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Middleton's Music

While most music students are on campus getting experience and taking classes, senior music performance major James Middleton is spending time across the country this semester.


Buying local in Muncie

With all the options to shop locally in Muncie, one doesn't need to look far to find fresh meat and produce for a holiday dinner. 


Head coach Steve Shondell speaks with players during the game against Belmont on Aug. 28 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO TAYLOR IRBY

Steve Shondell announces retirement from Ball State

Steve Shondell, head coach of the Ball State women's volleyball team for the last six season, has announced his retirement effective immediately. Shondell was the 2010 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year and led the Cardinals to a 119-68 (64-32 Mid-American Conference) record during his time at the school. “The past six years coaching the Ball State women's volleyball team have been six of the best years of my life,” Shondell said.




Checkpoint: WII U RETIRING AND BATMAN V SUPERMAN A FLOP?!

In today's episode of Checkpoint, Julia and Michael discuss the retirement of the Wii U later this year and the swath of negative reviews of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice streaming in from critics. Be sure to check out Dalton Martin's review of Batman v Superman at our website, bytebsu.com! Link to Reviews page: http://bytebsu.com/category/reviews/ Hosts: Julia Parobek, Michael Robb Camera: Dylan Bateson Teleprompter: Dylan Bateson Graphics: Lauren Lucas, Sam Noble, Megan Duffy Producer & Editor: Michael Robb Executive Producer: Kelsey Hayes



Checkpoint: NEW IPHONE AND THE RETURN OF GAMETRAILERS?!

In today's episode of Checkpoint, Megan and Kelsey return to discuss the public release of the animation program Toonz, the unveiling of a new Iphone, and the return of some of the Gametrailers' crew under a new name: Easy Allies. Hosts: Megan Duffy and Kelsey Hayes Camera: Michael Robb Teleprompter: Dara Metcalfe Graphics: Lauren Lucas, Sam Noble, Megan Duffy, Kelsey Hayes Producer & Editor: Michael Robb Executive Producer: Kelsey Hayes


LSU hosts Quinceañera for local teens

Three local teenage girls received a birthday celebration they said they will never forget March 19 — a traditional Quinceañera hosted by Ball State University's Latino Student Union.


In college, one thing students will experience is leasing or renting a home. PHOTO COURTESY OF RENTAL APPLICATION

HOW TO ADULT: Renting, leasing apartments

Renting an apartment can be stressful and taxing on college students. Molly Peterson, an assistant for financial leasing agreements and former landlord, said proper planning and research are necessary to rent an apartment that fits students' needs and budgets, and with the summer approaching, it may be time for some students to look for housing.