Hoosier tech CEO warns of Indiana’s future as a tech-friendly city in an open letter to the state

By Eben Griger / February 12, 2018

Josh Driver, CEO of tech start-up Selfless.ly and the man behind Open for Service, released “an open letter to the state of Indiana,” in response to the state’s failure to pass a hate crime bill in the form of Senate Bill 418. Indiana remains one of five states without such a bill, which increases the penalties for crimes influenced by the victim’s race, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

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LIFESTYLES

4 Valentine's Day do-it-yourself gifts

By Sabrina Schnetzer / February 12, 2018

These Valentine’s Day gifts can be made in just a few simple steps.

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ENTERTAINMENT

It’s a potato: 20 years later, how ‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’ has become a bizarre culture of its own

By Ryan Fine / February 10, 2018

Man, who cares if it’s cliché? Music does bring people together. And if there’s one band who can teach us that, it’s Neutral Milk Hotel. 

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LIFESTYLES

Intern Spotlight: Ball State student uses internship opportunity to help provide access to clean water

By Melissa Kraman / February 7, 2018

While some students crave an opportunity to test their newly-learned skills, Josh Heideman, a senior elementary education major, has a different vision: saving lives in third-world countries. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

Top new movies to watch this holiday season

By Joe Bursley / December 30, 2017

So, if you are looking for a fun family outing on Christmas Eve, here are a few options for you to suggest to your family. Some of these movies are more intense than others, but for the most part all these films will provide family-friendly entertainment for you to enjoy this holiday season.  

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LIFESTYLES

Holiday shopping guide of easy, last minute gifts for a nerdy friend

By Emily Reuben / December 22, 2017

Holiday shopping can be hard. Between cryptic gift lists, friends refusing to tell you what they want, or the dreaded "I don't need anything" responses, the seemingly simple task of buying gifts for loved ones can become a nightmare. To make matters worse, getting good gifts can get expensive quickly. No one wants to be the guy that gives out cheap bootleg Pokemon dolls, but you don't want to break the bank either. Well no worries! We’ve compiled a list of great gift ideas. The best part? All of these items are $25 or less! While every item may not ship in time for the holidays, they are sure not to break the bank.

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LIFESTYLES

3 holiday-themed do-it-yourself projects

By Sabrina Schnetzer / December 8, 2017

These inexpensive decorations and gifts are easy to make and a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

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CAMPUS

Cardinal Metrics to host a social mixer showcasing emergent tech tonight

By Jeremy Rogers / December 5, 2017

Cardinal Metrics is hosting a social mixer Tuesday evening in the hopes that students from all walks of life and all majors will come to learn about how they can get involved with using emerging technology. The event will be held in the Holden Strategic Communications Center in the Arts and Journalism building from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Participants will be able to explore the emergent technology of eye-tracking through an iSpy game. Afterwards, students will get to visualize their results and make an in-depth evaluation of how they did.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Vickie Sampson reflects on a 40-year sound editing career

By Jeremy Rogers / November 30, 2017

To get an idea of what it is like to be a sound editor, we got some insight from Vickie Sampson. Though she has recently turned to directing, Vickie has spent over 40 years editing audio for Hollywood hits like Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Donnie Darko, and The Fifth Element. 

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LIFESTYLES

10 signs you're an exercise science major

By Melissa Kraman / November 29, 2017

From studying the human body to learning new exercises and teaching them to others, exercise science majors share various distinctive characteristics and an underlying passion for improving peoples’ lives through exercise. 

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LIFESTYLES

The media, the holiday season and the story of a child who doesn’t celebrate any of it

By Tanner Kinney / November 22, 2017

I definitely remember my little fourth grade choir class doing Christmas sing-a-long stuff while I sat in the library and wrote an essay on Linkin Park, because my teacher didn’t want me doing nothing. I don’t know who got the worse end of that deal, and I don’t think I ever actually got a grade on my essay. Still waiting on that. I hope I get an A; I need it to pass that class. 

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LIFESTYLES

4 Thanksgiving do-it-yourself projects

By Sabrina Schnetzer / November 20, 2017

These Thanksgiving decorations can be made in five steps or less. Decorate your table, door and walls to celebrate the final weeks of fall.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Heartland Film Festival: ‘Tatterdemalion’ is a mysterious, emotional experience

By Emily Reuben / October 15, 2017

'Tatterdemalion' offers an in-depth look at the negative effects of superstition while also developing a strong relationship between the two main characters. Additionally, the question of if Cecil is a threat will leave audiences on the edge of their seats pining for the answer. 

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COMMUNITIES

Muncie Origins: Life Skateboards owner builds business on experiences, faith

October 3, 2017

Samuel Koch, owner of local business Life Skateboards, views skateboarding as an art form.

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LIFESTYLE

Beneath the Reel: 31 Knights of Fright

By Hunter Knight / October 3, 2017

Grab some pals, get a bucket of popcorn, and hopefully jump out of your seat and enjoy the horrific stylings of the 31 Knights of Frights. 

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LIFESTYLES

3 do-it-yourself projects for fall

By Sabrina Schnetzer / October 3, 2017

With October finally here, it’s time to embrace the change of the seasons — even if the weather doesn't always agree. Make your dorm or apartment feel more like fall with these do-it-yourself candle and centerpiece crafts.

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COMMUNITIES

Muncie organization remodels rooms to help community members with disabilities

By Brooke Kemp / June 19, 2017

Peggy Fisher was watching the news when she was inspired to do something new for a part of the community.

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MUNCIE

June workshops held at Cornerstone

By Brooke Kemp / June 8, 2017

Cornerstone Center for the Arts is offering a variety of different events this June.

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CAMPUS

Custodian remembers time working in LaFollette as it nears deconstruction

By Brooke Kemp / June 6, 2017

After 50 years, the Woody/Shales building of the LaFollette Complex is being retired, but 59 year old custodian Jerry Coates, who has worked in the complex since 1999, is still four or five years away from retiring himself.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ball State student to perform for Summer Stock Stage

By Brooke Kemp / May 31, 2017

Matthew Conwell, a junior musical theatre major, has been acting since he was six years old and this Thursday he will be performing as a professional in Summer Stock Stage ECLIPSE's production of “Spring Awakening.”