Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour addresses the public at the 2024 State of the City event
On the morning of Friday, March 1st, the City of Muncie hosted the 2024 State of the City event at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
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On the morning of Friday, March 1st, the City of Muncie hosted the 2024 State of the City event at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
Tonight: Temperatures will drop to 33 degrees this evening, and a light breeze will create a slight wind chill. The sky is beautiful and clear, so try to check out some stars before clouds come through tomorrow!
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By: Zach Gonzalez
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Yvonne Thompson, executive director for the Muncie Human Rights Commission, talks about her role to promote equal opportunity and equal rights for all. The Indiana native encourages Ball State students to connect with the Muncie community in meaningful ways.
Ball State senior Hailey Hess talks about navigating college with an autoimmune disease. She is among the growing number of students who are working through barriers and needs to achieve academic and personal success.
Ball State students Patrick Phillips and Carter Jones discuss how music has created a meaningful community in Muncie. The two share their early life in music (1:35) and their inspirations (8:08). They talk about how they met (13:45) and how they balance school and music (16:20). They also touch on the connections they’ve made at Ball State (20:55) and vital relationships in the Muncie community (29:18).
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Growing up, Andy Ray didn’t have everything he wanted, but he had everything he needed. The Muncie native loved sports and camping. He was an average student who spent free time with friends. In high school, he began drinking at parties, but alcohol became a way to cope after his girlfriend and parents died within a few years of each other.