Active Minds Fundraising Chair Megan Anders (left) and Active Minds President Kelsey Dunn (right) pose for a photo Nov. 29 in front of the Whitinger Business Building. Ball State’s chapter is one of 12 in Indiana. Grayson Joslin, DN; Alex Bracken, DN illustration 12/2/2022, 10:00am The Active Minds club at Ball State looks to break down mental health stigmas By Grayson Joslin Active Minds officers and members discuss their goals for the new chapter of the national organization Ball State welcomes a new chapter of Active Minds, a mental health advocacy organization founded in 2003, with Kelsey Dunn at the helm as president. She and her fellow members discuss what drew them to the organization and how they hope to give back.
11/23/2022, 12:18pm The history of the people behind the name of Muncie and Delaware County By Grayson Joslin Representatives of Native American tribes that used to live in the space where Muncie is now comment on their history as it relates to Muncie.
11/20/2022, 12:00pm Ball State alumnus Jake Letts takes the stage in a whole new role in the touring cast of “Aladdin” By Olivia Ground Ball State alumnus Jake Letts (School of Theatre and Dance, '21) passed through Indianapolis with the traveling company of the Aladdin musical North American tour. He shares his humble beginnings and how he got to the stage he finds himself in now.
11/14/2022, 4:00pm For group projects of any size and complexity, consider this five-step method By Miguel Naranjo Group projects are historically feared by star students and C students alike, but there's no need to be afraid. A little planning can go a long way, as this five-step method will teach you.
11/10/2022, 4:00pm Ball State School of Theatre and Dance show off creativity with their take on Into The Woods By Olivia Ground “It’s all the stories that we know and love and the childhood fairy tales that we grew up with … and so, kind of seeing them in a new way is really exciting,” said Payten Romig, third-year student assistant director of "Into the Woods." The unique direction of BSU School of Theatre and Dance's latest production tells an old story to a new generation with renewed depth.
11/10/2022, 2:00pm The Best Ways to Get Around Ball State’s Campus By Imani Butts Need a vehicle to traverse campus but don't know where to start looking? Here are a couple of things to think about when picking out what to buy.
11/8/2022, 6:00pm Ball State Society of Earth-Based Religions club in Muncie advocates religious tolerance By Grayson Joslin This year marks Society of Earth-Based Religions’ 20th year on Ball State’s campus. Read about the club and their weekly tarot card readings in the Student Center.
10/30/2022, 2:00pm Muncie's Spiritual Side By Miguel Naranjo The spiritual arts are alive and well in Muncie, and three women share their experience, abilities, and their journeys to discover themselves and how to contribute to the world around them.
10/29/2022, 10:00am Taking the Stage By Olivia Ground John Marsh, a Ball State/Indiana Academy history professor and Jenni Marsh, president and CEO of Heart of Indiana United Way, moonlight as a dynamic playwright duo. Their newest work, "Cat's Pajamas," premiered as a staged reading on Oct. 20.
10/24/2022, 10:00am The World of Exotic Animals By Imani Butts Ron Billingsley hosted the Indiana Exotic Pet Expo on Sept. 25, and will host the next one on Nov. 27. Several members of the Muncie exotic pet community share their stories and what the community means to them.
10/23/2022, 2:00pm Day of a Thousand Bulbs By Olivia Ground The East Central Neighborhood Association arranged for volunteers to plant flowers in a couple of spots downtown. Take a look at the members of the Muncie community during this beautification effort.
10/15/2022, 10:00am Fall in Love with Muncie By Olivia Ground Muncie changes with the seasons, and new opportunities pop up when autumn rolls around. Here are a few ideas for exciting things to do this time of year.
10/14/2022, 10:00am Art and All Its Forms By Lila Fierek and Josie Santiago Ball State students in the Ceramics Lab work with lots of different kinds of clay, and for lots of different reasons. Two art students and a ceramics professor share their stories with the Ball State Daily News and reveal what the medium means to them.
10/12/2022, 10:00am Community Through Heritage By KwaTashea Marfo and Karla Toledo Dr. Chin-Sook Pak, associate lecturer of Spanish at Ball State University, coordinated a campus visit of 76 students from Warsaw Community High School in order to give her students an opportunity to share their experiences and successes with them.
10/5/2022, 7:37pm 7 Dorm-Friendly Delicacies By Miguel Naranjo and Olivia Ground Ever wondered how people ever cook anything in the tiny dorm kitchenettes at Ball State University? Here are 7 simple ideas that work despite the limited space and equipment.
9/28/2022, 6:02pm Dear Mare...; Dear Susan... By Elaine Ulsh Mare Castner of Muncie, Indiana and Susan Smith of Wales have been friends for 47 years. Their only interaction for 25 years was exchanging letters, but even across thousands of miles, they have supported each other through thick and thin.
9/22/2022, 10:00am We Are All Part of Beneficence By Grayson Joslin Ball State faculty, students, alumni and president Geoffrey Mearns comment on the significance of Beneficence, the winged statue that has been here for 85 years on September 26.
9/17/2022, 10:00am Taking Fate Into Her Own Hands By Miguel Naranjo Amber Greene opened Fate Style Studio in July 2021 in response to job search troubles during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the philosophy of her business as well as her role as a local business owner.
9/10/2022, 10:00am Student Loan Relief in Reality By Miguel Naranjo On August 24, Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for qualifying borrowers. BSU students and faculty give their perspective on the matter and its significance.
9/8/2022, 5:00pm A Century of Silver and Gold By Maya Wilkins Murray Jewelers, a watch repair store turned custom-made jewelry vendor, has been in business for 137 years. Co-owners Ryan and James Murray discuss their business and the significance of a long-standing family-run store.
Ball State Plans 11/21/2022, 9:59am Ball State demolishes LaFollette, replacing it with a green space and more By Elijah Poe
Downtown Muncie Last Updated 14 hours ago As part of Muncie’s Riverfront District project, The Clubhouse @ Accutech is introduced to the Muncie community
High School Girls Volleyball 11/6/2022, 12:05am Yorktown volleyball falls short as Hamilton Southeastern claims 4A state title
The Village 11/22/2022, 9:59am Destination 2040 set to usher in a new generation of change in the Village
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