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Ball State men’s tennis Immigration decisions opens season on road await Congress Friday

4Jan. 13: For only the second time all season, Ball State women’s basketball lost a game. This time, it was a four-point loss to the Buffalo Bulls, 84-80. The Bulls forced 23 Cardinals turnovers in the victory and survived a 15-0 Ball State run to open the second half. The loss drops the Cardinals to 14-2 (3-2 MAC) on the season.

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Men’s tennis opened its spring season on the road at Indiana, ultimately falling to the Hoosiers 6-1. The Cardinals had a pair of Flight 2 and Flight 3 doubles teams that won, which gave Ball State its only point of the match. The team hosts Eastern Illinois Jan. 20 for its home opener before a Jan. 21 match against Belmont.

SGA to hold town Despite low temps, halls, dates undecided BSU classes resume 4Jan. 17: The Student Government Association announced it will hold two town halls this semester. While the dates aren’t finalized, one will be with all of SGA and the other will let students ask questions to members of SGA’s on-campus caucus. Both are meant to address student concerns and expectations for the future.

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4Jan. 17: Inclement weather over the past week has caused schools across Delaware County to delay classes, but not at Ball State.

The university’s severe weather policy says there are rare occasions when the university will cancel class, like when snow is falling too fast or a majority of campus loses power. Ball State last cancelled classes in 2014.

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4Jan. 16: Trump dismissed a bipartisan deal by Sens. Lindsey Graham and Dick Durbin that would pair protections for young immigrants. Four issues are at hand: protection for young immigrants, limits on family migration, border security and the elimination of a diversity visa lottery system. Pressure is now intense for an agreement.

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4Jan. 17: An Indiana Senate committee voted down legislation that would have allowed grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations to sell cold beer. Indiana is the only state that regulates the temperature at which beer is sold. Currently, the sale of carry-out cold beer is limited to liquor stores. Sunday sales legislation, however, is still pending.

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MLK speaker talks on not guilty verdicts Jasmine Rand, a lawyer for the Trayvon Martin case, spoke about her experiences representing the families of African-American men who were killed.

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Fate of MCS might be in BSU’s hands Brynn Mechem News Editor Legislation introduced Wednesday allowing Ball State University to assume responsibility of managing Muncie Community Schools was met with mixed reviews from both community members and government officials.

Rep. Tim Brown, R-Crawfordsville, proposed the amendment to his own House bill, which is focused on school finances. The amendment shifts oversight of the Muncie district from the emergency manager, who was appointed by the state last summer, to Ball State. If approved, the plan would take effect July 1.

“After consulting with our Board of Trustees and some members of our university community, I decided to support the proposed legislation because I believe that it presents an historic opportunity for our university and the community that we serve,” President Geoffrey S. Mearns said in an email Wednesday.

While Ball State administrators seem to embrace this opportunity, some community leaders were taken aback by the proposal, but said that might change in due time.

“I was caught off guard because I had no idea the amendment was in the works,” said Rep. Sue Errington, D-Muncie. “I think [Ball State is] making a very nice offer. But it has been sprung on us. And so it’s hard to wholeheartedly support it today. Maybe tomorrow I’ll know more and feel more confident in it.”

Under the proposed legislation, MCS would be responsible for: • Developing, testing and evaluating new methods of instruction and materials • Comparing new methods with conventional methods in use • Training teachers in new methods of instruction and materials Ball State assuming the responsibility for MCS would mean the MCS school board would increase its number of board members from five to seven.

Ball State’s Board of Trustees would be responsible for appointing five of the seven members.

One of the other two members would be appointed by Muncie’s Mayor, currently Dennis Tyler, with the final member appointed by the Muncie City Council.

Despite the city’s role in the proposal, Tyler said he, like Errington, did not have prior knowledge of the amendment.

“I was surprised because I’ve been in conversations with the directors of the emergency management board to see how we can continue to work with Muncie Community Schools to improve their standing, and I thought everything was moving well in that direction,” Tyler said.

“I know what a great university Ball State is and that would never be my concern. My concern is the ramifications, pro and con, going forward on this so everyone has a good understanding on it.”

Mearns said in a phone interview with The Daily

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by Brown, Mearns didn’t have a copy to share before the hearing began.

“Because the bill was proposed by a member of the general assembly, it was not our decision to make as to who or whom not to consult,” Mearns said. “Now that the bill is in the general public, it gives us the opportunity to proactively engage within the community.”

Build up to proposed takeover

In December 2017, the state’s Distressed Unit Appeal Board officially declared Muncie Community School Corporation a distressed unit guaranteeing a minimum of two years of external oversight. This declaration came after years of enrollment decline and financial uncertainty.

No time frame was outlined within Brown’s amendment in regards to the length of Ball State’s possible supervision over MCS. “The school corporation remains intact as it presently is as a legal entity with its own financial resources and financial liabilities,” Mearns said.

“It’s simply replacing the governance structure.

There isn’t a separate entity or separate financial arrangements.”

