Orr Fellowship provides Ball State students with secure start to life after college

By Mackenzie Rupp / February 24, 2022

Access to the internet has made it easier for students to find job and internship postings, but busy school schedules can make it difficult to find time to sit down and fill out applications. While internships, job shadowing and fellowships are a few ways students try to reduce job-related stress, the Orr Fellowship gives college seniors a chance to make a two-year commitment to an Indianapolis-based company.

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OPINION

Torching Media Mistrust

By Joey Sills / February 24, 2022

OPINION: This is a world that is skeptical of journalists, both student and professional. We sometimes present a truth others don’t want to hear, and we’ve been punished for it. 

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BASKETBALL

Rauch has career night as Cardinals defeat Broncos for 2nd time in 3 days

By Kyle Smedley / February 24, 2022

In the Cardinals' 64-56 win against the Broncos, Rauch scored a career-high 22 points on 10-for-10 shooting from the field.  Head Coach Brady Sallee said he felt happy for Rauch because of her unselfish mentality. 

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NEWS

Vintage Pop-Up Shop

By Angelica Gonzalez / February 23, 2022

One group of college students came together last weekend to set up the “Vintage Pop-Up” shop that sold a variety of clothes, comic books, action figures and music.

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WEATHER

Upcoming wintry system and cold temperatures

February 23, 2022

Weather Forecaster Rachel Stinger has the predicted totals for the upcoming wintry weather and the timing of the system. 

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FOOTBALL

How K.J. got his cape: Ball State Football defensive line coach Keith McKenzie’s son, K.J., won a five-year battle with sickle cell anemia.

By Ian Hansen / February 23, 2022

 In 2009 — a year into K.J.’s sickle cell anemia diagnosis — Keith, who is currently Ball State Football’s defensive line coach, got a full-time as the linebackers coach at Wayne State University in Detroit. It meant he had to balance coaching and being there for his son in the hospital. 

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NEWS

Celebrating African American women’s history in Muncie

By Jamie Strouts / February 23, 2022

President of Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County historian, Karen Vincent hosted a presentation in honor of celebrating the African American women in Muncie’s history Feb. 22.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Ball State Multicultural Center’s digital exhibit offers look into history of diversity and inclusion

By Grace McCormick / February 23, 2022

While Ball State hosted 50th anniversary celebrations in 1968, minority students were working to propose discussions about discrimination among fraternities and sororities, as well as other social groups.

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CAMPUS

The 23-year story of Ball State's storm chasing class

By Tori Smith / February 23, 2022

When former Ball State assistant professor of geography and meteorology David Arnold’s home in the San Francisco Bay area got exciting weather, he thought “it was the coolest thing in the world.”

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

RISE wins 2022 Ball State SGA election

By Staff Reports / February 23, 2022

The RISE ticket, President Tina Nguyen and Vice President-elect Monet Lindstrand, won the 2022 Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) election. 

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NEWS

Muncie Community Schools lift mask mandate

By Staff Reports / February 23, 2022

The Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees approved lifting the school district's mask mandate Feb. 22, no longer requiring students, staff or visitors to wear a mask inside MCS buildings. 

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BASKETBALL

McBride leads Muncie Burris to victory over Blue River Valley in last home game

By Nate Grubb / February 22, 2022

 In its last home game of the season, Muncie Burris High School defeated Blue River Valley High School 66-51.  

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WEATHER

Cold dip in temperatures, wintry mix on thursday

By Hope Kleitsch / February 22, 2022

 Assistant Chief Weather Forecaster Hope Kleitsch tells just how much cooler it will get once a cold front passes through, along with an impeding system bringing wintry mix to the area.  

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WEATHER

Colder weather arrives with additional precipitation chances later this week.

February 22, 2022

Weather Forecaster Eric Segbor is tracking additional precipitation chances for later this week. 

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NEWS

Ball State alumnus takes New York City by storm

By Kara Porzuczek / February 22, 2022

From a small conservative town in Northwest Indiana to the melting pot of the world, Rivera took a big leap and decided to move to New York City, and that’s where it all began.

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BASKETBALL

Ball State ends 3-game skid with home victory against Western Michigan

By Nate Grubb / February 21, 2022

Ball State placed four players in double figures, led by Dis Agustsdottir’s 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting, including four 3-pointers. During the three-game losing streak, Dis Agustsdottir never got into double figures but said she played with more determination against the Broncos.

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NEWS

Final round of SGA election debates take stage

By Madeline Kerr / February 21, 2022

“I promised when I first stepped onto Ball State’s campus as a freshman, that I was going to leave an imprint no matter what I do,” said presidential candidate Tina Nguyen.

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NEWS

Chameleon College of Beauty Culture gives free haircuts to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Muncie

By Contributor / February 21, 2022

"Just to be able to do what I can and channel my talents and use my training to give back is the most meaningful thing," Skye said.

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WEATHER

Weather whiplash ahead: Rain/storms tonight, possible winter storm on Thursday

By Maddi Johnson / February 21, 2022

Chief Weather Forecaster Maddi Johnson is tracking an unsettled weather pattern for the week ahead. Moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms overnight and into Tuesday give way to a possible winter storm by Thursday. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days! 

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NEWS

Putin orders forces to Ukraine

By Staff Reports / February 21, 2022

According to an Associated Press article, Russian President Vladimir Putin "ordered forces Monday to 'maintain peace' in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin's recognition of the areas' independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation."