John Banes, 2016 Ball State musical theatre alumnus, (center) will perform as part of a 12-person cast for "Broadway Beats" on Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Panorama. Banes said within the cast, there are four dancers, four dancers who sing and four singers who dance. He is one of the singers who dance. Carnival Cruise Line, Photo Provided Communities 12/5/2019, 12:00pm Ball State alumnus rehearses on land, performs at sea with Carnival Cruise Line By Grace McCormick “Imagine a slew of your favorite rock songs from the 1970s or pop rock anthems from the ’90s. [Then], add a proscenium stage, pyrotechnics, a 20-foot interactive LED wall, moving set pieces and 12 turning, flipping, flying, belting performers in costumes.”
Communities 12/4/2019, 12:00pm Intern Spotlight: Ball State senior pursues interests in politics, nonprofit work in Washington, DC By Madeleine Mills-Craig One of the first books senior political science major Lydia Kotowski said she remembers reading was a gross anatomy book for toddlers.
DIY 11/26/2019, 12:00pm Do-it-yourself ways to celebrate friends this Thanksgiving By Caci Stella With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it has come time to give thanks to your loved ones during the holiday season.
Campus 11/22/2019, 10:00am Ball State planetarium’s student staff helps Muncie community learn about solar system By Kamryn Tomlinson Under the 52-foot dome in the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, more than 20,000 visitors a year learn about what exists beyond the Earth’s atmosphere in space. But before visitors sit back and look up at the simulated sky, they are first greeted by Ball State students who work behind the scenes.
Campus 11/19/2019, 12:00pm 3 Ball State students network, learn leadership skills at Forbes Under 30 Summit By Grace McCormick As a first-generation college student and the oldest of five siblings, junior journalism education major Aric Fulton said he didn’t have a role model to look up to when applying for college, so he feels the need to be one for his brothers and sisters.
Campus 11/15/2019, 3:00pm Ball State senior founds campus-wide Snap Jar to recognize, appreciate people By Madeleine Mills-Craig For senior Brandon Eastom, recognizing others is becoming a seldom act that people do for each other. It was this belief that led him to create the Snap Jar.
Campus 11/15/2019, 12:00pm Ball State FASH 481 students restyle historic garments for upcoming fashion event By Taylor Smith Sophia Greenwood, junior fashion merchandising and apparel design major, said her interest in fashion started when she was 5 years old when her grandma taught her how to sew.
Campus 11/6/2019, 12:00pm Ball State’s Residence Hall Association helps campus feel more like home By Brooke Kemp Growing up in Fremont, Indiana, senior biology education major Jackie Weisenfelder said she experienced a “shift in community” when she came to Ball State.
Communities 11/5/2019, 10:00am Ball State alumna to speak about her fitness journey on ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ By Staff Reports Rachael Heffner, a 2014 Ball State graduate, will talk about health, wellness and her career as a bodybuilder at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 on ‘The Dr. Oz Show.’
Communities 10/31/2019, 4:05pm Painting on the grim and gore By Alyssa Cooper In under two hours, four Ball State students take part in a team of makeup artists who see more than 200 zombies, clowns and other actors at Indy Scream Park.
DIY 10/31/2019, 10:00am Do-it-yourself ways to create your own movie night By Alyssa Cooper As colder weather approaches, everyone will soon resort to curling up under a pile of blankets as it will be too chilly for outdoor activities. In light of cozy season, here are three DIY's to prepare for at-home movie nights to create the perfect alternative for cold weather activities.
Campus 10/30/2019, 12:00pm “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Shadow Cast's costume designer creates new pieces By Taylor Smith Dolores Slagle, junior general studies major, said she first watched “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” during her sophomore year of high school when her friend “plopped [her] down in front of the TV and said [she] wasn’t allowed to leave until [she] saw it.”
Communities 10/24/2019, 3:00pm Ball State alumna cast as an ensemble member, understudy in 'Sunset Boulevard' By Grace McCormick When she was a Ball State theater student, Laura Sportiello said, going to the rehearsal room felt like “a total escape” from the “crazy whirlwind of classes, and studying and getting papers done.”
Miles from Muncie 10/22/2019, 12:00pm Miles from Muncie: 2 Ball State students travel to 10 Greek cities in 6 weeks By Nicole Thomas “I couldn’t believe I jumped off the boat.” While studying abroad in Greece, Haley Elgin, junior marketing major, said she had several moments where she thought to herself, “I can't believe I'm here doing this,” especially when she was cliff diving at Sarakiniko Beach, climbing an active volcano in Santorini and diving off a boat to swim in volcanic hot springs.
Campus 10/17/2019, 12:00pm Department of Theatre and Dance 'Dead Man’s Cell Phone' explores technology-obsessed world By Madeleine Mills-Craig Since first getting involved in theater his junior year of high school, junior theater major Chase Strange said his role in the upcoming Department of Theatre and Dance play, "Dead Man's Cell Phone" allows him to explore areas as an actor he has never had the opportunity to delve into before.
Campus 10/16/2019, 10:00am 2019 Homecoming Royalty Court crowned at Talent Search By Nicole Thomas Under the red and blue stage lights of Emens Auditorium, Homecoming General Chair Hanna Kadinger crowned members of the 2019 Homecoming Royalty Court during the 35th annual Homecoming Talent Search.
Miles from Muncie 10/16/2019, 10:00am Miles from Muncie: Ball State CAP students study German architecture, culture By Kamryn Tomlinson “I feel like you can learn significantly more by going somewhere else than you could in class. You can stare at pictures all day. You can read a byline, a dialogue or a biography on any day you want, but to actually go there and be there, present, was a different story.”
Campus 10/11/2019, 10:00am Michael Martone pushes genre boundaries with writings about Indiana By Tier Morrow “Michael Martone was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, or maybe Scott County, Iowa … His nickname was Dolly or peanut or bug or Michie. He’s written more than a dozen books, maybe more. He might be a fiction writer or nonfiction hybrid."
DIY 10/11/2019, 10:00am Three homemade pumpkin seed flavors for any taste By Nicole Thomas October brings many fall activities, such as apple picking, trick-or-treating and carving jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween.
Campus 10/10/2019, 10:00am Through all odds: Ball State professor, spouse overcome historical obstacles before settling down in Muncie By Brooke Kemp On a given day, Henry Velandia could be more than 600 miles from his husband.
News 12/4/2019, 9:13pm SGA passes Greek Life ‘Zero-Tolerance’ resolution By John Lynch and Josh Bennett
News 11/20/2019, 7:09pm New SGA resolution penalizes Greek Life organizations for sexual assault, hazing
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