MARRC shares progress assisting Afghan refugees in Muncie In 1979, Bibi Bahrami was 13. The Soviet Union had just invaded Afghanistan, and Bahrami was forced to flee from her home country. Her family settled in a refugee camp in Pakistan, where she served those around her by providing medical attention, assisting the elderly and completing everyday chores.
Ball State and surrounding libraries contribute to documenting life during COVID-19 pandemic Memories of the COVID-19 pandemic can be locked away through photos, videos or other forms of media, especially in today’s digital age. Ball State and other collections are using their own repositories as the key.
Ball State fraternities and sororities cope with COVID-19 challenges As spring rush week began for the Greek Life community, fraternity and sorority members were having a different experience compared to last year. Ball State’s Greek Life is in the process of rebranding as Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) to alleviate confusion for international students, “especially [those] who come from a Greek background,” said J. Chris Hager, associate director of student life.
Working toward and finding a job in a recession before and after graduation As the fall 2020 semester nears its end, graduating seniors must navigate how to enter the workforce even as the job market changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ball State student and faculty reflect on TikTok's popularity, potential ban Walking southeast on West Neely Avenue, traffic noise becomes quieter, and pedestrians can find large greenspaces on North Minnetrista Parkway. Minnetrista’s walking trails and cultural exhibits make it one of junior social work major Elaina Kobitz’s favorite places to be during summers in Muncie.
Ball State Democrats and Republicans share plans for the upcoming election The 2020 presidential election is a little over a month away, and student organizations on campus, such as the Ball State College Democrats and the Ball State College Republicans, are ready to meet it head-on.
Muncie, Ball State communities kick off Black History Month Students and community leaders from the Ball State and Muncie communities joined hands for Muncie’s annual Black History Month kickoff.
Ball State Democrats hold anti-war protest on campus Shouting slogans like “We will not be silent, stop the government violence” and “We demand justice, we demand peace, get the U.S. out of the Middle East,” Ball State students protested against American military involvement in the Middle East.
Ball State professor shares tips for staying healthy during holiday season With the winter holiday season nearing, some people are getting ready for holiday meals.
Kids learn about science at Ball State's annual 'Clash of the Sciences' Students from the physics, chemistry and biology majors at Ball State gathered together for an event to decide which of the sciences was the most entertaining.
Solutions by The State News.