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Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus’ album ‘These 13’ is all heart at its core

By Liz Rieth / March 18, 2021

For folk lovers everything, 'These 13' speaks to the art. Bird’s exploratory pop mixes with Mathus’ traditional gospel to create an album that takes you on a journey. Though the makeup of the sound is simple — just a fiddle, guitar, and two voices — it is riveting. It’s a worthwhile listen on all fronts, production, lyrics, and especially in originality.

Students listen as Scott Truex, associate professor of urban planning, lectures on the statistics, architectural plans and historical documents about Muncie the class needs to gather. Students in the class are working alongside Muncie city and Delaware County on Muncie's next comprehensive plan and Muncie Action Plan. Liz Rieth, DN

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Ball State collaborates with Muncie to reimagine the city

By Liz Rieth / November 13, 2020

Ball State senior Jeb Reece rolls up to the nearly empty Muncie Mall parking lot. No, he’s not looking to shop. The urban planning major is headed to class. Yes, at the mall.

In this March 2020 photo, Liz Rieth, junior journalism and Spanish major, looks out at the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Rieth returned home to Indiana from her study abroad program in Granada in early March. Liz Rieth, Photo Provided

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Sincerely, Liz: Adiós España

By Liz Rieth / May 21, 2020

I wasn’t ready to go. I stood looking at a fiery sunset as it descended behind the Spanish Sierra Nevada mountains. In front of the mountains, hundreds of colorful panderías, apartments and plazas dotted Granada. My heart felt heavy as I took in the view. That night, I said my final goodbye to this Spanish scene.

The trees outside the Atrium blossom enhancing the aesthetic of Ball State and the stench lurking around campus April 23, 2019. Students can find these tress in front of the Atrium. Liz Reith, DN

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‘Rotting fish’ smell comes from campus Callery pear trees

By Liz Rieth / April 26, 2019

While budding blooms decorate campus for graduation, some trees have a stench that’s caused Ball State students to comment.

Geese are coming back from winter down South are students are terrified. Darin Oswald, TNS PHOTO

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Geese to start nesting on Ball State's campus this spring

By Liz Rieth / March 22, 2019

What should have been a regular walk to class turned into an escape route for two roommates.

Ball State is now offering a special parking pass that allows expectant mothers to park at six designated spots throughout campus. This is one of the few accomplishments made by the Student Government Association the past five years. Brooke Kemp, DN

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How has SGA impacted campus?

By Liz Rieth / February 25, 2019

After nearly two weeks of campaigning by three 2019 Student Government Association (SGA) Election slates, campus finally enters the voting period of the annual election.

A sign that says "We are closed. Thank you for the journey," is pasted on the window of what used to be Muncie's Two Cats Cafe. Two Cats closed their doors Dec. 13, 2018, after owner Basam Helwani accepted an offer with Pocket Points. Mallory Huxford, DN

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Turnover 'common' in the Village

By Liz Rieth / February 7, 2019

The original Scotty’s Brewhouse served Muncie for 20 years — it was the starting place of the restaurant chain. But, this winter, the original Scotty’s Brewhouse closed.

Bracken Library will not be extending its weekend hours except for the weekend before finals. The test pilot for extended hours conducted last semester had relatively low attendance statistics. Rachel Ellis, DN

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Bracken will not extend weekend hours after SGA test pilot

By Liz Rieth / January 17, 2019

The decision comes after a test pilot was conducted which extended hours Dec. 7-8, the weekend before finals. Instead of closing at the usual time of 9 p.m., the library remained open until midnight.

Senators discuss proposed a Title IX changes at Wednesday’s SGA meeting. SGA called for Ball State to oppose the proposed changes made by the Department of Education. Liz Rieth, DN

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SGA proposes resolution opposing Title IX changes

By Liz Rieth and Charles Melton / November 28, 2018

A Student Government Association (SGA) resolution called for Ball State to “publicly stand” against the Department of Education's proposed changes to Title IX at Wednesday’s senate meeting.

A recycling bin with a blue bag sits on the third floor of the Bracken Library, Nov. 13, 2018. Muncie's blue bag system celebrates twenty and is used by organizations and individuals to recycle items. Maggie Getzin, DN

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Muncie’s blue bag system celebrates 20 years

By Liz Rieth / November 19, 2018

Muncie’s Jack’s Camera Shop uses plastic bottles every day. Its photo lab requires bottles full of the necessary chemicals to develop pictures. Besides that, the shop generates metal and paper waste with its products.

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Articles

Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus’ album ‘These 13’ is all heart at its core

Ball State collaborates with Muncie to reimagine the city

Sincerely, Liz: Adiós España

‘Rotting fish’ smell comes from campus Callery pear trees

Geese to start nesting on Ball State's campus this spring

How has SGA impacted campus?

Turnover 'common' in the Village

Bracken will not extend weekend hours after SGA test pilot

SGA proposes resolution opposing Title IX changes

Muncie’s blue bag system celebrates 20 years

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