Anthony Lombardi

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Articles

NEWS

Students want healthier options in university dining halls

By Anthony Lombardi / April 22, 2016

When two freshmen created a petition for more fresh fruits and vegetables in the dining halls across campus, they didn't intend to criticize Ball State’s current menu options. The petition, created by roommates Selena Webb and Lexi Benakovich orchestrated on Feb. 3, 2016, was a challenge to the university to provide students and faculty with an even wider selection of food choices.

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NEWS

A Shift in Support

By Anthony Lombardi / November 18, 2015

A look at the lack of institutional support transgender people have in America

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NEWS

Delaware County's struggle with meth

By Anthony Lombardi / October 7, 2015

John Flanery is a pseudonym. In April 2013, 37-year-old John Flanery tried meth for the first time.

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NEWS

In College and Living in Poverty

By Anthony Lombardi / September 26, 2015

An increasing number of college students can’t afford nutritious food. One Ball State organization tries to fix the food insecurity problem in Muncie by starting its own food

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SPORTS

Ball State defeats High Point, earns 1st win of season

By Anthony Lombardi / February 20, 2015

Last season, Alex Call batted leadoff in 42 of the Ball State baseball team’s 57 games.

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SPORTS

Young pitching staff gets opportunity to contribute early in season

By Anthony Lombardi / February 16, 2015

Heading into the 2015 season, sophomore Zach Plesac and senior Scott Baker gave the Ball State baseball team a dynamic 1-2 pitching combination.

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SPORTS

Ball State baseball ranked No. 31 in nation to begin 2015 season

By Anthony Lombardi / February 11, 2015

After finishing 22-4 in conference play last season, the Ball State baseball team enters 2015 as the preseason favorite in the Mid-American Conference West Division.

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NEWS

Record store owner shares his addiction of music with community

By Anthony Lombardi / February 9, 2015

Concerned about Village Green Records’ future, employee Travis Harvey confronted owner Josh Caldwell. Two weeks later, Harvey began running VGR.

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SPORTS

Coach looks for improved defense, consistent effort

By Anthony Lombardi / February 2, 2015

Ball State men’s basketball head coach James Whitford wants his players learning from the losing quarterback in Super Bowl XLIX. “I love what [Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback] Russell Wilson said after the [Super Bowl],” Whitford said.

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SPORTS

Cardinals lose in Akron, drop 5th straight game

By Anthony Lombardi / January 27, 2015

Despite seeing his team’s losing streak extend to five games after a 59-47 at Akron on Tuesday, Ball State men’s basketball head coach James Whitford sees improvement.