Beka Lockwood has been a patient at Riley Hospital for Children since the age of 13. Lockwood attends Dance Marathon to give back to the organization that has helped support and treat her for seven years now. DN PHOTO REAGAN ALLEN
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Former Riley kid gives back to children's hospital through Dance Marathon involvement

As the fundraising numbers came in last year at the 2015 Ball State University Dance Marathon, Beka Lockwood watched anxiously. She and her entertainment committee, a small but dedicated group of students, had put in hard work, along with all the other volunteers, to make the fundraiser a success. When the announcement came through that the event had raised more than $500,000, Lockwood fell to the ground crying.


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DINNER FOR 2ISH: Spaghetti squash

We started cooking together in the summer of 2015 and have planned and cooked a dinner every week since. Our recipes are often inspired by the New York Times’ cooking website but are adapted to fit Muncie availability and a college budget.



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Your horoscope for Feb. 17

Today's Birthday (Feb. 17): Take action for the common good this year. Lucrative opportunities after March 8 provide new travel and study destinations after March 23. Launch a two-year educational adventure after Sept. 9.



Taylor Swift backstage at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Allen J. Schaben /Los Angeles Times/TNS)
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Highlights from this year's Grammy Awards

The 58th Grammy Awards, arguably the biggest night and highest honor for the music industry, took place Feb. 15, 2016 at The Staples Center in Los Angeles. For the fifth consecutive year, LL Cool J hosted the show, which honors the year’s best in music.


Senior accounting major Alex Didat owns a golden retriever. Many students find stress relief from owning a pet while in college, despite it being costly. PHOTO PROVIDED BY LINDSEY BENTLEY 
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Student pet owners note pros, cons of having pets in college

Pet owners know its true: no matter how much you miss your family and friends, there’s something different about missing your dogs, cats and other pets while you’re away at school. Some Ball State students have kept their furry friends with them and have found there are both pros and cons to keeping a pet while at school.





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