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Newly named Ball State University Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Rashida Willard. Willard holds an associate's in Organizational Dynamics and a bachelor's in Business Administration from Warner Pacific University and a master's in Business Administration from Concordia University. Ball State University, photo provided

Clocking In

Effective Sept. 19, Rashida Willard advances as the Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence on Ball State University’s campus. As well as the staff members of the Inclusive Excellence Office, Willard said she is over the moon to be joining the small but sturdy team.


“Sister Cindy” Smock speaks to a crowd of students at her “Ho no mo” rally Sept. 17, 2021, at the Quad. Smock and her husband, “Brother Jed,” travel the country going to different colleges and preaching their beliefs. Jacob Musselman, DN

Another Chance For Damage

The message of this tale is simple: people should not go to events that they do not agree with. And the fact of the matter is that people have been attending Sister Cindy’s sermons to protest her contested views; however, these protests may be the fuel that allows Sister Cindy to become more popular with each passing day.



sentence Spanish is spoken written in spanish on a chalkboard

7 Tips for Quickly Learning Spanish

If you have ever wanted to learn a new language, why not start now? There are so many great resources available to you that will help you master any language you have ever wanted to learn.



Ball State Field Hockey Head Coach Caitlin Walsh poses for a photo near a goal Sept. 3 at Briner Sports Complex. Walsh spent three years as an assistant coach at Kent State. Amber Pietz, DN

Changing the Cardinal Culture

Caitlin Walsh came into the season with the intention of changing the culture. Once she met her new team, she knew Ball State was the place she wanted to be. 


The Ball State Women's Volleyball team huddles up during a time out in a game against Alabama at Worthen Arena Sept. 9. Ball State beat Alabama 3-1. Amber Pietz, DN

Cardinals crowned Ball State Tournament Champions

Coming off of two wins in the Ball State Tournament Sept. 9, Ball State Women’s Volleyball (8-1, 0-0) turned around and survived a five-set (25-22, 25-12, 25-23, 25-17, 17-15) thriller against Green Bay (5-4, 0-0) to be crowned tournament champions Sept. 10.


Ball State falls to Western Michigan in home opener

Ball State (0-2, 0-1 MAC) lost in its home opener at Scheumann Stadium 30-37 to Western Michigan (1-1, 1-0 MAC) Sept. 10 in what was not only its first home game of the 2022 season but its first Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponent.



Student Loan Relief in Reality

On August 24,  Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for qualifying borrowers. BSU students and faculty give their perspective on the matter and its significance.


The Campus Edge

Welcome Cardinals, too Campus Edge. Here we offer off-campus housing to Ball State University. Our commitment to you is to provide you with excellent housing and with plenty of variety to meet your needs. 


University Village

The University Village provides competitive student living options to create a productive learning environments for students to manage their hectic lifestyle. With various community amenities and affordable floor plans, the only thing missing is you!


Through their free-to-all 'Impact X Class,' those involved hope to bring about innovation from within Muncie. The 12-week class begins Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (Josie Santiago, DN)

IMPACT

Mike Martin, along with Christina Mann and Kory Gipson, are set to teach a 12-week “Impact X Class” starting September 13, a collaboration between Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center, the City of Muncie and the In Place Impact Muncie Initiative, hoping to help Muncie’s entrepreneurial and economic scene grow.


James Murray (left) and Ryan Murray (right) stand in front of a display case at Murray Jewelers. The two are co-owners and the fifth generation in their family to run the business. Maya Wilkins, DN

A century of silver and gold

Murray Jewelers, a watch repair store turned custom-made jewelry vendor, has been in business for 137 years. Co-owners Ryan and James Murray discuss their business and the significance of a long-standing family-run store.