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Ball State hosts teams competing in Global Game Jam 2018

Last weekend marked Ball State’s 2nd annual participation in the Global Game Jam event, which sees contestants attempt to create a stand-alone game in just 48 hours. We (Eben Griger and Nolan Leahy) had a chance to playtest some of the final products and talk to some of those involved.  


The Coven S4E1: Coven Covers Cringe

We’re back witches! This week on The Coven we are discussing the world of cringe. What is cringe? Why do we cringe? Is the consumption of cringe compilations considered bullying? All of these topics will be discussed on this week’s episode along with much more! 




President Trump gestures as he finishes his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a join session of Congress Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Washington, as Vice President Mike Pence and and House Speaker Paul Ryan applaud. Associated Press

Trump calls for optimism in spite of warnings of danger

WASHINGTON (AP) — Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump summoned the country to a “new American moment” of unity in his first State of the Union, challenging Congress to make good on long-standing promises to fix a fractured immigration system and warning darkly of evil forces seeking to undermine America’s way of life.


Minnetrista sits at 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy. Breanna Daugherty, DN File

Minnetrista hosts event to kick-off Black History Month

February marks the start of Black History Month, and to continue the observation of accomplishments, achievements and historical contributions African Americans have made throughout history, Minnetrista will be hosting a Kick-Off to Black History Month Celebration on Saturday.