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.
Video 3/25/2020, 4:00pm Daily Dining: Ramped-Up Ramen By Emily Wright and Jake Helmen In our new series, Daily Dining, the Daily News editors share easy meals they like to make with the stuff they already have at home. Here's Ramped-up Ramen from our Creative Director, Emily Wright!
Communities 3/24/2020, 12:00pm Ball State alumna continues passion for music education as the Midwest Clinic's executive director By Grace McCormick When Kelly Bryan was 5 years old, she picked up a bow and a violin and started gaining valuable skills that would last her a lifetime.
Communities 3/20/2020, 10:00am 6 feet apart: How to stay entertained while social distancing By Staff Reports For the remainder of the semester, most Ball State events students turn to for entertainment have been canceled due to COVID-19, including University Program Board’s Late Nites, Ball State’s Theatre and Dance performances and more.
Miles from Muncie 3/17/2020, 3:13pm Miles from Muncie: 2 Ball State students experience Chilean culture through classes, traveling and protests By Sumayyah Muhammad Since she was in high school, Grace Brenner knew she wanted to study abroad when she got to college. When the chance to travel to Chile came about, the junior Spanish and sociology major knew she had to take advantage of the opportunity.
Communities 3/13/2020, 11:35am Minnetrista cancels events in response to COVID-19 pandemic By Staff Reports Following guidelines from the Indiana Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control, Minnetrista announced it is canceling several upcoming events to protect its employees and the Muncie community, according to Minnetrista press release.
DIY 3/13/2020, 10:00am Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these do-it-yourself festive treats By Nicole Thomas From wearing green to visiting a bar for drinks with friends, there are several ways people can celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day.
On the clock 3/12/2020, 10:00am On the clock: Ball State Rec Fit dance instructor prepares for career by performing, teaching By Demi Lawrence Every Monday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m., senior acting major and Rec Fit instructor Immanuel Simon flips on the ceiling fans in RC 212B and starts his cardio hip-hop class.
Campus 3/11/2020, 4:00pm Freshman journalism major becomes first Ball State contestant on “Wheel of Fortune" By Hannah Gunnell / Reporter When Christian Dixie, freshman journalism major, was 9 months old, he fell in love with the game show “Wheel of Fortune.”
On the clock 2/27/2020, 12:00pm On the clock: Rinard Orchid Greenhouse student employees learn about plants, discipline By Taylor Smith Dee Slagle, junior general studies major, said her plant-loving grandma inspired her green thumb and her passion for the solitude, peace and beauty of plants.
Campus 2/26/2020, 12:54pm David Owsley Museum of Art exhibit 'Mexican Modernity' highlights Mexican artists, styles By Mary Stempky Through colorful paintings, drawings, prints and vintage photographs, the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) works to tell the stories of modern Mexican artists in its newest exhibit, “Mexican Modernity: 20th Century Paintings From The Zapanta Collection.”
news 7/13/2021, 3:00pm Indiana DNR asks Hoosiers to remove bird feeders amid reports of dying songbirds By Kellyn Harrison
news 7/8/2021, 4:00pm Ball State alumnus shares goals for local composting organization ScrapCycle to reduce waste in Muncie, beyond
news 7/24/2021, 6:15pm Summer 2021 graduates discuss future plans after Ball State commencement ceremony
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