Nick Elam, creator of the Elam Ending, poses for a photo March 28, at the YMCA of Muncie. Rylan Capper, DN
SPORTS

The Elam Ending

“What I didn’t know at the time in 2007 is that it would take 10 years of outreach to people to finally see it implemented in 2017,” Elam said. “The whole time I felt like I was one day away from a major breakthrough.”



NEWS

Computer Science Showcase

“When I go to evaluate this project, it is kind of like Christmas. Unless the students had a problem and came to me ahead of time, I don’t know what pictures they have chosen. I know what the requirements of the project are, but they are broad and it depends on the picture they use,” Largent said. 



SPORTS

Men’s golf flies high

 “I’ve kind of been on the struggle bus a little bit and its been a matter of putting everything together whether one week struggling off a tee, one week struggling putting. It was nice to finally have a good week,” Smith said. 


SPORTS

Ball State Badminton Club founded

“I really enjoy being here because I get to meet new people who love the sport, since nobody’s in my major here, a break from school and a break from daily life,” explains member Emily Howell. 


Actor David Arquette laughs during an interview in a conference room April 10 at the David Letterman Communication and Media building. Amber Pietz, DN
DAVID LETTERMAN DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES

'I just hope to inspire:' David Arquette shares his journey ahead of appearance in Ball State University's David Letterman Distinguished Speaker Series

David Arquette, best known for his role as Dewey in the 'Scream' film franchise, is scheduled to speak April 10 at 7 p.m. in Pruis Hall as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Speaker Series. Arquette shared his personal transformation he's experienced during his life in the entertainment business.



Funeral Director and embalmer Molly Haaff poses for a photo in the Elm Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park cemetery on March 28 in Muncie, Ind. Haaff has been working with Elm Ridge for three years. Mya Cataline, DN
LIFESTYLES

The faces behind Muncie funeral homes

Jerry Shaner walked up and down the Family Dollar aisles in search of the perfect gift.  Reaching out to his daughter who teaches preschool for recommendations, a small, plush pink and white unicorn and a matching baby blanket caught his eye. It was only $10.  But when Shaner went to check the 5-year-old, he realized the cost of providing a toy for a girl in the morgue costs much more.  Shaner, who is the business manager, crematory director and funeral director in training at Parson Mortuary and Cremation Center, said funerals for children are always the hardest. 


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ACADEMICS

Establishing Boundaries with Academia

I have witnessed firsthand how academic validation can cause students anxiety and unneeded stress. Many of my closest friends in high school felt the need for academic validation that I do. Those same friends often were so focused on getting the perfect grades that they didn’t have a life outside of the classroom.


SOFTBALL

Ball State falls to Toledo in first home-series loss, drops to seventh in MAC

The Cardinals returned home for a Mid-American Conference (MAC) series with Toledo. After three games, the Cardinals fell 2-1 in their first home-series defeat.  “We've just gotta get the ball rolling,” Cardinals head coach Lacy Schurr said. “This team is very, very capable and I think we just need a little bit of momentum going into the right time of the year.”


LSU's Angel Reese (10) gestures toward Iowa's Caitlin Clark (22) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/TNS)
NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

COBB: Two steps forward, one step backward

One might think that these accomplishments would be the main story to come out of this game, but you would be wrong...in the closing minutes of the game, LSU, fans and even Iowa knew the game was over. This prompted Reese to taunt Clark, using the "you can't see me" gesture, popularized by WWE wrestler John Cena. Next, she pointed at her hand signaling she was ready for the ring. 





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