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  Timeless Fashion, Ageless Beauty
The Community Center for Vital Aging recently hosted a fashion show highlighting that beauty is not bounded by age or body type.
published 11/13/08
     
  Celebrating Ramadan
Muncie Muslims sacrifice daily routines as a lesson of patience, humility and selflessness during this islamic holy month.
published 9/24/08
     
  Venture Downtown
Often overlooked, downtown Muncie offers shops, bars and restaurants that students will love. Sample some of downtown's features here to get a taste.
published 4/24/08
     
domo   Food with flair
Domo restaurant allows the people of Muncie to experience a flavor of different cultures. Learn about the cuisine and the people behind the dishes.
published 4/17/08
     
Election 2008   The 2008 elections
As the Indiana Primary approaches, Hoosiers have a historic opportunity to influence who appears on the presidential ticket. Review the contenders and election process.
published 4/10/08
     
  Sweatin' with the oldies
Seniors at the Community Center for Vital Aging shake it up to sweat it off. Dance aerobics encourages a healthy lifestyle for bodies of any age.
published 3/27/08
     
  Shattering Beauty
Ball State students and people in the Muncie community are working to expand society's perception of what is beautiful. 
published 3/6/08
     
  Leaving it to faith
Professor James Barton is used to discussing religion with his students, but when he was diagnosed with cancer, his own faith was tested.
     
  To the bat cave!
A Ball State professor transforms abandoned mines into bat caves.
     
  Camp Chesterfield
Rumors surround Camp Chesterfield, located 20 miles west of Ball State University. Separate fact from fiction and learn the truth about spiritualism.
     
  Police perspectives
University police address common misconceptions about their relationship with students and effect on Ball State's public image.
     
  Muncie music scene
Discover Muncie's signature music and performance venues in this interactive map.
     
  Don't go down into... The Basement
The Muncie Children's Museum's annual haunted house offers a chance for BSU theatre students to have some phantasmic fun.
     
  Hot sauce doc
A Ball State professor has another love besides teaching--making grown men cry. Hear his spicy story.
     
  Nearly 90
Margaret Phillips goes back to Ball State to earn her degree at 89 years old.
     
 

Working with Wanita
Telecommunications students find the star of the summer high definition movie in an energetic member of the Muncie community.
published 08/30/07

     
  Learning to lead
Many people in Muncie are either in need of a guide dog or are training a puppy to be a future Guide Dog of America. Hear their story.
     
 

All you need is love
A church in Muncie focuses on more than just religion... it focuses on accepting diversity.

     
 

The Bar Guide
Kerry Crawford, experiential blogger for Ball Bearings, traveled to all the bars in Muncie to give you the best choice to pick from.

     
 

Awakened Voices
An award-winning comprehensive project by past Editor in Chief Jaki Clark and other staff members.

     
  Muncie Mission
The men come looking for a place to sleep; they stay to change their lives. GO TO STORY
published 01/25/07
 
 

Belly benefits
Exercise doesn't have to be boring. Learn how some people use unconventional methods to get in shape. GO TO STORY
published 01/18/07

 
  The art of giving
Looking for a Christmas gift in Muncie? Check out these places with unique gifts.
published 12/08/06
     
  Battle for Brotherhood
Chris and Matt Dennis rebuild their relationship through strength and laughter.GO TO STORY
published 10/13/06
     
 

A sweet tradition
Witness the process from cocoa powder to cocoa-covered confection. GO TO STORY
published 10/26/06

     
 

Musket man
Tom Sisco uses his love of antique firearms to build his own. GO TO STORY
published 11/30/07

     
  Spreading the word
Three missionaries share their struggles of spreading the Mormon religion. Hear how they prepare for this two-year commitment.
published 03/02/07
     
  Local flavor
Muncie has a wealth of unique locally-owned restaurants. Listen to the owners of Uncle Monte’s and Taste of Texas talk about what sets their restaurants apart, then click through our food map for local dining near you. GO TO STORY
published 4/14/06
 
  Boredom busters
Muncie has a wealth of locally-owned restaurants. Ever feel like there's nothing to do in Muncie? Looking for a fun way to spend the weekend? Check out our map of places to go. Also, listen to some regulars talk about two of their favorite spots in Muncie: the Liberty Bowl and the Dollar Movie Theatre.
GO TO STORY
published 3/03/06
 
  A lesson of love
Both Dale and Beth Hahn work in the Physiology and Health Science department at Ball State. They are also husband and wife. Find out how they make their relationship succeed through being in the same profession and also in the same house. GO TO STORY
 
  K-9 companion
Ball State Police officer Craig Hodson has had a K-9 partner, Boyka, for nearly five years. But, while on duty on January 7, 2006, Boyka was stabbed.  After receiving five stitches, he is slowly getting back to work. GO TO STORY
published 1/12/06
 
  Santa's secrets
Listen to Santa’s secrets and hear how the magic of Christmas keeps Santa going all year long. GO TO STORY
published 12/05/05
     
  Sounds of the season
These are the stories of three different bell ringers from three different backgrounds with three different stories to tell. However, they all have the same dream: that everyone can have a Happy Holiday. GO TO STORY
published 12/05/05
     
  New priorities
David Polk, a resident of Muncie Ind., uses a chain saw to cut bears out of logs. After he was diagnosed with Lymphoma, he discovered family was far more important than money and possessions. GO TO STORY
published 11/15/05
     
  Haunting hobby
Hearing strange noises in that old house? It may be a ghost! Listen to Kristyn Bone, the director the Muncie’s Indiana Ghost Trackers, and Jo Ann May, a sensitive, as they explain the intricacies of ghost tracking. GO TO STORY
published 10/31/05
     
  Carter's corner
Do you know “The Hot Dog Man"? Mark Carter, “The Hot Dog Man” of Muncie, IN, explains how he got started as a street vendor and why he loves doing it. GO TO STORY
published 9/16/05
     
  A walk with Gene
Parking enforcement officer Gene Huddleston may surprise some students with his warm manner. Meet the unexpected Huddleston as he explains about his family and how his job helps him through the rough times. GO TO STORY
published 2/18/05
     
 

Freakshow Foley
Loren Foley, aka Freakshow Foley, explains why he is okay with putting needles in his nose and hanging bowling balls from his ears, and how he became a freak show artist. GO TO STORY
published 11/19/04

 

     
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