Communities 6/21/2019, 2:00pm Ball State alumnus retires from McDonald's after 52 years of service By Rohith Rao On his last day at work, Joe Oliver spent his time meeting and greeting the many customers who knew him well at the McDonald’s store in Albany, Indiana.
Campus 6/19/2019, 12:00pm Intern Spotlight: Ball State student reflects on Iowa Cubs summer internship By Rohith Rao It might not be the Chicago Cubs, but for one Ball State senior, it might be one step closer to Wrigley Field.
Campus 6/17/2019, 2:53pm Intern Spotlight: Ball State student reflects on sales internship at Dell Technologies By Rohith Rao While some might consider salespersons to be aggressive, only looking to turn a quick buck, for one Ball State professional selling major “sales is one hundred percent a communication thing.”
Communities 6/7/2019, 2:03pm The Gordys reflect on importance of First Thursday events in downtown Muncie By Britney S. Kendrick One downtown Muncie shop’s rich history puts the fun in “Funcie” during Muncie’s First Thursdays.
Campus 6/3/2019, 1:59pm Ball State's planetarium announces lunar-themed free shows for the summer By Staff Reports Summer at Ball State might be a time with fewer students on campus, orientation tours and conferences, but the planetarium still has events scheduled, mostly revolving around the theme of the 50th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing.
Muncie Origins 5/28/2019, 3:00pm Muncie Origins: Crossfit White River builds fitness, community By Demi Lawrence The 9 a.m. sunshine beat down on several Crossfitters running from the corner of Dicks and North Streets to University and Dicks Streets for their first of three warm up sets.
Communities 5/23/2019, 4:09pm Free movies to be screened this summer in downtown Muncie By Staff Reports As a means of encouraging people to visit downtown Muncie more often, this summer will feature movie screenings and activities for different crowds.
Communities 5/13/2019, 3:00pm Ball State CAP's art installation in downtown Muncie symbolizes city’s diversity By Demi Lawrence Is it a cube? Is it a sheep? Does it appear different depending on how one looks at it? Is it a “cubist version of Dino from ‘The Flintstones’?”
Communities 5/10/2019, 12:00pm Muncie adult education program graduate reflects on her recovery from drug addiction By Scott Fleener Cheers filled the auditorium of Muncie Central High School as the Muncie Area Career Center adult education program’s class of 2019 graduates walked across the stage.
campus 5/3/2019, 4:44pm Code Red dance team dances its way to sixth place By Kamryn Tomlinson After three and a half hour practices twice a week, additional individual practice and the help of a personal trainer, Ball State’s Code Red dance team ended its season with a sixth place finish at Nationals.
communities 5/3/2019, 12:00pm Breaking the 'glass ceiling' By Tier Morrow and Emily Reese Over the course of her career in the judiciary system, Judge Sarah Evans Barker has worked to humanize the courts and has become a face for the Southern District of Indiana and the judiciary as a whole.
Campus 5/3/2019, 10:00am The balancing act By Tier Morrow At nearly 5 a.m. every morning, Kileah Adkins’ alarm — a small voice full of more energy than she’ll have all day — sounds from beside her bouncing in bed waiting for mommy.
communities 5/2/2019, 3:00pm Muncie nonprofits host first Community Cup golf outings By Julia Zlotkowski This year, three community nonprofits will work together to host the first Community Cup golf outing to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Indiana (BBBS), The Whitely Community Council and The Boys & Girls Club of Muncie (BGC).
Organizations 5/1/2019, 12:22pm Ball State alumnus creates the 'Tinder' for streaming services By Jacob Musselman Think about those nights, sitting on the couch with someone, when picking a movie or show seems absolutely impossible. Clicking through Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime for the third time, nothing stands out, so the fifth season of “The Office” it is … again.
campus 5/1/2019, 10:00am Intern Spotlight: Ball State graduate writes first archaeology report By Kyleigh Forbes Last summer, Ball State 2018 graduate Connor McCoy traveled the state of Indiana as an archaeologist intern for Indiana’s Department of Transportation, INDOT.
campus 4/30/2019, 12:00pm Remnant Trust, Inc. brings rare book exhibit to Ball State By Jillianne Davis With some of its pages yellowed and cracking, the Vulgate — a Latin version of the Bible from the 13th century — sits in The Remnant Trust Book Exhibit.
communities 4/30/2019, 10:00am Muncie historic mansion airbnb welcome to everyone By Mary Eber / newslink A rainbow flag with the symbol and word “PEACE” flies below the distinctive circle window, welcoming guests to a home now known for its inclusivity.
Communities 4/29/2019, 3:48pm Back to School Teachers Store provides resource for teachers in Delaware County By Kayla Jackson Delaware County is one of 48 counties that is home to The Back To School Teachers Store (BTSTS), something store volunteer Joetta Teague said she sees as a valuable resource.
MCS Project 4/26/2019, 3:00pm Muncie Central High School adds free laundromat to food and clothing pantry By Madison Freestone It started with a simple goal: to provide an after school food pantry for students at Muncie Central High School, MCHS.
Muncie Origins 4/26/2019, 12:00pm Muncie Origins: Baking with non-traditional ingredients By Bailey Silvers Laura Turvey, the owner of Tipsy Turvey’s Pubcakes, said she has never liked desserts.
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