The spring semester has begun and so has the time to discover new study habits. Check out these five ways to stimulate your senses this semester. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Five ways to stimulate your senses to achieve your academic goals this semester

By Staff Reports / January 23, 2022

The new year and a new semester have begun, and many college students are looking for new ways to start it off strong. Some may try out new studying tools they discovered or make changes in their routine. However, for other students, these changes might only stay in place for a couple of weeks before being cast away to the island of forgotten semester goals. If you’re looking for ways to start off your semester strong that you may actually stick with, consider these five tips you may have not considered — each involving your five senses.

Volunteers at 713 E. Willard St. pose with a donation check on the porch in front of the property. After the women of First Merchants Bank raised nearly $6,000 for the Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity’s women’s build, the bank’s general manager donated an additional $20,000 toward the build. Taylor Smith, DN

COMMUNITIES

Volunteer construction projects geared toward women help increase confidence in the Muncie community

By Sophie Nulph / January 20, 2022

Dark blue clouds cover the sun as the October wind picks up the coconut logs outside of 713 E. Willard St. The light sprinkle is a relief to the grime and sweat but can be bad news for the hog’s pen in place of a front yard.

(left to right) E.M. Davis and Watson Swift record their lines for the audio drama "Primer" in the studio. “Primer” is Davis’ first drama as an actor. Spenser Davis, Photo Provided

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

How filling in for shows at Ball State shaped actor and alumnus E.M. Davis' career

By Grace Bentkowski / January 13, 2022

Chicago-based actor E.M. Davis remembers entering their freshman year at Ball State as a “wannabe actor.” Davis wanted to major in acting in college, but they had some discouraging conversations about becoming an actor with previous high school teachers and family members.

Ball State Assistant Professor of Art Audrey Barcio's art is on display at Echo Arts gallery in Bozeman, Montana. This is Barcio's ninth solo exhibition. Audrey Barcio, Photo Provided

LIFESTYLES

Ball State art professor displays art in exhibition, reflects on career

By Maya Wilkins / January 12, 2022

When Audrey Barcio, Ball State assistant professor of art, was a child, she would watch her grandmother paint and sit by her side, working with her own watercolors, bonding over creating art, growing closer as they painted and discovering new techniques.

Looking for a way to celebrate the beginning of 2022 even in the pandemic? Consider celebrating from home with these five fun and safe ideas. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

LIFESTYLES

Five safe ways to celebrate New Year's Eve during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Staff Reports / December 31, 2021

With the holiday season nearing its end, it can be tempting to spend more time with family and friends to ring in the new year. However, with the growing threat of COVID-19 and its variants, large gatherings and parties may not be the best idea, especially for those who are at a higher risk of contracting the virus. Nevertheless, 2021 is ending and 2022 is beginning, which calls for some celebration. Here are five fun and safe ways to celebrate the beginning of a new year during the pandemic.

The time to buy gifts for our loved ones is sneaking up on us. For last minute Christmas shoppers, consider these 10 gifts to purchase for your friends and family, all under $20. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

LISTICLE

10 Christmas gifts under $20 for last minute shoppers

By Tori Smith / December 10, 2021

Classes and extracurriculars can lead to college students being extremely busy. With students finishing up assignments, cramming for finals, and scraping any extra credit that they can get, December can seem like the busiest month of all. Christmas shopping sneaks up on us before we know it. Here is a last minute Christmas gift guide to direct you through your holiday shopping for all of your loved ones, whether they are into technology, cooking or fashion.

Nancy and Sierra Machinski pose for a photo at a family Christmas event one year. (Neither remember the exact year) Sierra said she and her grandmother have always been very close, which makes her time at Ball State even more special. Kimberly Machinksi, Photo Provided

CAMPUS

Fall 2021 Ball State graduate finds uncommon connection to grandmother

By Maya Wilkins / December 6, 2021

It’s 1957. Poodle skirts are “in,” Elvis Presley songs play all over the radio and drive-in movies are popular destinations for teenagers. Trending news topics include integrating schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Tiara Hicks, owner of Rosebud Coffee House poses by the mural painted by Ball State Alum Sydney Johnson Oct.1. With this mural, Hicks aimed to brighten Hoyt avenue with a little bit of color. "I think it's attention getting, it stands out and it brings beauty to a very gray, ugly corner with a big storage unit across the street," Hicks said. Shwetha Sundarrajan, DN

