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O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of murder charges, but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.
Muncie Central High School is now home to the district’s first writing center, a fully functional space that mimics writing centers at the collegiate level, including those found on Ball State’s own campus.
“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.”
Tonight: Rain will continue tonight with it being heavy at times. Winds will start to pick up around 10 to 15 mph and will start to increase throughout tomorrow.
With no special guest presentations this week, the Student Government Association (SGA) began its April 10 meeting with special orders of business. In the meeting, the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) presented a request for a protected seat in the senate. Currently, they have an unprotected seat, which means that if they lose their seat, they would also lose their representation, according to President Pro Tempore Brenna Large.According to Large, having a protected seat would allow them to “retain their representation in the senate,” which means they can always have representation even if they choose to stop sending a representative to the meetings. In the past, YDSA spearheaded many initiatives such as protesting against Senate Bill 202, discussing raising campus wages and volunteering with the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. The senate approved their protected seat with 31 yays, two nays, and two abstentions. Next up, President Joseph Gassensmith gave his state of the student body. On his list of accomplishments from this year, he said his administration completed 25 out of 27 platform points which is more than any SGA executive board in the past six years, according to Gassensmith. “Now, obviously, at some of those points, we had to adapt what the point was, but the spirit of the point was cast no matter what,” Gassensmith said. He also mentioned that SGA invested more money this year than any other, with about $41,000 reinvested in students and the Ball State community.One of the initiatives Gassensmith said he was most proud of was the addition of the new bus stop shelter on McKinley Avenue, as well as a new blue light tower that will be placed near the Scheidler Apartments.“We were able to turn SGA from a very dramatic organization to one that is a well-oiled machine. It made a real impact,” Gassensmith said. The senate then transitioned into executive reports. Vice President Monet Lindstrand started and reminded the senators of the upcoming Take Back The Night event on April 24, where survivors of sexual assault can share their stories.Treasurer Isacc Ledford gave a brief overview of all the initiatives the senate spent money on this school year.This spending included SGA shirts, a portion of the homecoming parade, community garden improvements, survey tabling with the organizational caucus, north quad urinal dividers, new charging stations, funding many sexual assault awareness events this month and more. “The overall senate invested 89.3 percent of their budget as opposed to last year’s 50.68 percent,” Ledford said. “Although the allocation was higher last year, the senate invested $6,695 as opposed to last year’s $5,068.” The senators were then asked to vote on an amendment to the SGA elections code for unfinished business. According to the amendment change request, this would make it so “in the event that three or more candidates run [for a cabinet position], the candidate receiving a majority of votes cast, per rank choice voting, shall be declared the winner.”This was approved with 34 yays, one nay, and two abstentions. With no new business to vote on, the meeting was adjourned. Contact Meghan Braddy with comments via email at meghan.braddy@bsu.eduor on X @meghan_braddy.
Savannah Oliphant is a teacher at East Washington Academy in the Muncie Community School system and a graduate of Ball State University. She is writing as a guest writer for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
Whether it be a sign that reads “No beverage or ice cream in seating area,” or a piece of the original hardwood up for display, the effort to keep the Muncie Fieldhouse’s legacy alive is evident by its entryway alone.
Tonight: Light to moderate rain will move into the area this evening and persist throughout the overnight hours. Because of this, overnight lows will remain mild before the rain continues throughout tomorrow.
The Fashion Industry Studies Club hosted “Garden of Couture” Fashion Show at the Brown Family Amphitheater, from 12-4 p.m. on April 6th.
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue throughout the night. Otherwise, mostly cloudy skies will persist. A mild low of 52 degrees is expected with light winds out of the southwest of 5 to 10 mph.
MUNCIE, Ind. — We have all heard of today's fashion icons. But what if I told you we had the fashion designers of tomorrow right here on Ball State’s campus? The Fashion Industry Studies Club is a collaborative space for Ball State designers, models and stylists. Fashion shows have been held annually on campus, but Garden of Couture is the first for the FISC.
MUNCIE, Ind. — Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary Hosted an eclipse event this afternoon. But it is not just for people.
Aaron asks Ball State the Byte-ing Question, Who is Your Favorite Ginger?Anchor: Aaron PicklesimerVideo Editing: Kennedy SwopeCamera-Person: Mason MundyDirector: Mason Mundy & Aaron PicklesimerThumbnail: Mason MundyIntro Graphics: Ryan MinterGraphics: Taylor Sheridan, Evan FischerMusic: Jack McGinnis
Mason goes over the latest Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces.Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether it's video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!Anchors: Mason MundyExecutive Producer: Willow EmigScript: Mason MundyVideo Editing: Mason MundyAudio Editing: Mason MundyIntro Graphics: Ryan MinterGraphics: Ryan MinterThumbnail: Mason MundyOriginal Thumbnail Images From: Creatures Inc. Music: Jack McGinnisSources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugsh46wLDZIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKY7Cbyl7Fk
Disclaimer: The Ball State Daily News reached out to Muncie Central softball for this article. However, that request was never answered.
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Tonight - It will be a warm evening with our low of 56 F. With only partly cloudy skies and SE winds of 6 mph, it will be a very pleasant evening in Muncie.
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.
In the world of commerce, reverse logistics stands out as a crucial but often overlooked component. It involves managing the flow of goods as they are returned by consumers, a process that can be complex and costly. Retailers and manufacturers must navigate the intricacies of returns, exchanges, and the reintegration of products back into the supply chain. The efficiency of these practices can directly influence customer satisfaction and the bottom line. To tackle these challenges, businesses are seeking innovative strategies to streamline their reverse logistics operations.