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Kamryn Tomlinson, Taylor Smith, DN

Abstraction: It's all about sex and love

Women are consistently looked at when it comes to sex and love. If we say something about love, it is analyzed under a microscope. If we don’t, we are asked what’s on the horizon for our love life and why we don’t have a romantic partner. If we show our bodies or dress provocatively, we are shunned. For a woman, it’ll always be about sex and love, and I’m sick of it.



Chilly start to the week

Weather Forecaster Adam Feick has the latest on the cooler start to week and is tracking our next chance for rain.


‘My Hero Academia’ Season 5, Episode 1: “All Hands on Deck! Class 1-A”

 Despite the slow start in story development, the comical training scene shown within this first episode of season five made for an overall entertaining watch. The training scene shows fans how far the Class 1-A students have come in honing their individual quirks and teamwork. Therefore, this episode serves as an important reminder to the viewer that they are still kids who need a break sometimes before we get into the nitty-gritty of the plot again. The next episode looks to dive back into the details following Endeavor’s fight with Nomu and possibly his relationship with his son, so it shouldn’t be missed. 




Cardinals senior outside hitter Kia Holder serves the ball during set one against Central Michigan University March 19, 2021, at John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals beat the Chippewas 3-2. Jacob Musselman, DN

Kia Holder ends career with career-high in kills

 Ball State Women’s Volleyball head coach Kelli Miller Phillips described lone senior outside hitter Kia Holder’s performance as her on fire and said how proud of her she was, as she played her last two matches of her career. 


The Coven S7E10: Inequality in the Workforce

Welcome back to another episode of the Coven! On this special Women's History Month episode, join us as we discuss how the pandemic has affected working women, the childcare crisis, and the burdens of being a woman in the STEM field. Tune in for all this and more on another episode of the Coven! Hosts: Shwetha Sundarrajan & Rachel Smith Edited by: Shwetha Sundarrajan Graphic by: Taylor Sheridan



Sophomore journalism major, Emily Hunter holds several of her favorite comic books, March 23, 2021, in the photojournalism studio. Rylan Capper DN

Speak Out: Un-Comical Culture

Fans of these stereotypically “nerdy” movies, shows, books and games have been through their fair share of discrimination and bullying, no matter their gender. Many of them turn to these worlds as a safe space where they are free to be themselves. If these women are bullied in the “mainstream” world then shunned from the world they escape to, where are they left to turn? Women in these communities aren’t going anywhere, and it’s time we are represented and treated with respect.