Listicle 11/15/2021, 5:00pm A brief history behind 10 common Thanksgiving dishes By Sumayyah Muhammad With Thanksgiving break slowly upon us, the familiar taste of a home-cooked, or store-bought, Thanksgiving meal starts inching closer to our mouths — the sizzling hot, golden-brown turkey basting in the oven, the smell of grandma’s homemade pumpkin pie and the sound of everyone laughing together at the dinner table.
Communities 11/11/2021, 4:00pm After its grand re-opening in August, Forever Young Boutique expands its clothing collection to women and college students By Grace Bentkowski Amanda Hughes remembers strolling down the streets of downtown Muncie when she was little, peeking through cracked windows, counting boarded-up buildings and watching her hometown wear away.
Communities 11/11/2021, 10:00am Charles Venable shares his love for Muncie through his go-kart business, Victory Laps By Tori Smith There he stood, overwhelmed by what he saw. The mile-and-a-half-long property that used to be Muncie’s Slick Track Raceway was now piled with problems.
Campus 11/2/2021, 5:00pm Six ways students can be more eco-friendly By Staff Reports Being environmentally friendly not only helps the planet but also your wallet. It can help you cut down on your electricity bills when you unplug appliances that are not in use. Here are six tips on how to be more eco-friendly in your day-to-day life.
Campus 11/2/2021, 3:00pm The new African American art exhibition at the David Owsley Museum of Art explores Kerry and Betty Davises’ hopes and passions By Sumayyah Muhammad “Start with what you like.” That was Kerry Davis’ first lesson for his wife, Betty Davis, when she began collecting art alongside her husband.
Communities 10/28/2021, 10:00am The Human Library uses “books” and "readers" to break the stigma around difficult topics By Grace Duerksen Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, Ronnie Abergel created the Human Library to help challenge the stigma of difficult topics by simply creating discussion between people.
Campus 10/27/2021, 3:00pm The Fashion Merchandising Association hosts fundraiser to create more opportunities By Taylor Smith Since joining the Fashion Merchandising Association (FMA) her freshman year, senior fashion merchandising major Brandi Osthimer has been working to raise the club from the ground up.
Campus 10/25/2021, 12:00pm The Fashion Merchandising Association holds resale pop-up shop for fundraiser By Taylor Smith Since joining the Fashion Merchandising Association (FMA) her freshman year, senior fashion merchandising major Brandi Osthimer has been working to raise the club from the ground up.
Muncie Origins 10/21/2021, 12:00pm Northern Tropics Greenhouse sells plants along with crystals, soap and honey By Ayah Eid Stepping onto the rock-speckled dirt path, the first thing that can be seen from the front lawn of Northern Tropics Greenhouse is the rows of red, orange and gold chrysanthemum stones out on display. Further down the path, the plants from the five greenhouses emerge.
Campus 10/20/2021, 10:00am Washington Post reporter wins Ball State national writing award By Maya Wilkins Hannah Dreier never considered journalism as a career — she always liked reading and writing but thought she was going to do work as an activist after graduating from college.
Muncie Origins 10/14/2021, 10:00am Purdylicious Sweet Shoppe offers a wide variety of doughnut flavors By Miguel Naranjo Carlie Boggs, Ball State junior computer information systems major, came across an advertisement on Facebook in January for a new doughnut shop opening in Yorktown, Indiana. When Boggs visited the shop to try its doughnuts, she said she was mesmerized by the food she had just bought.
Communities 10/6/2021, 10:00am YouTuber Kylee Larson creates art and science channel for kids to be creative By Sumayyah Muhammad Dressed in a white-and-black striped long sleeve shirt with a solid yellow patch and black overalls, Kylee Larson sets her iPhone on her tripod and turns on her microphone pack to start filming a video for her kids’ art YouTube channel, Kylee Makes It.
Campus 10/5/2021, 10:00am Ball State students share their experiences with service animals By Tori Smith Like Star Wars’ Rey Skywalker, freshman nursing major Sara Harmeyer’s golden retriever, Rey, is caring and ready for a challenge. Rey is a psychiatric service dog named after the fearless and passionate female protagonist in the “Star Wars” films.
Muncie Origins 9/29/2021, 12:00pm Gordy Fine Art and Framing blends the museum world with business By Samantha Lyon Upon entering Gordy Fine Art and Framing on East Main Street, its character shines through with hundreds of holes on its walls left from years of hanging the artwork of local and regional artists.
Alumni Spotlight 9/28/2021, 10:00am Ball State alumna thinks back on time as former Indianapolis Colts cheerleader By Lily Staatz In first grade, Ambria Ollie's teacher pointed out to her parents that she had naturally turned out feet and suggested they enroll her in a ballet class. Ollie said she hated the class at first, but her parents encouraged her to stick with it for at least a year.
Alumni Spotlight 9/21/2021, 10:14am Grammy and Academy award winner Tiara Thomas reflects on her career success By Taylor Smith Tiara Thomas started teaching herself how to play guitar at the age of 12. She took her guitar with her to school, telling her classmates she would win a Grammy one day before she knew how to play the instrument. At the 63rd annual Grammy Awards earlier this year, Thomas proved her 12-year-old self and her classmates right.
Communities 9/16/2021, 10:00am Muncie-based Facebook group creates community for steampunk enthusiasts By Grace Duerksen Tired of dressing in his regular sweatpants and a T-shirt, Jessie Creselious was searching for a new pair of vintage-style boots when he stumbled upon an ad for an event hosted by Circle City Aerodrome, a nonprofit organization for Indianapolis and Hoosier steampunk enthusiasts to “berth their airships.”
Alumni Spotlight 9/13/2021, 12:15pm Ashley C. Ford reflects on her time as a student to bestselling author By Taylor Smith Ashley C. Ford was nearly 10 years old when she felt it might be true she had an inclination toward writing. Ford was sitting in her third grade classroom during poetry week, and there were two new movies on Ford’s mind that she was “obsessed” with, both starring Leonardo DiCaprio: “Titanic” and “Romeo + Juliet.”
Remembering 9/11 9/9/2021, 12:00pm A detailed timeline into the events from Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 By Staff Reports 7:59 a.m.: With 92 passengers aboard, American Airlines Flight 11 takes off from Logan International Airport in Boston en route to Los Angeles.
Campus 9/8/2021, 10:00am Former Daily News staff reflect on reporting the events of Sept. 11 By Taylor Smith Tom Gubbins woke up earlier than usual that Tuesday morning. It was before 9 a.m., and his radio was on and set to his typical station, one that would normally play “The Bob & Tom Show.” But, instead of the satirical humor he was used to listening to while getting ready, Gubbins heard announcements from CNN Radio, a station he didn’t know existed.
High School Tennis 6/2/2022, 6:00pm Life Lessons: Delta Girls Tennis head coach Tim Cleland along with players and assistant coaches reflect ahead of their State Finals appearance
Baseball 5/28/2022, 8:37pm Cardinals fall to the Chippewas, winner take all MAC Championship Game set for May 29
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