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INDIANA CLASSROOMS EXPERIENCE TEACHER SHORTAGE
Indiana is facing a shortage of teachers, despite receiving increased teacher pay in recent years.
Linnea Sundquist News Editor
Educators in Indiana have earned lower wages than educators in neighboring states, despite new data from the Legislative Services Agency (LSA) showing that Indiana teacher pay has increased in recent years, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle (ICC).
The Indiana Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy members examined teacher and administrator salaries, student-to-teacher ratios and other trends related to education during an Oct. 10 meeting, according to ICC. The median salary for teachers in fiscal year 2025 was $60,100, while the median salary for school administrators was $98,193 and the median wage for corporation
administrators was $114,825, according to LSA.
The average salaries for teachers rose by four percent from 2024-25, according to LSA, even though median wages, after an inflation adjustment, decreased from 2020-25.
Just last year, the country was having issues filling teaching roles. Hiring fully certified teachers has been difficult nationwide, including in Indiana school districts, according to ICC, with nearly 75 percent of public schools nationwide reporting issues filling vacant teaching positions for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Fourth-year student at Ball State University, majoring in theater education and communications, Kira Arkins, expressed concern about finding a job as a theater education major, wondering how she will pursue a teaching career if there “isn’t a space available” for her.
She also explained having feelings of anxiety about the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms, saying her role as a theater educator is to teach empathy to her students. Arkins said that having AI in classrooms will allow students to “recite” rather than learn how to “critically think.”
“It’s really hard to teach empathy through a screen,” she said.
Arkins has experienced “a little bit” of the lack of teachers in the classroom during her student teaching practicums. She said that her mom also works in education as an assistant principal, and they are “always short people” and always need substitute teachers, Arkins explained.
This can lead to less stability for students, Arkins said, and can cause students to struggle to “communicate with each other,” and have difficulty communicating with “mentors in their life.”
“It’s a little disheartening to see,” she said. “[Students] just really need the stability to have somebody they can trust and somebody they can go to just [be] there for them.”
Ball State associate teaching professor Erik Shaver explained that pay is a “big problem” regarding Indiana’s teaching shortage. Shaver said that, when adjusted for inflation over the past few years, a teacher’s take-home pay in today’s education system is lower than it was five to seven years ago.
According to LSA, teachers at rural and town schools have had the smallest wage growth, with adjusted wages declining by four to fi ve percent compared to all teachers in adjusted terms since 2020.
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Third grade teacher Courtney Williams welcomes a first grade class to view her class’s book reports Oct. 1, 2024 at East Washington Academy. ANDREW BERGER, DN
Fourth grade teacher Heather Veatch works on division with her students Oct. 1, 2024 at East Washington Academy. As of Sept. 29, 2024, there were 2,708 unfilled positions through the Indiana Educator Job Board. ANDREW BERGER, DN
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None of us would be here if we didn’t have teachers.”
- KIRA ARKINS, Fourth-year theater education and communications major
According to ICC, Joel Hand, a representative of both the American Federation of Teachers Indiana and the Indiana School Social Workers Association, explained that to address teacher retention, teacher pay will have to be raised “across the board.”
“If we want to keep those students who are getting degrees in education from leaving to go to Illinois or Ohio or Wisconsin or Michigan, we have to raise teacher pay,” Hand said, in a quote provided by ICC.
Along with problems concerning educators’ wages, Shaver said another reason educators are not taking teaching jobs is burnout. He explained that teachers have had increased expectations from their schools, such as dedicating additional time to grading assignments.
“It really leads to intense burnout, which then [causes] people [to] leave the profession, too,” Shaver said.
Jill Bradley-Lebine, Ball State professor of educational studies, also claims that “increased stress levels” can contribute to a lack of educators in Indiana. She continued by elaborating on the COVID-19 pandemic and its connection to a lack of teachers in classrooms.
“Teachers were not necessarily prepared to take their instruction to virtual spaces,” Bradley-Lebine said. “School districts were not
prepared either to provide the kinds of support or infrastructure necessary to take teaching to a virtual space successfully.”
