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Mark Waid has written stories for almost every superhero, from Superman to Daredevil, and he has received Eisner awards for them. Waid lives in Muncie where he and his partner Christina Blanch own Aw Yeah Comics in downtown Muncie. DN PHOTO ABBIE WILLANS

Mark Waid writes Marvel comics in Muncie home

Mark Waid may be a famous writer, but he doesn’t live in New York City or Hollywood. His home is Muncie, Ind., where he and his partner Christina Blanch own Aw Yeah Comics downtown.



Exploring gender gap among Ball State's highest level of professors

Although Ball State faculty is split fairly evenly along gender lines, there is one level where women are vastly underrepresented — full professorship. Women currently make up just 25 percent of professors at the full professorship level, which is a tenured professor who usually serves at leadership positions within departments.



Spring like Temperatures

Weather Forecaster Nick Fauser calls for some spring like temperatures and rain showers.



Muncie Police Officer J. Lacy helps secure the Student Recreation and Wellness Center after a report of an armed assailant in the building. DN PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP

Ball State police paid more, but have smaller jurisdiction

University police officers are often paid more than their city counterparts, despite having a smaller area of jurisdiction. Ball State UPD officers are no exception, averaging higher salaries than those working for the Muncie Police Department, in addition to the extra training they receive.