Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Jayden Vaughn
Ball State’s Village Revitalization project sees progress
Ball State University’s Village Revitalization plan has seen some progress over the past few months. Multiple sites have concluded construction, neared the end or have finally broken ground. Site 1: Ball State Performing Arts Center and The Cantio Hotel The Cantio Hotel, named after a Latin word meaning song or playing music, is designed to be a unique experience that accompanies the attached performing arts center. JOB TITLE NAME XXXX talks with hard hat media tour attendees Oct.
Ball State students host a protest against sexual violence
Wednesday, Oct. 7, Ball State students gathered on the University Green at 11 a.m. to protest against sexual violence, following not only the recent attacks around campus, but also the recently updated information regarding the sexual assault case at Cornell University. Sophia Gouwens, a first-year sports journalism student, hosted the event after multiple students spoke out about not feeling safe on campus.
Forget the five-year plan: Changing plans does not mean you have failed
Jayden Vaughn is a fourth-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. When I was 18, I thought I had my life all figured out. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to plan things out. My day-to-day life abides by my agenda. My free time gets shoved aside for extracurriculars and classwork.
The Village revitalization leads to new facilities opening their doors in the fall
The university’s $195 million revitalization of The Village, which began in 2024, is encroaching on one of its most notable milestones — the opening of many of the facilities that have been under development, according to the project timeline published by Ball State University.
The planned demolition of the Muncie Mall makes way for potential retailers
In February 2026, Hull Property Group announced that it would demolish the Muncie Mall, which it purchased in January 2024. Hull Property Group, a real estate company based in Augusta, Georgia, that focuses on improving enclosed and run-down malls, has previously purchased 37 other malls across 17 states for redevelopment.
Love is not seasonal: Romance feels obligatory when a holiday demands it
Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. For as long as I can remember, I have loved romance. As a kid, I would always get invested in romantic comedies and obsess over the main couple in whatever book I was reading. Romance books quickly became a guilty pleasure of mine. That fascination took a while to transition into my daily life.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance offers resources to help families who have experienced trauma
Whether it is the sound of children laughing, a case manager discussing potential budgeting and prevention programs with stressed parents, or a grateful single mother receiving child care vouchers, the impact that Firefly Children and Family Alliance has on families across the state is too powerful to ignore. As a nonprofit organization based in Indiana, Firefly has expanded its outreach across the country, opening new branches in multiple states and counties.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance offers resources to help families who have experienced trauma
Whether it is the sound of children laughing, a case manager discussing potential budgeting and prevention programs with stressed parents, or a grateful single mother receiving child care vouchers, the impact that Firefly Children and Family Alliance has on families across the state is too powerful to ignore. As a nonprofit organization based in Indiana, Firefly has expanded its outreach across the country, opening new branches in multiple states and counties.
Muncie Resists hosts protest against ICE
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Muncie Resists and locals host protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Jan. 11 along the sidewalk outside Walmart on Clara Lane. Brady Ream, Photo Provided Approximately 200 people gathered on the sidewalk outside of Clara Lane’s Walmart in Muncie around 3 p.m. Jan. 11 to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the Jan.
Muncie Resists hosts protest against ICE
Approximately 200 people gathered on the sidewalk outside of Clara Lane’s Walmart in Muncie around 3 p.m. Jan. 11 to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the Jan. 7 death of Renee Good, a woman who was reportedly shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minnesota, according to The Associated Press.
Love on my time
Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. In high school, I developed a reputation. It was not a bad one, per se. By the end of my first year, I was considered a serial friend-zoner. To me, that was not a bad thing. Other people felt differently. I lost count how many times my friends had told me that I needed to get a boyfriend.
Love on My Time
Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. In high school, I developed a reputation. It was not a bad one, per se. By the end of my first year, I was considered a serial friend-zoner. To me, that was not a bad thing. Other people felt differently. I lost count how many times my friends had told me that I needed to get a boyfriend.
