Speak Out: Un-Comical Culture

By Emily Hunter / March 26, 2021

Fans of these stereotypically “nerdy” movies, shows, books and games have been through their fair share of discrimination and bullying, no matter their gender. Many of them turn to these worlds as a safe space where they are free to be themselves. If these women are bullied in the “mainstream” world then shunned from the world they escape to, where are they left to turn? Women in these communities aren’t going anywhere, and it’s time we are represented and treated with respect. 

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NEWS

Ball State reintroduces Arabic minor after brief absence

By John Lynch and Mackenzie Rupp / March 26, 2021

Abdelaadim Bidaoui, assistant professor of Arabic and French, may only have five students enrolled in Ball State’s newly introduced Arabic minor, but that hasn’t stopped him from looking to the future of the program.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Animal Crossing Horror Movie Announced | Checkpoint

March 26, 2021

Graham breaks down new developments for Nintendo properties - the disappearance of Mario games and merchandise from stores and an upcoming horror movie based on Animal Crossing 

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NEWS

Working mothers at Ball State share feelings about being professionals, raising a family

By Grace McCormick and Maya Wilkins / March 26, 2021

For Susan Tancock, there’s no such thing as work-life balance. “To me, there’s only guilt,” she said. “You either feel guilt because you don’t work enough, or you feel guilty when you’re not spending enough time with your kids. It’s just balancing work-life guilt for me, and I think many women would tell you that same thing.”

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WEATHER

Cooler temperatures ahead for next week

By Ryan Crump / March 26, 2021

Weather Forecaster Ryan Crump has your update on cooler temperatures next week.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Ball State alumnus hosts writers’ retreat for 'The Devil Wears Prada' musical adaption at Discovering Broadway.

By Kamryn Tomlinson / March 26, 2021

Joel Kirk, 2015 Ball State alumnus, received a phone call Jan. 25 from three-time Tony Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum, who has produced original and adaptations of musicals such as “Rent,” “Avenue Q,” “Six,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” and "The Notebook.” 

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WEATHER

Very windy night ahead

By Natalie Fitzpatrick / March 25, 2021

Weather Forecaster Natalie Fitzpatrick discusses the High Wind Warning tonight and the chance for severe weather.  

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OPINION

Bold Type: I Will Speak Up

By Taylor Smith / March 25, 2021

I am a woman in the workplace. I am one woman on a college campus of 22,000 students — an intellectual trying to save money for her college education by waitressing at one of the only restaurants and bars open during a pandemic — and I am tired of feeling like a trophy rather than a colleague, entertainment rather than an employee.

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FOOTBALL

Bowles: Why Carson Wentz will thrive in Indianapolis with Frank Reich at the helm

By Charleston Bowles / March 25, 2021

Whether you love or hate the move, the Indianapolis Colts have officially acquired Carson Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles. The trade was made official Wednesday, March 17 at 4 p.m, when the National Football League’s new year officially opened.

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COMMUNITIES

Muncie resident gives back to community through online home bakery Muncie Macs and More

By Maya Wilkins / March 25, 2021

When most people think of a bakery, images of a brick-and-mortar store filled with fresh pastries come to mind. For one local business, this isn’t the case. 

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NEWS

Ball State professor reflects on the life of Officer Eric Talley

By Emily Harless / March 25, 2021

Colorado police set his police car outside of the station as a memorial to him and held a rolling vigil for him Monday night. President Biden also ordered that flags should be flown at half staff in remembrance of the victims until sunset on March 27. His death caused many of his fellow officers to reflect on his life.

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NEWS

VIDEO: Women's History Month: Who's your journalist role model?

By Adele Reich / March 25, 2021

We talked to female journalism students about which famous journalists they admire. 

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WEATHER

Rain and wind make for a crazy thursday night

March 25, 2021

Weather Forecaster Vanessa Hintz prepares you for the wind and rain that effects Indiana tonight, but happily reports sunny skies ahead. 

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CAMPUS

Ball State’s CHAARG chapter uplifts women through fitness in pandemic world

By Nicole Thomas / March 25, 2021

Last semester, Colleen Dyra, freshman elementary education major, would move her bean bag to the other side of her dorm room at Studebaker West Thursday nights at 6:30.  

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SPORTS

Ball State Sports: A history of women’s success

By Evan Weaver / March 25, 2021

Here are 12 of the most successful moments of women's sports in Ball State Athletics history. 

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NEWS

Ball State, Muncie community remembers graduate Eric Talley killed in Boulder shooting

By Grace McCormick and Maya Wilkins / March 25, 2021

How much power does a name hold? For Steve Jones, the name Eric Talley has been powerful enough to leave him in shock twice in his life. Once was in 2007, when Jones, director of the graduate program in Ball State’s Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS), was teaching classes in Australia for six months and received a three-page-long email from Talley.

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WEATHER

Severe weather possible on Thursday evening

By Maddi Johnson / March 24, 2021

Assistant Chief Weather Forecaster Maddi Johnson is tracking the potential for severe weather tomorrow evening. The primary threats will be strong to severe thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 60mph.  

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NEWS

Ball State SGA passes committee, caucus elections amendment

By Grace McCormick / March 24, 2021

At its virtual meeting March 24, Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) passed an amendment standardizing committee and caucus elections that was introduced March 17.

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BYTE

Input 2 Minisode: The show must go on

By Dylan Walter / March 24, 2021

Welcome back to another mini-episode of Input 2! In this episode, join us as we discuss how the pandemic has affected the movie industry. Tune in to hear how the pandemic affected movie releases, how people consume content, and the effect it has had on TV and movie production. Find out all this and more on this week's minisode of Input 2! Hosts: Dylan Walter Edited by: Dylan Walter Graphic by: Emily Hanes

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VOLLEYBALL

A golden perspective: Cait Snyder played high school volleyball under four-time U.S. Olympian Lloy Ball

By Evan Weaver / March 24, 2021

Growing up in Hamilton, Indiana, Cait Snyder had aspirations of playing volleyball in college. The only problem was Hamilton was not the ideal place for student-athletes to get noticed.