Stephanie Onieal, second-grade teacher at Burris Laboratory School, was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Ball Brothers Foundation. The award is given to a Delaware County teacher who incorporates 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and collaboration. Stephanie Onieal, Photo Provided Communities 5/21/2020, 3:00pm Burris teacher shares her approach to 21st century elementary education By Rohith Rao and Kylah Humphress This April, much like she had done in the past 10 years, Stephanie Onieal held a poetry activity for her second-grade students over the Zoom video conference platform.
Communities 5/15/2020, 3:00pm Ball State greenhouse’s annual sale goes online By Jake Merkel While the greenhouse continues to remain closed for in-person visits, it is still conducting its annual orchid sale entirely online — the first time in the sale’s nine-year history that it has taken this form.
Communities 4/30/2020, 3:00pm On the waiting list By Tier Morrow A ten-minute phone call saved Mike Stetzel’s life. On the other end, Stetzel’s donor coordinator told him he’d receive the kidney he’d been waiting on for four years to cure his polycystic kidney disease.
Campus 4/24/2020, 10:00am Ball State theater, dance students bond through show cancellations By Grace McCormick Freshman theater creations major Paloma Sutter said she was devastated to hear she could not perform in “House of Bernarda Alba” as she had planned.
Communities 4/23/2020, 3:00pm Ball State alumna has an 'unpredictable lifestyle' as a production manager for NYU’s drama studios By Sumayyah Muhammad When Taylor Poer came home from the hospital the day she was born, she said, she was told she was already wearing Ball State socks.
Communities 4/23/2020, 10:00am Ball State’s Field Station and Environmental Education Center works to better Muncie’s environment By Taylor Smith and Mary Stempky When she was in high school, Erica Forstater said, she participated in the Student Conservation Association (SCA), a non-profit group whose members protect and restore land throughout the U.S.
MCS Project 4/20/2020, 3:00pm Looking past the label By Tier Morrow Every morning, Sean White sips his third cup of coffee while greeting students with encouragement as they file into the halls of South View Elementary in Muncie.
MCS-Project 4/17/2020, 3:00pm Peers become Pals By Tier Morrow Most special education teachers spend their days helping students learn core subjects; however, recent studies have shown that students with disabilities often have lower confidence and self-esteem because it can be hard for them to “view their disability as one component of their lives, not the only component.”
4/16/2020, 1:03pm Can do, we'll do — together. By Brooke Kemp and Jake Helmen “Help me understand that more.” Five simple words that reveal the character of the person making the request. Genuine vulnerability, leadership, humility and confidence are conveyed to those on the receiving end. It’s a request for insight Lee Ann Kwiatkowski makes of almost every individual she meets — community members, administrators, teachers and students alike.
DIY 4/13/2020, 10:00am 5 do-it-yourself ways to renovate your room while spring cleaning By Sophie Nulph As the weather continues to get nicer and social activities remain closed, spring cleaning can become more appealing for those practicing self-distancing and quarantining due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communities 4/9/2020, 3:00pm Ball State alumna announces release of debut Young Adult book By Nik Stoll While “A Dark and Starless Forest” was just introduced to the Young Adult book community, Sarah Hollowell, a 2015 Ball State alumna, has known about her debut book’s announcement for nearly four months, and it has been one of her hardest-kept secrets.
DIY 4/8/2020, 10:00am Do-it-yourself ways to add color to Easter By Tier Morrow Even though families may not be able to gather for Easter dinner this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they can still enjoy the holiday together with FaceTime, Skype and other video-conferencing apps.
Communities 4/7/2020, 12:00pm Let There Be Art owner gives out art kits to encourage creativity while quarantining By Tier Morrow Families in cars, vans and trucks alike trickled into the parking lot of Let There Be Art in Muncie between noon and 4 p.m. March 18 to pick up their free kids’ “Quar-ART-ine kit” from owner and artist Misty Cougill.
Campus 4/6/2020, 3:00pm Ball State theater student wins regional stage managing award, plans for national competition By Nik Stoll As she sat in the audience watching the Russian Ballet Company as a kid put on their performance of The Nutcracker in Indianapolis, Kelly DeLisle, a senior stage management major, knew that theater was for her.
Campus 4/3/2020, 10:00am On the Clock: Ball State University Libraries workers learn patience, problem-solving skills By Taylor Marshall From the Information Services Desk at Bracken Library, Noelle Robinson, junior applied behavior analysis major, enjoys watching the hustle and bustle of students, professors and other Bracken Library visitors.
video 4/1/2020, 4:05pm Daily Dining: Quesadilla Three Ways By Jake Helmen Here's 3 nontraditonal but easy quesadilla recipes from our Video Editor, Jake Helmen! Share some of your favorite easy meals with us!
Campus 4/1/2020, 10:00am Ball State freshman reflects on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ win, shares future goals By Nicole Thomas Since winning $65,930 in cash and prizes on “Wheel of Fortune’s” College Week last month, freshman journalism major Christian Dixie has been called a “beacon of positivity” across the game show’s Twitter audience.
Communities 3/31/2020, 12:00pm A new focus: tips, tricks for phone photography beginners By Jacob Musselman While protecting yourselves and others by quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to start a routine of switching between social media apps and games to keep yourself entertained and busy.
Campus 3/27/2020, 10:00am Ball State School of Music to host virtual concert series By Staff Reports In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several Ball State organizations have had to cancel their in-person events for the rest of the semester, including the Ball State School of Music’s public performances.
Communities 3/26/2020, 12:00pm 6 tips to work, study from home more efficiently By Staff Reports With online learning being a part of Ball State students’ daily routines, some students may have trouble concentrating, which can be incredibly time consuming.
News 5/6/2020, 12:50pm Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns announces plans to reopen campus By Staff Reports
News 5/15/2020, 7:50pm Muncie, Ball State police investigate reports of shot fired on New York Avenue
News 5/11/2020, 4:08pm Ball State student files lawsuit seeking reimbursement for tuition, other fees
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