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Andrew Bennett (left) and Kenneth Stevenson are the co-founders of Versa Media which is a company that features Cerebral, a science fiction classic tv show. Versa Media, DN provided

Ball State alumni take film to international festival

Ball State alumni and Versa Media co-founders Kenneth Stevenson and Andrew Bennett plan to push the boundaries of science fiction storytelling as they debut their episodic television series, “Cerebral,” on the international stage this summer. 



The City of Muncie has been under FBI investigation for more than two years. Craig Nichols, the city building commissioner,  was arrested charges of wire fraud, theft and money laundering in February 2017, but the investigation is still ongoing.   Andrew Smith, DN

Former building commissioner pleads guilty

Nearly 18 months have passed since Craig Nichols, the former building commissioner of Muncie, was arrested on the grounds of wire fraud and money laundering.



Heartland Shorts 2018 Highlights: 'The Driver is Red'

 "The Driver is Red" tells the tale of one of history's most impressive  secret agents. It has the emotional stakes and the gravity of the best  of the best spy stories. Fantastic animation and vocal performances help  make this film one to remember. 


Heartland Shorts 2018 Highlights: This World of Ghosts

 This 20-minute narrative film is filled with stunning writing, amazing  cinematography and editing, and great interplay between light and color.  It is a gripping thriller that is a must-see for anyone interested in  an exciting yet moving cinematic experience. 



‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ is a washed-up mess

 "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" is a fairly inoffensive  children’s film with very little to give towards those unfamiliar to the  franchise. While the visuals are impressively done and make the film at  hand far more tolerable than its’ predecessors, poor writing, juvenile  comedy, and a staunch adherence to tropes of Adam Sandler’s prior work  hold back a film that could have been more than it was. If you’re a fan  of the franchise, Adam Sandler, or simply need a break from the sun,  there are FAR better choices out there. However, if you are dragged to  see this, it won’t make you beg for an intellectual exorcism- at least,  not until the climax.