Before sunrise, while most of Ball State University’s campus remains still and quiet, a few early risers start their day to fulfill other commitments: a full-time job, missing a class to care for a sick kid or simply being in a completely new environment. There are many paths students take, and varying experiences bring diverse challenges.
The Ball State National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is more than just an organization, it is a haven for young men and women to strive to become who they aspire to be.
Second-year criminal justice major Brynn Hensley and 2023 Ball State University graduate Ian McCurdy met on Tinder in August 2022. McCurdy’s Tinder profile had pictures of him at concerts and taking photos. From first impressions, Hensley said she could tell McCurdy was an adventurous person.
With Ball State University’s Unity Week coming to a close, Latinx Student Union held their staple event Latinxpoolza on Friday.
With Ball State University’s fall semester coming to a close and winter commencement on Dec. 16, a new batch of students will be entering the job market looking for a place.
White shirts, dress pants and wide smiles: it’s an iconic look, one many students of Ball State University are keenly familiar with. For some, missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are as much a staple of life on campus as Greek’s Pizzeria or surprise rain showers.
Autumn leaves, flannel, knitted sweaters and flared jeans litter the hallways of the Applied Technology Building at Ball State University as visual merchandising students decorate mannequins in glass displays.
An open, clean and white-walled room with a singular bench. It is quiet. The room is filled with large, heavy and enveloping abstract paintings full of intricate shapes and textures. All are black, white and gray.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), there were 49,449 deaths by suicide in 2022. In 2021, there were 1.7 million suicide attempts reported by the CDC. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (NAASP) and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline suggest five steps to help support those considering suicide.
Therapy can be very beneficial to individuals struggling with mental health and conflict in their day-to-day lives. There are a wide variety of reasons that someone would attend therapy to improve their quality of life.
Muncie has more to offer than just fast-food chains and department stores. The city has made its downtown and surrounding areas a great place to explore and try new things. While every city might have a Walmart and a Taco Bell, not every city has the following places that make Muncie what it is: home.
The Ball State University Student Government Association (SGA) began their meeting with a special order of business, asking senators if they would be open to participating in the homecoming parade.
Two Muncie Community Schools (MCS) graduates, a first for the program, were awarded scholarships as a part of the third round of the Ryan Family Scholars and Navigator Program. Past recipients and current Ryan Family Scholars share their stories and experiences.
The expectation of nail appointments consists of searching for parking in a crowded strip mall to wait for a nail tech’s availability. Once the appointment has begun, you’re sat between strangers for an hour before you leave and have to repeat the process in a couple of weeks. In contrast, pulling up to a home with a brick exterior in a serene residential area might offer a better chance of relaxation than traditional nail salons.
The Ball State Student Government Association began with presentations to elect a new president pro tempore.
The Ball State University Student Government Association began its meeting with nominations for the upcoming elections for both chief administrator and treasurer. The nominees for chief administrator are Sen. Kyle Wickizer and Sen. Sam Schlatter.
The Ball State University’s Student Government Association began their meeting with a special presentation from the Pathways Project. Senator applicant Veronica Bedwell then presented for an At-Large Caucus position. Bedwell is involved in multiple campus organizations including One Love and the Student Social Work Association.
Ball State students in the ROTC are one-half scholar, one-half soldier. Maddie Dilds, an ROTC cadet, and Nathan Dunn, recruitment operations officer for the Ball State ROTC, give an inside look into the most rigorous leadership academy the school has to offer.
