opinion 2/12/2019, 3:30pm Unspoken: A state of becoming By Demi Lawrence I am currently in a state of becoming. I am moving toward a better me.
opinion 2/6/2019, 11:06am Shepard’s Corner: Too far gone By Jordan Rhodes In the past few weeks and days, I have looked at the recent government shutdown, the division it has caused and I can’t help but notice the blatant disregard for facts, logic and reality. I am not a fan of President Trump, but this goes far beyond that. This goes for his supporters.
opinion 2/5/2019, 4:16pm Dugout Chatter: It should have been the Saints By Zach Piatt I watched this year’s Super Bowl. I saw New England’s defense dominate the entirety of the game. I saw Julian Edelman become the only bright spot in either offense. I saw the horrible halftime show. I saw Los Angeles punt on nine of its 12 possessions. I saw Bill Belichick and Tom Brady win their sixth ring together. What I didn’t see was the team that most deserved to be playing on the NFL’s biggest stage: the New Orleans Saints.
opinion 2/5/2019, 11:00am Open-Minded: The two sides of body shaming By Sophie Nulph I have experienced both fat and skinny shaming, and both are equally damaging.
opinion 2/4/2019, 8:06pm Full Dis-Chlo-sure: The new Ted Bundy film was weird By Chloe Fellwock I’ve been hearing a lot recently about this new Ted Bundy movie starring Zac Efron, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” along with the controversy over his portrayal and the surging interest in the Bundy case following Netflix’s release of “The Ted Bundy Tapes.”
opinion 1/30/2019, 1:17pm OUR VIEW: Student Media holds an important part in journalism, everyday life By Editorial Board A journalist is a journalist. Put “student” in front of journalist and nothing changes — we are journalists. On Student Press Freedom Day, hosted by the Student Press Law Center (SPLC), we reflect on why student press is important and needs to be protected.
opinion 1/30/2019, 11:45am Headstrong: The frozen truth By Scott Fleener Talks of soldiers getting frostbite were quickly spreading across the different companies that day. It was 3-5 degrees outside in South Korea, at best.
opinion 1/24/2019, 2:50am Unspoken: Seven years strong By Demi Lawrence 153 days. There are 153 days until the day I’ll have been waiting seven years for.
opinion 1/17/2019, 12:00am Kennedi’s Kaleidoscope: The Politics of an Interracial Relationship By Kennedi Barnett I had become so used to the acceptance and inclusivity of a college campus I almost forgot that the world may not be as comfortable with people of different races being in a relationship.
opinion 1/16/2019, 2:46pm Sam’s Shorts: Shutting down reality By Sam Barloga There is a crisis in our country. However, it is not a crisis at our borders, but a crisis manufactured by the administration of President Donald Trump.
Opinion 1/10/2019, 11:00am Unspoken: More to consider By Demi Lawrence I came into this controversial topic with the intent to back up my uneducated opinion of forgiveness.
opinion 12/27/2018, 9:00am Blake’s Beats: The Microwave Society By Blake Williamson Normally, a day where you get new albums from Earl Sweatshirt, The 1975 and Meek Mill would constitute a reason to rejoice.
opinion 12/13/2018, 11:30am Loud and Clear: Christmas in a drink By Elena Stidham Each holiday has that one food that completely polarises humanity as much as politics. It can range from something simple as candy corn on Halloween to something as personal as cranberry relish on Thanksgiving.
opinion 12/12/2018, 4:32pm Full Dis-Chloe-sure: Online shopping hates me By Chloe Fellwock Once again, my socks have been knocked clean off my unsuspecting feet. My beef has been broiled to the core.
Opinion 12/6/2018, 12:00pm Loud and Clear: The parasite By Elena Stidham Good morning. It’s going to get better. I repeat these phrases over and over. From the very moment I open my eyes all throughout the day until I close them once again.
opinion 11/29/2018, 3:00pm Letter from the Editor: Evolving for you, our readers By Allie Kirkman The Ball State Daily News is launching its own website.
opinion 11/28/2018, 12:00pm Run-On Sentences: A backward step for Michigan By Jack Shinabarger During midterm elections my home state of Michigan passed Proposal 1 56-44, making it the first Midwest state to legalize recreational marijuana. The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, and to many in the state, it was only a matter of time before it was legalized in full.
opinion 11/15/2018, 12:00pm Full Dis-Chlo-sure: ‘25 Days of Christmas’ - What happened? By Chloe Fellwock I am a mild-mannered person. It takes a lot to steam my vegetables. I am not one to complain, but I believe that a line has been crossed and when these things come up in life you can defend your beliefs or be a coward. And Mom didn’t raise a coward.
opinion 11/6/2018, 5:45pm Dugout Chatter: ‘It’s game day’ By Zach Piatt I remember it like it was yesterday. May 25, 2017. It was game day.
opinion 10/31/2018, 2:45am Shepard’s Corner: Why Indiana Matters By Jordan Rhodes The United States is gripped with yet another election season I can honestly say that it is a very unique one. You’ve probably already heard candidates and voters alike parading this as the highest-stakes election in the modern history of this country.
Football 10/2/2019, 3:00pm Robert Schmidt wears several hats to help Ball State Football any way he can By Zach Piatt
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