Olivia Sloniker
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New performance hall plans excite students, faculty
As of now, the groundbreaking for the construction of the hall is set for the Spring of 2024.
Muncie Schools combat state-wide teacher shortage
“I think students who are in college look at teacher compensation, and I think it’s important that legislators remain steadfast in making sure that teachers are compensated well,” Ben Williams, Principal of Northside Middle School, said.
Provost and Executive Vice President to leave Ball State
Ball State is preparing to say goodbye to an important and influential faculty member.
Repaving Muncie’s streets
“It’s been a couple years in the works,” Owens said. “We actually were able to bump our timeline ahead a few years. We’re hoping that by 2025 we’ll be able to repave those roads.”
Wildfire Pizza & Cafe opens in the Muncie Mall
“I can tell you pretty clearly what sets us apart. From the crust, to the cheese, we have the absolute finest ingredients. We did not spare a penny on that, and that’s something we’re staying very firm [with],” Bell said.
New bookstore set to open in downtown Muncie
“Owning a bookstore in general started out as a dream of mine since I was five years old,” Malone said. “I’ve been obsessed with books, libraries and bookstores basically my whole life.”
University Police remind students of safety procedures
The department says they still get their fair share of phone calls to various places on campus, so they keep a watchful eye on students who choose to go out during the holiday.
Ball State's local royalty
From Miss Delaware County to the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant, junior English major Kalyn Melham has surprised herself time and time again with her success.
Minnetrista invites community to free seed library
Another contribution to the horticulture experience has been the Free Seed Library, an initiative designed to help the city of Muncie get in touch with the greener side of things.
Indiana Legislature drops HB1134
Summers says knowing that the bill was dropped gives some relief and that “all of us that work in public schools are anxious to work toward ways of making positive change in education and not focusing on additional regulations that don’t best serve the needs of our students.”