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Oct. 26, the Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) not only voted in organizations, but they did so dressed in their Halloween costumes.
August 25, representatives from the Coalition of Women’s Organization awarded six recipients the Vivian V. Conley Award in Muncie City Hall. The awardees are as follows: Bria Zolman, Courtney Jarrett, Janet Stratton, LaTasha Mardis, Suzanne Clem and Krista Garrett.
August 19, Ball State University President Geoff Mearns presented Ball State graduate, Annie Burns-Hicks, with the President’s Medal of Distinction at the end of the 2022 fall convocation. Burns-Hicks graduated from Ball State’s Teachers College in 1958.
As announced by Ball State University Associate Professor of Chemistry Sundeep Rayat, Ball State is encouraging students to apply for a Teacher-Scholar Program. This program is aimed mostly towards transfer students and first and second year students.
Ball State has a relaxed day on Dec. 24 leading up to the 2021 TaxAct Camellia Bowl in the Historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. on Christmas Day. Here is a peek into the town of Montgomery, established in 1819, which also homes many Civil Rights attractions, new and old. Jacy Bradley, DN
by Arianna SergioThe opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of Byte or Byte’s editorial board. It’s no secret that the film industry lacks diversity and inclusion. In 2015, the Oscars were called out with the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite because every category listed lacked an artist of color. And I mean literally every category. This movement was the beginning of the shift that the film industry is slowly making to be more diverse and inclusive. When April Reign, a media strategist and advocate for diversity and inclusion, created the hashtag and spilled it onto every social media platform known to man, the Academy membership was 92% white and 75% male. Since then, the membership has improved. In 2020, the academy membership was 84% white and 68% male. The UCLA 2020 Hollywood Diversity Report is an analysis of the top-grossing films of 2018 and 2019. It includes a workplace analysis of 11 major and mid-major studios, which found that 91% of corporate-level executive positions were held by white people and 82% were held by men. Among all senior executive positions, 93% percent were held by white people and 80% by men.
by Kellyn HarrisonThe walls of the dimly lit hallway leading to MU 123 are chipped with avocado green paint. The flooring has decades of hope, laughter, love, sweat, tears, and dirt from the bottoms of Ball State alumni's shoes caked into the tiles’ seams. Despite the age, the second you enter the quaint mirrored room in the Hargreaves Music Building, you are instantly transported into an environment full of dedication, goodwill, and support. Sounds of laughter, singing, chanting, and clapping all filter into the hallway. Even while social distancing, the Ball State University Singers bring students of all majors together to fill the charming room with passion and warmth.“You just get this giant family that consists of the current cast, alumni, and the director,” junior assistant company manager Kamryn Yenser said. “We are a very heavily student-run group. I mean our director does a lot of logistical things, but our organization holds its traditions to a high standard and that is what keeps us connected.” Alumna Samantha Ragusin pins freshman vocal music education major Zoe McNulty. Photo by Kellyn HarrisonTraditions include the biannual pinning ceremony. This is where new members receive their name tag and pin from alumni as an official initiation to the group. Tags and pins are to be placed over their hearts at every off-campus function. On Feb. 16, three members—Zoe McNulty, Joe Lowry, and Dana Rodriguez—were pinned by alumna Samantha Ragusin. Ragusin graduated last year after four years of being a University Singer. She led as the group’s dance captain for three years.“Everyone in the group has been overly kind and friendly. That moment [getting pinned] meant the world to me because it showed how much I was truly wanted in the group,” freshman vocal music education major Zoe McNulty said.The pinning ceremony was quickly held before everyone left the room in order to let the air in the room circulate. Despite this, you could still feel and hear the excitement filter in from the hallway.Allowing time for air circulation is just one of the many regulations the singers are required to follow as part of the COVID-19 safety precautions advised by the School of Music. This specific regulation was established following a summer 2020 study meant to test how germs spread while playing instruments and singing. The study suggests performances and rehearsals be held outside, but due to freezing temperatures, the singers are forced to cut rehearsal time by practicing in an enclosed space and following air circulation policies.Rehearsal time isn’t the only aspect cut from the singers’ schedules. According to University Singers' director, Alan Alder, the choir has cut most of their performances within the past year due to COVID-19. The group’s 56th Spectacular was canceled last year, and many out-of-state performances were rescheduled.Ball State University Singers sing "Happy Birthday" to freshman Communications and Spanish major Katy Shaffer and sophomore Digital Video Production major Rudy Ahlersmeyer. Photo by Kellyn HarrisonA large project that has been rescheduled for May 2022 included the singers performing in Carnegie Hall. This was originally scheduled for Memorial Day of this year.“Michael Davis is a former Ball State University Singer and director and is currently the assistant artistic director of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. He’s been invited to do a choral performance in Carnegie Hall,” Alder said. “He wanted the University Singers to come and be part of the core of the chorus. Learning the music was going to be one of the projects we were going to work on this semester.”However, this hasn’t stopped the group from forging ahead and entertaining local audiences. The group was able to perform once on Nov. 1, 2020, in Emens Auditorium. The venue was different from Sursa Hall’s modest atmosphere, but the singers needed a larger space in order to abide by COVID regulations and safely hold their large fanbase.“It just keeps us motivated. It provides a sense of normalcy for the group and the community. They can come and see a live performance all while being safe,” senior company manager Justin McMiller said. “The only challenge is taking an extra intermission at shows, so air can be filtered. So taking extra precautions like that is important, that way everyone is safe.”In doing so, the singers’ title as “Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors” continues to ring loud throughout the community.The Ball State University Singers plan to perform their 57th Spectacular in Emens Auditorium on April 9 and 10. Tickets will sell through the Emens Auditorium box office, and it is advised to purchase tickets in advance due to limited seating as required by Ball State COVID-19 policies and CDC guidelines.
