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.
Alumni Spotlight 9/1/2021, 10:00am Ball State alumna hosts multi-day arts fair for Black artists By Sumayyah Muhammad After a racially discriminative job listing for a new creative director for gallery exhibition “DRIP: Indy’s #BlackLivesMatter Street Mural” was posted last February, Mali Simone Jeffers and Alan Bacon decided to pull out of being guest curators for the exhibit.
Campus 8/26/2021, 10:00am Ball State's Run Club returns after pandemic hiatus to host practices By Maya Wilkins When Brock Spahr stepped onto Ball State’s campus as a freshman in 2019, he carried his passion for cross country running with him. Now, as a junior, Spahr belongs to a community of runners with Ball State’s Run Club — an organization that allows people of all paces and abilities to get together and run.
Communities 8/25/2021, 10:00am Local business woman sells homemade soap from goat milk By Sumayyah Muhammad When Erica Markley’s 9-year-old daughter was born, she knew she didn’t want to expose her child to harmful petroleum byproducts from store-brand soaps that could damage her sensitive skin.
communities 7/30/2021, 1:00pm Minnetrista exhibit reflects on historical Ball Brothers Corporation impact in 'Jarring Our Memories' By Kyle Smedley For more than 100 years, Ball canning jars were manufactured in Muncie and plant workers developed many memories working for the Ball Brothers Corporation and cementing Muncie’s history as a manufacturing city. The Minnetrista “Jarring Our Memories” exhibit aims to highlight and share those memories with the local community.
communities 7/29/2021, 12:00pm Kokomo woman releases 'Yellow Dog' children's book inspired by her therapy dogs By Lauren Clark Cindie Hudson, Kokomo, Indiana resident and owner of two therapy dogs — Harlee and Seger — has recently published a book called “Yellow Dog.” “Yellow Dog” is about Hudson’s family trip that she took to Sanibel Island on the southwest coast of Florida.
communities 7/8/2021, 2:00pm Ball State student joins 700-mile-long fishing trip to promote diversity By Ayah Eid Justin Shupe, Ball State senior business administration and risk management major, was with two friends when the idea to travel by boat from Indiana to Florida was born.
community 6/9/2021, 12:00pm Minnetrista brings Muncie the full Bob Ross experience By Sam Shipe With shirts, socks and even breath mints made in Bob Ross’ likeness, his calm demeanor and positive outlook appear to have captivated people nearly 26 years after his death. From 1983 to 1994—the run time of his show, “The Joy of Painting”— Ross became a household name. Then, a few years ago, his name resurfaced and became more iconic in popular culture.
Ball State Plans 11/21/2022, 9:59am Ball State demolishes LaFollette, replacing it with a green space and more By Elijah Poe
Downtown Muncie Last Updated 15 hours ago As part of Muncie’s Riverfront District project, The Clubhouse @ Accutech is introduced to the Muncie community
High School Girls Volleyball 11/6/2022, 12:05am Yorktown volleyball falls short as Hamilton Southeastern claims 4A state title
The Village 11/22/2022, 9:59am Destination 2040 set to usher in a new generation of change in the Village
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