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Renne Snyder (left) and Marlene "Bowz" Skeoch (right) pose for a photo in Muncie, Ind. Dec. 25, 2022. Snyder recently became Skeoch's neighbor. Skeoch has lived in the same residence for 50 years. Photo provided by Heath Snyder.

Kindness for a Clown: A heartwarming gesture brings joy to hometown hero next door

Renee Snyder and her family moved into a new house in May of 2022. While getting to know her neighbors, Snyder and her children quickly formed a bond with the older woman who lived next door. They soon discovered their neighbor was none other than Marlene “Bowz” Skeoch from the famous Muncie clown duo, Buttnz & Bowz. Marlene and her husband, Jack "Buttnz" Skeoch, brought joy to children all around Muncie with their colorful makeup and intricate balloon animals for nearly three decades.

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Uplifting the Voice of Black Individuals: An Analysis of the 1881 Washerwomen Strike

As a Black journalist, the way Black stories we try to tell are co-opted for praise stifles the credibility we are fighting to keep. My “voice” isn’t as loud as other journalists. Honestly, trying to be heard is exhausting. Constantly being disregarded for more prominent journalists is exhausting. Not having the support to tell the stories of the Black community is exhausting.

Students ride long boards, skateboards, and boosted boards around Ball State University’s campus. Jacob Haberstroh,DN

The Best Ways to Get Around Ball State’s Campus

Need a vehicle to traverse campus but don't know where to start looking? Here are a couple of things to think about when picking out what to buy.

A guest pets Jason Michael's 3-year-old Cuban rock iguana on Sunday, Sept. 10. Alex Bracken, DN

The World of Exotic Animals

Ron Billingsley hosted the Indiana Exotic Pet Expo on Sept. 25, and will host the next one on Nov. 27. Several members of the Muncie exotic pet community share their stories and what the community means to them.

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A Return to the Course: Delta Sophomore Qualifies for State Finals

Delta High School sophomore Nicki Southerland qualified for the state finals for the second time in her high school career by placing first at last week's semi-state meet. Once again, she's the only runner representing the Eagles.

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Women’s Volleyball back in MAC-tion after two week hiatus

After two weeks off the court, Women's Volleyball was ready to hit the floor and set themselves up for a win Thursday against Ohio University. The MAC postponed the match against Western Michigan until March 7. However, the Cardinals didn't pass up this opportunity to put in some extra work.