Mearns said the proposal aligns with the university’s “Better Together” initiative, which strives to bridge the gap between the Muncie and Ball State communities. Education has been a priority for Mearns and his wife Jennifer who created an endowment fund for Muncie Central students who are planning to become firstgeneration college graduates at Ball State.

While community leaders may still be absorbing the plan, some community members applaud the amendment’s implications.

Community support

Ball State recruitment coordinator and projects assistant for the Department of Theatre and Dance and MCS mom Andrea Sadler said this amendment would allow the community to remain vibrant.

“The opportunity for us to aspire to work together is amazing,” Sadler said. “I think Ball State has learned to be transparent and open.”

Sadler said she believes that transparency is largely due to Mearns, but the need to continue to build relations between MCS and Ball State remains.

“The biggest thing is there is so many trust issues,” Sadler said. “I think the thing that is going to hinder [Ball State] the most [is] kind of stepping up and saying, ‘We’re here for you, we’re going to help you do this,’ is trusting that is really what they want to do.”

Jerel Jerenigan, a former substitute teacher for MCS, also welcomed the news.

“I think it’s awesome. I went to Ball State. I grew up in Muncie Community Schools,” Jerenigan said. “I definitely think that the pros outweigh the cons. What better way to get better than [with] Ball State? I think they have a lot to offer.”

The next meeting for the House Ways and Means committee will likely occur next week.

Andrew Smith, Mary Freda and Tony Sandleben contributed to this story.

Contact Brynn Mechem with comments at bamechem@bsu.edu or on Twitter at @ BrynnMechem.

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Statehouse rally Tuesday brought support for proposed Indiana hate crime law Sara Barker Digital Editor Last week, a video surfaced on YouTube of a high school student in Noblesville, Indiana, wearing a flag with a swastika and shouting profanities in a public park.

To Alexa Griffith, the video was a reminder of a lack of legislative protection for her four children — namely, punishments for those who commit hate crimes.

“That’s not what we stand for, and it’s not safe for anyone,” Griffith said during a rally at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday. “It harms everybody.”

Griffith joined around 100 rally-goers at the Statehouse to support hate crime legislation that is currently being discussed in the state Senate.

Indiana legal code refers to a hate crime as a bias crime. Crimes qualify as bias crimes when the person who committed it “knowingly or intentionally: (a) selected the person who was injured; or (b) damaged or otherwise affected

property by the offense because of the color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion or sexual orientation of the injured person,” according to an Indiana bill passed in 2000.

Though the Indiana Civil Rights Commission already has a reporting network for hate crimes, Indiana is one of five states without legislation giving additional punishments to those who commit hate crimes.

Senate Bill 271, which the rally supported, will establish legal punishments for those found guilty of a hate crime. These punishments include up to an additional five years for a felony and three years for a misdemeanor when those found guilty are sentenced.

If passed, the bill would also mandate that police officers “receive training in identifying, responding to, and reporting bias motivated crimes.”

Organizer Amy Nelson, a member of the Central Indiana Alliance Against Hate, said the organization’s rally aimed to call attention to the bill and display the diversity of Indiana residents who support it.

Speakers at the rally represented an array of religions, races and sexual orientations. However, one speaker directed his speech to his age group.

Kyle Casteel, the community resource coordinator of Indiana Youth Group, said a hate crime law would not only attract people to Indiana, but it would also keep young professionals from moving out of the state.

“Please stay, because it’s only young people like us working and fighting hard who are going to change things here,” Casteel said.

Speaker Gurinder Singh, founder and chairman of SikhsPAC, moved to Indiana after being raised in India.

Self-described as an “American by choice,” Singh worries his appearance will hinder what he originally came to the United States for — economic opportunity and respect.

“There’s only one religion in this world. That is love, compassion and selfless service,” Singh said.

“And there’s only one race on this earth, and that’s the human race.”

This isn’t the first time a bill proposing punishments for those who commit hate crimes has touched state legislature — last year, a bill was discussed in committee, but did not reach the Senate floor.

Though the rally was standing room only, hate crime bills aren’t without opposition. In the past, opposers felt Indiana code already sufficiently covers all citizens.

Nelson disagreed.

“Indiana code doesn’t cover [everyone], and federal law does not apply to every type of crime,” Nelson said. “So we need to have our own state law that’s comprehensive and that would provide equal justice. I don’t think it’s fair that if I go to another state, I have more justice if a hate crime occurs than the state that I live in.”

After the rally, Nelson encouraged those in attendance to lobby lawmakers before the Indiana Senate met that afternoon to discuss the legislation.

Contact Sara Barker with comments at slbarker3@ bsu.edu or on Twitter at @sarabarker326.

Founder and chairman of SikhsPAC, Gurinder Singh, speaks at the Hate Crime Law Statehouse Rally Tuesday in the Indianapolis Statehouse.

