Rick Purtha, photojournalism major.

Nobody Seems to be There

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 15 – 24.



Chipotle Lamb Burger – $14.00Matt and Jessica Burns are the owners and chefs of Barn Brasserie, a downtown restaurant that specializes in American classics with French inspirations. The Burns’ try to use local and organic food in their creations to support local farmers and promote a healthy diet. The Chipotle Lamb Burger prevails over the countless creative burgers they serve. Mint salsa, feta cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomatoes and chipotle mayonnaise top the succulent lamb patty. When asked how they create their unique hamburgers, Matt Burns said, “We just look at the ingredients that we have around and try to figure out a way to use them. Just come up with crazy stuff and pick one that works.”
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Muncie’s Best Burgers

The hamburger, thought to be coined from an emigrant from Hamburg, Germany, is a tradition that has become one of the first images people think of when they hear “American Cuisine.” Hamburgers are versatile, easily personalized and can be as unique as a child’s imagination.



Sarah Hollowell, a senior creative writing major, wanted to take the body-positivity moment a step further by talking about her sexual experiences as an overweight woman. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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Student embraces size, sexuality in published essay

Sarah Hollowell, a senior creative writing major, listened as Meghan Trainor belted “All About That Bass.” Hollowell watched as women like size 22 model Tess Holliday embraced their full figures through Instagram and Twitter. But Hollowell wanted to take it a step further.


Ball State students try to stay warm as temperatures continue drop and snow piles up on Jan. 5 across Ball State University's campus. DN PHOTO ALAINA JAYE HALSEY
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Kick out the blues with snow day do's

With the Weather Channel forecasting a possibility of six inches of snow, busy college students should be celebrating instead of feeling obligated to complete mundane activities. Here’s a quick guide on what to do with this rare free time.



Margie Frank and Sigi Koehler watch the film, "Muxima" at the Fractured Narratives Exhibit at the David Owsley Museum of Art. The film captures images of the African country, Angola and its inhabitants. DN PHOTO BY DANIELLE GRADY
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New exhibit provokes discussion about global issues

Racism, censorship and warfare. Director of the David Owsley Museum of Art, Robert La France, admits that those subjects might not make for appropriate dinner conversation, but at a temporary exhibit in Ball State’s art museum, impolite dialogue isn’t just tolerated, it’s encouraged.



The Atkins diet focuses on eating fruits, vegetables, animal protein, fats, and fresh grocery items.
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Trend Diets: Fad or Fiction?

In a society often preoccupied with physical appearance,Psychology Today found that 38 percent of women and 34 percent of men are not satisfied with their body image.





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