DIY 9/23/2019, 12:00pm Three do-it-yourself decorations for fall By Taylor Smith Autumn is finally here, and alongside the crisp air and colorful leaves, fall decorations are beginning to pop up in stores and on porches around Muncie.
Campus 9/20/2019, 10:00am Maria Tomasula speaks about photo-realistic paintings, sense of self By Kamryn Tomlinson “Painting isn’t only about self-expression, and it’s not only about translating experience into form. I think making art really has to do with advocating a position.”
Campus 9/19/2019, 12:00pm Big stage, small community: 'Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet' cast explores love and life changes By Grace McCormick When junior acting major Ogunde Snelling found out he was cast in the Department of Theatre’s upcoming production, “Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet,” he said it was insane how similar he was to his character, Marcus, a young black man coming to terms with his sexuality.
Campus 9/18/2019, 3:00pm Ball State ping pong club offers a community for players of all levels By Jacob Musselman and Jackson Schaefer From family reunions to casual games with her friends at Ball State, sophomore marketing major Courtney Berger said she has been playing ping pong all her life.
Miles from Muncie 9/17/2019, 3:00pm Miles from Muncie: Ball State students explore Costa Rican culture in San Jose By Nicole Thomas Throughout her travels in Costa Rica, senior exercise science major Edlecia Ward said she was greeted with the phrase “pura vida.”
Lifestyles 9/13/2019, 12:00pm Tickets for Bob Dylan concert at Ball State go on sale By Staff Reports As part of its fall tour, Bob Dylan & His Band will be performing November 2019 at Emens Auditorium.
Muncie Origins 9/13/2019, 12:00pm Muncie Origins: The Cup offers drinks, social atmosphere in The Village By Pauleina Brunnemer At The Cup, the smell of roasting coffee beans wafts through between the roastery, lounging area and into the tattoo shop upstairs.
Campus 9/13/2019, 10:00am Midwest Dueling Pianos perform rock, pop songs for Ball State student audience By Grace McCormick Singing, clapping and tapping feet filled the Student Center Tally as two piano players from Midwest Dueling Pianos gave a free, request-driven performance.
Miles from Muncie 9/10/2019, 3:00pm Ball State architecture students explore Japanese culture with CAP field study By Kamryn Tomlinson “If a picture is worth a thousand words, seeing a place in person must be worth a million.”
Campus 9/5/2019, 3:00pm Theater students explore women’s stories and experiences with 'The Wolves' By Taylor Smith and Adele Reich Five years in a row, sophomore acting major Parker Hickey said she moved schools and struggled to make connections with students in her new surroundings.
The Partnership Project 9/5/2019, 10:00am MCHS students dress up to raise awareness on human trafficking By Rohith Rao After his middle school science teacher in Los Angeles hosted survivors of human trafficking in class, Muncie Central High School (MCHS) junior Sam Voss said he was motivated to help those who have been through such "horrific, awful crimes" and were "treated as nothing."
Intern Spotlight 9/4/2019, 12:16pm Ball State senior contributes to diabetic research at summer internship By Grace McCormick When Alex Quillin came to Ball State as a freshman, she thought her passion was dentistry. “I wanted to be an orthodontist for the longest time,” Quillin said. “Then, I job shadowed my freshman year, and I passed out.”
Communities 8/30/2019, 10:15am Local business owners, restaurants to come together for Minnetrista events By Staff Reports About five minutes from Ball State’s campus, Minnetrista offers several exhibits, plays and programs for the Muncie community to participate in and enjoy.
Communities 8/29/2019, 2:57pm Cornerstone Center for the Arts offers art exhibits, live music with Community Arts Expo By Staff Reports At Cornerstone Center for the Arts’ 3rd annual Community Arts Expo, the Muncie community can experience the power of creative expression.
Entertainment 8/28/2019, 12:00pm Winners announced for the 36th annual MTV Music Video Awards By Staff Reports With 23 categories and 24 performers this year, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco hosted the 2019 MTV Music Video Awards. Nominees for the awards were released July 23, and winners were announced August 26.
Intern Spotlight 8/28/2019, 10:00am Intern Spotlight: Ball State student informs peers about plastic pollution in South Africa By Kamryn Tomlinson “I’ve never been more terrified in my life.” That’s how senior zoology major Autum Auxier felt standing on Bloukrans Bridge in Mossel Bay, South Africa, hooked to a bungee cord, ready to fall 708 feet toward the river below.
Miles from Muncie 8/27/2019, 12:00pm Miles from Muncie: Two Ball State students study at Humboldt University in Berlin By Nicole Thomas Representing risk, creativity and freedom of expression, senior telecommunications major Mia Marrero said she would always remember the graffiti decorating the walls, bridges, doors and tunnels in the heart of Berlin.
Campus 8/23/2019, 12:00pm Travel through history, the galaxy at Charles W. Brown Planetarium By Staff Reports From one of the 150 reclining seats under a 52-foot dome, Ball State students and the Muncie community can explore the cosmos during five free shows offered at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium this semester.
DIY 8/22/2019, 10:00am Do-it-yourself ways to start off the school year organized By Nicole Thomas With the start of the school year finally here, it’s time to settle back at our desks to work on any essays and projects assigned to us this semester.
Miles from Muncie 8/20/2019, 3:00pm Miles from Muncie: Ball State Students explore Portugal, neuroscience research through study abroad program By Nicole Thomas In an older Foz do Douro neighborhood near a beach on the North Atlantic Ocean, eight Ball State students explored city sights along cobblestone paths while discussing neuroscience research in Porto, Portugal.
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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