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Professor John Anderson writes on the board in his Introduction to African-American Studies class Feb. 14. The African-American studies minor was reintroduced in 2017. Jacy Bradley, DN

A walkout from 55 years ago started the implementation for African-American studies at Ball State

By Lila Fierek and KwaTashea Marfo / February 21, 2023

There was political unrest and several things needed to be addressed on Ball State’s campus. Fifty Black students were up for the test. Sparked by the racial complications and the conditions of the 1960s, college campuses across the United States were in an uproar. African Americans were fueled with determination to change academic bureaucratic policies. During the 1967-68 academic year, Ball State’s African American population faced two main concerns: the university’s lack of social activities for Black students and the need for representation of Black minorities in the curriculum and faculty. However, the demand for their issues were not met until a walkout was correctly timed.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Uplifting the Voice of Black Individuals: An Analysis of the 1881 Washerwomen Strike

By Imani Butts / February 20, 2023

As a Black journalist, the way Black stories we try to tell are co-opted for praise stifles the credibility we are fighting to keep. My “voice” isn’t as loud as other journalists. Honestly, trying to be heard is exhausting. Constantly being disregarded for more prominent journalists is exhausting. Not having the support to tell the stories of the Black community is exhausting.

Former Ball State bus driver Brian Kemp poses for a portrait on his last day Feb. 8 by the Student Center. Kemp will work as a truck driver after 5 years at Ball State. Jacy Bradley, DN
LIFESTYLES

Ball State bus driver says goodbye to students and faculty after five years

By Olivia Ground / February 20, 2023

He greeted every single person who stepped foot on the bus with a smile. He knew multiple students by name. He knew their major, their schedule and where they were headed. He knew their plan for the day, and what they were doing that evening. He knew when they were graduating, how their extracurriculars were and what they planned to do after school.  He took care and pride in keeping students safe, especially at night.  Ball State University bus driver Brian Kemp has driven campus shuttles for five years. For him, the best part about this job is the students. 

Sophomore Mariya Polishchuk goes for the ball in the women's tennis MAC Champtionship match against Toledo May 1 at Cardinal Creek Tennis Courts. Amber Pietz, DN
WOMEN'S TENNIS

Cardinals earn second sweep in as many days over Oakland

By Caleb Zuver / February 19, 2023

After sweeping Western Kentucky on Saturday, Ball State women’s tennis put together another unblemished performance against Oakland (0-4) on Sunday, winning 7-0. The Cardinals (6-2) used this weekend to get everyone on the roster involved. It was a common theme across both matches. On Saturday, second-year Ella Hazelbaker made her first start of the season at third doubles with fourth-year Amy Kaplan. Today, the pair moved up to the first doubles slot and picked up right where they left off, winning 6-3. a

Gabbi Fox, DN Illustration
BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Field General: A history of Black quarterbacks

By Derran Cobb / February 19, 2023

The NFL, founded in 1920, has a history of racism, whether blatant or subtle. Perhaps the most prevalent case has involved Black quarterbacks and the question of whether a Black man was capable of playing the position. Black quarterbacks have faced racism in the form of stereotypes such as the perception that they lack intelligence, dependability, composure, character or charisma and are unable to be “counted on” to lead their team. The reason this year's Super Bowl was such a big deal is that ever since the NFL began, Black quarterbacks have been disrespected and told they needed to stop playing the position they worked so hard for their entire athletic life because they couldn’t succeed. 

A jammer from Cornfed Roller Derby All-Stars makes her way around the circle Feb. 18. There is one jammer from each team during each jam, or round, of roller derby. Elissa Maudlin, DN.
ROLLER DERBY

Cornfed Roller Derby All-Stars defeat Rockford Rage Roller Derby at home

By Elissa Maudlin / February 18, 2023

The wheels of skates scratch the hard flooring of the Delaware County Fairgrounds Memorial Building. Whistles blow from the referees, often shouting things to the players. Bodies push, collide and fall abruptly to the ground with a sharp thud. The crowd cheers and grimaces. The Cornfed Roller Derby All-Stars played Rockford Rage Roller Derby on Feb. 18. Cornfed maintained a steady win against Rockford throughout the bout in a game of high-speed skating, shoving and scoring.

Graduate student Danilo Kovacevic hits the ball in a doubles match with fourth-year Parrish Simmons against Marquette Oct. 7 at Cardinal Creek Tennis Center. Kovacevic and Simmons beat Marquette 7-5. Amber Pietz, DN
MEN'S TENNIS

Ball State uses fast start to blow by Xavier

By Caleb Zuver / February 17, 2023

The Ball State Men’s tennis team capped off a successful week for the team on Friday, defeating the Xavier Musketeers 6-1. Coming into the match, the Cardinals (6-3) were fresh off road wins against Niagara on Sunday, and Purdue on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Musketeers (6-3) had won six of their last seven, including a 4-3 win over Cleveland State, a team Ball State lost to 1-6. 

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