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Andrew Gustin, owner of Ameliorate Records and curator of "Two Minutes in Indiana" poses with his guitar Jan. 17, 2022. Gustin played his own track called "Willow Tree" on the album alongside individual compositions from 19 other Indiana musicians. Laura Hergenroether, Photo Provided

Indiana 6/6/2022, 10:00am

Music artists share original compositions on living in Indiana

By Grace McCormick

Eric Salazar knew after a high school jazz band bass clarinet solo what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. After his Brownsburg High School band director Joe Vrabec credited him as the reason the band won a judge’s choice award from a 2007 Purdue University jazz competition, he said he wanted to become a music performer to “help people feel their feelings and help people through music.”

Ball State's University Police Department (UPD) arrested a man Sept. 4 for theft and criminal trespassing at Studebaker West. The man removed clothing from a dryer of the eighth floor laundry room in the residence hall. Cory Ohlenkamp, DN File

Ball State Police Department 6/5/2022, 6:00pm

Ball State University Police Department training June 6-7

By Staff Reports

The Ball State University Police Department, along with other first responders, is set to conduct training at Northside Middle School June 6-7. Muncie community members may notice increased police and first responder presence in the area of Northside Middle School during these time periods.

Rustic Rebels Geode and Crystal Mine opened in October 2021 in the former location of ScreenBroidery, which moved a few doors down on West University Avenue last year. Along with other business updates in the Village this school year, there is construction at the old Two Cats Cafe location. Eli Houser, DN

Community 6/4/2022, 10:00am

New and established Village businesses share the inspiration behind opening their doors

By Grace Bentkowski and Eli Houser

The Village wasn’t always as lively as it is now. After the 2008 recession, many buildings sat vacant while landlords tried to find buyers. While some businesses, including Village Green Records and White Rabbit Used Books, survived 2008, the recession coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic saw some businesses move out of the Village and others move in. Jack’s Donuts and Rustic Rebels Geode and Crystal Mine are two businesses that just opened last semester, with ScreenBroidery also moving its location.

The Alliance for Black and Latino Teachers was founded in hopes of increasing the percentage of African-American and Hispanic population with a teaching degree. ABLT, which has been active for six semesters at Ball State, is pushing to bring the organization to Muncie Central High School so they can gain more student interest in the education field. Mary Freda // DN

Muncie Community Schools 6/3/2022, 10:00am

Muncie Community Schools' 2022 summer meal sites

By Staff Reports

During the months of June and July, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) is set to provide free summer meals (breakfast and lunch) for those 18 years and younger. These meals are set to be provided across four MCS locations from June 6-July 29, Monday-Friday each week. 

Muncie Central High School entrance: Patrick Murphy // DN File

Muncie Central High School 5/31/2022, 6:00pm

Muncie Central High School named Mentor School for successful Early College program

By Staff Reports

Muncie Central High School’s Early College program has been recognized as one of the best in Indiana by the Urban College Acceleration Network (UCAN), a new initiative of the University of Indianapolis’ (UIndy) Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). CELL recently invited MCHS to serve as a Mentor School to other Indiana high schools so they can successfully implement a program similar to that of Muncie Central High School's. 

On Memorial Day, the Ball State Daily News remembers those who lost their lives while serving for the United States Armed Forces. 

Memorial Day 5/30/2022, 11:00am

Memorial Day 2022 Gallery

By Staff Reports

On Memorial Day, the Ball State Daily News remembers those who lost their lives while serving to protect the freedom and safety of United States citizens.