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Students from the Ball State University Singers organization take off during the 2019 Ball State University Bed Race Oct. 18, on Riverside Ave. Bed races have been a Homecoming Week traditional at BSU since 1980. Kyle Crawford, Byte File

Students from the Ball State University Singers organization take off during the 2019 Ball State University Bed Race Oct. 18, on Riverside Ave. Bed races have been a Homecoming Week traditional at BSU since 1980. Kyle Crawford, Byte File

5/1/2021, 12:01pm

VIDEO: Ball State Homecoming 2021 Bed-Races

By Josh Bennett

Different organizations come together to compete in racing beds as a Homecoming tradition, Friday, April 30. Due to COVID-19, Homecoming was moved to the spring semester, instead of its normal place in the Fall Semester.

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news 4/22/2021, 7:00pm

Learn more about whale sharks

By Elliott DeRose

Because they aren’t predatory creatures, whale sharks don’t have the same bloodthirsty reputation as their kin. Yet, the whale shark is the biggest shark in the ocean. During Earth Day, and every day, we celebrate these majestic creatures. 

The Latino Student Union voted on Wednesday to change their name to Latinx Student Union from now on. Latino Student Union Facebook // Photo Courtesy 

video 4/7/2021, 12:00pm

Latinxpalooza

By Josh Bennett

Lsu hosts Latinxpalooza, a talent show for Ball State students on April 2nd.

Video 3/24/2021, 12:00pm

VIDEO: Remedy-city-prayer-walk

By Josh Bennett

Remedy City Church led a prayer walk around the area of 1201 N Wheeling Ave, March 14th, from 9:00am to 11:00am where they prayed and picked up trash in the area.    Remedy City Church rents from Riverside Methodist, every Sunday morning at 11:00am to 12:30pm Located at 1201 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie 47303.

Ball State's Men's basketball loses 58-78 against the Buffalo Bulls

video 2/23/2021, 3:50pm

VIDEO: Ball State vs Akron Highlights

By Josh Bennett

Ball State Cardinals faced off against the Akron Zips Friday, February 19th. Both teams put up a well fought battle with the final score being Ball State: 79 and Akron: 88.

The Common Market store is located at 900 W 8th St Jan. 26, 2021, in Muncie. The Common Market will use the $15,000 to build a kitchen and install touchless checkout counters, as well as paint the outside of the building. Jaden Whiteman, DN

video 2/9/2021, 1:51pm

VIDEO: Muncie's Common Market

By Josh Bennett

The Common Market recently received a $15,000 grant from National Hartbeat of Main Street grant program and a $14,400 local grant from 8twelve Coalition. Its goals include being a food market, thrift shop, vinyl record store and many more, all in one location.

Lee Ann Kwiatkowski, director of public education and CEO of Muncie Community Schools (MCS), speaks with the Student Advisory Board Jan. 22, 2020, at Muncie Central High School. Kwiatkowski said she makes a point to speak with a variety of stakeholders throughout MCS and the Muncie community to make sure she is serving the schools in every way she can. Jake Helmen, DN

4/16/2020, 1:03pm

Can do, we'll do — together.

By Brooke Kemp and Jake Helmen

“Help me understand that more.” Five simple words that reveal the character of the person making the request. Genuine vulnerability, leadership, humility and confidence are conveyed to those on the receiving end.  It’s a request for insight Lee Ann Kwiatkowski makes of almost every individual she meets — community members, administrators, teachers and students alike. 

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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!