By Staff Reports
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10/30/2024
For general questions or comments, contact:
The Ball State Daily News
Art and Journalism Building Room 278
Muncie, IN 47306-0001
Phone: 765-285-8255
Editor-in-chief
Kate (She/They) is a third-year student at Ball State University majoring in Journalism (Magazine Media) with a minor in Journalistic Storytelling. She is from Antwerp, Ohio, and is excited to be the Editor-in-chief for the Daily News. Kate has been working in the field of journalism since she was 14, and she joined the DN during her first semester at Ball State. She hopes to continue a career in multimedia journalism and storytelling. Kate is a huge music fan and loves traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with her friends and family. Contact Kate Farr at kate.farr@bsu.edu.
Print Managing Editor
Trinity Rea (They/Them) is a third-year Sports Journalism major with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. They have loved sports and writing from a young age and are pursuing journalism to combine not only those two passions but to fulfill their passion for storytelling as well. Contact Trinity Rea at trinity.rea@bsu.edu or on X @thetrinityrea.
Digital Managing Editor
Olivia Ground (she/her) is a fourth-year Advertising major with minors in Women and Gender Studies and Sociology. Olivia is finishing her fourth year at Ball State and fourth year with the Ball State Daily News. The southern Indiana native is passionate about preforming arts and government reporting and hopes to pursue a career in multimedia journalism and content creation. Olivia is interested in music like Taylor Swift, Noah Kahn and The Beatles. Contact Olivia at olivia.ground@bsu.edu or on X @liv_ground_25.
Lifestyles Editor, Copy Editor
Ella Howell (She/Her) is a fourth-year journalism major with concentrations in news writing and reporting and photographic storytelling with a minor in digital media. She is currently the Lifestyles and Copy Editor for the Ball State Daily News. Ella is from Zionsville, Indiana, and outside of the Daily News, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and is in a professional tap company in Indianapolis. Contact Ella Howell at ella.howell@bsu.edu.
News Editor
Katherine Hill (She/Her) is a second-year Journalism major with a concentration in news writing and reporting with minors in film and screenwriting and French. She has always viewed writing as a powerful form of communication. She is from Mishawaka, Indiana. Katherine is thrilled to have the position of News Editor and opportunities to hone her craft at The Daily News. When she isn’t writing, she’s watching movies. Her favorite is “Julie and Julia." Contact Katherine at news@bsudailynews.com.
Associate News Editor
Meghan Braddy is a third-year journalism student from Griffith, IN specializing in mass communications with a minor in professional writing. Along with being the Associate News Editor for the Ball State Daily News, Meghan is an honors college peer mentor, guiding incoming freshmen through their first year. She also is a student manager at the Maplewood Guesthouse, a residence at Ball State for medical students. A true 80s enthusiast, Meghan is passionate about music and movies from that era, with Prince as her favorite artist and Dirty Dancing as her top film. In her free time, she loves collecting vinyl records and playing The Sims 4. Contact Meghan Brady via email at news@bsudailynews.com.
Sports Editor
Zach Carter is the Sports Editor of the Ball State Daily News. He is a third-year journalism student and has been writing since sophomore year of high school. Zach is from Muncie and attended Delta High School. When he’s not writing or doing school work, Zach enjoys fishing, golfing and chilling. Contact Zach Carter via email at sports@bsudailynews.com.
Associate Sports Editor
David Moore (he/him) is a second-year Media major with a concentration in sports reporting and a minor in journalistic storytelling. He is originally from Muncie and the Daily News has allowed him to grow his love for sports media. In his spare time he loves watching Purdue and the Colts. He is a big Star Wars fan and loves to travel. Contact David Moore via email at sports@bsudailynews.com.
Associate Sports Editor
Derran Cobb (He/Him) is a fourth-year journalism major from Indianapolis who is an associate sports editor this year. He has been writing with the DN for three years, covering Ball State sports, primarily Men's Basketball. He is involved in other media including NewsLink Indiana and his own podcast, At the Buzzer. Outside of journalism, he is a huge fan of music. Contact Derran Cobb via email at sports@bsudailynews.com.
Visual Editor
Brenden Rowan (He/Him) is a third-year theater technology and design major with a focus in lighting and serves as one of the Visual Editors for The Daily News. After graduation, Brenden plans to pursue a career in lighting design. Contact Brenden at brenden.rowan@bsu.edu.
Visual Editor
Jessica Bergfors (She/Her) is a third-year Magazine Media Journalism major and is minoring in Digital Media. This is her second year with the Daily News and she is one of the visual editors. She also works with Ball Bearings on their design team. She loves listening to music, visiting Chicago, going to concerts and hanging out with her friends in her spare time. Contact Jessica Bergfors at jessica.bergfors@bsu.edu.
Photo Editor
Andrew Berger (he/him) is the Photo Editor for the Ball State Daily News. He is a fourth-year Journalism major with a concentration in Photographic Storytelling. He has interests in film, music, comedy, and soccer. He hopes to pursue a career in visual journalism and is excited to gain life lasting experience here at the Daily News. Contact Andrew Berger via email at photo@bsudailynews.com.
Associate Photo Editor
Isabella is the Associate Photo Editor this year for the Ball State Daily News. She is a third-year journalism major with a concentration in photographic storytelling and has a minor in fine arts. Outside of journalism she loves adventures and traveling. Contact Isabella Kemper via email at photo@bsudailynews.com.
Social Media Editor
Layla Durocher (She/Her) is a third-year Media Promotion and Management major. This is her first year in the Daily News, but she loves to do social media for multiple other student organizations as well. She enjoys photography, Law and Order SVU, and vanilla cokes. Contact Layla at layla.durocher@bsu.edu.
Podcast Editor, Video Editor
Maria Nevins (She/Her) is a third-year Media major, and has a minor in Studio Art. This is her first full year with the Daily News. She is the video editor, as well as the podcast creator and host. She also works on WCRD's executive team as Assistant General Manager. She loves reading a good book, listening to music, and spending time with her favorite people in her free time. Contact Maria Nevins at maria.nevins@bsu.edu.
Unified Media Lab Adviser
Corey Ohlenkamp serves as the new Director of the Unified Media Lab (UML). In this role, Ohlenkamp will oversee and support student media organizations, including The Ball State Daily News, Ball Bearings, Byte and other student-led media initiatives. He will also coordinate with the team at NewsLink Indiana.
Ohlenkamp, a double alumnus of Ball State University, brings a wealth of experience in journalism and public information to this position. Originally from Crown Point, Indiana, Ohlenkamp earned his undergraduate degree in Journalism in 2014 and completed his graduate studies in the same field in 2020, both at Ball State University. His academic foundation has fueled a dynamic career in communications and journalism.
Ohlenkamp began his journey at The Star Press, a Gannett-owned newspaper in Muncie, Indiana. There, he developed his skills as a journalist, delivering in-depth coverage on a wide range of local issues through both writing and photojournalism. His commitment to accuracy and his focus on reporting what mattered most to the Muncie and Delaware County communities made him a trusted voice in the region.
Transitioning from journalism to strategic communication, Ohlenkamp expanded his expertise into public information and media relations. He has held significant roles, including Director of Communications for the City of Muncie, Public Information Officer for Indiana Michigan Power, and later for the City of Indianapolis's Department of Public Works. In each of these roles, Ohlenkamp was instrumental in managing public relations, disseminating information to the public and media, and ensuring transparent communication between these organizations and the communities they serve.
Contact Corey via email at corey.ohlenkamp@bsu.edu or by phone at (765) 285-8218.