by Kellyn Harrison The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of Byte or Byte’s editorial board. Ball State’s 41st annual Unity Week Celebration was held the week of Feb. 1. Unity Week only comes around once a year, but it aims to encourage a long-lasting understanding of diversity and solidarity amongst Ball State students through a series of entertainment-based and informational events. On Feb. 4, “Dare to Speak” invited students to a zoom call with speakers Carlos Andrés Gómez and Katie Kramer. There, attendees found themselves in a diverse community and a conversation of equity. Students and speakers alike shared their stories and provided strength to those who reached out. “Words speak just as loud as actions when it comes to social justice,”- Dare to Speak. Strength can come in many different colors, ages, sizes, genders, social-economic statuses, sexualities, etc., and the “work is never done” when it comes to expressing this. Nor is the work ever done when it comes to expressing how each person, no matter social identity, should be granted the same level of respect and safety. “Dare to Speak” expressed all this through the art of poetry. Providing a voice to many who may be speechless regarding the topic of their own social identity. The Art of Justice “Dare to Speak” was created through the partnership of Gómez and Kramer. When asked how “Dare to Speak” came to be, Gómez said they were continuously booked at the same venues and after a while, started collaborating. They found their writing adhered to the same idea of social justice. Now, together, they read poetry to communities in order to bring attention to many societal discrepancies. Topics include gender and sexuality, race and allyship, and mental health and grief. All of which, at least one speaker can provide a personal experience with. Placing empathy and vulnerability within each community they speak to. Paving the way for promoting allyship to those who also identify within each of these topics and making discussion with those who feel the same easier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcIGTfhANVM&feature=youtu.be During the zoom call, Gómez and Kramer talked about how strange it is to be reading poetry over the internet or to be communicating only with our eyes because of masks. Kramer said it has forced us to become empathetic and patient because of the challenge masks and technology now play in interacting with people. We are forced to use these characteristics when we can’t hear people very well or vice versa because of masks. Another instance would be the tendency for web calls to continuously have a network connection, something we faced in the meeting. Kramer tied this idea into how society should focus these characteristics on social justice and allyship. Vulnerability is not a weakness; it is a strength Independently, each provided their own stories and applied a poem to the topic presented in their experiences. Gómez is a Colombian American poet and author. He is known for his poems “Where are you really from?” and “What Latino Looks Like.” Both of which talk about his experiences living as a Latinx in the United States, where justification of nationality is evident. Where people doubting your answer to “Where are you from” let alone asking the question, is apparent. Where stereotyping social identities and making assumptions is the norm. A definition Gómez used to describe “playing Wheel of Fortune'' with someone’s nationality or race. This was what Gómez talked heavily about in the call, especially after opening up about concerns he had about his biracial children growing up in the United States. After showing this vulnerability, there were several students who also shared their experiences with people questioning their nationality and race. Many of which pointed out a trend of people asking for proof of their race or nationality. Gómez explored the idea of questioning the validity of someone’s social identity when he stated, “What does someone’s race or identity have to do with anything?” This is related to society’s need to establish one’s social identity in a conversation for the sake of separating the identity of those involved. Isolation and objectification both being huge underlying themes within the discussion. “No matter the environment, identities matter,”- Dare to Speak Kramer identifies with the LGBTQ+ community and talks heavily about what it means to be human. Her poems discuss what it means to grow up as a queer woman and reach a point of healing while grieving. Through her poems, she advocates for trans rights, mental health awareness, and feminism. All of which push for more awareness of the diversity of gender and mental health of those around us. Pushing for more respect for those within society. Kramer touched on all of these ideas during the meeting. She pointed out not only the importance of understanding each community/social identity, but understanding that sexual identity, gender, and race should not be treated separately. That they should all be treated with equal respect, especially when they intersect. Kramer stated, “Just because you identify as queer does not mean you have overcome gender. Gender and sexuality are two different things and they shouldn’t be.” The poet referencing the major divide between transgender and gay people within the LGBTQ+ community. Furthermore, Kramer stressed that gender and sexuality are only your business. They are your business to share with people and shouldn't be