Speakers at the rally represented an array of religions, races and sexual orientations. KAITI SULLIVAN, DN

A ralley-goer holds up a sign at the Hate Crime Law Statehouse Rally Tuesday in the Indianapolis Statehouse. The event was organized by the Central Indiana Alliance Against Hate. KAITI SULLIVAN, DN

Ralley-goers take video of speakers at the Hate Crime Law Statehouse Rally Tuesday in the Indianapolis Statehouse.

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Ball State MLK speaker Jasmine Rand shares thoughts on Trayvon Martin verdict Gabbi Mitchell and Tier Morrow Reporters As the words of a civil rights lawyer echo through Pruis Hall, a white mother nods in agreement as she listens, seated next to her 14-year-old AfricanAmerican son who’s heard too many relatable stories.

“I had to think back on what my father told me about how to behave during a traffic stop, and the advice he gave me was inherently different than what I give my sons,” said Kimberly Lee, a Ball State alumna and mother of three AfricanAmerican sons and an African-American daughter.

“The significance of me as their white mother only applies when I’m standing within their immediate presence,” Lee said. “The moment they leave me, they go forth into the world, and the American world sees them as black males.

Unfortunately, the rules are different for them.”

When Lee heard Jasmine Rand, founding attorney of RAND LAW, L.L.C. in Miami, speak about multiple cases she’s worked on, Lee had to ask her how she keeps hope when her cases continually see the same outcome — not guilty.

“Keep telling them the truth and keep loving them. You have to forgive yourself for the hopeless moments and keep going,” Rand said. “Courage is having the ability to recognize your fear and move past it.”

To many like Lee and Rand, cases such as Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Tamir Rice display a tragedy in the U.S. that they hope ends.

Rand joined the Ball State community Tuesday as the Martin Luther King Jr. speaker to discuss her experiences representing the families of AfricanAmerican men who were killed.

Rand began by discussing one of her most impactful moments as a law professor.

“How many of you are familiar with the phrase

‘I Am Trayvon Martin,’” she asked the audience.

As hands rose, Rand asked how many knew the phrase originated in a classroom of college students who did not believe a case like Martin’s existed.

Rand’s students coined a phrase that spanned the globe. More importantly, Rand said, they saw a piece of themselves in Martin.

Although Rand was able to prove her case to her students, she didn’t hear the words “not guilty” from the jury.

To this day, Rand said she still has trouble rationalizing the idea that one man can kill another and walk free of charges. She said she carried this idea into her recent case involving Andre Derek Smith, whose killer currently roams the streets of Florida as a free man.

“It doesn’t matter how well our legislators write these statutes,” Rand said. “If the hearts and the minds applying the law do not feel within themselves love, then those words, those statutes, will become meaningless in action.”

Rand said that idea is the foundation of life, and encouraged the audience to go forward with love in their hearts. She also told the audience to close their eyes and picture a world they want to see, and then walk toward that vision until it becomes a reality.

“Jasmine Rand used such simple language when she says, ‘Be love,’ but there is so much work that actually goes into that,” said junior creative writing major Kayls Keesling. “She reminded me that there are actions that I can take by myself and that there are always ways for our campus to improve.

I think she is one speaker that is headed in the right direction to help make Ball State a braver campus.”

Contact Gabbi Mitchell with comments at gnmitchell@bsu.edu or on Twitter at @Gabbi_ Mitchell. Contact Tier Morrow with comments at tkmorrow@bsu.edu.

Jasmine Rand speaks in John J. Pruis Hall Tuesday for the Modern Civil Rights Movement. Rand is best known as the attorney of the Trayvon Martin family, as well as for her appearances in the media concerning the case. KAITI SULLIVAN, DN

Whip-its sold in Muncie stores, allow users to get a small high Katie McDonald Reporter A kitchen item might be the last thing you’d expect to see in a store that sells drug paraphernalia, but that’s exactly what can be found on shelves at Wild Side Smoke Shop.

Whip-its, containers of nitrous oxide, come in various forms, but the most popular is marketed for users to easily make whipped cream at home. The packaging contains decorating tools, but some consumers have found another way to use them.

According to a 2015 study published in Practical Neurology — the journal of the Association of

British Neurologists — once inhaled, the whip-it causes a small, euphoric high. Consuming nitrous oxide recreationally causes a dizzy feeling and can possibly result in fits of laughter.

“It’s equivalent to inhaling a balloon, it’s just more intense,” said Bo Harman, a sales associate at Wild Side. “There’s a gas in the chamber and you use it as an inhaler and that creates a head high.”

Harman said the high can last anywhere from two to five minutes. But, the high doesn’t come without side effects.

According to wellness pamphlets distributed by the Florida State University Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness, loss of consciousness and

a feeling of numbness are not uncommon when using a whip-it. Other possible side effects include damage to the mouth, throat, lips and tongue due to cold temperature of gas, lung scarring, heart attacks, brain damage due to oxygen deprivation, coma and death.

“It’s safe to use, but not safe to use every day,” Harman said. “My opinion is that you should use it once every month.”

