Storm chaser, Ball State alumnus creates Tornado Alley tours
The blue sparks of snapping electrical lines could be seen half a mile away, as Jason Berry watched a tornado tear through his town in Defiance, Ohio.
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The blue sparks of snapping electrical lines could be seen half a mile away, as Jason Berry watched a tornado tear through his town in Defiance, Ohio.
Be Here Now’s backyard turned into an art gallery with a live soundtrack Friday night.
Glue sticks and light bulbs are considered currency at Cornerstone Center for the Arts’ first Swap & Sale this week. The sale is a combination of a rummage sale and a surplus swap where people can buy or trade for anything from decorations to office equipment. The Swap & Sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the Colonnade Room, which is on the first floor of the center at 520 E. Main St. Brett Ellison, director of rentals and events at Cornerstone, said there are at least 100 items up for grabs. Cornerstone will lay out decorations, office furniture, computer monitors, keyboards and other items, all for sale or for swap. Decorations include China dishware, centerpiece items once used in banquets and even some antique chandeliers. “It’s definitely a mixture of vintage and newer items,” said Carly Acree, Cornerstone education and marketing coordinator. “There are antique finds and more modern things.” Cornerstone Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that offers artistic classes and hosts community events and performances. Acree said unused items were building up in the center after 15 years of operation, so they decided to trade unused items for needed ones. She said donating class supplies makes a huge difference for the 1,200 to 1,500 individuals taking classes at Cornerstone. “It improves the quality of the class and students get more out of it,” Acree said. “With more supplies, we can offer more classes.” When it comes to swapping, the main idea is item for item. However, things like the size and the value of the items are taken into consideration. Cornerstone’s wish list ranges from craft and office supplies to tools and the full list can be seen on the center’s site. Cash and card are accepted for items as well, and each donation helps support the center’s educational programs. Ellison said art supplies are most needed, as they are the hardest things for the nonprofit to buy. Acree said students can find items to fill their new houses, apartments and dorm rooms versus going to a chain store for decorating needs, and at the same time, they can help the community. “You never know what unique finds you will come across,” Ellison said.
Markus Burden, randomly picked from the crowd of freshmen, stepped up to the half court line Thursday during Welcome Week’s introduction to university athletics.
“The Price Is Right Live!” will come to campus Oct. 23, giving students a chance to win anything from appliances to new cars.
A line-up of contemporary musicals, hit country artists and an undead funk band is part of John R. Emens Auditorium’s 50th anniversary.
After a week of moving on campus and scrambling to collect textbooks, Ball State has a week geared toward acclimating new students and welcoming back returning Cardinals.
*Editor’s note: Name has been changed to protect student’s identity.
As Bob Mattax wriggled through the bureaucratic red tape, negotiated property zoning with the city and worked with the Muncie Police Department and health department, he realized that trail blazing had its prices. Muncie hadn’t been set up for a food truck to enter the picture, but he hopes to have cleared the way with his slop-slinging truck.
At age 15, Soha Fallata put on the hijab, a form of loose, robe-like dress and veil that wrapped around her face and concealed all but her eyes.
One wouldn’t think they would get tired of being told they are smart, but junior graphic design major Liz Li, who is an Asian born American, is fed up with it.
Trisha Shireman admits to sending other girls flying into metal chairs and walls. She’s gotten some sizeable bruises and bloody scrapes in the line of duty. She’s watched her friends break bones and get their bones get broken. Her roller derby alias, “Shrewd Bury-more,” is definitely not shy on the track.
Eight years ago, Drew Bogs watched Jose Contreras pitch game one in the 2005 World Series for the White Sox. This past week while covering the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training, Bogs got to shake Contreras’ hand, something he said he never imagined he would get to do.
Anna Ortiz is a junior journalism major and writes "Common Nonsense" for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper. Write to Anna at aeortiz@bsu.edu. When you work two jobs and wonder how your peers can afford an iPhone and a Spring Break flight to Miami when you’re barely able to make rent, the week before the big break can put you on full snark-mode. For those stepping onto a cruise ship while the rest of us are dusting off our hometown work uniforms, here are some things to avoid:
Forget slathering on the SPF, you might want to strap on a bulletproof vest instead if you’re planning to travel to any of these areas. A study by legal-research organization Avvo rated areas by looking at a variety of violent crime risks, such as murder and rape, and fatal car crashes and deaths to determine the deadliest vacation cities. Of the top ten most dangerous, Florida accounts for five of the cities where a hangover could be the least of your worries.
The Oscars hit its 85th year on Sunday with a resounding bang. The stage thundered with performances, acts and the footsteps of award-winning directors and actors. With close competition and so many film legends packed into one place, this particular show had its golden moments and “did that just happen?” double takes all orchestrated by host Seth MacFarlane.
Toy store tantrums, masquerading as dentists and terrorizing Costco customers have led up to the Impractical Jokers’ first live-performance tour since the beginning of their reality improv TV show, where the aim is pushing the limits as far as possible. Brian “Q” Quinn, Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano and James “Murr” Murray have had their share of adventures since the tour throughout the nation began, in which Ball State will be their first college stop.
There is one almost inescapable reality of college life — having a roommate. Some are blessed with harmony in the dorm room while others experience a war zone.
Chocolates, heart-shaped Hallmark cards and talking stuffed animals quipping exclamations of love crowd corporate store shelves to celebrate the beginning of February.