forced if uncomfortable. The call for safety and the end of violence was a large topic within the discussion. Kramer provided examples of her family having to think about possible threats just because of her and her husband’s social identity. All of which opened the discussion of promoting the overall safety for all social identities facing a fear of oppression and violence. When asked how the poets keep from freezing when talking about emotional topics, they concluded vulnerability is not a weakness, instead, it is a strength. Instead of viewing your vulnerability as a flaw, view it as a stepping stone to personal growth and cultivating stronger interpersonal relationships. Kramer said people look for vulnerability because it makes people feel more connected to each other especially during a time of isolation and fear. This is why Kramer and Gómez share their stories with others in hopes of encouraging strength, unity, and diverse communities. Something Ball State’s Unity Week strives for each year it is held. Implementing the hope that such values will be upheld well into the future. Sources: Ball State University, Bass/Schuler Entertainment, Carlos Live, Dare to Speak, Facebook, The American Prospect, YouTube Images: Kellyn Harrison, UPB Featured Image: Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Postponed from April of 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, "A Modern Dance" finally premiered on Oct. 22 in the Korsgaard Dance Studio in Ball Gymnasium. Ball State dance students performed a series of modern-style dances in the show, which ran from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24. Department of Theatre and Dance faculty members Audra Sokol and Melanie Swihart choreographed the show, and took inspiration from current politics and modern styles of dance. [ngg src="galleries" ids="40" sortorder="812,813,811,810,814,815,816,817,818,819,820,821,822,823,824,825,826,827,828,829,830,831,832,833,834" display="basic_imagebrowser"]
EM | One coordinator Chin Ting Chan plays the accordion during a performance of "Stretched Together", an electroacoustic ensemble by Michael Pounds. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.(Left to right) Freshman music media production major Luke Dudley plays the synthesizer with fellow freshman music media production major Quincy Carr. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.Freshman music media production major Luke Dudley performs on Michael Pounds' electroacoustic composition "Stretched Together," which was written in 2018. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.(Left to right) Freshman music media production major Luke Dudley plays the synthesizer with fellow freshman music media production major Quincy Carr. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.Freshman music media production major Luke Dudley plays synthesizer on "Stretched Together". The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.Professor of Music Theory and Composition Michael Pounds plays the electric bass on "Stretched Together." The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.Professor of Music Theory and Composition Michael Pounds plays the electric bass and live electronics for "Stretched Together", a song that he composed. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.Students, alumni, and faculty performed at the The EM | One Electronic Music Concert, which was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.The EM concert series showcases music made using loudspeaker playback, instrumental performers, or interactive computer performance systems. The EM | One Electronic Music Showcase displays experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian. Previous Next
by Annie Bastian With COVID-19 cases still high across the nation with nearly 50,000 new cases in the last seven days, individuals from all walks of life are having to alter their schedules and plans. Coming back to Ball State University this fall has demonstrated that there will have to be a new normal for everyone. It is currently unacceptable to embrace a friend, walk around without a mask, or congregate in large groups. Even though the average person may miss these small gestures, some Ball State students do not have time to dwell on them as their entire academic lives have been turned upside down. One major that has had to do a lot of adapting for the recent semester is the acting major. Classroom Change The theatre majors at Ball State are currently having to reconstruct their way of working to accommodate for social distancing. Currently, for the studio classes for acting majors, or classes that they attend for acting work, they are being confined to their own separate boxes. Sophomore acting major Bernadette Harding said, “there are 12 boxes taped out on the ground and each student has to stay in their own tiny box. Everyone else is zoomed into class, which is really tricky because then the teachers have to be teaching two things at the same time sometimes.” With the limited space and availability for social interaction, the students in these classes are having to get creative with how they are learning. Harding expressed that it is not very easy to alter acting classes in such a way that they are as effective as they were for her last year. “Acting is fully based on human interaction and with all that is going on it is something that we can’t do. We are having to work in our own spaces which is great for safety, but it really has its limitations