LIFESTYLES


Film 1/16/2024, 10:00am

4 films that pass the Bechdel Test and 4 that don’t

There are many ways the general public can review the overall reaction of a movie: Rotten Tomatoes, IMBd, news publications, etc. People have also developed tests that can be applied to movies to measure the level of inclusivity. One example of these tests is the Bechdel Test.


Cars 12/30/2023, 10:58am

4 tips to keep you and your car safe this winter

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, 24 percent of weather-related crashes happen on snowy, slushy or icy pavement resulting in the deaths of over 1,300 people and over 116,800 injured each year.


Graduation 12/9/2023, 10:00am

5 tips for a solid resume

With Ball State University’s fall semester coming to a close and winter commencement on Dec. 16, a new batch of students will be entering the job market looking for a place.


Graduation 12/7/2023, 10:00am

Looking professional is affordable, thanks to services both in the community and on campus

With Fall Commencement comes a great deal of ceremony: cap and gown, “Pomp and Circumstance” and the speeches of proud faculty and peers. It’s a thoroughly fancy affair – a dignified send-off to four long years of hard work and memories. While it marks the end of the class of 2023’s college years, it’s only the beginning of a life of formalities.


Natural Remedies 11/20/2023, 10:00am

5 easy home remedies to use for your health

Herbs, spices, roots and other plants started modern-day medicine, and they are still beneficial and used today. These five plants and remedies listed below can help you feel better when you feel a little under the weather. 


Cheap Dates 11/11/2023, 10:00am

5 low-cost dates in Muncie

It’s common that college students aim to be cautious with money. Finding ways to save while maintaining your social life can be hard, but when you are conscious of your spending, you can save a lot of money in the end. 


Disability 11/4/2023, 10:00am

5 Things Not to Say to Someone Who is Disabled

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and despite the month coming to a close, here are some good reminders for what to, and not to, say to a disabled person—whether cognitive or physical—and tips for what to say instead:


Ball State Alum 10/31/2023, 10:00am

Summer Clayton, the @yourprouddad creator, talks about becoming an influencer and building online connections.

In the year following his graduation from Ball State University in 2020, Summer Clayton discovered a need for online content from a father-figure. He began posting videos giving advice and teaching his viewers how to do tasks, like a father would. Whether he is answering a question left in his comments or sitting down to share a virtual meal with his followers, the videos he creates are appreciated by many.