The Smoke Shop in The Village, like Wild Side, sells the product as an erotic item. This sale is legal so long as either store is selling it for the product’s true intent and not for recreational purposes.

Moe Hassan, an employee of The Smoke Shop,

said the store sells an average of 10-15 whip-its a week.

“It is strictly used to make whipped cream, nothing else,” Hassan said.

While the sale of whip-its is legal, using them to get high is not. According to Indiana State Code, anyone who intentionally uses or distributes nitrous oxide with intent to cause a condition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction or dulling of the senses commits a Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Contact Katie McDonald with comments at kmmcdonald5@bsu.edu or on Twitter at @Katiejour.

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Men’s volleyball closes out home stretch Ball State hosts Sacred Heart and Harvard this weekend. After dropping a pair of matches to Brigham Young and Stanford, the team enters this weekend’s match 2-2. The first match is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Gymnastics

Cardinals continue trip in North Carolina

Ball State gymnastics will compete against the College of William & Mary and North Carolina State Saturday. The Cardinals will enter the meet on a two-meet win streak, after recording a pair of wins last weekend. The meet starts at 4 p.m.

Swimming and Diving

Ball State falls to Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan came to Lewellen Pool last weekend and defeated the Cardinals 149-121. Ball State placed first in the 200 IM and 200 freestyle relay. The team will return to action Sunday as it travels to Butler to take on the Bulldogs at 12 p.m.

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Ball State cheer squad places 2nd at nationals The team posted a program-best in Orlando, Florida.

Kara Biernat Sports Editor There was history to be made over the weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and the Ball State cheer team did just that.

The squad traveled down south Jan. 12-14 and Ball State cheerleading finished with a programbest second place in the nation at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) in Orlando, Florida.

“Our goals were to hit our routine and represent Ball State University,” co-head coach Brenda Jamerson said. “I’m super proud of this achievement because it wasn’t an easy one, they were hard workers.”

The team’s goal of making it to finals quickly changed as Ball State came out of the preliminary round in first place. Jamerson said the team saw a couple issues in its semi performance, but left all of the issues there as they moved forward.

“We just told them, you were hoping to make

finals and now you’re in first place,” Jamerson said.

“We told them to go out there, you have nothing to lose. Then, they literally just blew us away. The routine, the energy, every turn, everything was just phenomenal.”

Ball State took second place in the Small Co-Ed Division I category. Purdue University edged its way to a first place victory in the category, while Alabama-Birmingham finished third.

After patiently awaiting the results, the team now has a fond memory of being awarded second place.

“When we were awarded second, we were beyond excited,” freshman cheerleader Raina Gulachek said. “Everyone was overwhelmed with emotions and we were all crying, screaming and hugging each other. At that moment, we felt all of our hard work pay off.

After months of preparation, returning to Muncie with a second place finish made all of the time spent in the gym more than worth it.

“Our process going into nationals was quite time consuming,” Gulachek said. “Our team practices every day during Christmas break and to help us prepare, we were able to perform our nationals routine at halftime at two Ball State basketball games and at an Indiana University showcase.”

Jamerson prides her team in making program

history with a stand-out performance at nationals, but also looks forward to continuing to perform on its home turf.

“Ball State has gone to nationals for a lot of years and I think they turned a lot of heads down there,” Jamerson said. “They’re not just a game-cheering team, but they are a competitive team as well.”

Now back home and in the midst of winter and spring sports, the two groups of the cheer squad

When we were awarded second, we were beyond excited.”

- RAINA GULACHEK, Freshman cheer team member will continue to cheer at home basketball games and volleyball matches. The squad also makes appearances at various other Ball State athletic events, as well as University and community sponsored outings.

“Now we go back to support the other athletic teams here at Ball State and cheering them on,”

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A true team player Kyle Mallers’ role increases in second season Robby General Reporter

Sophomore forward Kyle Mallers shoots a layup during the second half of the Cardinals’ game against Stony Brook on Nov. 17, 2017 in John E. Worthen Arena. PAIGE GRIDER, DN FILE

By now, most people who watch Ball State men’s basketball know who Kyle Mallers is.

The same couldn’t be said last season as he played behind players like Franko House and Ryan Weber.

In 2016-17, Mallers played a minor role for the Cardinals lineup, averaging just 11.2 minutes and 2.2 points per contest. But as his freshman season came to an end, he knew that there was going to be an opportunity for playing time.

In the offseason, the sophomore forward worked on every facet of his game, understanding that his role was going to shift from a bottom of the rotation player to a full-time starter.

“I knew I’d be a contributor this year, at least more than I contributed last year,” Mallers said. “I knew that I’d be coming into that type of role where I’d get minutes and become part of the main rotation of guys, so I just kind of locked in during the summer and I feel like so far, it’s been paying off.”

And pay off it has. Midway through his sophomore season, Mallers is averaging 26.6 minutes and 10.6 points per game, both good for second best on the team. The drastic increase in production may have come to a shock to the fans watching from the stands, but it’s been no surprise for head coach James Whitford.

