Ella Howell

With limited performance opportunities in Muncie, local drag artists bond through mutual support

After spending the day cutting hair for those who find themselves in his salon chair, Chandler Skye heads out for the evening, but he doesn’t return straight home. Instead, he heads to the venue of his next show and finds himself onstage with a full face of makeup, a wig and an eye-catching outfit. In front of the audience, he is no longer known as Chandler Skye. In his shift from the hair salon to the stage, he becomes Aura Aurora, a well-known Muncie drag queen.

Muncie’s American Legion Auxiliary supports veterans and their families financially and emotionally

During World War I, women in the United States stepped up to fill the gaps from those who left to fight for their country. Upon their loved one’s return, the motivation to continue the support for their country and their veterans didn’t diminish.

Crochet continues in younger generations, as it can't be machine-made

A spool of yarn and the pull of a hook has the potential to create intricate patterns. The craft is unique, as it can only be done by human hands. Machines aren’t capable of manipulating the yarn in a way that emulates the centuries-old art form. 

Muncie’s Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Team focuses on spreading the message of Rev. King and Founder Beatrice Moten-Foster

In 1965, thousands of people participated in a march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery. Among those who took on the 54-mile protest was Beatrice “Bea” Moten-Foster.  

Being vulnerable online allowed Kat Hawthorne to regain their confidence

The wide spectrum of bright colors and patterns found behind Kat Hawthorne’s closet doors match their friends' sentiments about their personality: playful, cute and fun. The occasional pop of color outlining their eyes embodies Hawthorne’s artistic traits and positivity. 

4 films that pass the Bechdel Test and 4 that don’t

There are many ways the general public can review the overall reaction of a movie: Rotten Tomatoes, IMBd, news publications, etc. People have also developed tests that can be applied to movies to measure the level of inclusivity. One example of these tests is the Bechdel Test.

6 hot meals to help you stay warm this winter.

Looking professional is affordable, thanks to services both in the community and on campus

With Fall Commencement comes a great deal of ceremony: cap and gown, “Pomp and Circumstance” and the speeches of proud faculty and peers. It’s a thoroughly fancy affair – a dignified send-off to four long years of hard work and memories. While it marks the end of the class of 2023’s college years, it’s only the beginning of a life of formalities.

Ball State equestrian team gives new and experienced riders the opportunity to compete.

On competition days, Indiana college equestrian teams arrive with a handful of horses in tow. Prior to each class, riders draw from a small collection of available horses. If they’re lucky, the horseshoe, popsicle stick or any other object on hand will partner them with a steed their team supplied; a horse they’re more familiar with.

5 low-cost dates in Muncie

It’s common that college students aim to be cautious with money. Finding ways to save while maintaining your social life can be hard, but when you are conscious of your spending, you can save a lot of money in the end. 

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“To Kill a Mockingbird” propped against a stack of books on Sept.29 in Bracken Library. The book is commonly found in public-school curriculum and was on the American Library Association’s top 10 most challenged books for 2020. Ella Howell, DN

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"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" written by Sherman Alexie leaning against a stack of other banned books on Sept.29 in Bracken Library. The book is a first-person perspective on life on a Spokane Indian Reservation. Ella Howell, DN

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Books that are popularly known for being banned stacked on Sept.29 in Bracken Library. "Eleanor Park,” "Gender Queer: A Memoir" and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,”are not pictured, as they were checked out or not owned by the library. Ella Howell, DN

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"Looking for Alaska" by John Green posed on Sept. 29 on the second floor of Bracken Library. The book has been contested for LGBTQ content and claims that it's "sexually explicit." Ella Howell, DN