Tyler Varnau, a senior journalism graphics major and Kyle Little pour 5.5 gallons of water into a pot to heat. This is the first step for their home-brewing process. DN PHOTO LAUREN CHAPMAN
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Hop on board homebrewing

Tyler Varnau doesn’t buy beer, he brews it. The senior journalism graphics major, is the president of the fledgling student organization Ball State Homebrew Club. The club achieved official approval last spring, but has not been active until this year, said Varnau.



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2014 Entertainment Guide

Last year’s lineup of movies, music and TV has left some pretty big shoes to fill for 2014. Last year saw Sandra Bullock floating in space, a Netflix comedy-drama about a women’s prison, pop geniuses releasing albums and Beyoncé changing the game by releasing a secret album with 14 songs and 17 music videos. Can 2014 compare with its upcoming releases?



Dancers rehearse for Ball State
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Dancers express themselves through color

Seven colors. Seven parts. Seven visions. In a show that combines dance forms ranging from modern to ballet, Color of Motion explores how color can affect emotion and provoke thought through movement. In each of the seven segments of the show, a different color dictates the dance.


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The best album releases of 2013

Every “best of” list is extremely subjective, so keep that in mind. I’ve enjoyed most of the musical products from these artists previously, and they did not fail me in 2013.


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A do-it-yourself holiday

Let’s talk minimal cash and all creativity. Holidays can be costly, and possibly dangerous — as it nears the holidays and the mall suddenly becomes the setting for the 76th annual Hunger Games.


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Student group plans trips to shred snow

Late at night, in the dips and peaks of Ohio’s Mad River Mountain, the snow is freshly groomed and the slopes are open and uncrowded. The 300-foot vertical drop is covered in feather-light powder and for the taking.



PHOTO PROVIDED BY NICOLE GREENE
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Pro wrestling legend to bring laughs, tales to Muncie

A steel cage enclosed wrestling icons Mick “Mankind” Foley and “The Undertaker” in a King of the Ring professional wrestling match. Laughter House Five will host Foley as “The Hardcore Legend” in his Tales from Wrestling Past tour Sunday in the Valhalla Room in downtown Muncie.


	Nothing should feel thin after a good Thanksgiving meal — especially not your wallet.
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Cheapsgiving

Nothing should feel thin after a good Thanksgiving meal — especially not your wallet. However, the traditional Thanksgiving meal can cost an average of $48, according to the Indiana Farm Bureau. This is $3 down from the cost of Thanksgiving in 2012, but for a college student this could lead to a negative bank account balance.


72HRS PHOTO ASHLEY DYE
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The DIY perfect apple pie

It’s the season of pies, and a homemade pie is always better. Instead of waiting for someone else to serve you up a slice during holiday gatherings, go ahead and make one for yourself. Share it with others or go into an apple pie coma. Treat yo’ self.


Taylor Swift arrives at the 2013 American Music Awards on Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. Swift took away the Artist of the Year award. MCT PHOTO
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Justin Timberlake, Rihanna win big at AMAs

LOS ANGELES ­— Taylor Swift’s fans have done it again, voting her the American Music Awards artist of the year for a third time. Swift won Sunday night’s top honor, giving her a leading four trophies as fans celebrated the women of pop music. Swift didn’t perform, but she was a constant presence on stage and the camera alighted on her as she danced to stars like Kendrick Lamar and Luke Bryan.


“The Swiss List” allows college students to receive a mass text every Friday and Saturday about events. The service is now available for Ball State students who want to find large social events around campus. DN PHOTO TAYLOR IRBY
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The social network

Students may get in tune with the social event network that is hooking up students from seven universities in Indiana with buzz-worthy happenings.






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