regarding how you interact with others,” said Harding. “When you're acting, you're taking cues from a physical human being, but when you can't see their face, and the only thing that you can see is their eyes, there's lots of emotion you lose.” Even with the tough task put in front of them, the theatre department has attempted to make the classroom a productive environment for their students to grow with quite a lot of success. “Some stuff just doesn't work at all and it's really impossible to do without the natural feeling of touch. It's very strange. But we're finding new stuff that works really well too,” said Harding. Exit Screen Right Along with the changes in the classroom, the productions that theatre majors put on are having to be altered as well. With limited access to space and audiences, the theatre has taken to Zoom for a portion of their performances. Both the preparation for performances and the productions themselves are becoming Zoom-based. The upcoming performance of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms is scheduled to open on Oct. 29 and will be completely virtual. The production, by Qui Nguyen, was written to be performed online. It was created this way to overcome the obstacles set in place by the current pandemic. Other productions that are being moved online are the Cave Theatre series. Both Overpass by Julia Specht, opening on Oct. 6, and Babel by Jacqueline Goldfinger, opening on Nov. 10, have been arranged to premiere virtually. The Show Must Go On Even as the department is making alterations to do online performances, there is still hope for in-person work as well. While maintaining social distancing rules to keep their actors safe, the department has begun to do both Zoom and in-person rehearsals. Harding gave insight into how the theatre has begun finding creative ways to allow for their actors to interact with one another for her upcoming role as Amelia Pilford in The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman. “As of now we are wearing masks and the stage is set up like a grid. We're doing it in an abstract manner where all the blocking is on this grid. So, one actor stands on an 'X', and then your scene partner will stand on another 'X.' You then travel around the stage, but you have to stay within the grid and on an 'X' so that you maintain social distancing,” said Harding. Though this is not a perfect solution, it allows for the students to get out from behind the screen and work with one another. This new and inventive way of going around a problem has allowed for the program to overcome some of the barriers that were placed before them. Finding solutions is the only choice the theatre has to continue during COVID-19. To help support the theatre department during COVID-19, please take some time and keep an eye open for productions occurring in the near future by going to: https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/theatredance/whats-on-stage/season-listing Sources: Ball State University, CDC Images: Ball State Theatre and Dance Featured Image: Ball State Theatre and Dance
by Kellyn Harrison To many Esports fanatics, Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere is someone many people—especially women—look up to. Whether it be her large presence and voice within the gaming industry or what she signifies for their professional ambition, over the past 20 years, Sjokz has paved the way for many young voices in the gaming industry who wish to fill her big shoes.
by Trevor Sheffield In the modern pop culture landscape, it would be a boldfaced lie to claim people aren’t obsessed with the fantastical. Whether it’s the longevity of the Lord of the Rings saga, the intense care people have for Harry Potter, or the many, many, many, shows on the Internet centered around the evergreen, tabletop favorite Dungeons & Dragons (or DnD), we live in an age where people care greatly about worlds of mirth and magicks, perhaps now more than ever. However, this raises a thought: for all our modern world likes to pay tribute to days of swords and sorcery, what would happen if the two planes were to meet? It looks like Pixar may have found the answer.
The Cardinal Esports League of Legends team took on Northern Illinois University (NIU) for their college tournament series on Feb. 22 in the Unified Media Advertising and Creative Suite. Cardinal Esports went into the match with a 4-0 record, but ended up finally breaking their winning streak after losing 0-2 to NIU. Photos By: Adele Reich [ngg src="galleries" ids="36" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]
Students from the Ball State University theatre programs will continue performing the musical "A Little Night Music" this week at University Theatre. The musical debuted last Friday, but the show still has two more 7:30 p.m. shows: Nov. 15 and 16. [ngg src="galleries" ids="34" display="basic_slideshow" pauseonhover="0" arrows="1"]
by Brandon Carson The thought of Bob Dylan, who has proved to be a masterful lyricist/musician/poet/artist for over 50 years, playing in Muncie, Indiana, is a thought I’m sure surprised everyone in the city. Emens Auditorium at Ball State University was packed with people on the night of Nov. 2. There was one merch booth and one bar with a mile-long line. The band started playing promptly at 8 p.m., without an announcement or introduction. At 78 years old, Bob Dylan and his Band managed to play an incredible 19 song set, with a surprisingly good stage presence and performances.
