The Cardinals win on the road against NIU
With just two more series and two solo games remaining in Ball State Baseball's regular season, the team is attempting to fight its way up the Mid-American Conference (MAC) standings.
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With just two more series and two solo games remaining in Ball State Baseball's regular season, the team is attempting to fight its way up the Mid-American Conference (MAC) standings.
Trinity Rea is a second-year journalism major and writes “Bury the Hatchet” for the Daily News. Their views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
Ball State Track and Field hosted its annual “We Fly” home meet Friday and Saturday.
“The ship is sinking,” second-year teacher Zachary Houser said. Houser is referring to a ‘ship’ full of veteran educators who are falling behind in today's world of rapidly evolving education practices and standards. This can be solved, as these teachers are preparing to retire, yet, they have no one to replace them. This issue is growing larger.According to a 2022 study released by the National Opinion Research Center, less than one in five Americans would encourage a young person to become a K-12 teacher.Participants based their responses on issues like lack of pay and stressful work environments. The study parallels the actual lack of young educators currently in the workforce. Muncie Community Schools (MCS) recognizes this and has begun to implement steps and programs to allow college graduates to find their footing in teaching — fast. Director of Elementary Education at MCS Heidi White acknowledged the stigma surrounding young teachers, while also highlighting their benefits. “There is value in a veteran teacher for sure, but there's also value [in] having somebody come in with a fresh perspective,” she said.In her current role, White oversees the curriculum for grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and MCS’ preschool programs. Additionally, she said her role also comes with an overall focus on school improvement. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in its 2023 Education at a Glance report, it reported within OECD countries, 18 percent of teachers at pre-primary levels are under the age of 30. The report also stated that in 45 percent of countries with available data, teachers aged 50 and older are at least double those under 30. This statistic can prove costly when teachers have to retire, as recently, educators are more frequently leaving the profession.According to the National Education Association, 86 percent of its members noted they saw more educators leave the profession since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is something that can be fixed by young teachers. White acknowledged this and said in her 18 years at MCS, she’s seen the importance of young educators firsthand. “I do feel like, a lot of times, people [who] are coming in younger have a renewed sense of hope for our kids, which is what we need,” White said. “That's not to say veteran teachers don't, but … [young teachers] come in, and they are ready and feel empowered and take ownership of [the] kids in our community.”First-grade teacher Savannah Oliphant at East Washington Academy is one such young educator. In her second year at MCS, Oliphant said she has taken on a lot of responsibility with her co-teacher. Last year, she helped create a new curriculum which is now being implemented in her current classroom, something she feels she “nailed.”Living in Muncie until she was about eight, Oliphant attended the school she now teaches at when it was open as Washington-Carver Elementary School. Additionally, she attended Ball State University for her last two years of earning her undergraduate degree.She said this lived experience with MCS has bettered her as a teacher. “I know what it's like to be in a lower socioeconomic school district and status … I know what these kids go through,” she said. “I always have the same structure, I always have the same routine because [students] don't get that anywhere else.”
For the first time in almost 1,200 years, East-Central Indiana, and its surrounding cities, experienced a total solar eclipse. All over the region, visitors, locals and students took the afternoon to take in the experience.
Editors note: This story has been updated to include quotes from head coach Rich Maloney.
Fred Timberlake often spends his days in downtown Muncie listening to the sound of trains driving past, or listening to the sound of water running down by the White River.
The National Trails System stretches more than 88,600 miles across the United States. From the rugged inclines that belt the Appalachian Trail to the sprawling farmlands throughout the Oregon National Historic Trail, the United States is home to numerous scenic, historic and recreational trails, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association.
In a three-game home series this weekend against Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponent Eastern Michigan University, Ball State Baseball showcased just how fast a game can change.
Over the weekend, through various weather delays, Ball State baseball went 2-1 in their series against Jacksonville University.
Trinity Rea is a second-year journalism major and writes “Bury the Hatchet” for the Daily News. Their views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
Editor's Note: Nick Shelton contributed to the coverage of the Swig & Swine College Classic but did not contribute to the writing portion of coverage. Additionally, a provided quote from athletics has been added.
With the 2024 presidential election approaching, Associate Professor of Educational Studies David Roof and Director of Student Life Abby Haworth wanted to address the lack of understanding surrounding civic engagement on campus.
“I felt loved. It felt so good to be in this room,” Co-chair of Juneteenth Muncie Dorica Watson said. “The music was amazing… we couldn't wait to be here.”
The Cardinals continued their win streak against the Jaguars with a 7-0 sweep Friday afternoon.
Stephen P. Hargrave has strived his whole life not to be limited by how he chooses to identify.
The Cardinals returned to their home court with one goal, win by any means. The team began the fight to achieve this goal immediately.
Ball State community members gathered in the Korsgaard Dance Studio at Ball Gym for “Rainbow Night,” a performance-based event hosted by Alpha Psi Omega (APO).
After a four-game road trip that saw Ball State Men's Tennis go 1-3, the team returned home to secure a 5-2 win, their first since January 24th.
In 2023, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported 33.2 million small businesses across the United States and 94,057 new business applications were filled out in just the state of Indiana.