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Sidra Bell is an internationally renowned artistic director that is at Ball State choreographing as a guest artist until Spring Break. The work she is producing with Ball State dance theatre students is one of her own creations. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Renowned choreographer teaches dance students

She has a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale University, a master’s degree in choreography from Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, is an adjunct professor at Barnard College in New York City, and has worked with Juilliard. Now she’s at a different university: Ball State.



Muncie may implement quiet zone

Muncie hopes to attract more businesses by closing railway crossings in the center of downtown. Reporter Nick Siano tells us the impacts this could place on business owners.


KRT TRAVEL STORY SLUGGED: INDIANAPOLIS KRT PHOTOGRAPH BY ROBERT CROSS/CHICAGO TRIBUNE (May 14) Indiana's State Capitol is in Indianapolis. A new park, complete with granite fountain, offers a sweeping view of the statehouse. (TB) NC KD 2001 (Horiz) (mvw)

Indiana drops bill to allow Sunday alcohol sales

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana will keep the distinction of having the last statewide "blue law" banning Sunday carry-out alcohol sales after the sponsor of a bill that would have lifted the ban said Tuesday the measure is dead. The bill seeking to end the state's 80-year-old ban made it farther — the House floor — than any other in past sessions. "It was a stretch just to get it to this point," bill sponsor Rep.



Sophomore guard Jill Morrison attempts a shot from behind the arc while Purdue player Ashely Morrissette attempts to block her during the game against Purdue on Nov. 14 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Sophomore's 3-point prowess translates to success

At 5-foot-7, Morrison was passed in height by many of her peers as her high school basketball career began. She realized the need to add the three point shot to her repertoire if she was going to compete with the taller players that worked in the paint.



The Black Student Association hosted the Black Leadership Empowerment Summit (BLES) on Sunday at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. BLES steering committee members worked for four months to put on the event. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BLES STEERING COMMITTEE

Black Leadership Empowerment Summit encourages dialogue

Over 100 students gathered for the seventh annual Black Leadership Empowerment Summit (BLES) on Sunday to interact with motivational speakers and performers. The Black Student Association (BSA) hosted the event with help from the Multicultural Center and SGA sponsors.