Meghan Braddy
Articles
Winter graduation offers financial and career advantages
Ball State’s winter commencement helped Alissa Kizer save money and launch her career early.
Muncie shifts to bagless recycling program
Muncie’s new recycling program improves waste collection with 96-gallon toters.
Delaware County Republicans 'feeling great' after elections
Republicans swept the local elections in Delaware County, with Indiana Representative Sue Errington being the only Democratic candidate to win a race in the county.
Ball State University and Indiana Immunization Coalition Boost Flu Vaccination Access
Ball State University and the Indiana Immunization Coalition offer flu shots and other vaccines while addressing barriers like transportation and cost.
A local Muncie business sells hand-crafted horror masks
Based out of their store on Granville Avenue, Pumpkin Pulp sells hand-creafted horror masks year round.
Benny Buddies aims to connect international students with peers at Ball State
Ball State University’s new Benny Buddies initiative addresses a critical issue on college campuses: international students struggle to find a sense of belonging.
Addressing Seasonal Depression: Resources Available for Ball State Students
Students can access seasonal affective disorder support through Ball State’s services and local community resources in Muncie.
NAACP Hosts Judicial Forum for Circuit Court 2 Candidates
Muncie’s restaurant Legacy Village opened its doors to judicial candidates Kim Dowling (D) and Andrew Ramirez (R) to provide a space for community members to learn about the candidates in a forum organized by Muncie’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Ball State’s campus offers students a variety of ways to get around, as does the Muncie community
Ball State University is one of the few college campuses that does not prevent underclassmen from having cars on campus, regardless of graduating class. Despite the option for all to have a car on campus, it is not a feasible reality for everyone.
Changes on the Horizon: The Indiana Department of Education proposes new diploma changes for high school students.
The new changes require a base of 42 credits where students are required to complete a series of required courses, including but not limited to seven semesters of English, seven credits of math, seven credits of “science, technology and engineering,” and five social studies credits. Students have the option to pursue “seals” or forms of additional education. The seals are “enrollment,” “enlistment and service” and “employment,” with each seal having an “honors” or “honors plus” option.
