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Alexi Gutierrez, 14, volunteers to organize shelves at Red Dog Books on Sept. 3, 2025, in Indianapolis. The store contains roughly 800,000 books, according to owner Christie House. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Carol Tharp-Perrin lies on the ground and acts like a fish during La Plaza Summer Camp on July 17, 2025, at Pleasant Run Elementary School in Indianapolis. Tharp-Perrin tries to teach the students how to think about others during the play. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Drew Goley watches with bated breath during the Indiana Pacers Game 7 watch party June 22, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

Meredith Sharp (center) and Brittany York (right) celebrate as Joseph Calderon, a lawyer representing Google, announces that the corporation is withdrawing its plans to build a data center in Franklin Township during a council meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, at the City-County Building in Indianapolis. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Members of Live Free Indiana pass through security at the City-County Building on Sept. 3, 2025, before the Marion County Sheriff’s Office presented its 2026 budget. The prop skeletal spines were intended to symbolize criticism of the sheriff. The props were confiscated by security, who cited the potential safety threat the 8-pound models posed. Security workers said any object that is rigid, long and weighty enough to injure someone is treated as a potential hazard, regardless of its symbolic purpose. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Peggy Hester and her dog Teddy watch the 100th annual Riverside Parade from her front yard Sept. 6, 2025, on the near west side of Indianapolis. Credit: Ted Somerville for Mirror Indy

Wyllow Canales, 13, looks out the window, waiting for her music therapist to arrive for a session, May 3, 2025, at her home in Goshen, Ind. Canales was attacked and assaulted by another patient during a week-long stay at Options Behavioral Health Hospital in Lawrence. When she asked for help afterward, none of the staff called 911, according to police and dispatch records. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

EJ Kemp, a member of the Northwest Landing Neighborhood Association, is upset with Gary Hobbs and BWI. She says that Hobbs is not keeping the commitments he made when building the first round of the Canal Village project. “We don’t want Gary Hobbs here,” Kemp said. “We don’t want BWI here.” Kemp sat for a portrait at her Indianapolis home on July 10, 2025. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy

Sen. Fady Qaddoura (right) comforts Sen. Greg Walker after the Senate Elections Committee meeting ended on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. During the meeting, Walker gave a passionate speech opposing redistricting efforts. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Members of the public chant outside the Senate Chamber while HB 1032 is read on Dec. 8, 2025, during the Senate session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Senate Elections Committee chair Mike Gaskill (left) and Sen. Greg Walker speak as the Senate gathers to vote on mid-cycle congressional redistricting Dec. 11, 2025, at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Molly Myers reacts as the Indiana Fever attempt to make a basket against the Las Vegas Aces during game 3 of the WNBA semifinals Sept. 26, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. “I’m a Fever fan forever,” Myers said. The Fever lost to the Aces 84 to 72. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Indiana Fever player Makayla Timpson carries teammate Sydney Colson after the groundbreaking for the Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center on Sept. 4, 2025, in Indianapolis. Colson tore her left ACL during a game in August that took her out for the rest of the season. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Leo Brown (left) and Morgan Hoard cheer after Natasha Bedingfield records a short video on Hoard’s phone during Word of Mouth on June 14, 2025, at American Legion Mall in Indianapolis. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Richelle Williams watches as her daughter, Harmony, 9, jumps on Nov. 6, 2025, while discussing making her lunch for the following school day at their Indianapolis home. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Performers from the LaNique Expressions Dance Company rest on July 19, 2025, in the hallway before their performance at the Indiana Black Expo at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

A participant of the Sikh Day Parade looks over the Legion Mall on May 17, 2025, in downtown Indianapolis. Credit: Ted Somerville for Mirror Indy

A family poses on a tractor parked at the Sikh Day Parade on May 17, 2025, in downtown Indianapolis. Credit: Ted Somerville for Mirror Indy

Members of St. Mary Catholic Church in Aztec dress wait in the foyer for their performance to begin. Credit: Ted Somerville for Mirror Indy