Bayleaf Indian Restaurant continues to bring smiles to the Muncie community since opening in September
A new restaurant has opened its doors to the Muncie community, bringing with it a new palate of Indian tastes, cuisine and culture. Walking into Bayleaf for the first time, customers are hit by a wave of new sensations: the smell of the turmeric, cumin and garam masala wafting from the dishes, the sound of the wait staff as they take orders and the soft-spoken chatter among customers enjoying their meal. Prabhu Krishnan, owner of Bayleaf, opened the business alongside his colleague, Vijay Kumar.
Bayleaf Indian Restaurant continues to bring smiles to the Muncie community since opening in September
A new restaurant has opened its doors to the Muncie community, bringing with it a new palate of Indian tastes, cuisine and culture. Walking into Bayleaf for the first time, customers are hit by a wave of new sensations: the smell of the turmeric, cumin and garam masala wafting from the dishes, the sound of the wait staff as they take orders and the soft-spoken chatter among customers enjoying their meal. Prabhu Krishnan, owner of Bayleaf, opened the business alongside his colleague, Vijay Kumar.
The future of the Muncie Mall is making way for potential major retailers
In the next six months, the Muncie Mall will undergo a major redevelopment, including the demolition of three major stores on its property, according to Hull Property Group. Back in January 2024, Hull Property Group, otherwise known as “Hull Property Brothers”— a real estate company based in Augusta, Georgia, focused on improving enclosed and run-down malls — purchased the local mall.
The redevelopment of the Muncie Mall is making way for potential major retailers
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. In the next six months, the Muncie Mall will undergo a major redevelopment, including the demolition of three major stores on its property, according to Hull Property Group. Back in January 2024, Hull Property Group, otherwise known as “Hull Property Brothers”— a real estate company based in Augusta, Georgia, focused on improving enclosed and run-down malls — purchased the local mall.
Layla Kingery’s love for special effects makeup brings new scares to campus
For first-year psychology student Layla Kingery, horror makeup is not just a hobby — it is an art. Kingery said her journey with special effects makeup started in sixth grade, when she entered an “emo era” and was fascinated with everything dark, mysterious and scary. During that time, she pursued a more edgy look — leading her down a rabbit hole looking for horror special effect makeup online.
Layla Kingery’s love for special effects makeup brings new scares to campus
For first-year psychology student Layla Kingery, horror makeup is not just a hobby — it is an art. Kingery said her journey with special effects makeup started in sixth grade, when she entered an “emo era” and was fascinated with everything dark, mysterious and scary. During that time, she pursued a more edgy look — leading her down a rabbit hole looking for horror special effect makeup online.
They Knew Me First
Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. When I first came to college, I thought it would be my chance to reinvent myself. In a way, it has been. During my three years here at Ball State University, I have grown in multiple ways. If someone had told me during my first year of college that I would be where I am today, I would have thought that they were insane.
Ball State Speaking Center opens for all
On Oct. 1, Ball State University re-opened the Speaking Center for all of campus to use on the third floor of the David Letterman Communication and Media Building. With a banquet, followed by a ribbon cutting and a ceremony, the center officially became available again — not only for students, but also for faculty and staff. Before today, the Speaking Center had only been open to students in COMM 210 speech classes in order to help them prepare for speeches and presentations.
Students, community members protest university's free speech stance
“” an Italian anti-Nazi, anti-fascist song, reverberated throughout the University Green Peace Plaza Sept. 24 as several students, faculty and community members gathered for a freedom of speech protest. The protest was planned by several advocacy groups over the university’s recent firing of Suzanne Swierc, former director of health promotion and advocacy, Swierc was fired Sept. 17 over comments she made on her private Facebook account about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ball State students, community members protest university's free speech stance
“” an Italian anti-Nazi, anti-fascist song, reverberated throughout the University Green Peace Plaza Sept. 24 as several students, faculty and community members gathered for a freedom of speech protest. The protest was planned by several advocacy groups over the university’s recent firing of Suzanne Swierc, former director of health promotion and advocacy, Swierc was fired Sept. 17 over comments she made on her private Facebook account about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Endangered Art of Writing
Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. I’ve been reading since I was two years old. Not long after that, I decided to test my luck by picking up a pencil and seeing where it took me.