On a local level, schools could be affected depending on their location, Shaver explained.
He said that Gov. Mike Braun will lower property taxes, which, according to the website Mike Braun For Indiana, will cap increases in tax bills at two percent for seniors, low-income Hoosiers and families with children under 18, and three percent for all other Hoosiers. This will also allow for a 21 percent reduction in the average homeowner tax bill and result in an immediate 39 percent reduction in the average tax bill for homes worth $80,000, according to the website.
As a result, Shaver said that when property taxes are lowered on schools, they receive less revenue, which could make it harder to “attract” money for school activities. He said that more “socially affluent” areas, such as Carmel or Fishers, will not be “hurt as badly” as smaller school districts in the state.
Bradley-Lebine said that Ball State students will have an “easier” time finding teaching positions, but schools that are less resourced might find it more “difficult” to find educators, she explained. Regardless of that, Bradley-Lebine tells her students not to “discount” these schools because of it.
“They can be extremely rewarding spaces to work in,” she said.
Indiana lawmakers and education advocates have made a starting point for potential change through the Senate Enrolled Act 146, approved earlier this year, according to ICC. This law has raised the minimum teacher salary from $40,000 to $45,000, according to ICC, thereby increasing the share of state tuition support that Indiana school districts must spend on teacher compensation. Along with motions being made by Indiana lawmakers, Arkins also wants there to be less “parental involvement” in schools. She explained that school districts want parents to be involved in “every step of the way” regarding their child’s education, explaining parents do not have an “education degree.”
She also wants there to be an understanding of the amount of work that goes into teaching, saying that it is not “just eight hours a day and you’re done,” and that teachers make sure every student “has what they need.”
“None of us would be here if we didn’t have teachers,” Arkins said.
Contact Linnea Sundquist via email at linnea. sundquist@bsu.edu.
Qian Magwood reflects on his five-year journey playing football at Ball State. 08
Senior guard Juwan Maxey passes the ball as graduate forward Tuongthach Gatkek guards Nov. 15 in Worthen Arena. Maxey played 24 minutes in the previous game against Louisiana. ANNA EVILSIZOR, DN
Senior back Jessica Rochat hits the ball to her teammate Aug. 29 at Briner Sports Complex. ANNA EVILSIZOR, DN
Eastern Michigan sophomore Joshua Long gets tackled by a Ball State football player Nov. 15 at Scheumann Stadium. Long had 336 receiving yards this season.
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Sophomore defensive specialist Elizabeth Tabeling goes to hit the ball Oct. 10 at Worthen Arena. Last season tabeling earned a .905 reception Percentage.
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Graduate student outside hitter Noelle VanOort receives and hits the ball Sept. 18 in Worthen Arena. VanOort will have one season of eligibility at Ball State after playing four seasons at Indiana Tech.
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The Ball State Football team celebrates its first win of the 2025 season over New Hampshire University Sept. 13 at Scheumann Stadium. Ball State won 34-29. ANDREW BERGER, DN
Redshirt junior wide receiver Eric Weatherly goes against an Akron player Oct. 18 at Scheumann Stadium. Weatherly came to Ball State with two seasons of eligibility left.
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Qian Magwood has weathered ups and downs throughout his career but says he finally understands the process.
Kyle Stout Sports Editor
Qian Magwood came to Ball State in 2020 to play receiver, but shortly after arriving, a shoulder injury sidelined him for his entire freshman season. The redshirt senior receiver finally saw his first college action two years later Sept. 1, 2022, in a game at Tennessee.
Three years later, Magwood has now finished his career sporting the red and white.
The first time Magwood picked up a football was when he was four years old. His cousin, KiJana Carter, who was the first overall pick in the 1995 NFL draft to the Cincinnati Bengals, signed Magwood up for football before he was even old enough to play.
“I got introduced to the game young and had really no choice but to fall in love with it,” Magwood said.
Magwood’s mother, Qiana Magwood, said that from a young age, every sport Qian tried to play, he excelled at.
“We just knew he was going to be an athlete,” Qiana said.
Qian decided to come to Ball State when he was 17. His mother said that she was “extremely scared” because it was the first time that Qian had truly been away from home.