He saw the speed and agility work Mallers put in during the summer and fall, the offseason shooting work and the drastic improvement in his ability off the dribble. OK, that one might have been a little bit of a surprise.

“He’s improved more off the dribble than I would’ve guess, then I would’ve expected him to do in a year,” Whitford said. “But I’m not surprised that he’s that much better than he was last year. …

I’ve always said that Kyle is probably better than fans realize.”

During the preseason, Whitford said to look out for the rising sophomore. He knew Mallers was ready to make an impact for the team that wants to bring a Mid-American Conference banner to Muncie. And this season, he’s been proven right.

Last season, Mallers was utilized as a utility player of sorts. He played four different positions throughout the season because as Whitford puts it, “That’s what the team needed.”

He didn’t complain though, Mallers embraced is dynamic role as a true freshman and filled in wherever was needed. While his fluid role helped the team earn its second straight 20-win season, it didn’t necessarily help Mallers statistics on the court, especially in MAC play.

Against conference opponents, he shot just 20 percent from the field and 14 percent from 3-point

range as his minutes dwindled down to under nine minutes per game as the team went on to share a MAC West Title with Western Michigan. The lack of play didn’t discourage him, if anything, it helped motivate him.

“It was more of our team at the time, it just kind of worked out in a way where I didn’t get a lot of minutes,” Mallers said. “I knew it was going to be a process and I think that’s part of building a program is freshman kind of just have to take that type of role and I was comfortable doing that.”

While he’s no longer a freshman who started just one game, he’s just as unselfish on the floor. Whether it’s scoring five points against Central Michigan or leading the way with 17 points against Eastern Michigan, Mallers finds a way to contribute.

“He does all the little things right,” Whitford said.

“He’s a very unselfish guy. He’s a true team player and he’s also a really good player. He does all the little things right and in that respect, he’s probably as impactful as anyone on the team.”

While Mallers is shooting 46 percent from the floor and 33 percent from behind the arc this season, he also does a multitude of other things well. He’s third in the conference in free throw percentage (86.2) and second on the team in offensive rebounds (40).

He’s also one of the only two players who have started every game this season, the other one being junior point guard Tayler Persons.

“I think he took his role and ran with it,” Persons said. “I feel like he’s really found his niche with our team. He’s a tough player … This year he’s really proved that and with our style and everything, he fits perfect.”

For Mallers, it matters less that he’s making the plays and more that the Cardinals keep finding a way to win. Mallers’ and Ball State’s next chance to do that comes on the road against Miami at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 20.

Contact Robby General with comments at rjgeneral@bsu.edu.

Sophomore forward Kyle Mallers attempts to move the ball up the court during the game against Buffalo on Jan. 6 in John E. Worthen Arena. KAITI SULLIVAN, DN FILE

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Ball S tate a of Ja lumnus maica spend n Nat s time a ional B s member obsled Team Elizabeth Wyman Reporter

In July 2016, a nervous, out of shape Michael Blair cautiously signed a waiver at the foot of a mountain in Wissler, Canada.

“Those waivers basically say ‘hey, if you die, we’re not responsible for that,’” Blair said.

He anxiously rides to the head of the mountain where a group of Jamaican National bobsledders wait for him preparing to teach the retired football player the sport.

He fights through the chills only to be bothered by the realization of how high in the air he is.

“Every time I got to the starting block I had to overcome fear,” Blair said. “It actually become a challenge how many times can I dominate fear and be comfortable.”

He squats down in the 400-pound sled for the first time — head toward his knees as he grabs on to the chassis.

His pilot, Jazmin Fenlator-Victorian jumps in as Blair pleads to her to get them down safe. He says the Lord’s Prayer twice as they begin their descent.

“When it was over I was so excited,” Blair said. “You get that laughter where you try to express yourself, but you can’t, but you’re laughing because it’s the excitement that’s triggering it.”

After retiring from football 11 years prior, the Ball State alumnus re-emerged to the athletic scene in hopes of representing team Jamaica in bobsled at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

This time, the 6-foot-2 former running back was dressed in a onesie and his new field was a narrow, contorted dangerously slick sheet of ice.

While the harsh realities of training as an Olympic hopeful showed its colors, Blair loved every second of his time as a Jamaican bobsledder.

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At 32 years old, Blair’s days playing football came to a halt.

The Ball state alumnus played four seasons in the NFL and spent the next six years with stints in Europe, the XFL and the AFL. He was a member of the 1997 Green Bay Packers team that lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII. While Blair accomplished one dream of playing professional football, he had another one: to honor his father’s lineage in helping bring American football to Jamaica.

Blair’s father, Patrick, along with uncles, Corcel, Miguel and Maurice, were born in Jamaica and spent time as members of the Jamaican National Soccer Team.

“So for 20 years after college I kept saying to myself ‘you gotta go back, you gotta go back,’” Blair said.

In July 2016, the dual American and Jamaican citizen got his opportunity. His football camp had 40 participants: 15 adults and 35 kids. During the trip Blair attended a FIFA event. It was there he met Harry Nelson, the strength coach for Team Jamaica.

