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Studying abroad in Japan: The weebs are wrong

Considering that Japan is so overly romanticized by Westerners, the idea that anyone could see Japan as anything less than a utopia of anime merchandise and cute maids may seem radical, but no place on Earth is devoid of issues and complexities. 




Trump bashes Emmys - Checkpoint

Matt and Tt are back with Checkpoint to give you the latest updates in the entertainment world! Trump recently took to twitter once again to bash the Emmy awards for having less than stellar ratings this past weekend. Also, Donald Glover and Julia Louis Dreyfus won Emmy's as well, so it's not all bad! 



Muncie Police responded to reports of a shooting at 111 South Dicks Street. MPD Chief Joe Winkle said the shooting appears to be accidental. Andrew Smith, DN 

Person shot on Dicks Street

Police are responding to a person shot at 111 S. Dicks St., according to Muncie police dispatch.  Muncie Police Chief Joe Winkle said it appears to be accidental and there is no ongoing threat to campus. 


 This football will be presented to Andy Cullum in memory of his brother Alex Cullum after the world’s longest field goal approach event. Alex Cullum died from electrocution from down power lines following a car accident. Benji Koontz, Photo Provided

Another Berry Long Run honors lost loved ones, brings community together

Those passing through the one-flashing-light town of Gaston this Friday are liable to see games of pumpkin ball, rock-paper-scissors tournaments, grilled food, bounce houses, the Hunter Smith Band and even the world's longest field goal kick. Behind all of that, however, is a tight-knit community of people coming together for a good cause.