Someone who comforted Qiana’s fears was Kiael Kelly. The redshirt senior quarterback has been by Magwood’s side at Ball State since 2021, with the two living together for multiple years,
building a bond that extends off the field.
Qiana said that it was amazing to see Qian have somebody who has been there for him through everything, especially when times were tough.
Kelly and Qian have had two different kinds of relationships on the field throughout their tenures at Ball State. The two have been a duo at quarterback and receiver for two seasons, and in 2024, they shared the Cardinals’ receiver room when Kelly transitioned to wide receiver.
“We were both each other’s critics [and] we wanted the best for each other,” Kelly said. “No matter if that was catching punts or running routes, we were always helping each other get better.”
Although their bond on the gridiron is evident, Kelly said their relationship outside of football is something he values very highly, noting that them ending up as close friends was “meant to be.”
“When you have somebody that’s going through the same things as you, then it’s someone that you can lean on,” Kelly said. “We just banded together, [and] stuck together through everything.”
Kelly came in a semester after Qian, and the receiver said that he and his new quarterback clicked from the first moment they met.
“He’s always been somebody that I can talk to,” Qian said. “I’m just grateful to have a brother like that.”
Qian’s redshirt sophomore season in 2023 was his first season getting regular playing time, as he started six games for the Cardinals. That year, Qian began to shine for Ball State, as he recorded 41 catches for 358 receiving yards and a touchdown on the season.
His touchdown in 2023 was the first of his career, and it was a moment his mother described as “amazing.”
Magwood’s lone receiving touchdown of his 2025 campaign was again in front of his mother in the stands, against his hometown college in Ohio, with all of his family in attendance. The touchdown gave Ball State the win over his hometown team.
“It was a surreal moment,” Qian said.
There was a shift in Qian’s career at Ball State last year, when former head coach Mike Neu was fired. Neu was Magwood’s coach from 2020-2024, and when Neu was fired last November, it created the possibility of Qian entering the transfer portal.
Even though he entered the transfer portal for a short stint, Qian knew that he wanted to remain a Cardinal for the end of his collegiate career.
“When I did enter the portal, I was just always getting pulled back to Ball State because of the family atmosphere [and] the friendships and the relationships that I established over the years,” he said.
Even with Qian playing on a slew of different Ball State football teams, this year’s squad, led by firstyear coach Mike Uremovich, stood out the most due to the number of new faces across the program.
The redshirt senior receiver said that nothing really stays the same across all the teams he has been on and that every team is different. But despite the differences, Qian has recognized a constant with every Cardinals’ team.
“Something that always stays the same is the family atmosphere,” Qian said. “The locker room is just so sacred, especially this locker room.”
As he wraps up and reflects on his time in Muncie, Qian said that the senior day runout before the Cardinals’ game against Eastern Michigan was a moment that put everything into perspective for him.
“Before the Eastern game, we ran out on the field, did the whole senior ceremony,” he said. “I got a little emotional [like] somebody was cutting onions around me.”
The Cardinals’ game against Miami (OH) was the last time that both Kelly and Qian suited up in a Ball State uniform together. The Cardinals lost in the seniors’ last game, ending their final season with a record of 4-8.
“It was a good run,” Kelly said. “However you look at it, all these years we had together, I’m glad that we made the best out of the situation [we had].”
Qian’s career may not have been a storybook start in Muncie, as his shoulder injury prevented him from starting a game for the Cardinals until 2023. But even with all of the early obstacles, Magwood would tell his freshman self one thing: it was all worth it.
“All of it is worth it,” he said. “I understand it’s all for a greater purpose and now that I’m here, I just understand it now.”
Contact Kyle Stout with questions via email @ kyle.stout@bsu.edu or on X @kylestoutdailyn.
Junior wide receiver Qian Magwood prepares for the play against Miami, Ohio in November 2024 at Scheumann Stadium. BSU lost 27-21. TITUS SLAUGHTER, DN
To Stage From Sketch
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Annie Wright was recently dubbed “Best New Talent” at the Ringo Comic Book Awards in October.
