OPINION

Molly Ellenberger does the warrior pose Feb. 11, 2020. The warrior pose is suppose to improve focus, balance and stability. Jacob Musselman, DN Illustration

opinion 2/18/2020, 12:00pm

Indiana Scones: Unrolling tensions

By Molly Ellenberger

Have you ever looked at the clock, see it says 11:58 p.m. and realize you somehow forgot to turn in the essay that is due in one minute? Well, let me tell you, you're not alone — we've all been there at some point.

Taylor Smith got her first typewriter for Christmas when she was 15. She got her second one as a gift when she was 17. Jacob Musselman, DN Illustration

Opinion 2/11/2020, 12:00pm

Bold Type: Keypsakes

By Taylor Smith

My mom had a typewriter in her old office. I would sit at the desk in the back corner and type my name over and over again until I reached the end of the line, and then, I would push the lever on the left-hand side until I was back to the beginning — just one line lower — and type, “mommy” below my name.

Kwesi Rogers speaks on stage at the walkout 11 a.m. Jan. 28. 2020, at University Green. Rogers questioned on stage why he and other members of the Black community have to demand respect when they deserve it. Demi Lawrence, DN

opinion 1/31/2020, 12:00pm

Black Curtain: Being a black man in America

By Zahria Hart

But what happens when that classroom is no longer a safe zone? What happens when black men are met with the same scenarios as being on the streets? Sultan “Mufasa” Benson, a Ball State senior and business administration major was faced with that exact situation.

Jacob Musselman, DN Illustration

opinion 1/24/2020, 3:00pm

Caffeinated Conversation: Resisting the straw

By Tier Morrow

I know it’s hard to quit a bad habit cold turkey, but when you go to get your grande iced caramel macchiato tomorrow morning, ask yourself if you need a plastic straw or if you can pick up a wooden stir stick and use it for its intended purpose, hence the name.

Female Intelligence soldiers near the southern Israeli border. Flickr, Photo Courtesy

Opinion 1/22/2020, 3:25pm

In Between the Lines: Times of war

By Katie Catterall

As a college student, I should not have to deal with the economic fallout from another war, a potential war with Iran, and neither should anybody else — not to mention the fact that war is immoral.

Redshirt freshman Mitchell Carter stands with his teammates Oct. 19, 2019, at Scheumann Stadium. Carter plays fullback for the Ball State Cardinals. Jacob Musselman, DN

Opinion 1/8/2020, 12:00pm

MitchSlap: Turning the tides

By Mitchell Carter

Now, don’t get me wrong, I love being a man, and I’m not ashamed to be one. I am ashamed, though, of the way society has pushed men toward false ideas about emotions, mental health and acceptable behavior. 

Opinion 12/9/2019, 3:00pm

Open-Minded: Changing traditions

By Sophie Nulph

We all remember waking up our parents up at 7 a.m. Christmas morning to run down the stairs and see the presents Santa Claus left under the tree. My family traditionally would wake up, eat muffins and bacon and open gifts. After opening all of the presents, we would get dressed and head down to southern Indiana to see our extended family. We would always spend the night at the Holiday Inn in Columbus, Indiana. Why? Simply because it’s a tradition.

Kennedi Barnett is a junior journalism news major and does illustrations and writes "Kennedi’s Kaleidoscope" for The Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. Contact Kennedi with comments at kpbarnett@bsu.edu.

Opinion 12/5/2019, 3:00pm

Endlessly Thinking: I’ll wear what I want

By Drew Locklear

Every morning, I chuck numerous tops onto my bed because they just aren’t quite what I want to wear that day. I rummage through my overflowing closet until I finally find the top — the one that makes me feel unstoppable and the only one that matches my mood for the day. I walk out of my room, feeling satisfied knowing that I’m wearing my ideal outfit for the day and that I won’t be overthinking it. All of that comes to a halt when I feel it.