The passion to serve: Ball State's Alexis Thigpen gives back to the community
By Amadou Diallo / February 21, 2024Track and field senior Alexis Thigpen has dedicated her time to give back to the Muncie community.
Track and field senior Alexis Thigpen has dedicated her time to give back to the Muncie community.
Black Lives in Music found that white artists in the UK average about $300 more than Black creators, and 43% of Black female creators said they feel they need to change their appearance because of their race. Black artists reported being called “aggressive,” “too outspoken” and “ungrateful,” among other labels. A USC Annenberg study of 70 major music companies revealed that 4.2% of them were Black.
Weather Forecaster Laura Fick Reports on a Warm and Wet February Week.
Ball State (13-13, 5-8 MAC) snapped its three-game losing streak with a 70-63 defeat against Northern Illinois (9-17, 3-9 MAC). Ball State returns to action Saturday, Feb. 24 for its first home contest in nearly three weeks when the Cardinals take on Eastern Michigan (10-15, 4-9 MAC) at 2 p.m.
“This by far has been the most important senior night in regards to my coaching career,” head coach Blair Broussard said. “They made a commitment to me at the beginning of the year. I can’t thank them enough for their commitment and them buying in with the magnitude they did.”
Weather Forecaster Olivia Smithers tracks incoming rain tomorrow followed by temperature increase.
Director of Student Life Abby Haworth confirmed the results of the 2024-25 SGA Executive Ticket Elections Tuesday, with Noah Poole and Brenna Large of the “Elevate” platform beating the Adams and Angel ticket.
Every year, a wave of colors, themes, and festivities washes over certain vibrant gatherings around the world, where adults don their most imaginative costumes and partake in a delightful escape from the everyday.
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In 1965, thousands of people participated in a march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery. Among those who took on the 54-mile protest was Beatrice “Bea” Moten-Foster.
Weather Forecaster Oliver Moster expects warmer temperatures this week after a chilly and snowy weekend.
Weather Forecaster Rachel Fulton has the highlights of sunny and clear week.
The volunteer-driven organization aims to elevate Black-owned businesses and bolster the local economy
Redshirt sophomore Jessica Hoffman led the Cardinals with a .333 batting average and finished the event with five hits.
Most recently defeating the B1GTEN's Michigan State 4-1, Ball State finishes its trip to Charleston, South Carolina, winning three out of a four-game slate. The Cardinals continue their spring campaign in Conway, South Carolina, Feb. 23 when they take on Cincinnati in game one of a three-game series.
Ball State needs to move beyond quotas to address the true needs of students of color.
“I knew it was going to be tough today,” head coach Sachin Kirtane said. “We had a long match last night and playing today without our number one in the lineup and in a doubleheader… I knew it was gonna be tough, but I thought we played a good match.”
In a game full of runs, the Raiders found ways to comeback and defeat the Tigers 40-38.
Despite Ball State gymnasts having the highest scores in three out of four events, it was not enough to beat the fellow Mid-American Conference (MAC) school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The two teams fought back and forth for the win, but ultimately, the Broncos prevailed by .075 points. The Cardinals lost 195.950-196.025.
Ball State atoned for its past struggles Saturday night, breaking Loyola Chicago’s precedent of home success in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) matchup. The No. 14 Cardinals defeated the No. 10 Ramblers (8-7, 3-2 MIVA) in five sets (25-16, 25-23, 22-25, 18-25, 15-11) inside hostile Gentile Arena.