Gracie Parkhurst Reporter
the art club’s vice president for some time.
As she sits down beside her most precious paintbrushes, drawing tools and digital tablet, fourth-year Ball State student Annie Wright decides what artistic mindset she wants to escape to, sometimes animals, landscape or family. Comic art, however, rarely fails to draw her in.
From picking up her first comic book in elementary school to winning a Ringo Award, Wright will be graduating with the university’s 2025 fall graduation class.
Having lived not too far from Ball State’s campus when she was in grade school, Wright said she would come to weekend classes at the campus’s Art and Journalism Building when she was just a child, which became part of the reason why Ball State had always been her top choice.
“Ball State was always the plan for me. I’ve lived a few minutes away off campus my entire life, and knew the art program was one to be proud of. I was already familiar with the environment. It was a perfect fit for me!” Wright said.
Wright, an illustration major, said she has been interested in art since she was a toddler, and that she was always inspired by her mother’s paintings growing up.
“At my [elementary] school library, I was drawn to the comics section. Although I knew how beneficial they are, I never picked up any books without pictures or art,” Wright said via email.
From that point on, she said she knew illustration and comics were things she wanted to pursue professionally.
“I first read the ‘BONE’ series by Jeff Smith when I was in the fourth grade, and it opened my mind to a kind of art form I was interested in,” Wright said. “I always want my art to tell some kind of story, even now, and reading comics not only taught me how they work, but why they’re so important.”
She said she became much more involved in drawing when she got to high school. Both art classes and clubs became part of her routine, where she got to meet other art students and served as
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When Wright first enrolled in Ball State’s art program, she initially wanted to focus on comic art, and only comic art. She said it was not until after she continued taking more classes that she expanded into other art media.
Not only did the art classes at Ball State help Wright tap into other art forms, but her peers and professors also guided her through her journey, providing inspiration, motivation and skill.
“So many professors and fellow students have guided me through so many struggles and challenges. I truly couldn’t have done what I do without them,” Wright said. “I feel like I’ve really been pushed into the right direction by these talented artists.”
One professor who really helped Wright, specifically with motivation and inspiration, was Audrey Barcio, an assistant professor in Ball State’s art program.
“Annie has passion, grit and determination, all markers for a successful artistic path ahead. The
always want my art to tell some kind of story, even now, and reading comics not only taught me how they work, but why they’re so important.”
- ANNIE WRIGHT, Illustration student at Ball State
Ball State fourth year Annie Wright poses for a photo with one of their paintings Nov. 20 in the Arts and Journalism Building. KADIN BRIGHT, DN
markers of a great artist are the same markers for a successful college experience,” Barcio said via email. “Annie also brings lots of helpful advice and support to their classmates during critiques and dayto-day interactions and understands the importance of community in addition to hard work.”
When it comes to seeking inspiration and overcoming artist’s block, Wright said she turns to artifacts such as animated films and television shows, her favorite manga artists and more. Sometimes, however, it is just about getting past the block.
“When art block hits, push through. It’s what gets me through it. Even when I hate that I’m drawing or I wish I could just get something right, I just make sure the general idea is down,” Wright said.
Just less than two months before graduation, Wright received an award at the Ringo Comic Book Awards for “Best New Talent,” along with one of her artworks, a comic titled “Jane American” written by Jason Douglas, winning “Best Original Graphic Novel.”
“I was certainly very pleased with the outcome. I truly didn’t expect it because there were so many wonderful and talented artists who were nominated and present. I’m very appreciative
of the moment and am excited to see what I do next,” Wright said.
As of now, Wright’s favorite piece of her artwork is a portrait of her favorite celebrity, Ryan Gosling. She chose to illustrate him for the portrait after being inspired by his performance and energy in the 2023 film, “Barbie.”
Wright said she plans to continue her pathway in illustration and comics after graduation, while also exploring other forms of art she has taken an interest in, such as picture books and concept art.
Wright said assistant art professor John Ludwick was also somebody at the university who significantly supported her and helped her explore other art mediums.