COMMUNITIES

Local artist paints murals to bring Muncie’s southside community together

By Shwetha Sundarrajan / December 1, 2021

Drive on South Hoyt Avenue, and you’ll see businesses decorated with colorful murals, adding a pop of color to the otherwise bare street. Several local businesses, such as Rosebud Coffee House and the Common Market, have set up shops in Muncie's southside to bring the community together.

Looking to buy or rent textbooks at a cheaper price? Need help studying for your exam? Didn't finish the readings for your class? Consider using these five websites that have saved the lives of many college students. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

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Five websites every college student should know about

By Staff Reports / November 29, 2021

Being in college, it can seem like things are a lot more challenging and tough. Students need tools and hacks to make the college experience easier. On the Internet, students can learn effective study habits and access digital copies of textbooks and answers to questions that may not have been discussed in their classes. Here are five websites to make every college student’s life a little easier.

Sarah Waters works with Dominick Haskins, art education major, on her artwork during Saturday Children's Art Classes in the Art and Journalism Building Nov. 13. Eli Houser, DN

CAMPUS

The School of Art’s Saturday Children’s Art Classes teach kids about art history and embracing creativity

By Miguel Naranjo / November 17, 2021

The classroom is filled with high-pitched clamor. As children chat about everything from their favorite color to Minecraft, the teacher steps in front of the whiteboard, raises his arms and gives a loud “clap, clap, clap clap clap.”

Thanksgiving celebrated as a time to give thanks, but the food served is what people really look forward to on this holiday. Here's a short history inside 10 of the common dishes made for Thanksgiving dinner. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

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A brief history behind 10 common Thanksgiving dishes

By Sumayyah Muhammad / November 15, 2021

With Thanksgiving break slowly upon us, the familiar taste of a home-cooked, or store-bought, Thanksgiving meal starts inching closer to our mouths — the sizzling hot, golden-brown turkey basting in the oven, the smell of grandma’s homemade pumpkin pie and the sound of everyone laughing together at the dinner table.

Amanda Hughes, owner of Forever Young, poses at her checkout desk. Hughes had five years of retail experience prior to opening her own boutique. Kishel Photography, Photo Courtesy

COMMUNITIES

After its grand re-opening in August, Forever Young Boutique expands its clothing collection to women and college students

By Grace Bentkowski / November 11, 2021

Amanda Hughes remembers strolling down the streets of downtown Muncie when she was little, peeking through cracked windows, counting boarded-up buildings and watching her hometown wear away.

Charles Venable (left) and customer (right) talk about Victory Laps Oct. 31. Customers are able to contact Venable through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or phone number. Tori Smith, DN

COMMUNITIES

Charles Venable shares his love for Muncie through his go-kart business, Victory Laps

By Tori Smith / November 11, 2021

There he stood, overwhelmed by what he saw. The mile-and-a-half-long property that used to be Muncie’s Slick Track Raceway was now piled with problems.

Adapting a more eco-friendly lifestyle is not only better for the environment, it can save college students' money. Consider these six ways to be more eco-friendly in your day-to-day lives. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

CAMPUS

Six ways students can be more eco-friendly

By Staff Reports / November 2, 2021

Being environmentally friendly not only helps the planet but also your wallet. It can help you cut down on your electricity bills when you unplug appliances that are not in use. Here are six tips on how to be more eco-friendly in your day-to-day life.

The second section of the “Memories & Inspiration'' exhibition titled, “Experiences & Remembrances,” Oct. 28. Director of the David Owsley Museum of Art, Robert LaFrance said the works of art in this section represent personal memories of the Davises and of the experience of many African Americans from their generation. Sumayyah Muhammad, DN

CAMPUS

The new African American art exhibition at the David Owsley Museum of Art explores Kerry and Betty Davises’ hopes and passions

By Sumayyah Muhammad / November 2, 2021

“Start with what you like.” That was Kerry Davis’ first lesson for his wife, Betty Davis, when she began collecting art alongside her husband.

