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Jared Jeffries, a 2007 Ball State alum, joined Chicago comedians Peyton Brown and Timothy Joyce to create a vinyl comedy album. Jeffries and Brown have been working on the album, titled “A Gift You Didn’t Ask for from Friends You Never Had,” for the past four years. Jared Jeffries // Photo Provided

Alumnus creates vinyl comedy album

Jared Jeffries, a Ball State graduate from the Class of 2007, teamed up with fellow Chicago comedians Peyton Brown and Timothy Joyce to create a comedy album that will be released only on vinyl.




Violence, Values, and Views on Guns

With the increase of violent attacks since 9/11, many Americans have experienced a change in their perceptions on guns and gun laws. But these perceptions vary across race and gender.



The young NRA

Although Millennials are stereotyped to be anti-gun, there are still those who actively support their right to bear arms, and the NRA is taking notice and finding new ways to appeal to a new wave of gun-owners.


What's New on Netflix in January

Netflix added several titles to its lineup in January, including a TV series based of popular children's books and some classics.