerafford
    Dec 5, 2023
    .@mirrorindy is LIVE! very excited about what we've got goin on (and not just bc the site design is funky fresh) 🧵wanted to share some of the work out today, starting out with this impt look at homelessness in Indy by @Ty_Fenwick & @indyemapolis
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    Indianapolis pledged to end homelessness, but not much has changed.
    From mirrorindy.org
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    Claire Rafford
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    Aug 25, 2020
    when he texts you goodnight >>>
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