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Ball State University’s equestrian club saddles up
Greenfield, Ind. — 12 young women compete for ribbons and dedicate multiple hours of their week to carry on the legacy of the equestrian club. The practice takes place in Greenfield, an over 50-minute drive from campus. The riders are “committed” to this sport, according to president Alexis Baynes. While the horses and their caretaking are provided by their coach, the upkeep and maintenance of the animals is the most important.
Ball State University’s equestrian club saddles up
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Students continue the equestrian club at Ball State University. Hunter Jumper’s president Alexis Baynes at a recent Butler show Photo credit to Anna Lee Greenfield, Ind. — 12 young women compete for ribbons and dedicate multiple hours of their week to carry on the legacy of the equestrian club. The practice takes place in Greenfield, an over 50-minute drive from campus. The riders are “committed” to this sport, according to president Alexis Baynes.
Local art yard sale brings art and community together
MUNCIE, Ind. — The art sale allowed locals to see human-made art in person at Muncie’s Artswalk. Artists ranged from woodcarvers and puppeteers to painters, all coming together to sell their artwork for under $40. Volunteer Director Moth Danner has been committed to keeping this event local and cheap. On her 32nd YART, she allotted a month to bring this event to life. “I’m an old punk. So it’s my goal to prove that not everything in the world has to be money.
Local art yard sale brings art and community together
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. YART, or yard sale of art, has its biannual event allowing community members to see local artists. Local art yard sale brings art and community together MUNCIE, Ind. — The art sale allowed locals to see human-made art in person at Muncie’s Artswalk. Artists ranged from woodcarvers and puppeteers to painters, all coming together to sell their artwork for under $40. Volunteer Director Moth Danner has been committed to keeping this event local and cheap.
New local nonprofit emphasizes hygiene and health
MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University graduate student Hailee Campbell realized something was missing in Delaware County. With a substantial number of food pantries, she was angered by the fact that there was nothing available for residents to get hygiene supplies. “I quickly realized that there was no place in town that had hygiene supplies,” Campbell said.
Local artist uses repurposed materials to create jewelry
MUNCIE, Ind. — Tucked away on the third floor of the local arts center, Debra Gindhart Dragoo has artistry “in her DNA.” Whether it is teaching or constructing new projects, art is important to the local artist. Not only does it give her meaning, it gives abandoned materials a new life. Growing up in Muncie with six siblings, Gindhart Dragoo attended St. Mary’s Catholic School where the nuns recognized her artistic talent almost immediately.
Ball State Daily
MUNCIE, Ind. — In a world where food is limited, jobs don’t exist, and a mad ruler has taken over, the only thing on people’s minds is the future. But when the new ruler is an ex-best friend from middle school, the past becomes the most prominent character.
The backbone of residence halls: Academic Peer Mentors
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Nell Miske, one of the Honors College residence hall’s Academic Peer Mentors MUNCIE, Ind. - Nineteen students around campus are employed in the university’s residence halls; their sole goal is to be a resource for students and offer opportunities to further their experience as students. Trained in the resources around campus, they allow students to prioritize their mental health and academic achievements.
Ball State Daily
MUNCIE, Ind. - Nineteen students around campus are employed in the university’s residence halls; their sole goal is to be a resource for students and offer opportunities to further their experience as students. Trained in the resources around campus, they allow students to prioritize their mental health and academic achievements. As well as being full-time students, Academic Peer Mentors [APMs] work 40 hours per week to put on events for the residents in their Learning Living Communities.
Ball State University's resident halls host annual Fall Fest
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Noyer Residence Hall begins to fill with students as the festival begins. MUNCIE, Ind. – While the leaves around campus begin to change, the air becomes crisper, and sweaters begin making an appearance, Noyer Residence Hall celebrates the changing season. With students filling the room, the festival was a festive way to get ready for the upcoming holiday.
Food Truck Festival kicks-off Ball State University’s Homecoming Week
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Ball State Students gather around the stage as the group begins dancing. Arlene Thompson, NewsLink Indiana MUNCIE, Ind. – On Monday night, Homecoming Week leaped to a start with inflatables, face painting, balloon artists and food trucks. Students were able to enjoy a three-hour festival as they started their celebration of school spirit. Nine food trucks made an appearance, ranging from Fish N’ Chips, doughnuts, and American concessions.
Ball State Daily
MUNCIE, Ind. - On Tuesday, the recipient of the Indianapolis Zoo’s Emerging Conservationist Award, Mwezi “Badru” Mugerwa, gave a lecture on Ball State University’s campus. From Uganda, he has spent the past 15 years researching and protecting the African Golden Cat. The cat first made an appearance on Mugerwa’s camera traps – cameras placed in forests to capture animals without human interference – and it was something he had never seen.
Ball State Daily
MUNCIE, Ind. – On Sept. 17, the first meeting for the Equinox music festival planning committee came together. Residents of the Living Learning Community at Botsford/Swinford met in the green screen room to kick off the planning process. Academic peer mentor, Aaron Hicks, dove into describing what the festival is.
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