Lucy Jackson sits atop her horse before riding in the opening act of the 70th Annual Clermont Rodeo on Sept. 20, 2025, at Clermont Lions Club Park. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

(From left) Morgan Mickelson, Maggie Adams-McBride, Elise Shrock and Lauren Roberts look toward Council President Vop Osili on June 9, 2025, during a full meeting of the City-County Council at the City-County Building in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

Students and parents attend an open house Aug. 1, 2025, at Jonathan Jennings School 109 in Indianapolis. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Luz Rubio and Kathia Portio laugh as Boomer takes off children’s shoes Dec. 12, 2025, during the annual Shoe Day giveaway at Daniel Webster School 46 in Indianapolis. Credit: Stephanie Amador for Mirror Indy

Evelyn Gleason hugs daughter Hayley after obtaining her United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony Dec. 18, 2025, at the Indiana War Memorial & Museum. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Students from schools around Indianapolis gather outside the Statehouse to protest gun violence in schools on Sept. 5, 2025, as part of a nationwide Students Demand Action walkout. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

State Rep. Gregory W. Porter chants during a rally Sept. 18, 2025, at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Public officials are speaking out against recent efforts for states to redraw their districts between census years. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Marion County Democratic Party Chair Myla Eldridge reacts as she wins reelection March 1, 2025, during a reorganization event at Marriott East in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Martin Dych from Lawrence, in costume as character Kylo Ren during Gen Con. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Ted Letherer, an organizer for the festival, poses for a portrait inside Kan-Kan Cinema & Bar on Oct. 31, 2025, in Indianapolis, ahead of the 25th Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival. The festival celebrates the power of LGBTQ+ storytelling. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

A teacher embraces Jaime Pasillas (left) on May 22, 2025, before his graduation from Arsenal Technical High School. Pasillas was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and he feared he would not be able to graduate. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

University of Indianapolis women’s triathlon assistant coach Ricardo Briceño (top left) leads the team in a swim practice Aug. 22, 2025, at Geist Waterfront Park in Fishers. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Kadeem Brogan pours out feed for his goats May 6, 2025, at Broganville Farm on the far east side of Indianapolis. Credit: Ted Somerville for Mirror Indy

Case Hayes, 11, prepares to ride his horse named Hot Sauce in the opening act of the 70th Annual Clermont Rodeo on Sept. 20, 2025, at Clermont Lions Club Park. “I’ve been riding since I could walk,” Hayes said. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Landon Tetty, 17, is a student in the Jobs for America’s Graduates program—a statewide program supporting at-risk high school students. Tetty and other participants were in the classroom working on a class project, April 10, 2025, at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Singer Goldie Ingram (right) sits down next Rob Dixon in the audience and performs for him during the We Love Rob benefit concert Nov. 13, 2025, at The Cabaret. Credit: Ted Somerville for Mirror Indy

Lenora House-Carter records a video to post on her social media with Breonna Jones holding a sign in the background. They are volunteering at a phone bank hosted by Rep. Andre Carson on Oct. 30, 2025, at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 481 in Indianapolis. Volunteers are calling Marion County voters to urge them to contact their state lawmakers and ask them to vote no on redistricting. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Faculty, staff and friends congratulate Assistant Superintendent Shenia Suggs (center) after she is named the district’s next superintendent on Oct. 6, 2025, at the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township board meeting in Indianapolis. Suggs will follow Jeff Butts, who plans to retire from the district in January. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

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Look back on the highs and lows of 2025 through Mirror Indy’s top photos

by Jenna Watson, Mirror Indy
December 15, 2025

					<h1>Look back on the highs and lows of 2025 through Mirror Indy’s top photos</h1>
<p class="byline">by Jenna Watson, Mirror Indy <br />December 15, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_002-1024x664.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69551" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Alexi Gutierrez, 14, volunteers to organize shelves at Red Dog Books on Sept. 3, 2025, in Indianapolis. The store contains roughly 800,000 books, according to owner Christie House.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_003-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69552" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Carol Tharp-Perrin lies on the ground and acts like a fish during La Plaza Summer Camp on July 17, 2025, at Pleasant Run Elementary School in Indianapolis. Tharp-Perrin tries to teach the students how to think about others during the play.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_004-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69553" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Drew Goley watches with bated breath during the Indiana Pacers Game 7 watch party June 22, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_005-1024x686.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69554" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Meredith Sharp (center) and Brittany York (right) celebrate as Joseph Calderon, a lawyer representing Google, announces that the corporation is withdrawing its plans to build a data center in Franklin Township during a council meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, at the City-County Building in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_006.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69555" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Members of Live Free Indiana pass through security at the City-County Building on Sept. 3, 2025, before the Marion County Sheriff’s Office presented its 2026 budget. The prop skeletal spines were intended to symbolize criticism of the sheriff. The props were confiscated by security, who cited the potential safety threat the 8-pound models posed. Security workers said any object that is rigid, long and weighty enough to injure someone is treated as a potential hazard, regardless of its symbolic purpose.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_007-1024x641.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69556" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Peggy Hester and her dog Teddy watch the 100th annual Riverside Parade from her front yard Sept. 6, 2025, on the near west side of Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_008-1024x692.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69557" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Wyllow Canales, 13, looks out the window, waiting for her music therapist to arrive for a session, May 3, 2025, at her home in Goshen, Ind. Canales was attacked and assaulted by another patient during a week-long stay at Options Behavioral Health Hospital in Lawrence. When she asked for help afterward, none of the staff called 911, according to police and dispatch records.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_009-1024x753.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69558" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">EJ Kemp, a member of the Northwest Landing Neighborhood Association, is upset with Gary Hobbs and BWI. She says that Hobbs is not keeping the commitments he made when building the first round of the Canal Village project. "We don't want Gary Hobbs here," Kemp said. "We don't want BWI here." Kemp sat for a portrait at her Indianapolis home on July 10, 2025.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_010-1024x717.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69559" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sen. Fady Qaddoura (right) comforts Sen. Greg Walker after the Senate Elections Committee meeting ended on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. During the meeting, Walker gave a passionate speech opposing redistricting efforts.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_011.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69560" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Members of the public chant outside the Senate Chamber while HB 1032 is read on Dec. 8, 2025, during the Senate session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_012-1024x678.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69561" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Senate Elections Committee chair Mike Gaskill (left) and Sen. Greg Walker speak as the Senate gathers to vote on mid-cycle congressional redistricting Dec. 11, 2025, at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_013.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69562" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Molly Myers reacts as the Indiana Fever attempt to make a basket against the Las Vegas Aces during game 3 of the WNBA semifinals Sept. 26, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. "I'm a Fever fan forever," Myers said. The Fever lost to the Aces 84 to 72.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_014-1024x700.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69563" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indiana Fever player Makayla Timpson carries teammate Sydney Colson after the groundbreaking for the Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center on Sept. 4, 2025, in Indianapolis. Colson tore her left ACL during a game in August that took her out for the rest of the season.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_015.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69564" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Leo Brown (left) and Morgan Hoard cheer after Natasha Bedingfield records a short video on Hoard’s phone during Word of Mouth on June 14, 2025, at American Legion Mall in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_016-1024x718.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69565" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Richelle Williams watches as her daughter, Harmony, 9, jumps on Nov. 6, 2025, while discussing making her lunch for the following school day at their Indianapolis home.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_017-1024x673.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69566" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performers from the LaNique Expressions Dance Company rest on July 19, 2025, in the hallway before their performance at the Indiana Black Expo at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_018-908x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69567" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A participant of the Sikh Day Parade looks over the Legion Mall on May 17, 2025, in downtown Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_019-1024x840.