“Going to college to learn art represents multiples of money, time, attention, plus your soul,” Ludwick said. “You pour your feelings into moving characters, a painting, a story, a sculpture, and that can be uncomfortable, but being honest and revealing truths is what attracts audiences to what we do. Annie fulfills those monumental checkboxes. Annie always brings it.”
Contact Gracie Parkhurst via email at gracie. parkhurst@bsu.edu.
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Annie Wright’s digital artwork is pictured Nov. 20 in the Arts and Journalism Building.
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Running with purpose Running with purpose
Muncie’s Isaac Rogers runs races not just for himself, but for children in need.
Kyler Effner Reporter
It is 5:45 a.m., and the wind starts blowing. Ball State student Isaac Rogers has just pulled into a parking garage located in Carmel, Indiana, when the tornado sirens begin to wail. He is minutes short of the starting line of his first marathon when the race is canceled.
Rogers immediately packs up the scattered contents of his hotel room and sets out on the three-hour trek back to his hometown.
He ran his first marathon that day on the local Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, not letting the potential twisters ruin his chance to see the culmination of hard work and training.
Rogers’ running journey did not start as a way to get off the couch. Instead, he has been running since middle school.
As part of his junior high’s cross-country team, the newfound running enthusiast contributed to his team’s success and its streak of seven state championships.
He joined the tennis team at Westview High School, which went on to boast two state appearances, two semi-state wins, three regional championships and six sectional championships.
While Rogers’ competitive running was
at the high school level, he still ran in his free time.
Elizabeth Rogers, Isaac’s mother, said her son has always had an adventurous and athletic spirit.
“We’ve just always found he did better overall in life when he was active. He was always doing something physical,” she said about her son’s childhood.
In his first year at Ball State, a now graduating marketing major, joined his first collegiate-level club team — Ultimate Frisbee.
The game, most commonly played among groups of young adults on various college greens, provided another connection to running for Isaac. It was through the new team that he said he met some other high school runners who helped him keep up with the sport.
However, it was not until he studied abroad in Rome last semester that Isaac said he began to run straight into a new obsession.
After joining a running club consisting of intense European runners, Isaac felt encouraged to do something momentous.
“It really inspired me to do something with my last year here at college, [since] I’m free and I have time to run and do all these crazy physical feats that I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” Isaac said.
Ball State senior Isaac Rogers poses for a photo, stretching with the gear he uses during races Dec. 3 at Ball State University. ISABELLA KEMPER, DN
I started thinking, ‘What could I do to make it worth more than just a physical feat that I can run, get a medal and be over with? How can I make it a story, make it a journey, make it worth something more than myself throughout the race?’”
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ISAAC ROGERS, Fourth-year marketing major
September 2024 marked his leap into the longdistance running world, as he signed up for his first-ever half Ironman in Muncie.
“That was kind of just a spur of the moment ‘I want to do this. Am I going to do it now or wait forever and never do it?’” he said.
Isaac’s intensive training is a six-day-on, one-day-off regimen, heavily influenced by the runner’s rule of thirds. A third of the time, he said he feels great about his training and experiences a “runner’s high” associated with torturously long distances. The other two-thirds are split between it being an average day or absolutely hating every moment that is spent running.
Isaac has followed that never-ending pattern for five races now — the canceled Carmel marathon, two sprint triathlons, the half IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie that started it all, and his latest: a 50-mile ultramarathon.
Each race has demonstrated its strengths and struggles, both emotionally and physically.
“Mentally, I wouldn’t say it was hard, but it was difficult at times, saying I can’t go to this gettogether or whatever, because I have to go ride my bicycle for two hours,” he said, reflecting on the social sacrifices he had to make for the sake of his training.
The experience has also had a physical effect on Isaac’s body. His last race, the 50-mile ultramarathon, left him with an injured knee. The recovery process, he said, requires lots of icing and stretching, but Rogers should hopefully be running again soon enough to complete his goal of 1,000 miles before the end of the year.
Isaac’s mother expressed what it’s been like to watch her son’s journey.
“[It is] unbelievable, but also a little scary at times, thinking about how hard he’s pushing his body and seeing the process of an injury or a setback and then the healing process that comes with that,” Elizabeth said.