A "book" shares their story with "readers" who attend a Human Library event in Muncie, IN, Nov. 2019. The organization meets on Zoom bi-weekly and organizes in-person readings at the Minnetrista several times a year. Peggy Lewis, Photo Provided

COMMUNITIES

The Human Library uses “books” and "readers" to break the stigma around difficult topics

By Grace Duerksen / October 28, 2021

Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, Ronnie Abergel created the Human Library to help challenge the stigma of difficult topics by simply creating discussion between people.

Hanging lights illuminate the location of the Fashion Merchandising Association's resale pop-up shop. Members plan to decorate the room with clothing racks, tables and a photo booth for customers. Rylan Capper, DN

CAMPUS

The Fashion Merchandising Association hosts fundraiser to create more opportunities

By Taylor Smith / October 27, 2021

Since joining the Fashion Merchandising Association (FMA) her freshman year, senior fashion merchandising major Brandi Osthimer has been working to raise the club from the ground up.

Jessica Wolfe (left), Brandi Osthimer (middle) and Maureen Kirk (right) pose in front of the location of the Fashion Merchandising Association's resale pop-up shop. The team started planning more than a month before the event. Rylan Capper, DN

CAMPUS

The Fashion Merchandising Association holds resale pop-up shop for fundraiser

By Taylor Smith / October 25, 2021

Since joining the Fashion Merchandising Association (FMA) her freshman year, senior fashion merchandising major Brandi Osthimer has been working to raise the club from the ground up.

The Northern Tropics Greenhouse stores tropical plants inside one of its greenhouses Oct. 15. Owner Sandy Burrell partnered with local businesses and friends to sell items such as honey, soap and crystals along with her plants. Ayah Eid, DN

MUNCIE ORIGINS

Northern Tropics Greenhouse sells plants along with crystals, soap and honey

By Ayah Eid / October 21, 2021

Stepping onto the rock-speckled dirt path, the first thing that can be seen from the front lawn of Northern Tropics Greenhouse is the rows of red, orange and gold chrysanthemum stones out on display. Further down the path, the plants from the five greenhouses emerge.

Hannah Dreier has been working for the Washington Post since 2019, and won the 2021 School of Journalism and Strategic Communication National Writing Award for her piece, "The Worst-Case Scenario." The piece highlights what mental health calls are like in Huntsville, Alabama, and why they have been a growing problem. Hannah Dreier, Photo Provided

CAMPUS

Washington Post reporter wins Ball State national writing award

By Maya Wilkins / October 20, 2021

Hannah Dreier never considered journalism as a career — she always liked reading and writing but thought she was going to do work as an activist after graduating from college.

Five ways to stimulate your senses to achieve your academic goals this semester

Volunteer construction projects geared toward women help increase confidence in the Muncie community

How filling in for shows at Ball State shaped actor and alumnus E.M. Davis' career

Ball State art professor displays art in exhibition, reflects on career

Five safe ways to celebrate New Year's Eve during the COVID-19 pandemic

10 Christmas gifts under $20 for last minute shoppers

Fall 2021 Ball State graduate finds uncommon connection to grandmother

Local artist paints murals to bring Muncie’s southside community together

Five websites every college student should know about

The School of Art’s Saturday Children’s Art Classes teach kids about art history and embracing creativity

A brief history behind 10 common Thanksgiving dishes

After its grand re-opening in August, Forever Young Boutique expands its clothing collection to women and college students

Charles Venable shares his love for Muncie through his go-kart business, Victory Laps

Six ways students can be more eco-friendly

The new African American art exhibition at the David Owsley Museum of Art explores Kerry and Betty Davises’ hopes and passions

The Human Library uses “books” and "readers" to break the stigma around difficult topics

The Fashion Merchandising Association hosts fundraiser to create more opportunities

The Fashion Merchandising Association holds resale pop-up shop for fundraiser

Northern Tropics Greenhouse sells plants along with crystals, soap and honey

Washington Post reporter wins Ball State national writing award

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