Katherine Hill

Jan 9, 2025 | ballstatedailynews.com | Katherine Hill

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec. 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, GA. At age 100, Carter was the nation’s longest-lived president — and lived through many historical events over the course of a century — but was also known for the humanitarian efforts he partook in with his wife, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Carter’s Jan. 9 funeral was declared a national day of mourning by President Joe Biden, according to the Associated Press (AP).

Dec 13, 2024 | ballstatedaily.com | Katherine Hill

“Education is the key to success. Education is the key to a better life. Education is possible for everybody.” These words were spoken aloud by Vivian Conley’s daughter who was in attendance at Ball State’s Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 13.

Nov 16, 2024 | ballstatedaily.com | Katherine Hill

As a child, Riley Schwarzkopf would never go to bed after her parents tucked her in and turned out the light. She’d nestle under the covers with a flashlight and a picture book for long hours. Her imagination was just beginning to stir in the stillness of nightfall. Waking up the next morning, her bedroom floor would be covered in books that had fallen from her top bunk — much to the dismay of her parents. “I genuinely can't remember a time when [reading’s] not been important in my life.

Nov 12, 2024 | ballstatedaily.com | Katherine Hill

Weather and environmental circumstances are among the most common topics of small talk, according to . However, as Hurricanes Helene and Milton leave people in the U.S. southeast region devastated, weather and climate disasters have become topics of bigger conversation. Jill Coleman, associate dean of sciences and humanities and professor of geography and meteorology at Ball State University, first began studying weather as an undergraduate.

Oct 25, 2024 | ballstatedaily.com | Olivia Ground |Katherine Hill

Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates gathered for a third debate Oct. 24 in Indianapolis. The debate offered a chance for the candidates to enforce their stances on issues important to many Hoosiers and reiterate key campaign points. All three governor candidates were present, including Donald Rainwater (L) — who was not invited to the first debate earlier this month — Jennifer McCormick (D) and Mike Braun (R). This was the third televised debate McCormick and Braun showed off in.