Ball State alumnus shares his struggles with violence, drug abuse in new book

Raised by a single mother who was the “backbone” for him and his eight siblings, Marwin Strong, a 2011 Ball State alumnus, said he wasn’t “born with a silver spoon in his mouth.” 

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Ball State senior researches genetic mutations linked with Lou Gehrig's disease

Many nights, Siara Sandwith can be found descending a flight of stairs to the basement of Cooper Science Building to finish her experiments in her 12-by-24-foot, 65-degree lab. 

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3 do-it-yourself ways to personalize your coffee mugs

As you continue with your online classes this semester, you may feel an increase in your stress levels and caffeine intake.

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Muncie Origins: The Bearded Baker delivers baked goods around Muncie, surrounding cities

Shane Heath, owner of The Bearded Baker, a Muncie-based bakery, said the Food Network show “Good Eats” was the catalyst behind his decision to attend culinary school at Ivy Tech in 2009.  

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Ball State sophomore launches beauty, self-care company from home

Star Gooch, a sophomore music education major, said she always had a deep-rooted desire to make healthy products for the mind, body and spirit. 

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Ball State alumna has an 'unpredictable lifestyle' as a production manager for NYU’s drama studios

When Taylor Poer came home from the hospital the day she was born, she said, she was told she was already wearing Ball State socks.  

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Miles from Muncie: 2 Ball State students experience Chilean culture through classes, traveling and protests

Since she was in high school, Grace Brenner knew she wanted to study abroad when she got to college. When the chance to travel to Chile came about, the junior Spanish and sociology major knew she had to take advantage of the opportunity. 

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