How to Master the Art of Professional Networking

The networking landscape has undergone tremendous changes over the years. But networking remains one of the most effective ways of advancing your career and business. 54% of new hires come from referrals, and 40% of new prospects become buying customers after a face-to-face meeting.  Here are 14 expert tips on how to master the art of professional networking.


Discover the Ultimate Anime Hat: How to Find the Perfect Match for Your Style?

Unveil the essence of anime culture through fashion with the ultimate anime hat—a symbol of both style and fondness for the vibrant world of animation. Sartorial choices speak volumes, and for the anime enthusiast, the perfect anime hat is not just an accessory; it's a proud emblem of character admiration and storytelling passion. 


Fourth-year journalism major Emma Plank holds up photos of her as a baby Dec. 1 at the photojournalism studio in the Art and Journalism Building. Mya Cataline, DN
OPINION

What I’ll take with me

I want to reflect on what I learned and gained from this rollercoaster of an experience. I’ve compiled 20 things that I’ve picked up as a college student in these last four years. 


NEWS

Spreading love, one brush stroke at a time

Muncie has become a canvas for striking stylistic murals on building exteriors across town. Their vibrant colors and inspiring images uplift neighborhoods and encourage residents to slow down and admire their surroundings. Some murals invite meaningful conversations about Muncie’s heritage and history. 



NEWS

Small Sparks ignite big change

Muncie native Casey Eichenlaub is a man of action. He sees a problem and figures out a way to fix it. If the problem involves power tools, even better. In 2020, Eichenlaub secured a Small Sparks grant from the 8twelve Coalition to build fence posts for his Thomas Park Avondale neighbors. This year, he was awarded the grant to complete home repairs, mostly to water heaters and HVAC systems.



Junior Ally Becki defends a player against Tennessee Tech Nov. 6 at Worthen Arena. Becki played 31 minutes of the game. Mya Cataline, DN
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

3 takeaways from Ball State’s road win at Western Kentucky

It’s extremely tough to contain offenses like Notre Dame in UConn as they are both AP Top 25 teams. Ball State let up 90 to both of those teams. In all of their other games, they were holding opponents to just under 64 points per game. Head coach Brady Sallee has said throughout this season that defense can be his teams’ calling card. In the second quarter, it was just that. 



Brenden Rowan, DN Illustration
GRADUATION

5 tips for a solid resume

With Ball State University’s fall semester coming to a close and winter commencement on Dec. 16, a new batch of students will be entering the job market looking for a place.


NEWS

Cultural sensitivity in the community

In Sra. Kelsey Pavelka’s past classroom, students were greeted with a calendar that featured eye-catching construction paper behind each day of the week. But something was more notable than the colorful decoration behind the numbers: the words December and Diciembre above the days of the week. 


NEWS

Southcentral Muncie’s Zeus Currie: Big as life

Zeus Currie is, in multiple respects, a larger-than-life character. Firstly, he shares the same first name as a Greek god. Secondly, he is simply a mountainous man. 6 foot 9, with more than enough weight to play as a nose tackle in the NFL, he will be the first to admit that he is an intimidating person when you first see him. Having that size greatly helps him in his work as a security guard.


NEWS

Mama and Son Soul Food Kitchen: Family matters

Mama and Son Soul Food Kitchen, formerly named Mama Bond’s Soul Food Kitchen, is located inside Historic Rose Court and marked by its circular image of Dominique Isom, “Son,” and Consuela Nixon, “Mama,” at the storefront.






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