Artist of the Month: Enhypen

By Rainna Yarborough / October 31, 2022

With October well on its way, the change of seasons can trigger the infamous phrase—out with the old, in with the new. While we don’t need to get rid of anything old, there is always room for the new, especially in discovering new music and sounds. As their world tour Manifesto is in full swing, there is no doubt that Enhypen brings a fresh new sound to those not entirely familiar with the genre of K-pop, which has been taking the world by storm in recent years. So, who are they? 

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10 Halloween movies to get you into spooky season

By Keeona Stewart / October 31, 2022

Spooky season has officially commenced. It’s time to bust out the comfy sweaters, and a warm pair of boots. Perhaps your stomachs are full of fall treats like hot apple cider and pumpkin spice lattes. But the most important part of the season is Halloween.  Halloween is a holiday of excitement, dressing up, and consuming loads of candy. Regardless of age, Halloween can make anyone feel like a kid. One easy way to tap into the nostalgia and spooky spirit of the season are to gather a group of friends for a terrifyingly delightful Halloween movie marathon. This list is a compilation of all the best Halloween movies. Whether you’re looking for something scary, romantic, or comedic, these movies have something for everyone.  

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BALL STATE CAREER CENTER

A Chance for Conversation

By Kyle Smedley / September 19, 2022

For the fall 2022 semester, the Cardinal Job Fair is Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Worthen Arena. With over 180 employers scheduled, current Cardinals and Ball State alumni have the chance to speak with businesses in their search for a job, and potentially a long-term career. 

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MUNCIE OUTREACH

People Like Me

By Maya Wilkins / September 16, 2022

 For 10 years, Muncie OUTreach has provided Delaware County’s LGBTQ youth with an outlet to express themselves and build their own community.

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SB 1- ROE V. WADE

Future Planning

By Hannah Amos / September 15, 2022

With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and Indiana’s new abortion bill (SB 1) put into effect on Sept. 15, there’s been an increase of attention on reproductive health and contraceptives.

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Artist of the Month: Imani

By Adjwou Mesgana Waiss / May 4, 2022

Calling all music lovers! If you are looking for an eccentric sound among the wave of alternative pop and R&B in the Muncie area, look no further than April’s Artist of the Month: Imani. 

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A Deep Dive into Rey Skywalker's Character Arc

By Anthony Herring / April 21, 2022

The Star Wars sequel trilogy is a major point of contention for many people myself included. I can go on and on about the many problems littered throughout: abysmal world building, clumsy storylines, the imaginary tug-of-war between J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson, etc. Thankfully, this article will not dwell on those things. Instead I am going to center my attention on the focal point of this trilogy—Rey Skywalker. While I have great issues with how Rey’s family was handled, I find her overall arc to be fascinating, especially when I consider the elements of it that actually work.

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Q&A with Namby Pamby

By Annie Bastian / April 18, 2022

The Namby Pamby is an alternative band composed of three female artists: McKenna Parks on guitar, Emily Parks on bass, and Payton Knerr on drums. The group was established at the end of 2021 and has been performing since the beginning of 2022. The band agreed to be interviewed over Zoom to talk about themselves and their future plans. 

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Q&A with Raven Milligan of Peacehead

By Annie Bastian / April 14, 2022

  Peacehead is a rock band composed of two band members, Raven Milligan and Aden Johnson. The band started in early 2019, releasing their first album, Escargot, in October 2019. The multi-instrumental duo originally came from Kokomo, Indiana, and are currently playing in the Indianapolis and Muncie areas. Band member, Raven Milligan, agreed to be interviewed about the band and its future.

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Playing Through the Pandemic

By Emily Hunter / April 13, 2022

Wizards of the Coast cited 2020 as the best year for Dungeons & Dragons after seeing an increase of sales during the pandemic. This has been attributed to an influx of online players, but even local game stores have been seeing changes. 

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COMMUNITIES

Owners from Anderson witch shop, "Twisted Twigs" talk about business, spirituality and social media

By Grace Duerksen / April 10, 2022

 Since summer 2017, Twisted Twigs has sold crystals, handmade oils, dried herbs, incense and other homemade apothecary items to their customers. The metaphysical shop is nestled among residential houses on Main Street in Anderson, Indiana, and is owned and operated by two witches: Brytneigh Burgess and Kinsley Elsten.

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A Retrospective on ‘Chocobo Racing’

By Ryan Minter / April 7, 2022

Twenty-three years ago Chocobo Racing raced its way onto the PlayStation One (PS1) and into my house. So, in the spirit of Chocobo GP’s launch, I wanted to revisit this old classic and see if it’s still able to cruise on in 2022 and how it compares to its distant sequel.  

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Artist of the Month: Women's History Month

By Arianna Sergio , Bernadette Harding , Emma Fullen , Rosie Mitchell , Adjwou Mesgana Waiss and Sydni Wiseman / March 30, 2022

In honor of Women’s History Month, several of Byte’s feature writers have compiled a group of groundbreaking female artists that have impacted the music scene in profound and exciting ways. These artists push the envelope and dare to create within a traditionally male-dominated industry.  

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Namen Namen gets in your face with their self-titled EP

By Emma Fullen / March 30, 2022

Picture this: a new band, who has only been releasing singles for the last two years, gets picked up by a boutique label and, through childhood connections, suddenly gets the opportunity to record at the famous Blackbird Studios in Nashville with only four hours to produce an entire EP.  That’s exactly what happened to Namen Namen. 

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There's No Place Like Home: Former Daily News adviser and editors reflect on 100 years

By Taylor Smith / March 29, 2022

  The newsroom wasn’t always Doug Toney’s home. When he was a freshman at Ball State in 1969, Toney was on track to become a history teacher. Born and raised on the farm, he said it made sense to have summers off and help his family out on the property. But, after one mass communications class with George Harper, former professor of journalism, Toney was “hooked.”

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Inside Ball State's performance of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'

By Emma Fullen / March 25, 2022

A young boy finds his neighbor’s beloved dog murdered by a garden fork one night. Finding the dog would make him a suspect, but he would never do such a thing. In fact, he’s determined to find out who did. Get tickets for Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance's production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time."   

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Kyle XY: The Secret to Life

By Rosie Mitchell / March 22, 2022

Those that grew up in the 90s and early-mid 2000s will remember the dramatic, colorful TV shows that influenced popular culture. From Dawson’s Creek to Gilmore Girls to Zoey 101 and Hannah Montana, every single teen sitcom made its mark. While many may claim that these shows are well known because they were the best, there are some great shows that were forgotten. Kyle XY is just one example of an exceptional show that fell out of the public view. 

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Boldness is Louder than Fear: Hip-hop artist writes music to help people overcome fear

By Miguel Naranjo / March 3, 2022

When Rome Herbert was about 8 years old, he frequently attended spoken word performances with his mother in Indianapolis and became inspired by its artistry.

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A case of an overshadowed legacy: Remembering Whitney Houston’s life for much more than her vices

By Adjwou Mesgana Waiss / February 28, 2022

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the death of the megastar, and in her honor, I have chosen to remember the life of the woman simply known as “The Voice”: Whitney Houston.

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Artist of the Month: Kelsey Lu

By Bernadette Harding / February 28, 2022

This month’s Artist of the Month, singer and cellist Kelsey Lu, sings bewitchingly about the season, “Sudden shiver, taking a dip in a river in winter. Cold breeze caressing frozen cheeks.”