Imani Butts

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Articles

LIFESTYLES

Kindness for a Clown: A heartwarming gesture brings joy to hometown hero next door

By Imani Butts / April 24, 2023

Renee Snyder and her family moved into a new house in May of 2022. While getting to know her neighbors, Snyder and her children quickly formed a bond with the older woman who lived next door. They soon discovered their neighbor was none other than Marlene “Bowz” Skeoch from the famous Muncie clown duo, Buttnz & Bowz.  Marlene and her husband, Jack "Buttnz" Skeoch, brought joy to children all around Muncie with their colorful makeup and intricate balloon animals for nearly three decades.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Uplifting the Voice of Black Individuals: An Analysis of the 1881 Washerwomen Strike

By Imani Butts / February 20, 2023

As a Black journalist, the way Black stories we try to tell are co-opted for praise stifles the credibility we are fighting to keep. My “voice” isn’t as loud as other journalists. Honestly, trying to be heard is exhausting. Constantly being disregarded for more prominent journalists is exhausting. Not having the support to tell the stories of the Black community is exhausting.

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LIFESTYLES

The Best Ways to Get Around Ball State’s Campus

By Imani Butts / November 10, 2022

Need a vehicle to traverse campus but don't know where to start looking? Here are a couple of things to think about when picking out what to buy.

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LIFESTYLES

The World of Exotic Animals

By Imani Butts / October 24, 2022

Ron Billingsley hosted the Indiana Exotic Pet Expo on Sept. 25, and will host the next one on Nov. 27. Several members of the Muncie exotic pet community share their stories and what the community means to them.

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SPORTS

A Return to the Course: Delta Sophomore Qualifies for State Finals

By Imani Butts / October 28, 2021

Delta High School sophomore Nicki Southerland qualified for the state finals for the second time in her high school career by placing first at last week's semi-state meet. Once again, she's the only runner representing the Eagles. 

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SPORTS

Women’s Volleyball back in MAC-tion after two week hiatus

By Imani Butts / March 3, 2021

After two weeks off the court, Women's Volleyball was ready to hit the floor and set themselves up for a win Thursday against Ohio University. The MAC postponed the match against Western Michigan until March 7. However, the Cardinals didn't pass up this opportunity to put in some extra work. 

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SPORTS

Track team looks toward MAC Championship

By Imani Butts / February 18, 2021

The Cardinals have one more hurdle to jump tomorrow as they host the Ball State Tune-Up on Thursday, Feb. 17. However, the team’s main focus is the Mid-American Conference Championship next weekend. 

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SPORTS

Ball State Atheltics reflects on life of John Scheumann

By Imani Butts / October 14, 2020

John Scheumann was one of the most hands on people in many Ball State construction projects and his legacy allowed him to leave his mark on the field and in the heart of Ball State athletes.

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SPORTS

A new home for E-Sports

By Imani Butts / September 15, 2020

Robert Bell’s testing lab is about to become the new home for the new Cardinal E-sports team.

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SPORTS

A Slow Return to Ball State Sports

By Imani Butts / May 30, 2020

After the NCAA voted to allow college athletics to resume this fall, they also released re-socialization guidelines that universities and colleges could refer to.