Erica Robinson Moody laughs while doing her son Brooklyn's hair Jan. 27. Erica's mission statement for her classes is "bridging the cultural gaps in the beauty community," and she is very focused on cultural hair education. Maya Wilkins, DN

Muncie Education in Biracial Hair class aims to change the beauty industry

In a room attached to the kitchen of Erica Robinson Moody’s home sits two salon chairs. A cabinet is filled with different colored hair dyes, an apron hangs on a hook near a large mirror and products stand in single-file lines on the counters.  Her son, Brooklyn Moody, sits in a salon chair where his mom said he often falls asleep, while she takes a comb, twirls it tightly on a small section of his hair and creates a tight, springy curl an inch or two in length. Dozens of these curls lie across his head. Brooklyn’s hairstyle takes 45 minutes to style this way, and the style only stays for about a week —  a reality for biracial hair.



Before becoming a Ball State trustee in January 2021, Julie Griffith worked for a variety of companies and institutions. She knew current Board of Trustees chair, Renae Conley, and secretary, Mike McDaniel, through other professional work. Ball State Marketing and Communications, Photo Provided
ADMINISTRATION

Julie Griffith shares her Indiana roots and goals as a Ball State trustee

Julie Griffith, the most recent member to join Ball State’s Board of Trustees after her appointment by Gov. Eric Holcomb, likes to tell people she “was raised on the sunny side of the Ohio River in Indiana.” Griffith currently serves as the executive vice president for strategy, partnerships and outreach for the Indiana Innovation Institute. A1979 Ball State political science alumna, she is a member of the Ball State Foundation board and the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Sciences and Humanities.




Get a Better Understanding Business Hacks in 2022 With These Tips

The last couple of years have been very hard on businesses worldwide. For some things are great, many have moved exclusively online, and sadly some have closed their doors forever. If your company has been impacted over the last couple of years, or perhaps you are starting a new business venture and looking for a few tips on having a thriving business, these may be for you.


What To Know About The International Driving Permit Online In The United Kingdom?

When you compare it to the other countries, the UK is slightly different because it doesn't allow online applications for its residents. The way you do it is to contact your local Post Office and apply for an IDP, which will cost you £5.5. You will also need to provide your license and a copy of your passport.



Maggie Getzin, DN Design
OPINION

Unearned Return

If Ball State accepts Theta Chi’s attempt to come back and reestablish a new chapter, Ball State’s administration will be setting a dangerous precedent for Greek Life organizations.





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