campus Last Updated 1 hour ago Ball State Assistant Professor of Psychological Science Andy Luttrell poses in his recording space for his podcast “Opinion Science.” The show features guests from across the nation and has experienced a recent growth in listeners. Andy Luttrell, Photo Provided Assistant professor of psychology hosts ‘Opinion Science,’ a psychology-based podcast By Sarah Olsen When he isn’t busy teaching in the classroom or working on his own research, Andy Luttrell, social psychologist and Ball State assistant professor of psychology, produces, hosts and edits his own podcast, “Opinion Science.”
campus Last Updated 1 hour ago Assistant professor of psychology hosts ‘Opinion Science,’ a psychology-based podcast By Sarah Olsen
volleyball Last Updated 4 hours ago Trust the Process: Ball State Men’s Volleyball aims for a MIVA title in first year under new coaching staff
Administration Last Updated 4 hours ago Ball State Board of Trustees establishes employee development wellbeing committee
volleyball Last Updated 4 hours ago Trust the Process: Ball State Men’s Volleyball aims for a MIVA title in first year under new coaching staff By Daniel Kehn Despite their short time together, though, the Cardinals have chosen their Everest: their 15th Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) Tournament championship.
Administration Last Updated 4 hours ago Ball State Board of Trustees establishes employee development wellbeing committee By Grace McCormick and Jamie Strouts Julie Griffith, appointed to the Ball State Board of Trustees by Gov. Eric Holcomb in November 2021, attended her first meeting as a trustee Jan. 28. The board voted to establish a new Employee Development Wellbeing Committee on the Board of Trustees, which will review inclusive excellence and faculty retention.
Muncie Origins Last Updated 23 hours ago Muncie native works to open her bakery, Casey's Cakes By Sumayyah Muhammad Casey Toomey’s grandma, Carolyn, baked cakes — “beautiful cakes with royal icing flowers” — to celebrate family and friends. She never sold them. It was her gift to those she loved.
basketball 1/27/2022, 12:04pm Evolutionary not revolutionary: As the game of basketball changes, so does Ball State Women’s Basketball’s offensive approach. By Kyle Smedley It’s an evolution, not a revolution, as the Cardinals turn to a “five-out” offense this season and do not label players by their positions. No more guards, forwards or centers. Instead, the Cardinals go by “crashers, backs and keys.”
Indiana 1/27/2022, 11:29am Controversial education bill passes Indiana House of Representatives, moves to Senate By Staff Reports House Bill 1134, a controversial education bill nearly identical to a previous piece of legislation that failed to gain traction, was passed by the Indiana House of Representatives Wednesday evening. The bill is now being sent to the Indiana Senate for further consideration.
Basketball 1/26/2022, 10:32pm Cardinals win 3rd game in 5 days, knock off Bulls in Buffalo By Kyle Smedley The first of which on Saturday, Jan. 22, a win over Central Michigan, a game two days later, another win over Miami (Ohio) and ending with Wednesday night's win over Buffalo, 72-70.
Student Government 1/26/2022, 10:00pm SGA introduces two amendments in hybrid meeting By Richard Kann Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) introduced two amendments Jan. 26 during a pajama-themed meeting. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the meeting was hybrid with in-person and virtual attendance options. Twenty-one participants attended via Zoom.
community 1/26/2022, 5:00pm MARRC shares progress assisting Afghan refugees in Muncie By Jaden Hasse and Richard Kann In 1979, Bibi Bahrami was 13. The Soviet Union had just invaded Afghanistan, and Bahrami was forced to flee from her home country. Her family settled in a refugee camp in Pakistan, where she served those around her by providing medical attention, assisting the elderly and completing everyday chores.
Muncie Origins 1/26/2022, 3:00pm The Muncie Map Company aims to instill more pride in the Muncie community and its roots By Maya Wilkins “Do well by doing good.” Ben Franklin’s historic quote shapes the Muncie Map Company’s mission, seeking projects and jobs that benefit the Muncie community. Andy Shears, owner of the Muncie Map Company, is a Muncie native and a Ball State alumnus, and always wanted to give back to the community after leaving his former career as a professor.
basketball 1/26/2022, 1:13pm Roundtable: Daily News Sports remembers impact of Kobe Bryant By sports Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others died Jan. 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. In the wake of the two-year anniversary of his death, our sports staff gave their thoughts on remembering Bryant.
basketball 1/26/2022, 10:00am Unselfish play helps Ball State claim victory against Miami (Ohio) By Charleston Bowles Head Coach James Whitford said it won’t show up in the stat sheet, but moving without the ball and emphasizing cuts is vital to offensive success.
Muncie Origins Last Updated 23 hours ago Muncie native works to open her bakery, Casey's Cakes By Sumayyah Muhammad Casey Toomey’s grandma, Carolyn, baked cakes — “beautiful cakes with royal icing flowers” — to celebrate family and friends. She never sold them. It was her gift to those she loved.
Muncie Origins 1/26/2022, 3:00pm The Muncie Map Company aims to instill more pride in the Muncie community and its roots By Maya Wilkins “Do well by doing good.” Ben Franklin’s historic quote shapes the Muncie Map Company’s mission, seeking projects and jobs that benefit the Muncie community. Andy Shears, owner of the Muncie Map Company, is a Muncie native and a Ball State alumnus, and always wanted to give back to the community after leaving his former career as a professor.
basketball 1/21/2022, 12:00pm The gentle giant: Payton Sparks flips the switch for Ball State Men’s Basketball but doesn't forget his roots
Ball State Board of Trustees establishes employee development wellbeing committee Administration Last Updated 4 hours ago By Grace McCormick and Jamie Strouts Julie Griffith, appointed to the Ball State Board of Trustees by Gov. Eric Holcomb in November 2021, attended her first meeting as a trustee Jan. 28. The board voted to establish a new Employee Development Wellbeing Committee on the Board of Trustees, which will review inclusive excellence and faculty retention.
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.
Trust the Process: Ball State Men’s Volleyball aims for a MIVA title in first year under new coaching staff volleyball Last Updated 4 hours ago By Daniel Kehn Despite their short time together, though, the Cardinals have chosen their Everest: their 15th Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) Tournament championship.
Thank you for being a friend Opinion 1/17/2022, 7:00pm By Sophie Nulph Betty White was a loss leaving 2021, but her death shows how widely her impact spread. Betty White filled the grandmother, mother and friend role needed by so many generations of women before me.
Volunteer construction projects geared toward women help increase confidence in the Muncie community communities 1/20/2022, 5:00pm By Sophie Nulph Dark blue clouds cover the sun as the October wind picks up the coconut logs outside of 713 E. Willard St. The light sprinkle is a relief to the grime and sweat but can be bad news for the hog’s pen in place of a front yard.
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