It is not just about running for him, though.
When his adventure began, Isaac knew he wanted to do something with the time he was putting into these marathons and races.
“I started thinking, ‘What could I do to make it worth more than just a physical feat that I can run, get a medal and be over with? How can I make it a story, make it a journey, make it worth something more than myself throughout the race?’” he said.
Isaac’s fiancée, Kaylyn Gates, shared with him stories of the human and sex trafficking that children around the globe were being affected by, leading him to partner his running journey with Destiny Rescue.
Destiny Rescue is a Christian non-governmental organization that sends in operations teams to countries and areas around the world to save children from trafficking. $1,500 is enough to save one child, and Rogers’ goal was to save at least three by raising $4,500.
To reach his goal, Rogers tailored his social media presence to attract people who would be drawn to both the endurance of running and his philanthropic mission.
His website now shows that the donations he has brought in have exceeded $4,700, and he is already setting his sights on raising at least $56,000 next year.
Those interested can follow Isaac’s journey, donate to his cause online, or create their own platform at freedomfitness.org.
Multimedia Editor Isabella Kemper contributed to this story.
Contact Kyler Effner via email at kyler.effner@ bsu.edu.
Ball State senior Isaac Rogers poses for a photo with his gear he uses during races Dec. 3 at Ball State University. ISABELLA KEMPER, DN
Ball State senior Isaac Rogers poses for a photo while he runs in the Fox Island Triathlon May 24 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. ISAAC ROGERS, PHOTO PROVIDED
What I’ve learned
What I’ve learned
What began with uncertainty transformed into growth, purpose and direction. These reflections offer advice for anyone starting at Ball State.
Micah Hess Columnist
Micah Hess is a fourth-year biology and premed major and is a guest writer for the Daily News. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
My decision to accept the offer to attend Ball State University was somewhat unexpected. At the time, I was not entirely sure why I chose this school. It was only after four years of being here that I truly realized the remarkable qualities that make Ball State so special. Each year, the campus shines a little brighter and the sense of community grows stronger.
With that in mind, I would like to offer a few pieces of advice to incoming students. For starters, do not be afraid to engage with new people when you arrive on campus. At first glance, everyone may seem indifferent or appear uninterested in conversation, but in reality, most students are just as eager as you are to make friends and build meaningful connections.
Throughout your time here, you will discover that many goals that once felt out of reach are far more attainable than you imagined.”
You may need to step out of your comfort zone, but the reward is well worth the initial nerves. When I first arrived at Ball State, I felt so isolated that I tucked myself away in my dorm room and read the entire “Harry Potter” series from start to finish. But once I made the intentional effort to seek out friendships, I quickly found myself busier and happier than ever.
For those striving for academic success, especially in rigorous majors, make attending class a priority. In my experience, particularly within the science department, all the professors are exceptional educators with lively personalities.
Truly, it can be that simple: go to class, be present and put your phone away for that one hour. Consistent attendance and engaging with professors have been the most important factors contributing to my success at Ball State. I encourage you to set goals that feel slightly unrealistic. Throughout your time here, you will discover that many goals that once felt out of
reach are far more attainable than you imagined. Growth is limited when you only pursue what feels safe.
When I first started at Ball State, I had no clear direction. It was not until I committed to a larger, more ambitious goal that I found my way. I changed my major to biology/pre-med, and after four years, medical school no longer feels impossible — it feels achievable.
After graduation, I plan to apply to the Indiana University School of Medicine. This aspiration would not have been possible without the support of the incredible friends I have met, the guidance of dedicated professors and the decision to chase what once felt like an unrealistic goal.
If you hope to succeed here at Ball State, surround yourself with supportive people, make use of the faculty who want to see you grow and do not shy away from aiming high.
Contact Micah Hess via email at emm7334@ gmail.com.
More than a degree
More than a degree
College is not just about the classes you take — it is about the risks and connections that you
make.
