Cardinal Esports looks to bring athletic collegiate gaming to Ball State

By Blake Chapman / March 20, 2019

 An international pastime with over a billion dollars in annual revenue, an audience of 380 million spectators and 588 major events across the world is impressive on its own. When considering that this sport’s athletes compete in front of computer monitors, hands gripped to keyboards and mice, it sounds like something out of an Orson Scott Card novel. However, throughout Asia, North America and Europe, esports have become a reality for millions of fans. 

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In Print Festival: Straight out of publishing for three authors

By Alyssa Cooper / March 19, 2019

Many times, most art starts with an idea, a spark of inspiration, but as time progresses and the work passes through different hands, it doesn’t always end as originally planned. 

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'Human library' participants share their stories to start dialogue, reduce biases

By Pauleina Brunnemer / March 5, 2019

Choosing books bound with a heartbeat, two eyes and a story to tell, readers visiting the “Human Library” had to move past judging a book by its cover. 

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Interview with Ball State filmmaker Connor Rush about his new music video and its life saving message

By Byte Staff / February 22, 2019

Byte Managing Editor Matthew Yapp sits down with Ball State student and filmmaker Connor Rush to discuss what went into the making of his music video FHL, what inspired the video, and the charitable cause the video promotes. 

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Ball State alumnus to study women’s agency and feminism in Japan

By Elena Stidham / February 20, 2019

Success is rarely accomplished alone. 

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Ball State NREM club partners with community to spread environmental messages

By Ayah Eid / February 19, 2019

From creating and decorating environmentally conscious crafts, such as reusable tote bags, to hosting guest speakers, the natural resources and environmental management club (NREM) works to bring attention to environmental issues.

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Impressions of Love: DOMA shares more than 90 works by two Muncie painters

By Taylor Smith / February 18, 2019

The recent exhibit at The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) honors some of Muncie’s most famous and influential painters, including their artwork and their marriage. 

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Freshman strives to spread We LIVE movement across the country

By Tierra Harris / February 14, 2019

Most Friday nights, Brandon Warren would typically stay out late. However, on May 5, 2017, his instincts told him he needed to go home early. 

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Theatre majors start conversation about mental illnesses with 'Sunday, Sunday'

By Jake Helmen , Tierra Harris and Abril Castaneda / February 6, 2019

In hopes of starting a conversation about today’s perception of mental illnesses, junior theatre production major Lauren Aldaba submitted the play “Sunday, Sunday” by Sandra Fenichel Asher as a possible performance for the Department of Theatre and Dance last year. 

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BSA announces annual Black History Month schedule

By Staff Reports / January 30, 2019

Every year, the Black Student Association, BSA, chooses a new theme for their Black History Month events in February. 

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Six entertaining things to do instead of braving the polar vortex

By Jeremy Rogers / January 30, 2019

The 2004 film The Day After Tomorrow was about a superstorm of cold ravaging the northern hemisphere. Only 44% of critics liked it, and fewer will likely be fans of Wednesday’s weather which is projected to reach below a -35 degree wind chill in parts of Indiana. People are advised to stay indoors as much as possible, and that means people will be looking for ways to kill time. 

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39th annual Unity Week helps 'break down stereotypes'

By Nicole Thomas / January 28, 2019

For the past week, Ball State and the Muncie community have welcomed open conversations about biases, stereotypes and oppression with the 39th annual Unity Week. 

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Winnie the Pooh offers guests a 'glass half full' perspective on life

By Kamryn Tomlinson / January 28, 2019

For many, like director Michael Daehn, “Winnie the Pooh” is bringing nostalgia with it to Ball State, but not for sophomore Jake Letts, who ironically plays Pooh. Letts said he never grew up watching the Disney originals or reading the books. 

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Ball State junior uses speaking talent to 'empower, spark, liberate'

By Kayla Jackson / January 25, 2019

From a young age, Ball State junior Jalen Lee has had a gift for speaking. 

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Charles W. Brown Planetarium announces free shows for spring semester

By Staff Reports / January 24, 2019

From February to April, the Charles W. Brown Planetarium is offering five free shows for the Ball State and Muncie community to travel the galaxy from their seats in Indiana’s largest planetarium. 

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First Amendment expert Gene Policinski reveals disruptions in journalism

By Scott Fleener / January 23, 2019

To celebrate the Department of Journalism’s 50th anniversary, Ball State hosted Gene Policinski Wednesday night in the Student Center Ballroom. 

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Ball State alumnus will educate Muncie community on First Amendment

By Scott Fleener / January 23, 2019

Photographs of the Civil War taken by photographers Alexander Gardner, Mathew Brady and Timothy O’Sullivan showed battlefield results in the 1860s.

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3 alternative routes to help students avoid the wintry weather

By Josh DeFonce / January 22, 2019

Within the last week, it has finally begun to look and feel like winter on campus. Students now have to bundle up in coats, beanies and gloves to travel the long walks to class in the slushy snow, while cold air whips around them.

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Film trailer creator, artist, and Ball State alumnus Travis Abels visits campus

By Jeremy Rogers / January 21, 2019

Abels, who graduated from Ball State in 2006 with majors in advertising and art, now works as a multimedia artist, with his most high-profile work consisting of several trailers made for popular films such as “I, Tonya,” “La La Land,” and “A Star Is Born.” 

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4 popcorn recipes to help celebrate the national holiday

By Staff Reports / January 19, 2019

Popcorn is one food that many like to enjoy both sweet and salty. Often paired with butter and salt or chocolate, popcorn can easily adapt to most flavor palettes.