Freshman sports production major Jackson Divincenzo sits at a table at Noyer Dining Apr. 12. Divincenzo frequents the dining hall and enjoys the stir fry. Jacy Bradley, DN
CAMPUS

Dining Departures: Noyer Dining and Quiznos to close in favor of convenience areas, students react

For many students, Noyer Dining and Quiznos have been popular stops over the years, as they offer many different foods that may seem like healthier options compared to other dining halls and are conveniently located in or near the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center. However, current financial difficulties the university is facing are preventing Noyer from continuing to operate under its arrangements, said Karen Adkins, senior director of auxiliary services for dining, catering and events. 


Lisa Letsinger poses for a photo in her classroom April 5 at Muncie Central High School. Letsinger is retiring in 2022 and plans to spend more time with her daughter and grandchildren in Australia. Rylan Capper, DN
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT

Letsinger's Legacy: After 22 years teaching at Muncie Central High School, Lisa Letsinger is retiring and leaving behind a legacy

The artwork-lined hallways of Muncie Central High School (MCHS) have been Lisa Letsinger’s second home for 22 years. Since January 2000, when she rolled textbooks classroom to classroom on a cart to teach accounting and personal finance, Letsinger has rooted herself at the heart of MCHS and in the hearts of her students.


Ball State Men's Volleyball Head Coach Donan Cruz celebrates a point being scored in a game against Ohio St. March 19 at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals beat the Buckeyes 3-1 in the game. Amber Pietz, DN
VOLLEYBALL

Men's volleyball earns 5 MIVA honors

The 2022 season was one for the history books for Ball State men's volleyball (20-3, 12-2 MIVA). Following a first outright Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association regular-season championship since 1997, five members of the program have been awarded MIVA honors.



John Quiñones speaks to a crowd of Ball State students and faculty April 11 at Pruis Hall. Quiñones took part in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series by visiting Ball States campus along with local schools. Eli Houser, DN
CAMPUS

John Quiñones visits Ball State

The David Letterman Professional Lecture Series welcomed John Quiñones April 11. Quiñones hosts the TV show “What Would You Do?”   Quiñones starts his lecture by talking about his show and asking his audience, “What would you do?” 


Emily Wilson holds her daughter, Ada, before a service April 4 in the basement of Urban Light Community Church. Wilson's Patron Saint, or personal Guardian is Cecilia of Rome. Rylan Capper, DN
NEWS

From Humble Beginnings: Local outreach starts an Orthodox Christian church in Muncie

On April 4, Father Joel Weir began a lengthy drive from Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Muncie. He was preparing to lead the first full liturgy of presanctified gifts at St. Photini’s Orthodox Outreach. Weir is a part of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) and has been the serving priest of St. Photini’s Christian Orthodox Outreach and rector of St. Stephen’s American Orthodox Church in Crawfordsville, Indiana. 



Rylan Capper, DN Photo; Amber Pietz, DN Design
OPINION

Cruelty is the Point

What is the “Don’t Say Gay” bill supposed to show kids in America? That the things we don’t want to talk about will go away if we shove our heads in the sand?  


Bracken Library hosted the "Human Library" event Feb. 27, 2019. Fifteen students volunteered to be books readers could check out for 20 minutes. Unsplash, photo curtesy
OPINION

Unbound

To the administrators, parents and government officials in charge of making these decisions: banning books does more harm than good.  



SOFTBALL

Softball closes Ohio Series with a walk-off win

After their doubleheader was pushed back from Saturday to Sunday due to weather concerns, Ball State Softball (13-21, 6-5 MAC) wrapped up a three-game series against Mid-American Conference (MAC) rival Ohio (15-18, 9-5 MAC) April 11 with a walk-off home run from sophomore infielder Kayla Lissy in the bottom of the seventh inning.


VOLLEYBALL

Cardinals crowned MIVA regular season champions

It has been an eventful 10 months for Ball State Men’s Volleyball (20-3, 12-2 MIVA) and head coach Donan Cruz, but Cruz can’t help but focus on one thing: enjoying the moment with the program.  From Cruz being named head coach of the Cardinals June 16 to the Cardinals defeating then No. 1 Hawaii (19-5, 4-3 BWC) twice in three days to, most recently, winning the Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association regular season championship after defeating Purdue Fort Wayne (15-12, 6-8 MIVA) April 9, it's all happened in less than a year.


SOCCER

Ball State drops final Spring Cup match against Kentucky

The Cardinals were originally scheduled to play Cincinnati while the Wildcats would play Louisville. However, in a tweet from the Spring Cup April 9, the Bearcats and Cardinals were unable to compete due to “unfortunate circumstances." Rife said Ball State didn't complain and adjusted quickly despite not preparing for Kentucky.


Bartenders work at 1925 PubHouse April 6 in Downtown Muncie. The restaurant features a wrap around bar as well as indoor and outdoor seating. Rylan Capper, DN
NEWS

Be Our Guest: 1925 PubHouse takes over space in Muncie’s downtown Marriott

For a variety of businesses, staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing struggle. Locations in Muncie, like 625 TapHouse, found it difficult to continue serving the community. Operating inside of the downtown hotel Courtyard by Marriott Muncie without a drive-thru window adversely impacted the establishment, Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour said. 




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