The Endangered Art of Writing
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. I’ve been reading since I was two years old. Not long after that, I decided to test my luck by picking up a pencil and seeing where it took me.
The Endangered Art of Writing
Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. I’ve been reading since I was two years old. Not long after that, I decided to test my luck by picking up a pencil and seeing where it took me.
Firstborn Fatigue
Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. The greatest gift I have ever received has come in the form of two little boys — over a decade apart — who both like to torment me in their own ways.
The Gap in Education: Topics that schools should teach us to prepare us for real life
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. A student raises her hand during a lesson about beetles in second-grade teacher Savannah Oliphant’s classroom April 8 at East Washington Academy. MCS was one of the first school districts in Indiana to adopt “The Science of Reading.” Andrew Berger, DN Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
The Gap in Education: Topics that schools should teach us to prepare us for real life
Jayden Vaughn is a third-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. Everyone remembers the feeling of walking across the stage at their high school graduation. I know that I do — even if my graduation was less than memorable. Walking across that stage, in front of my friends and family, made me remember all of the good memories that I had made over the last four years.
The Price of Healing
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Second-year journalism major Jayden Vaughn poses with an x-ray of hers behind her Feb. 10 at the Arts and Journalism Building. Vaughn was diagnosed with bilateral femoral anteversion when she was 11 years old. Andrew Berger, DN Jayden Vaughn is a second-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. My journey with bilateral femoral anteversion is a strange one.
The Price of Healing
Jayden Vaughn is a second-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. My journey with bilateral femoral anteversion is a strange one. At the age of nine years old, I was no stranger to leg pain. Whenever I walked, wherever I went, pain followed closely behind me. It was just as familiar as my own shadow — another constant in my life.
The Price of Healing
Jayden Vaughn is a second-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. My journey with bilateral femoral anteversion is a strange one. At the age of nine years old, I was no stranger to leg pain. Whenever I walked, wherever I went, pain followed closely behind me. It was just as familiar as my own shadow — another constant in my life.
The Illusion of “True” Stories
Jayden Vaughn is a second-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. We are drawn to movies and shows based on real events. When the words “based on a true story” show up on our screen, most of us settle down and prepare for an intense and emotional journey that we’ll likely never be able to relate to. We love the drama, chaos and how realistic it all seems.
Horror movies have helped me alleviate my anxiety
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Jayden Vaughn poses for a photo Oct. 18 in the Art and Journalism Building. Jayden expresses how horror movies allow the target of her anxiety to switch off of her and onto the movie she is watching. Isabella Kemper, DN Jayden Vaughn is a second-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. Horror movies have been a big part of my life since childhood.
Horror movies have helped me alleviate my anxiety
Jayden Vaughn is a second-year journalism major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. Horror movies have been a big part of my life since childhood. I already started working through the “Halloween” franchise when I was seven years old. By nine, I had finished almost all of the “Scream” movies. These kinds of movies played in my house nonstop while I was growing up.
Representation for all
Jayden Vaughn is a first-year creative writing major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. In recent years, television shows and movies have painted the LGBTQ+ community in a more comprehensive light. The results have been nothing shy of heartwarming and, frankly, hopeful — a hopefulness for validating and accurate representation.
Representation for all
The LGBTQ+ community is finally getting the comprehensive on-screen representation that it deserves. Jayden Vaughn is a first-year creative writing major and writes “The Community Chronicle” for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. In recent years, television shows and movies have painted the LGBTQ+ community in a more comprehensive light.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Jayden
Contact Jayden, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack