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Author Archives: Mesgana Waiss
Alma mater: Ball State University
I want to champion and affirm the essence of humanity. For two summers, I was an Indianapolis Press Club Foundation fellow, interning at Indiana Landmarks and the Indianapolis Recorder, where I focused on community stories that highlight and celebrate local voices and Black heritage.
Beyond bylines and storytelling, I love to watch playoff basketball, consume fashion content and nurture my knowledge of music history.
I joined Mirror Indy to help restore trust and integrity in journalism and address the local news desert crisis.
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Earth Day 2026: 10 headlines to check out
Here’s what we’ve learned about data centers, curbside recycling, thrift stores, a 450-year-old tree and places to get fresh veggies.
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5 things to do at Indy’s new contemporary art museum
Play around in an experimental art office, listen to the sounds of buildings and check out a live outdoor concert during CAMi’s opening party May 1-3.
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This art exhibit takes climate change seriously
Two artists join forces for “Respect Your Mother,” an Earth Day exhibit opening April 17 at Patina Gallery.
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Celebrate Arab American Heritage at this festival
The April 18 event will feature food, an art exhibit, a cultural folk line dance and poetry.
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Easter Sunday in Indy: Serving the Lord and serving looks
Big hats and head pieces, a pinstripe suit, flashy bangles and earrings, and lots of pinks, blues and purples.
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Saddle up for a new exhibit exploring cowboy fashion
Indianapolis-based designer Jerry Lee Atwood has made suits for Post Malone and Lil Nas X.
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42 things to do in April in Indianapolis
Check out a chocolate and coffee festival, live music, tree giveaway and an Arab American heritage market.
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Get paid to turn the near east side into a walkable art gallery
Visual artists and poets can apply for the Art in Unexpected Places program until April 18.
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‘If it were a just world, so many more artists would blow up out of Indianapolis’
The Naptones nominees deadfoot, LayLo and Shiny Shiny Black share their music stories ahead of awards on March 29.