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BALL STATE UNIVERSITY CONSTRUCTION

Creating Community in Cooper: 2014 plans to renovate the Cooper Science Building are in full effect

By Kamryn Tomlinson / June 1, 2022

While renovations are now underway at Ball State University’s Cooper Science Building, there are years of planning and preparation behind it. The west end of Cooper Science is projected to be done by Spring 2023, and construction for the east end will take effect immediately — expected to be completed by Spring 2024.

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THE VILLAGE

The final verse: Village Green Records owner says goodbye to the Muncie community

By Kamryn Tomlinson / May 13, 2022

After their final event on May 14, Village Green Records in The Village on Ball State University's campus will close their doors after 16 years on May 21.

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OPINION

Toadstool: Behind her mask

By Kamryn Tomlinson / April 26, 2021

I grew up admiring Jennae — everything she did, everything she tried to hide. I thought homosexuality was a societial norm, and, because of the a progressive and inclusive generation I am a part of, it has always been hard for me to understand why some of the people closest to me, including my aunt, didn’t acknowledge her sexuality. 

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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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MUNCIE ORIGINS

Muncie Origins: Muncie locals revamp Boulder Falls, The Frozen Boulder to make the business their own

By Kamryn Tomlinson / September 11, 2020

“If you would have asked us six months before we bought the place if we would ever want to own a miniature golf course, we would have said you were crazy,” said Kyla Bartle, co-owner of The Frozen Boulder and Boulder Falls Mini Golf and BatZone.

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COMMUNITIES

Ball State alumna partners to create law firm in Indianapolis

By Kamryn Tomlinson / January 23, 2020

Growing up in Muncie, Kimberly Welsh-Jeselskis, 1997 Ball State psychology masters graduate, said she always had an interest in going to Ball State, following in the footsteps of her brother. 

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CAMPUS

Ball State planetarium’s student staff helps Muncie community learn about solar system

By Kamryn Tomlinson / November 22, 2019

Under the 52-foot dome in the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, more than 20,000 visitors a year learn about what exists beyond the Earth’s atmosphere in space. But before visitors sit back and look up at the simulated sky, they are first greeted by Ball State students who work behind the scenes. 

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MILES FROM MUNCIE

Miles from Muncie: Ball State CAP students study German architecture, culture

By Kamryn Tomlinson / October 16, 2019

“I feel like you can learn significantly more by going somewhere else than you could in class. You can stare at pictures all day. You can read a byline, a dialogue or a biography on any day you want, but to actually go there and be there, present, was a different story.” 

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COMMUNITIES

Ball State alumnus brings theater passion home with Discovering Broadway

By Kamryn Tomlinson / October 3, 2019

“I was seven years old when I wanted to be a director, and I've never changed that course.” For years, 2015 Ball State alumnus Joel Kirk said he would make short films with his camcorder in the comfort of his backyard. He would act, direct, edit and write his own scripts to transform pre-existing ideas into his own. 

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CAMPUS

Maria Tomasula speaks about photo-realistic paintings, sense of self

By Kamryn Tomlinson / September 20, 2019

“Painting isn’t only about self-expression, and it’s not only about translating experience into form. I think making art really has to do with advocating a position.” 

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NEWS

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By Kamryn Tomlinson / September 16, 2020

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