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More Zzz’s Please

 When you pile homework on top of extra-curricular activities on top of a side job, getting your full amount of Z’s might be pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. And when you do finally decide to take a snooze, maybe you lie awake for hours, unable to turn your busy brain off. So, what then?


After being impressed with Burberry’s CEO, Angela Ahrendts, Judy Zhu knew she wanted to return to Ball State to receive her master’s in Fashion Merchandising. Once she receives her degree, she hopes to get a job in New York City, then Hong Kong.

Miles from Home

Before starting college at Ball State, Judy Zhu went to high school from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.



Zach Burger is a sophomore audio telecommunications major and writes ‘The Drop’ for the Daily News. His views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Zach at zaburger@bsu.edu.

THE DROP: EDM producer blends soul, funk, dubstep in new collection

Cuing up the album-opener from Ghost Mutt, my first impression was that the DJ/producer was poorly recommended to me. About 30 seconds into the first track, simply put, I thought his chopping and screwing was just a bit too screwy – admittedly, I jumped the gun. His prodigious use of the classic stutter effect proved to be an asset.



Senior Shane Witmer hits the ball over the net during the game against Penn State on Jan. 16 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO ALAINA JAYE HALSEY

Ball State 'plugging away' to remain undefeated

One of four remaining undefeated teams in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, the Ball State men's volleyball team ran its record to 4-0 after an impressive stand at home this weekend.


Freshman Jordyn Penny performs on the beam for the meet against Florida on Jan. 12 at Irving Gymnasium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Gymnastics loses 1st away meet of season

The Ball State gymnastics team suffered its first road defeat of the season, falling to Iowa and Michigan State in a tri-meet hosted by the Hawkeyes.