Brynn Peifer Columnist
Brynn Peifer is a fourth-year psychology major and is a guest writer for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
Thinking back on my college experience shows me how these past three and a half years have been the most eventful of my life. College has not only given me so many new experiences, but it has also taught me so many lessons that have helped shape me into who I am today.
To me, going to college was scary. I had felt completely unprepared and felt as if I was walking into this new world that I had only heard about through movies and word of mouth. I wish I had a cheat sheet to help me be more prepared for not only going into college, but also navigating each year that followed.
I think the main thing that I would advise to
anyone going into college or those currently enrolled would be to get involved, whether that be a club, study sessions or just making friends. My college experience would be completely different if I had not met the friends that I have found at Ball State.
While I did not come to college to improve my social life, that area of my life has excelled so much during my time here. Dorm life was a world-changing time for me. It was through living in the dorms that I met my best friends. Not only that, but I met so many new people by exploring different activities that were offered around campus.
However, one of my biggest regrets was not getting more involved on campus. I only just recently got involved with the Ball State Bridge Club — mostly for my love of thoughtprovoking conversations — but I still wish I had gotten involved sooner.
This campus offers so many different clubs
and activities that can help students get involved and build connections. If you were to listen to any advice I would give you, it would be to take advantage of those opportunities.
Something that I did get involved in, however briefly, was sorority life. During my first year on campus, I learned that one of the friends I met on my dorm floor was a part of a sorority. With the support of my brother — who was in a fraternity during college — I ended up joining a sorority through COB, which happens near the end of the year rather than formal recruitment at the start of the semester.
In the end, I found out that sorority life was not for me, but I am still so grateful that I tried it. One thing I would recommend is to try things out, even if you are unsure at first. While I did not stay in the sorority, I would have regretted it if I had not at least tried it. And through that sorority, I still made lasting friendships and experiences.
Overall, college has been the most positive experience of my life. I not only love Ball State, but I love the people who are a part of it. Looking at the psychology department alone, the staff are some amazing, extremely talented and helpful people. If you are a part of the psychology department, I encourage you to talk and get to know your professors.
Dr. Johnathan Forbey, Dr. Lauren MathieuFrasier and Dr. Vicente Diaz have been some of my favorite professors. They have not only shown me their true passion and understanding of psychological science, but they have also inspired me to stay passionate about the field. I hope you find this helpful and inspiring. Because if I had to offer a final word of advice, it would be to enjoy your life in college. It will fly by you before you even know it. Contact Brynn Peifer via email at brynn. peifer@bsu.edu.
Students should utilize their free will, prioritize connection and never be afraid to change direction.
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Paris Enninful Columnist
Paris Enninful is a fourth-year legal studies major and is a guest writer for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
As a fourth-year and a first-generation college student, looking back on my experience at Ball State feels like seeing a map of growth. While I am ready to start a new chapter, I cannot help but feel so grateful for this campus, the great people I have met and the even greater experiences I have had here.
Admittedly, Ball State was not my first choice among my college acceptances. However, the challenge of being an out-of-state student and knowing no one in Muncie pushed me to be open in a way I never would have been otherwise.
It forced me to actively craft the college experience I wanted. I became an RA, joined an a cappella group, served on two executive boards, completed a valuable internship, studied abroad and, most importantly, made amazing, lifelong friendships and professional connections.
This is my advice to pass on to you, whether you are just starting the journey or approaching the finish line.
Do not be afraid to pivot. The earlier you realize your current path is not sustainable or exciting, the better. If your major is not something you love, find something else that is right for you. Time is your most precious resource.
Do not let the fear of changing a schedule or disappointing your family — or even worse, yourself — keep you on a track that dulls your passion. Going from news journalism to legal studies was the best thing for me. Realizing that a shift was necessary was the first step toward building the professional skillset I truly needed.
Try to talk to everyone. Professors, guest speakers, dining hall workers, people outside of your industry or even that person you sit next to every day in your 10 a.m. class. The cliché is that “it is not about what you know, it is about who you know,” but the truth is, it is about who knows you and can vouch for your work ethic.
If you want that internship, set up a Zoom call with the director or grab coffee with the person you know who completed it last summer.
