Ball State FASH 481 students restyle historic garments for upcoming fashion event

Sophia Greenwood, junior fashion merchandising and apparel design major, said her interest in fashion started when she was 5 years old when her grandma taught her how to sew.  

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Bold Type: There’s nothing wrong with supporting your favorite musician

People watch their favorite movie more than once, attend more than one sporting event to support their favorite team and visit the same city multiple times because it makes them happy. So, why is it wrong for me to want to see my favorite musician more than once for the same reasons?

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Ball State's Green Action Team works to promote recycling on campus

During the 2018-19 academic year, a member of Ball State’s Green Action Team (GAT) admitted to having little understanding of what items are recyclable at the university, said Hannah Jones, treasurer of the organization.

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Ball State languages department works to promote language placement exams

While the number of students who take Ball State’s Foreign Language Placement exam has risen since 2016, Assistant Chairperson of the Department of Modern Languages and Classics Stephen Hessel said there are still students who are surprised to learn it exists. 

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“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Shadow Cast's costume designer creates new pieces

Dolores Slagle, junior general studies major, said she first watched “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” during her sophomore year of high school when her friend “plopped [her] down in front of the TV and said [she] wasn’t allowed to leave until [she] saw it.”  

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Ball State Homecoming organizers reflect on the history of Bed Race

Every year, the creaky wheels of six beds roll out the storage door of the former Sutton Elementary School, and each plastic cover is removed, kicking off the bed race tradition. 

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Bold Type: On butterflies

“Write about saving the monarchs,” Auntie Mar says every time I ask her for a story idea. This time, I decided to listen to her.

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Students relieve midterm stress with Dogs and Donuts

“Everybody needs something to take care of.”  For Melanie Turner, advisor for communication studies and journalism, she chose to care for dogs. 

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Three do-it-yourself decorations for fall

Autumn is finally here, and alongside the crisp air and colorful leaves, fall decorations are beginning to pop up in stores and on porches around Muncie.  

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Ball State experts speak about deforestation, on-campus arboretum

David LeBlanc, professor of biology, and Michael Planton, associate director for landscape and environmental management, both believe the issue of deforestation is one overlooked not only by political leaders, but by general society as well.  

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