news Last Updated 1 hour ago Pedestrians cross the street in downtown Muncie June 3, 2021, during the First Thursdays ArtsWalk. Part of the DWNTWN "Embrace the Original" campaign is hosting multiple events over the summer. Lauren Clark, DN DWNTWN Muncie shares "Embrace the Original" campaign goals By Lauren Clark DWNTWN Muncie recently launched its newest campaign, “Embrace the Original,” focusing on bringing attention to the local businesses, restaurants and trails Muncie has to offer.
news Last Updated 1 hour ago DWNTWN Muncie shares "Embrace the Original" campaign goals By Lauren Clark
news Last Updated 15 hours ago Local employers share open job opportunities at Muncie Mall job fair By Iris Tello Muncie community members gathered at the Muncie Mall June 22 and 23 to take a look at the latest job opportunities local companies are offering.
news 6/23/2021, 10:00am Cardinal Greenways 5K returns this summer with a new course By Sam Shipe Cardinal Greenways is hosting a series of events — starting with the “Cardinal 5K” — that offer multiple different methods of getting active, as well as different options for people looking to compete or enjoy time exercising with their families.
news 6/22/2021, 11:36am One Ball State Day wins two CASE Circle of Excellence awards By Staff Reports One Ball State Day, the university's 24-hour online fundraising event, was recognized with marketing and fundraising awards by the Council for Advancement and Support for Excellence (CASE) for its work in 2020.
news 6/22/2021, 10:00am Five national stories of the week By Associated Press The US hits encouraging milestones for virus deaths and shots, the GOP is ready to block an elections bill in a Senate showdown, Iran's election unsettles Biden's hope for a nuclear deal, a tornado sweeps through suburban Chicago and a Supreme Court win for college athletes makes up this week's national stories.
news 6/21/2021, 10:00am Five international stories of the week By Associated Press Iran's sole nuclear power plant undergoes an emergency shutdown, US envoy hopes North Korea responds positively on offered talks, a debate over Myanmar upends the start to the UN rights body session, fear shakes Mexico border city after violence leaves 18 dead and companies give vaccines to workers, boosting Japan's rollout makes up this week's five international stories.
news 6/19/2021, 10:17am Ball State student shot and killed near campus By Staff Reports Vice President for Student Affairs Ro-Anne Royer Engle sent a campus-wide email June 19 announcing a young man was shot and killed on West Abbott Street. She said he was a Ball State student. Kathy Wolf, vice president for marketing and communications, confirmed the victim's name was Montana Miquel Lopez, who the Muncie Star Press reported was a Ball State freshman.
news 6/18/2021, 2:40pm Ball State Board of Trustees approves tuition increase, names Park Hall multipurpose room after Alan Hargrave By Clayton McMahan The board of trustees of Ball State approved an increase in tuition rates, among other financial approvals, at its meeting June 18. Tuition and mandatory fees will increase at 1.45 percent for each of the next two academic years, according to a university press release sent out after the meeting.
news 6/18/2021, 12:00pm Ball State, Muncie host TechPoint Xterns for the first time in summer 2021 By Grace McCormick More than 2,000 students applied for business and technology internships with TechPoint’s Xtern summer 2021 program. Less than 10 percent of those applicants were invited to interview with companies to secure an internship this summer.
news 6/18/2021, 10:00am YMCA, Muncie Central High School plan for new facility By Ayah Eid A collaboration between two Muncie organizations to improve community wellness is on the way.
news 6/17/2021, 12:00pm Ball State planetarium resumes public shows after COVID-19 closure By Lauren Clark Charles W. Brown Planetarium dome shows have been a staple at Ball State for more than 50 years. Last week, planetarium staff aired its second show after a long break during the COVID-19 pandemic.
news 6/16/2021, 3:30pm Ball State’s documentary ‘Transatlantic Storytelling’ wins third international award By Clayton McMahan Being named a Silver Winner at the 42nd Annual Telly Awards is just the latest international recognition of a Ball State-produced documentary. Ball State Sports Link partnered with Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales to release a collaborative documentary in 2020 called "Transatlantic Storytelling" that showcases profile pieces about Welsh athletes.
campus 5/11/2021, 12:00pm David Owsley Museum of Art staff reflects on last week of pop art exhibit By Grace McCormick For Robert La France, director of the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA), pop art represents hope during difficult times. The exhibition “POP Power from Warhol to Koons: Masterworks from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation” is a show La France thought could bring some joy to people as they feel safer visiting museums during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campus 4/29/2021, 3:00pm Curator Cheryl LeBlanc cares for the Dr. Joe & Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse for 28 years By Grace Duerksen When Cheryl LeBlanc was 9 years old, she came across a Lady Slipper orchid in her backyard. Right before her eyes, this orchid sparked a life-long passion for nature she would later incorporate in both her personal and work life.
Local employers share open job opportunities at Muncie Mall job fair news Last Updated 15 hours ago By Iris Tello Muncie community members gathered at the Muncie Mall June 22 and 23 to take a look at the latest job opportunities local companies are offering.
Immersed in Deaf culture Campus 4/19/2021, 12:06pm By Nicole Thomas Professors and alumni of Ball State’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing major reflect on how the program prepares students for their future as educators. When Stacy Steggs was about 8 years old, her grandmother was her first student she taught sign language to.
How a bond between coaches propelled Dustin Glant to the New York Yankees organization Baseball 5/6/2021, 10:00am By Drew Pierce In 2017, Glant joined Maloney’s coaching staff at Ball State as the Cardinals' pitching coach — a position he held for three seasons.
OUR VIEW: Good intentions, limited impact opinion 5/28/2021, 10:30am By Editorial Board SGA Bold slate left much to be desired during a year that needed better leadership Despite entering the 2020 SGA election with some favorable plans, the editorial board believes the Bold slate repeated many of its predecessor's mistakes. It is our hope future slates will not continue to make the same mistakes year in and year out — a change that will only come when SGA is able to understand its limits and responsibilities as an organization.
Minnetrista brings Muncie the full Bob Ross experience community 6/9/2021, 12:00pm By Sam Shipe With shirts, socks and even breath mints made in Bob Ross’ likeness, his calm demeanor and positive outlook appear to have captivated people nearly 26 years after his death. From 1983 to 1994—the run time of his show, “The Joy of Painting”— Ross became a household name. Then, a few years ago, his name resurfaced and became more iconic in popular culture.
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