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69568" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A family poses on a tractor parked at the Sikh Day Parade on May 17, 2025, in downtown Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/OUR-LADY-OF-GUADALUPE-PHOTOS_TS007-854x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69764" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Members of St. Mary Catholic Church in Aztec dress wait in the foyer for their performance to begin.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_020-1024x673.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69569" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lucy Jackson sits atop her horse before riding in the opening act of the 70th Annual Clermont Rodeo on Sept. 20, 2025, at Clermont Lions Club Park.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_021-1024x704.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69570" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(From left) Morgan Mickelson, Maggie Adams-McBride, Elise Shrock and Lauren Roberts look toward Council President Vop Osili on June 9, 2025, during a full meeting of the City-County Council at the City-County Building in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_022.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69571" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Students and parents attend an open house Aug. 1, 2025, at Jonathan Jennings School 109 in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SHOE-DAY-PHOTOS_SA15-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69686" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Luz Rubio and Kathia Portio laugh as Boomer takes off children’s shoes Dec. 12, 2025, during the annual Shoe Day giveaway at Daniel Webster School 46 in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251218_NATURALIZATION-CEREMONY_BP_11-1024x716.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-70080" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Evelyn Gleason hugs daughter Hayley after obtaining her United States citizenship during a naturalization ceremony Dec. 18, 2025, at the Indiana War Memorial &amp; Museum.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_023-1024x705.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69572" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Students from schools around Indianapolis gather outside the Statehouse to protest gun violence in schools on Sept. 5, 2025, as part of a nationwide Students Demand Action walkout.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_024-1024x687.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69573" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">State Rep. Gregory W. Porter chants during a rally Sept. 18, 2025, at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Public officials are speaking out against recent efforts for states to redraw their districts between census years.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_025-815x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69574" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Marion County Democratic Party Chair Myla Eldridge reacts as she wins reelection March 1, 2025, during a reorganization event at Marriott East in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_026-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69575" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Martin Dych from Lawrence, in costume as character Kylo Ren during Gen Con. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_027.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69576" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ted Letherer, an organizer for the festival, poses for a portrait inside Kan-Kan Cinema &amp; Bar on Oct. 31, 2025, in Indianapolis, ahead of the 25th Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival. The festival celebrates the power of LGBTQ+ storytelling.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_028-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69577" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A teacher embraces Jaime Pasillas (left) on May 22, 2025, before his graduation from Arsenal Technical High School. Pasillas was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and he feared he would not be able to graduate.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_029-1024x601.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69578" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">University of Indianapolis women's triathlon assistant coach Ricardo Briceño (top left) leads the team in a swim practice Aug. 22, 2025, at Geist Waterfront Park in Fishers.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_030-1024x643.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69579" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kadeem Brogan pours out feed for his goats May 6, 2025, at Broganville Farm on the far east side of Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_031-1024x697.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69580" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Case Hayes, 11, prepares to ride his horse named Hot Sauce in the opening act of the 70th Annual Clermont Rodeo on Sept. 20, 2025, at Clermont Lions Club Park. "I've been riding since I could walk," Hayes said.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_032.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69581" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Landon Tetty, 17, is a student in the Jobs for America’s Graduates program—a statewide program supporting at-risk high school students. Tetty and other participants were in the classroom working on a class project, April 10, 2025, at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_033-1024x726.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69582" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Singer Goldie Ingram (right) sits down next Rob Dixon in the audience and performs for him during the We Love Rob benefit concert Nov. 13, 2025, at The Cabaret.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_034-1024x640.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69583" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lenora House-Carter records a video to post on her social media with Breonna Jones holding a sign in the background. They are volunteering at a phone bank hosted by Rep. Andre Carson on Oct. 30, 2025, at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 481 in Indianapolis. Volunteers are calling Marion County voters to urge them to contact their state lawmakers and ask them to vote no on redistricting.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-PHOTOS-OF-THE-YEAR_035-1024x673.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69584" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Faculty, staff and friends congratulate Assistant Superintendent Shenia Suggs (center) after she is named the district's next superintendent on Oct. 6, 2025, at the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township board meeting in Indianapolis. Suggs will follow Jeff Butts, who plans to retire from the district in January.</figcaption></figure>
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