Ella Howell
Articles
Ball State’s free STI testing helps students who may be limited by insurance
The Ball State Student Health Center partners with the Wayne County Health Department to provide free STI testing to students.
Students in one of the largest minorities on campus push for change
Some students with disabilities feel excluded from sporting events due to a lack of accessibility in student sections.
Mental illness can spread to those close to us
Poor mental health can turn mutually destructive.
Conversation surrounding pregnant people and mental health can help break the stigma
Muncie has a variety of resources for mental health support during pregnancy.
Ball State grad and Muncie local, Kalyn Melham, was crowned Miss Indiana
After five years of pageant competitions, a Muncie local is headed to Miss America.
Ball State’s sponsorship of Three Trails Music Series aims to connect campus with community
Richard “Rick” Zeigler owned one of the largest record shops in Indianapolis. Now, as the music coordinator for the Muncie Three Trails Music Series, he’s responsible for curating a list of artists meticulously selected for the Muncie community to enjoy at no cost.
Over 3,000 Cardinals join the Ball State family of alumni following commencement
The Quad filled with approximately 3,000 graduating Cardinals and their loved ones the morning of May 4 in preparation for the 198th Ball State University Commencement.
Graduating non-traditional Ball State University students have accomplished more than a degree
Before sunrise, while most of Ball State University’s campus remains still and quiet, a few early risers start their day to fulfill other commitments: a full-time job, missing a class to care for a sick kid or simply being in a completely new environment. There are many paths students take, and varying experiences bring diverse challenges.
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.
