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Ball State alumnus Gene Policinski answers audience members' questions about the First Amendment Jan. 23, 2019, in the Student Center Ballroom. Policinski is the presidnet of the Freedom Forum Institute. Scott Fleener, DN

Campus 1/23/2019, 11:20pm

First Amendment expert Gene Policinski reveals disruptions in journalism

By Scott Fleener

To celebrate the Department of Journalism’s 50th anniversary, Ball State hosted Gene Policinski Wednesday night in the Student Center Ballroom.

Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh hosted the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. The Golden Globes are just the beginning of a series of award shows happening this year. Trae Patton/NBC/TNS, Photo Provided

entertainment 1/23/2019, 12:43pm

Halfway down the carpet with award shows

By Staff Reports

Both the Golden Globes and Critic's Choice Awards have determined award winners for 2019, with Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Academy Awards soon to follow.

Ball State alumnus Gene Policinski will be speaking 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Policinski speaks on matters of the First Amendment. Jonathan Tompson, Photo Provided.

Campus 1/23/2019, 12:28pm

Ball State alumnus will educate Muncie community on First Amendment

By Scott Fleener

Photographs of the Civil War taken by photographers Alexander Gardner, Mathew Brady and Timothy O’Sullivan showed battlefield results in the 1860s.

During the winter, students must bundle up to brave their long walks to class and activities, but if they plan smart and walk through buildings, they can spend more time in doors than out. Parker Willsey, DN

Campus 1/22/2019, 6:42pm

3 alternative routes to help students avoid the wintry weather

By Josh DeFonce

Within the last week, it has finally begun to look and feel like winter on campus. Students now have to bundle up in coats, beanies and gloves to travel the long walks to class in the slushy snow, while cold air whips around them.

One way to celebrate national popcorn day is to enjoy a bowl of buttered popcorn; although, if you feel adventurous, there are hundreds of other recipes to try. Tier Morrow, DN.

Entertainment 1/19/2019, 3:00pm

4 popcorn recipes to help celebrate the national holiday

By Staff Reports

Popcorn is one food that many like to enjoy both sweet and salty. Often paired with butter and salt or chocolate, popcorn can easily adapt to most flavor palettes.

For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there are many ways for students to give back to their communities and serve. In the past, volunteer options have been canceled due to weather, but many events are currently scheduled.
Central Press, TNS

Campus 1/19/2019, 1:13pm

Ways students can serve Muncie for MLK day

By Staff Reports

While students may often think of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a Monday free from classes, it can also be an opportunity to give back to their community through service.

Ball State alumnus Travis Abels speaks about his creative works Jan. 17, 2019, in the L.A Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. Throughout his career, Abels has worked on trailers for films such as "The Imitation Game" and "La La Land." Scott Fleener, DN

Campus 1/18/2019, 4:30pm

Alumnus returns to Ball State to share his creative inspirations

By Tierra Harris

Inside the Robert Bell testing lab, young Travis Abels sat mesmerized by Jay Z’s newly-released “99 Problems” music video.

DIY calendars from Pinterest can help keep you organized, while also decorating you bedroom or office space. Maddi Bazzocco, Unsplash

DIY 1/17/2019, 12:00pm

Keep yourself organized with a new do-it-yourself calendar

By Tier Morrow

Sometimes it can be hard to part with a wall calendar, especially if it has the perfect theme and the perfect pictures.

Chocolate candies such as Hershey's Kisses are often given throughout the holiday season. Once the holidays are over, there are various ways to use any leftover candy. Richard B. Levine/Sipa USA/TNS

Entertainment 1/15/2019, 3:36pm

8 ways to repurpose leftover candy after the holidays

By Staff Reports

Over the holidays, it can be easy to accumulate excessive bags of candy that could take months to eat.

A woman works out in the gym for 30 minutes as apart of her goal. Many people stray from their New Year's resolutions, but there are many ways to get back on track. Eric Paul Zamora, TNS

Entertainment 1/15/2019, 12:00pm

New Year's resolutions: 5 ways to help stay committed

By Staff Reports

Jan. 1 is a day that comes and goes with each passing year. Along with it, people make New Year’s resolutions that change as quickly as the date.

The tropical rainforest recreation is the first thing guests view when they walk in Jan. 12, 2019, at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. Temperatures were hot and muggy in this room. Scott Fleener, DN

Campus 1/12/2019, 8:06pm

Rinard Orchid Greenhouse offers 3-room 'Winter Greenhouse' tour

By Scott Fleener

After the recent accumulation of snow, the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse offered Muncie community members a warm escape with its Winter Greenhouse tour.

Penny Fisher lays in a hospital bed on Mother’s Day waiting for test results. Fisher said she has spent a lot of time in and out of hospitals since she was first diagnosed in January. Penny Fisher, Photo Provided.

Communities 1/11/2019, 3:00pm

Alumna changes her perspective on life after breast cancer diagnosis

By Alyssa Cooper

Since she was young, Penny Fisher has known breast cancer — a disease her mother and grandmother had — could run in her genes.

The Late Nite committee has released its schedule for the Spring 2019 semester. In addition to new Late Nite themes, Late Nite will host its most popular event, "Late Nite Carnival."

Communities 1/10/2019, 3:11pm

Late Nite committee releases spring schedule for the 'best party on campus’

By Staff Reports

Every semester, the Ball State Late Nite committee creates designated themes for Saturday night entertainment on campus.

Brig. Gen. Young stands in her Class A uniform for the U.S. Army. Young is one of few female brigadier generals currently serving. Capt. Kory Garbelman, Photo Provided.

Communities 1/10/2019, 12:00pm

Alumna strengthens her Army 'ohana' through 3 decades of service

By Scott Fleener

In every family, there are instinctive roles that everyone fulfills — the leader, the jokester, the nurturer.

The Charles Brown Planetarium is open to Ball State students, faculty, as well as the public. They offer viewings that take visitors inside outer space to educate them on the solar system, the night sky, and more. Samantha Brammer, DN File

campus 1/10/2019, 10:00am

Charles W. Brown Planetarium offers shows for family month

By Staff Reports

Every January, the Charles W. Brown Planetarium hosts family month, where they feature two family shows Fridays and Saturdays. All of the showings are free to the public, and families are welcome to bring members of all ages.

The University Program Board has listed its schedule for the spring 2019 semester. The films will be showed Friday nights at 9 p.m. in Pruis Hall.

Communities 1/8/2019, 4:58pm

University Program Board chooses new films for Friday Night Filmworks

By Staff Reports

The University Program Board (UPB) will continue Friday Night Filmworks for the spring 2019 semester on the first Friday of classes after winter break, Jan. 11.