The buildings alongside Walnut Street were wrapped in corrugated aluminum, hiding the historic brick facades. Some had been renovated to the styles of the ‘80s. It was a mishmash of architecture. The street was paved over as a plaza for pedestrians to walk from store to store — except they didn’t.
A spotlight on three Muncie Businesses and organizations that support the LGBTQ community.
Men in the military share why they chose to enlist.
Ball State University has student volunteer opportunities, and many students form communities within each organization.
Families are changing, but the idea of the perfect family is just as unrealistic as ever.
Despite the issues women can face in male-dominated fields, the technology field is slowly progressing and becoming more diverse.
The institution of religion needs people, but not all people need the institution.
Minorities in the legal cannabis industry are attempting to surpass legal and societal barriers to promote diversity and representation in their line of work.
After the end of a pause to social events for most Ball State University fraternities, members look for the best ways to move forward.
Leaving behind her work and mom personality, Sarah Gremer becomes her alter ego every time she skates.
The United States has become a world power since its conception, but its citizens’ patriotism can sometimes verge on exceptionalism.
Sometimes, two cultures central to a person’s identity can seem incompatible, but Sam Albano does his best to prove otherwise.
Out of instinct, humans naturally drift toward communities where they feel like they can belong.
Following a passion just might lead to a job as a Disney princess or accountant to the Hollywood elite.
A community forms around those who don’t see vehicles as just a means of transportation, but rather as a lifelong passion worth the hours spent in the garage.
Students from China studying within the United States can face hardships and obstacles in hopes of obtaining an American degree or spot in the country’s workforce.
Portrayals of different occupations throughout media might have an influence on how someone chooses their career.
The United States was founded on the principle that anyone could become successful, but this American Dream has proved more difficult for those from lower classes.
The decision to pursue higher education is right for some but not necessarily for all.
With this photo essay, Ball Bearings captures individuals in traditional garments that are integral to their cultural identities.
