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Steve Shondell, the women's volleyball head coach, announces for the men's team's match against Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. DN PHOTO ALLISON COFFIN

Man behind the mic: Steve Shondell

About eight minutes before a match against Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne is set to begin, the men's volleyball team lines up at the edge of the court. “We can't start until 7:35,” a graduate assistant reminds Steve Shondell from the court-side seats.


DINNER FOR 2ISH: Gyros and fries

We started cooking together in the summer of 2015 and have planned and cooked a dinner every week since. Our recipes are often inspired by the New York Times’ cooking website but are adapted to fit Muncie availability and a college budget.





A small group of students met on Feb. 24 in Bracken Library to discuss xenophobia with Seth Kaempfer, a graduate assistant in the Multicultural Center. Xenophobia is the fear of foreigners. DN PHOTO MICHELLE KAUFMAN

Multicultural Center programs talks about fear of foreigners

Each month, students gather on campus to talk about issues relating to diversity. A small group of students met on Feb. 24 in Bracken Library to learn about and discuss xenophobia, or the fear of foreigners. The presentation featured examples from history and the media. Discussions where students could share their reactions or experiences followed the presentation.