Knowing Blair’s athletic history, Nelson inquired to him about coming out of retirement and trying out for the bobsled team.

“The first thing that didn’t pop into my head wasn’t Cool Runnings,” Blair said. “The first thing that popped in my head was Herschel Walker and Willie Gault because when I was younger I saw those guys doing it.”

While most people think of the Disney movie “Cool Runnings” which told the story of the first ever Jamaican

National bobsled team competing in the 1998 Calgary Winter Olympics, Blair’s mind went elsewhere.

Former NFL greats turned bobsledders Herschel Walker — former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL legend — and Willie Gault — one of the fastest men in NFL history — came to Blair’s mind.

A second-wind sport Unlike many Winter Olympic athletes, bobsledders are notoriously known for having successful careers in other sports before hopping in the sled.

Blair’s teammate, Surf Fenlator-Victorian did just that.

“It’s an older person sport so most people transition later,” Fenlator-Victorian said.

Fenlator-Victorian, who decided to take up the sport of bobsled after a successful career as an international track

I’m just blown away by how talented he is not just in sport. It made me realize he’s so much more than just a good guy that made it to the NFL.” - JAZMIN FENLATOR-VICTORIAN, Pilot of Blair’s bobsled team and field athlete, owes his peaked interest in the sport to his wife, Jazmine.

“Watching her compete, her and Lolo Jones seeing the beauty of the sport how difficult it seemed,” FenlatorVictorian said.

Jazmine — who is now a part of the Jamaican National Women’s bobsled team — is currently in good shape to qualify for PyeongChang. She went to the Sochi Olympics in 2014 with Team USA. Lolo Jones is a former Team USA track and field athlete turned bobsledder. Fenlator-Victorian

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has since transitioned his focus to training for the Skeleton.

Both being second-wind athletes, Blair and Fenlator-Victorian have a lot in common.

“Most of the time when people come from being an elite athlete in a different sport they don’t have that humbleness to actually realize they have to relearn things,” FenlatorVictorian said.

Blair was different.

“He had a hunger and a drive to learn about the sport,” he said.

More than that, he raved about the type of man Blair was.

The two men along with two other Jamaican National team bobsledders all trained in PyeongChang together.

No coaches or spectators, just the four of them and the 16 turns on the PyeongChang Olympic Sliding Center track. It was in South Korea where their friendship blossomed.

Blair confided with Fenlator-Victorian about his life, career goals, his poetry and multiple book ideas.

“I’m just blown away by how talented he is not just in sport,” Fenlator-Victorian said. “It made me realize he’s so much more than just a good guy that made it to the NFL.”

needed to be a competitive bobsledder, Blair couldn’t continue.

Fenlator-Victorian knows the financial struggles bobsledders endure all too well. He estimates a quality bobsled can cost anywhere north of $100,000 to $200,000. That doesn’t include the gear each athlete must wear while competing.

“The financial future is very rocky for bobsled,” he said.

Harsh reality

The next goal

Blair had a storied football career. At Ball State from 199296, Blair aided the Cardinals to two Mid-American Conference Championships and two Las Vegas Bowl game appearances.

But the sport of bobsled, and competing on an international stage rather than a national one, displayed the sometimesharsh realities of being an Olympic hopeful.

“You don’t get paid to be an Olympic hopeful,” Blair said.

Blair, who is the founder of Ninety10 Sports —a speed and mental development-training program for athletes — was unable to work for the year he was training.

Unless you’re the Shaun Whites or the Lindsey Vonns of the world, chances are you’re not making a living as an Olympic hopeful.

“Those athletes have been seen all their lives,” Blair said. “When you got guys like me who are on their second coming with no ragger tooth hanging and we’re still trying to get out there and find somebody.”

Training for just under a year, Blair hoped the sponsors and funds would come in. Some did, but with the cost of gear

While Blair’s journey ended prematurely, it instilled a new goal he aims to achieve in his life.

Blair wants to expand his Ninety10 Sports brand into a service for those Olympic hopefuls who are struggling to pay their way while training.

“I want them to be able to come to my facility or have access to what I have, and be able to train,” he said.

“Anything to help them relieve the stresses and have them only focus on being the best.”

Blair achieved his goal of honoring his lineage and making it to an international stage. While he may have failed in making it to PyeongChang, he’s OK with that.

“Every chance I get I try to fail miserably, because when I fail miserably I know I’ve given it everything that I got,” Blair said. “I don’t have to worry about regrets. I don’t feel bad because I did it. And there’s a lot of people who never even try.”

Contact Elizabeth Wyman with comments at egwyman@bsu.edu.

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Women’s tennis team looks to build off yet another impressive season Ball State will open its spring season at Northwestern Saturday.

Chance Iles Reporter Ball State women’s tennis enters the spring portion of its season on the road this weekend.

After the success they had last year, the Cardinals hope to improve even more.

