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Kathrynne Horine, who identifies as transgender, said public mentors in the transgender community can be hard to find. Horine called Laverne Cox one of the first role models for trans men and women.  PHOTO PROVIDED BY KATHRYNNE HORINE

Transgender individuals react to Laverne Cox

At 25, Kathrynne Horine met her first real role model on a screen. They never actually talked. In fact, Horine doesn’t even remember the other person’s name. But whoever it was, this internet stranger, she had made a YouTube video detailing her process transitioning from male to female.



Sophomore Sarah Ebeyer talks with her teammates during the gymnastics meet against Western Michigan on Feb. 12th in Irving Gymnasium. DN PHOTO JESSICA LYLE

Sisters share bond through gymnastics

Sarah Ebeyer and her older sister Kimberly started gymnastics when they were three and five years old. Now, they're competing against each other in the Mid-American Conference.



Freshman first baseman Caleb Stayton runs to home base in the March 21 game against Bowling Green at Ball Diamond. Ball State

Relief pitching, balanced offense help Ball State extend streak

First baseman Caleb Stayton hit two doubles and scored two runs and center fielder Matt Eppers finished with a double, a triple and two RBIs, as the Ball State baseball team defeated Elon 8-3 on Sunday.  Freshman pitcher Brendan Burns earned the win, entering the game for starter Matt Haro with two outs in the third.



Junior outside attacker Marcin Niemczewski hits the ball during the game against Ohio State on Feb. 21 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO ALAINA JAYE HALSEY

Offense helps Ball State snap losing streak

Behind a revitalized offense, the Ball State men's volleyball team snapped a four-game losing streak and swept two conference opponents over the weekend.


Ball State sweeps No. 12 Ohio State

The Ball State men's volleyball team knocked off No. 12 ranked Ohio State on Saturday, defeating the Buckeyes 3-0 at Worthen Arena.



DN PHOTO ALAINA JAYE HALSEY

Student shares his Riley story

Senior Jackson Berry is 21, in a fraternity and he’s got a dream for his life. But almost five years ago, Berry suffered a severe brain injury, needed multiple medications to get through each day and spent six weeks in intensive rehab after losing proper function of his mind and body.