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Ball State names new treasurer, vice president

Bernie Hannon is now Ball State's new vice president for business affairs and treasurer. President Paul Ferguson announced the appointment of Hannon, the associate vice president for business affairs, as the new vice president today in an email to the university.



Rick Purtha, photojournalism major.

Nobody Seems to be There

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 15 – 24.



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Chipotle Lamb Burger – $14.00Matt and Jessica Burns are the owners and chefs of Barn Brasserie, a downtown restaurant that specializes in American classics with French inspirations. The Burns’ try to use local and organic food in their creations to support local farmers and promote a healthy diet. The Chipotle Lamb Burger prevails over the countless creative burgers they serve. Mint salsa, feta cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomatoes and chipotle mayonnaise top the succulent lamb patty. When asked how they create their unique hamburgers, Matt Burns said, “We just look at the ingredients that we have around and try to figure out a way to use them. Just come up with crazy stuff and pick one that works.”

Muncie’s Best Burgers

The hamburger, thought to be coined from an emigrant from Hamburg, Germany, is a tradition that has become one of the first images people think of when they hear “American Cuisine.” Hamburgers are versatile, easily personalized and can be as unique as a child’s imagination.


Sarah Hollowell, a senior creative writing major, wanted to take the body-positivity moment a step further by talking about her sexual experiences as an overweight woman. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Student embraces size, sexuality in published essay

Sarah Hollowell, a senior creative writing major, listened as Meghan Trainor belted “All About That Bass.” Hollowell watched as women like size 22 model Tess Holliday embraced their full figures through Instagram and Twitter. But Hollowell wanted to take it a step further.