The Cardinals accomplished a feat that no other team in the past had when it finished conference play with an undefeated 8-0 record last season. An achievement like this tends to lead to a successful ending; however, a shocking first-round loss in the Mid-American Conference tournament ended their season.

But that just left them with bigger goals for what lies ahead as they face Northwestern.

“I think [Northwestern] lets them see that this is the level that we can see in the NCAA Tournament, and from here on out we’re going to play teams that aren’t at this level … if you want to win a round, you have to be at the level of a school like Northwestern,” head coach Max Norris said.

With lofty expectations of earning an NCAA

Tournament berth this season, Ball State will test its strength right off the bat against Northwestern, a Big Ten powerhouse that made the NCAA Tournament last season.

While how the team will compete this season is still a mystery, one thing the team aims to lean upon is the leadership and experience of the upperclassmen. The team is made up of senior Julia Sbercia and four juniors: Audrey Berger, Isabelle Dohanics, Peyton Gollhoffer and transfer student Sarah Swiderski.

“All of [the upperclassmen] were instrumental not only with their play, but with their attitude, and they kind of started a new energy, a new climate in the program,” Norris said. “Even with Sarah, she has played the one and two spots at a college level. I think that between the five of them, you’re definitely looking for steadiness and for them to be good role models and stay consistent for the other players that don’t have as much experience.”

Players Norris would like to see gain experience this season are sophomore Rebecca Herrington and freshmen Victoria Sec and Lilya Hadab.

“It’s going to be something they have to work at everyday,” Norris said. “You’ve lived a certain way, you’ve trained a certain way, you’ve done things a certain way their whole lives and now you’re at a new program. There’s a part of staying true to who you are, but there’s also a part of assimilating to a new program. It’s always good to have new people who are buying into what you’re doing, but they are also bringing something different and challenging the experienced players.”

In its 2018 nonconference schedule, Ball State will also see elite teams in Valparaiso and Dayton.

Come March, the team will open up conference play against Miami, a team all too familiar to them, as the Redhawks ended the Cardinals’ season last year.

“It wasn’t that we didn’t care about the match, or that we didn’t try,” Norris said. “We hosted the tournament, we were the number one seed and we won the doubles point in about 20 minutes. It wasn’t like we were lacking or anything, it’s just sometimes that’s the way things happen.”

However, with recent success under its belt the past few years, the foundation the Cardinals have built, along with the developing players, could call for another winning season.

Ball State opens its nonconference slate against Northwestern in Evanston at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Contact Chance Iles with comments at cwiles@bsu.edu.

Sophomore Rebecca Herrington hits a backhand during her doubles match against IUPUI Feb. 19, 2017 at Cardinal Creek Tennis Center. EMMA ROGERS, DN FILE

Junior Peyton Gollhofer gets ready to return the ball during the match against Buffalo April 2, 2017 at the Cardinal Creek Tennis Center. TERENCE K. LIGHTNING JR., DN FILE

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Oppression is oppression Following the discrimination Sarah Hollowell faced from the Midwest Writers’ Workshop, society must face the issue of how much individuals weigh as possible oppression and discrimination.

Audrey Bowers is a junior English education major and writes “Adult-ish” for the Daily News.

Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Audrey at albowers3@bsu.edu.

Recently, I heard that the Midwest Writers Workshop discriminated against one of their staff members, Sarah Hollowell, because of her body, saying, “Do we really want Audrey someone like her representing Bowers us? ... Someone so fat. It’s Columnist, disgusting.” Only two people in Adult-ish the room on that day stood up for her. This is so disappointing to me. At first, I saw Roxane Gay’s tweet and I couldn’t believe it, but after reading about what happened and reflecting on it, I realized that it was the disappointing truth. A hard pill to swallow but something that needs to be recognized, called out and not condoned.

Out of all of the organizations out there, a writers’ workshop would be the one that I would least expect to discriminate against someone simply for the way that they look. A writer should be respected for how well they can craft a story rather than their weight, religion, sexuality, nationality, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or any other factor that is out of their control. In general, people shouldn’t be judged for these things either, yet every day they are.

Oppression is oppression is oppression.

Midwest Writers was a group that I followed for awhile. They tweeted inspirational writing quotes

and held workshops in the summer with wellknown authors and literary agents. For a moment, I strongly considered interning with them because the experience I could gain in the world of writing and publishing was seriously enticing to me. Since this incident has gone viral, they have issued an apology on their official Facebook page: “We screwed up in a way that has landed Midwest Writers in the middle of a social media maelstrom, and we owe all of our friends, faculty and alumni an explanation. But first, we owe someone dear to us a public apology. Sarah Hollowell @sarahhollowell has been a close friend of our conference for years … she is also an accomplished writer whose fiction, poetry, and essays exploring weight and femininity have been published in multiple online publications and literary journals … As we work to address this matter swiftly, I ask our faculty, friends and alumni to understand that the mistakes that were made do not change Midwest Writers’ core mission to welcome everyone … And by everyone, I mean all people, regardless of their weight or appearance, gender or sexual orientation and identity, age, race, or whether they show up in the same model of wheelchair in which I sit.”

