Still a firefighter: Ahead of likely being selected in the 2022 MLB Draft, Ball State Baseball pitcher Tyler Schweitzer reflects on going from reliever to MAC Pitcher of the Year

AP: Ivana Trump, first wife of former president, dies at 73

NEW YORK (AP) — Ivana Trump, who formed half of a publicity power couple in the 1980s as the first wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of his oldest children, has died in New York City, her family announced Thursday. She was 73.

Art of downtown Muncie: Part 1

A series of photos taken July 12-13, 2022, feature art in downtown Muncie, Indiana. Some photos include art that showcase love for the Muncie area and some simply show art itself. (Kyle Smedley/DN)

JOSLIN: Mega-conferences go against the tradition of college sports

JOSLIN: With the recent announcements of Power Five college programs leaving their respective conference in favor of another, the ongoing creation of these “super-conferences” is not furthering tradition or pride in college sports.

Muncie Community Schools granted large funds from the Indiana Department of Education

June 11 it was announced that Muncie Community Schools (MCS) received $234,265 in funding from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to expand students’ exposure to high-demand career opportunities.

Meridian Health Services' Fam Fest! scheduled for Thursday July 14

The 14th annual Fam Fest, hosted by Meridian Health Services, is scheduled for July 14 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Southside Middle School in Muncie, Indiana.

SMEDLEY: 2022 MLB All-Star game roster analysis

SMEDLEY: With MLB All-Star starters and reserves announced July 10, it's time to take a stab at analyzing each team and picking snubs for each team as well. 

AP: Higher gas prices hurt pockets, make small dent in emissions

Gas prices in much of the United States shot past the $5 a gallon mark last month before a slight drop, and Americans have responded by driving a bit less, two sets of data show. June gas sales are about 5% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels and 2.6% below a year ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Three free events July 15 at Brown Planetarium

After their first run of shows July 1, Brown Planetarium is once again offering three different shows July 15, 2022, for free. All three shows run back-to-back-to-back, with the first beginning at 3:30 p.m. 

VIDEO: Cooper Science under construction

Students in the 2022 CCIM + Summer Experience workshop at Ball State University composed a four-minute video with two sources talking about the current reconstruction of the Cooper Science Complex. Sources and photos in the video show the active construction as well as the desired goal.

Navigate Student takes over for bConnected

As of May 31, 2022, the student application "bConnected" has been discontinued, meaning it can no longer be downloaded from the Apple or Android app stores, and September 2, 2022 marks the date the application will no longer function. In its place, "Navigate Student" is the new destination for all things bConnected offered to students. 

Roll for Immersion S1E8: Celebs Who Know How To Roll, And New Friends Meet Old Foes

Only the beginning: July 4 saw pro-choice supporters in Muncie peacefully protest the overturning of Roe V. Wade

Pro-life supporters showed their dissatisfaction with the overturning of Roe V. Wade in a peaceful protest in Muncie, Indiana, on July 4, 2022. Some in attendance spoke on how this ruling affected them and drove them to protest.

4 Ball State graduates selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Of the 14 semifinalists in the 2022 competition, four recent Ball State University graduates have been selected to be a part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Each graduate has been selected for an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA), where they will help students in their host countries develop English language skills, and serve as cultural ambassadors between nations.

SMEDLEY: How my experience with Netflix's Stranger Things has evolved over time

SMEDLEY: After getting a late start to the series and after a three-year gap of no new seasons, I forgot just how much I love the pop culture sensation and Netflix Original series, Stranger Things. After the release of Season 4 and re-watched the first three seasons, I realize Stranger Things is my favorite show of all time.

Indiana District 6 scheduled to host major baseball and softball tournaments

Indiana District 6 is set to play host to both the 2022 Little League Baseball Indiana State Tournament and the Junior League Softball Central Regional. These two tournaments are scheduled to overlap, as the Little League Baseball Tournament is scheduled for July 22-27 and the Junior League Softball Tournament is scheduled for July 20-25. 

Pro-choice demonstrators organize at Delaware County Building

Heat Advisory in Muncie, Indiana, July 5, possible thunderstorms/rain July 5-8

Muncie, Indiana is currently under a Heat Advisory until 9 p.m. July 5. There is a chance of rain/thunderstorms from the evening of July 5-July 8. 

How to find the right part time job

Part-time employment encompasses parents, retirees, teenagers, and college students. Part-time employees are utilized in a variety of functions in nearly all industries.

Crypto Tech Royalties – Prudent Investment or a Massive Gamble?

As crypto markets mature, increased opportunities arise for investors and tech-savvy individuals to move funds into new areas of interest.