Brooke Kemp

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Articles

MCS PROJECT

Can do, we'll do — together.

By Brooke Kemp and Jake Helmen / April 16, 2020

“Help me understand that more.” Five simple words that reveal the character of the person making the request. Genuine vulnerability, leadership, humility and confidence are conveyed to those on the receiving end.  It’s a request for insight Lee Ann Kwiatkowski makes of almost every individual she meets — community members, administrators, teachers and students alike. 

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OPINION

Letter from the Editor: Response to recent opinion article

By Brooke Kemp / March 21, 2020

In light of the response to an opinion that was recently published by The Daily News, the paper’s editorial board has decided to call a meeting and discuss possible next steps.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Letter From the Editor: The news doesn’t stop, and neither does The Daily News

By Brooke Kemp / March 13, 2020

Since the world first learned of COVID-19, information has been moving and changing at an unbelievable rate.

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CAMPUS

Ball State’s Residence Hall Association helps campus feel more like home

By Brooke Kemp / November 6, 2019

Growing up in Fremont, Indiana, senior biology education major Jackie Weisenfelder said she experienced a “shift in community” when she came to Ball State. 

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CAMPUS

Through all odds: Ball State professor, spouse overcome historical obstacles before settling down in Muncie

By Brooke Kemp / October 10, 2019

On a given day, Henry Velandia could be more than 600 miles from his husband.  

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MCS PROJECT

One year later: House Bill 1315 has changed how Muncie Community Schools operates

By Brooke Kemp and Andrew Harp / April 22, 2019

It’s been not quite a year since state lawmakers decided to make Ball State responsible for Muncie Community Schools (MCS). In the past 12 months, administrators have been working to adjust to the comprehensive language of House Bill 1315. 

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COMMUNITIES

Muncie Central High School class allows students to express learning through podcasts

By Brooke Kemp / April 19, 2019

When Muncie Central High School senior Matt Lloyd was 12 years old, he considered himself the “weird kid” who would rather sit in his room listening to the radio instead of watching television.

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OPINION

Letter from the Editor: Moving beyond the headlines

By Brooke Kemp / April 18, 2019

The connection between the Ball State and Muncie communities goes beyond proximity.

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NEWS

Family, friends reflect on the life of Ball State freshman

By Brooke Kemp / December 19, 2018

Tori Andress acted as a connecting thread for many of the people she encountered. 

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NEWS

Scott Halberstadt: Cardinal to Nickelodeon star

By Brooke Kemp / September 4, 2018

Most 90s kids remember the nerdy duo Craig and Eric from the Nickelodeon TV show “Drake & Josh,” but many don’t realize that one of pair is a Ball State alumnus.