Start going to your professor’s office hours and actively participating in class. This was a massive one for me as a legal studies major.
Your professors are the ones who can speak to your academic rigor, attest to your character and connect you with jobs, attorneys, companies or whatever it is you are seeking. Networking is going to be your best friend, without a doubt.
Not to mention, side quests are the main event. Yes, you are here to get an education, and that is your top priority. But utilize your free will. College offers a buffet of low-stakes opportunities, like clubs, trips and volunteer roles that will not be as easily accessible later. The “side quests” keep life fun and teach you soft skills in ways a lecture never can.
Ball State did not just give me knowledge; it gave me the confidence to trust my gut and figure things out when my original plan fell apart. That ability to adapt is what truly prepared me for life after graduation.
After graduation, I plan to complete my final law school applications and start my law school journey in fall 2026. I am very interested in all things policy, social justice and business, and I know law school will be the perfect place to expand my knowledge and advocacy skills.
It was not my original plan to graduate early, so I am open to all opportunities that come my way during my “gap” semester, and I trust in God’s plan for my life. Whether that be an internship, traveling or just going back home to Cincinnati, I know that the critical thinking, ethical framework and community-building skills I gained at Ball State will be the foundation of my career. I have become a more critical thinker and a more compassionate person, ready to contribute positively to society.
Put yourself out there. Try everything. Be fully present. College is truly the most unique experience. You will never get this time again, be this age again or have all your people and these resources in such close proximity again. It does go by so fast, and the memories you make and the connections you forge outside the classroom are what will ultimately define your time here. Go for it. Your future self will thank you.
Contact Paris Enninful via email at paris. enninful@bsu.edu.
College can feel overwhelming, but learning to balance your life, stay focused and show up can make a huge difference.
Zion Bricker Columnist
Zion Bricker is a fourth-year finance major and is a guest writer for the Daily News. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
College is an exciting, messy and unpredictable stretch of life, one that everyone figures out a little differently. But even though every experience is unique, there are a few pieces of advice that almost everyone can benefit from. From what I have experienced, three of the biggest are learning how to balance your life, actually showing up to class and keeping your focus on what matters most.
Let’s start with balance, because college will constantly test it. Suddenly, you have the freedom to stay up as late as you want, join any club, take any class or spend hours hanging out with friends. On top of that, you are expected to manage your own schedule, keep up with assignments, work a job and still find time to rest. With so much happening at once, it can be easy to tip too far in one direction — whether that be stressing nonstop about school or getting swept up in the social side of things.
The truth is, neither extreme works for long. A healthier approach to college is to recognize your needs in the moment and adjust accordingly. Some days, you will need to buckle down and study; others, you will need to take a break, call home or grab dinner with friends. Balance is not about perfection — it is about paying attention to yourself and making choices that keep you steady.
Another simple but powerful piece of advice is to show up to class. It sounds almost too basic, but going to class regularly makes a bigger difference than most people expect. When you are there in person, you catch the examples, the quick explanations, the professor’s hints and the
discussions that do not always make it into the notes or slides.
It also helps create a routine: when you are physically present, it is harder to fall behind and easier to stay connected to what is going on. Plus, professors really do notice who shows up. Building that small habit can lead to better grades and better relationships, which can be incredibly helpful later on when you need advice, support or recommendations.
The last major key is focus. College is full of distractions — friends knocking on your door, group chats blowing up, assignments from every direction and, of course, the endless pull of your phone. Staying focused does not mean you have to throw away your social life completely; it just means you should be intentional with your time. Set aside blocks to get your work done, figure out where you can concentrate best and give yourself breaks without letting them stretch into entire afternoons. But focus means more than giving yourself the needed space to do assignments — it also means knowing what you want out of college.
You do not need to have your whole life planned, but having some sense of direction — like exploring a major you care about or building skills for a future job — makes it easier to stay motivated.
In the end, college is about learning, growing and figuring out who you are. If you can maintain some balance, commit to showing up and hold your focus when it matters, you will set yourself up for a college experience that is not just successful, but genuinely meaningful.
Contact Zion Bricker via email at zion. bricker@bsu.edu.
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