Fourth-year journalism major Angelica Gonzales Morales poses for a photo in front of Beneficence April 22. Jacy Bradley, DN

Far from in Between

Now, I can say I take tremendous pride in being Mexican-American. I take pride in showing people that even though I don’t look like what society perceives as an average Hispanic, that doesn’t make me any less Mexican or less American. I take pride in being a first-generation Mexican-American. My parents gave up a lot in their life to give me a lifestyle in America, and I am not afraid to show people my heritage. 



Fourth-year journalism major and Ball State Daily News editor-in-chief Elissa Maudlin poses for a photo in front of the David Owsley Museum of Art April 22. Jacy Bradley, DN
GRADUATION

How I found myself through journalism

Needless to say, there were difficult moments and times when, with tears, I had to dig deep and learn to believe in myself. It was in those moments, as well as the joyful moments, where I saw glimpses of the person I was at my core again. It was because of these moments that I am beginning to feel like myself again.




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OPINION

‘Atomic Heart’—An atomic heartbreak

Despite taking influence from gaming titans like Prey and Bioshock, Atomic Heart doesn't grab player with its world or characters. Even with fun gameplay and a promising development, the game seems to come up short.


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ACADEMICS

Establishing Boundaries with Academia

I have witnessed firsthand how academic validation can cause students anxiety and unneeded stress. Many of my closest friends in high school felt the need for academic validation that I do. Those same friends often were so focused on getting the perfect grades that they didn’t have a life outside of the classroom.



LSU's Angel Reese (10) gestures toward Iowa's Caitlin Clark (22) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/TNS)
NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

COBB: Two steps forward, one step backward

One might think that these accomplishments would be the main story to come out of this game, but you would be wrong...in the closing minutes of the game, LSU, fans and even Iowa knew the game was over. This prompted Reese to taunt Clark, using the "you can't see me" gesture, popularized by WWE wrestler John Cena. Next, she pointed at her hand signaling she was ready for the ring. 


Attendee of the ACLU Rally to Protect Trans Youth holds up a sign at the Indiana State House on April 1. The rally was held in relation to SB 480. Olivia Ground, DN
SB 480

OPINION: Indiana politicians back out when it counts

When Senate Bill 480 goes into law, this life-saving care will become unavailable for all trans Hoosiers under the age of 18 in the state of Indiana. Many of our legislators have decided to go against the advice of medical professionals to ensure their bigotry becomes the standard by which all Hoosier parents must abide.


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OPINION

‘It Starts With Us’ never should have started

After riding the way of the very successful It Ends With Us, Colleen Hoover's follow-up novel It Starts With Us never should have started at all. Poorly written characters, unlikeable motivations, and awkward stylistic choices make this would-be romance into a true train wreck. 


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OPINION

A “Scream” of a horror movie

Coming from a self-aware legacy of classics, Scream VI slashes its way to theaters with gripping horror and traditional Scream meta-ness. With new and returning cast members, the film serves as a slasher standard.






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