Ball State Daily News

The Ball State Daily News is an award-winning student newspaper located on the campus of Ball State University. It has received national recognition for its quality and reporting.

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‘The place to go in Muncie:’ Roho’s martini bar is more than a nightlife spot

1 week ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Trinity Rea

In 2006, one of Matt Howell and Angie Rogers-Howell’s first dates was at a now extinct Muncie martini bar in the village. The pair said they loved the ‘vibe’ of the location and began to frequent the spot. 20 years later, their experiences in that bar are still fresh in their mind, and six months ago, they decided to act on it.
Why does Indiana always rank low in national health care?

1 week ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Kyle Smedley

This article is published as part of a collaborative effort by students in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at Ball State University and the Ball State Daily News. Produced in a classroom setting under faculty guidance, the initiative aims to provide hands-on experience while informing the public through responsible, student-driven journalism.
Ball State Board of Trustees navigates $14 million funding cut

2 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Trinity Rea

Facing state-wide higher education funding cuts, Ball State University outlined its new financial strategy during the June 13 Board of Trustees meeting, focusing on how it will adjust to reduced support from Indiana's newly approved state budget. According to Indiana Capital Chronicle (ICC), the state is withholding funding from multiple universities, including Ball State, Indiana University, Purdue University and more.
The Freshman 15 is a common phrase aimed toward first-year college students, but is it a real phenomenon?

2 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Daniel Kehn

This article is published as part of a collaborative effort by students in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at Ball State University and the Ball State Daily News. Produced in a classroom setting under faculty guidance, the initiative aims to provide hands-on experience while informing the public through responsible, student-driven journalism.
Maternal healthcare facilities are sparse across rural Indiana

2 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Trinity Rea

This article is published as part of a collaborative effort by students in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at Ball State University and the Ball State Daily News. Produced in a classroom setting under faculty guidance, the initiative aims to provide hands-on experience while informing the public through responsible, student-driven journalism. Keith J. Mueller, Ph. D., is the Gerhard Hartman Professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Iowa.
‘The best thing ever happened to me:’ Former Delta high school football player discusses his past injuries

3 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Zach Carter

This article is published as part of a collaborative effort by students in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at Ball State University and the Ball State Daily News. Produced in a classroom setting under faculty guidance, the initiative aims to provide hands-on experience while informing the public through responsible, student-driven journalism. When former Delta football player Palmer Samuels first hurt his right leg, he was optimistic because he was only a freshman at the time.
Ball State ends 2025 season with loss to Miami in MAC Softball Championship semifinal

1 month ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Zach Carter

Though Ball State softball kicked off its third day of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) softball championship with a 5-4 victory over No. 6 Akron Friday afternoon, the No. 4 Cardinals ended their postseason run with an 8-0 loss to No. 1 Miami. In the Cardinals’ win over the Zips, it was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish. Akron started the day with a 2-0 lead in the top of the first after a passed ball and an RBI single.
Forging a Future: Known locally as Frank’s Foundry, the former industrial site is looking to evolve.

2 months ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Trinity Rea

In the heart of Muncie’s Blaine neighborhood on the southeast side of the city, 13 acres of overgrown land, garbage, and cracked slabs of leftover foundation lie behind a 12-foot barbed wire fence. To the right of a padlocked entrance, a sign, defaced by graffiti, reads, “Future site of the Urban Training Farm. Please respect our boundaries while we clean up. Thank you!”This sign has been hanging on the site for almost 10 years.
‘A winner:’ Ally Becki reflects on her Ball State women’s basketball career

2 months ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Elijah Poe

Ally Becki is a lot of things. A champion, an MVP, a student, a basketball player, a Ball State legend. Her legacy spans 137 games, a Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship, an appearance in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, countless awards and countless records. Ball State women’s basketball head coach Brady Sallee said it was genuinely exciting to see Becki progress on the court over four years.
"Home away from home:" Ball State softball seniors, parents reminence on Cardinals' senior day

2 months ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Zach Carter

John Mulholland had to take some time before talking about his daughter, McKenna “JoJo” Mulholland. Minutes after walking McKenna down the third-base line for Ball State softball’s senior day, the tears that ran down his face were hidden by dark sunglasses. “I don't think when she started playing when she was six [years old] that I expected it to be anything more than an opportunity to go out there and bond with my daughter,” John said.