Students and faculty competed in the annual Ball State University Bed Race. Bed racing has been a homecoming traditional since 1980 at Ball State. During the event, teams of five race wheeled beds, with one person riding and the other four pushing the bed as fast as they can in a 100-yard dash. Photos by: Kyle Crawford and Kellyn Harrison [ngg src="galleries" ids="30" display="basic_imagebrowser" display_view="default-view.php" template="default"]
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The Ball State Quidditch Team hosted the fifth Ball Brothers Brawl Quidditch tournament at Morrow’s Meadow on Oct. 12 in Yorktown, IN. 10 teams from across the Midwest traveled to compete in the tournament. The Ball State Quidditch Team made it to the final bracket of the tournament winning their semi-finals match against Michigan State University. The team then went on to the final match against Miami University of Ohio, yet they just barely lost to a snitch catch. Ball State ended the tournament with a 4-2 record. [ngg src="galleries" ids="28" display="basic_imagebrowser" display_view="default-view.php" template="default"]
The Ball State Quidditch Team has been hard at work practicing for their upcoming 2019 season. The team is made up of a variety of students with various studies of focus, athletic experience, and love for J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Yet, they’ve all come together with a shared interest in playing competitive real-life quidditch. The History of Real-Life Quidditch Quidditch as a real-life sport was first played in 2005, inspired by its fictional origin in the Harry Potter series. The sport has found growing popularity at colleges and in communities around the world. US Quidditch (USQ), the national governing body for the sport of quidditch, reported in its 2017-18 Annual Report that there are 104 collegiate and 40 community registered teams in the U.S. How It's Played Quidditch is best described as a fast-paced, co-ed, contact sport played by teams of seven. Every player is required to have a broomstick between their legs throughout the entirety of a match. A lot of the sport has been recreated from its fictional origin, but some parts have needed to be adapted. Teams score on two sets of three hoops at either end of the field by throwing the quaffle, a ball, through any of the three hoops. Another ball, called the bludger, is used to temporarily knock out defending players to open up opportunities to score with the quaffle. Finally, teams can both score and end the match by catching a neutral player, called the snitch, who will do anything to avoid capture. From the Team Tyler Taylor, a junior psychology and criminal justice major, and president of the quidditch team at BSU said he hadn’t heard about real-life quidditch until he started college. “The first time I heard about real-life quidditch was at the freshman activity fair. I saw the quidditch team booth and I was a Harry Potter fan growing up, so I thought I would check it out. I’ve been here ever since,” Taylor said. Taylor was with the quidditch team when they qualified for nationals in the past years and sees that as the main goal for this season, but also as a challenge. Congratulations to @BSUQuidditch for winning the collegiate division of the 2017 Great Lakes Regional Championship! #GLRC2017 https://t.co/bbYl9IS9nD — US Quidditch (@usquidditch) October 29, 2017 “Our previous years we went to nationals and that was a big eye-opener. During the fall, we pretty much just play teams around the Great Lakes region. But when we went to nationals, there were teams from all around the nation that were really competitive and aggressive teams,” Taylor said. Nicholas Kaufman, a senior physics major, has been playing quidditch for five years. He has had experience in each of the four quidditch positions, seeker, chaser, beater, and the keeper. “I would probably consider quidditch one of the most athletic games I’ve ever played, and I’ve been playing sports ever since I could walk,” Kaufman said. Kaufman is confident in the team’s history of having a “really strong beating game.” However, he said the “team’s chasing game has been on and off” mainly due to the challenges with coaching the sport. Liam Zach, a sophomore psychology major, is the beater and seeker coach for the quidditch team at BSU. Zach has used his experience with football, wrestling, and track to help with coaching the quidditch team. “First, I’ve always made my quidditch coaching easy to relate to other sports. So, if they’ve ever played a sport before, soccer really helps. There’s a lot of similar stuff between soccer and quidditch. Honestly, anything can relate to quidditch if you put it in the right terms,” Zach said. As a coach, Zach has worked with several types of players. Some knew about the fictional version of quidditch and others had never heard of the sport before joining. “It (the quidditch scene) has everything few and far between. I’ve met people who have never read the books or seen the movies. I’ve also met people who were absolutely obsessed with them…It’s kind of crazy to see the versatility of everybody,” Zach said. The Ball State Quidditch Team will compete in its first fall season event this Saturday in Athens, Ohio for the Athens Quidditch Quarrel. The following weekend on Oct. 12, Ball State University will host the 5th Ball Brothers Brawl. Photo Gallery [ngg src="galleries" ids="27" display="basic_imagebrowser" display_view="default-view.php" template="default"]