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Fud's Retro Arcade operates classic games with a modern twist

By Garrett Chorpenning / May 19, 2021

Traditional arcades have all but disappeared. Gone are the days of breaking open the piggy bank and lugging a pocketful of quarters to the shopping mall for a shot at the high score on Space Invaders. Just about everything has gone fully digital and portable, but a few people still crave coin-operated machines, and one local business owner hopes to appeal to that demographic.

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Minnetrista Farmers Market returns for outdoor season

By Garrett Chorpenning / May 14, 2021

On a crisp, cool morning, farmers market vendors set up their tents while wearing winter jackets and gloves. As guests began to file in, the warmth of the atmosphere made the chill disappear.

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Ball State faculty, national statistics predict job market growth in COVID-19 recovery

By Grace McCormick and Garrett Chorpenning / April 30, 2021

More than 3 million students are expected to earn degrees from colleges and universities this spring, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Those students will enter the job market as the nation continues to recover from the COVID-induced recession, which the National Bureau of Economic Research states began in February 2020. However, new and recent college graduates may be in a better position than other candidates seeking new careers.