Sometimes a person has to take a stand instead of sitting back and being passive about their opinion. This is one of those times for me. There are too many women and men who are invalidated and discriminated against because of their weight, and many of these people are perfectly capable of doing the work that they are supposed to be doing.

If I were to intern with them, I may not be able to work very well for the fear that my body

is too disgusting. I may not feel comfortable, or wear the clothes that I want to wear, for fear of appearing too fat. I would feel like a very disingenuous person since I have recently started believing in and attempting to practice body positivity. If I were to intern with a group known for fatphobia, I don’t think that I would be able to sleep at night. It just doesn’t sit with me well.

The group telling someone that their fat is disgusting was a red flag to me. I have struggled with body image since grade school, learning how to suck my stomach in to appear thinner at a very young age. I also know many other people (people near and dear to me) who have struggled with their body image, even to the point of developing an eating disorder. This is not okay.

It’s time that we start focusing on who people really are on the inside, what their hearts and minds are like, rather than the appearance and aesthetic of their bodies. Instead of basing someone’s worth on an arbitrary beauty standard, we should base it on what qualities and characteristics they are able to bring to the table.

Let’s judge a person on how well they treat others, how hard they work at their jobs, and who they are striving to be in a world that tells them they may or may not amount to anything at all. Let’s not assume that fat people are lazy or are less worthy of respect than someone with an ideal body. Let’s not assume they cannot be kind, passionate, hard-working, interesting, funny and full of stories that can and should be told only by them.

If we begin to treat fat people with dignity and respect, it could truly make a world of difference.

OUR VIEW:

Ball State’s possible takeover of Muncie School Corporation The Ball State Daily News editorial board weighs in on school legislation President Geoffrey S. Mearns has advocated to bridge the gap between Ball State and the greater Muncie community since beginning his time in office. The newly proposed amendment, although not initiated by Mearns, gives those at Ball State a push to move forward and further advance

Mearns’ “better together” vision.

Success for this plan, however, is contingent on a stewardship founded on trust.

The expectation for transparency is greater now than ever before. We can be better together, but Ball State must stand for what it advocates.

Transparency between Ball State and Muncie must be guaranteed during this transitional period.

The immediate public response has been positive. However, the people of Muncie — including teachers and parents of MCS students – have not yet had a say on the proposal.

On one hand, the amendment could help MCS improve enrollment and sustainability. On the other, it could continue to leave the future of Muncie in Ball State’s hands, creating a onesided relationship.

Without a clear timeline, support from community leaders and communication between Muncie and Ball State, we’re left wondering how this proposal will fly without transparency and mutual trust under its wings.

Contact Casey Smith with any questions or concerns at editor@bsudailynews.com.

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I know I can’t answer those questions, and I know no one else can either. Not with a satisfying answer, at least. It doesn’t mean I still won’t ask them.

When I saw the photo of you in the hospital, I didn’t know whether my tears were happy or sad; happy you were simply alive, but sad that your mental illness once again took too much of you away, almost all of you this time.

I’m not mad at you though. I know I have to separate the monster from my best friend. I know it’s not you who made the decision to attempt to leave this earth that night. You didn’t want to take those 20 pills, or maybe you did at the time. But I know that desire was not inherently you, it was your illness. So when I say I’m angry, upset, torn apart, it is not your fault. It never has been and it never will be. I love you, but I hate your mental illness. And if there’s one thing you are not, friend, it’s your mental illness.

You are so much more than that. You are a lover, a dreamer, a laughter, a shelter, a traveler, a listener. Though they may have failed this time, your medication keeps you from becoming your mental illness.

Paranoia, depression and anxiety may have waged war, but you are winning that war.

You are getting up everyday, you are living a life that some days you are scared to live. You are breathing, you are talking to people. You are laughing and smiling even though it pains you heavily sometimes.

You are doing it.

You hear that, mental illness? She’s beating you. And for that, you have no power. She will have ups and downs, but she is beating you by not letting you take her down completely. She is alive and breathing; she may be struggling, but she always perseveres. You don’t stand a chance.

And as for you, friend, you always tell me to look at the stars when I miss you. No matter how far you are, we’ll always still be under the same stars. As I looked at the stars that night and battled with this idea of why mental illnesses exists and why the world allows it, I was simply grateful.

Grateful for those stars that connect us, and grateful that they symbolize our bond. I’m grateful your illness did not take you from me that night, and I pray daily it never will.

I know you can continue to win this war, I just wish the illness would let up. Even if it’s just a touch.

If you or someone you know suffers from severe mental illness, help is around.

You are not alone. To learn more about mental illness, visit nimh.nih.gov. If you need to talk to someone, call 1-800-2738255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Chef shares cooking skills with community In October 2017, Emily Aker began teaching a cooking class where community members can learn to cook and lead healthier lifestyles.

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Planetarium offers spring programs

The Charles W. Brown Planetarium has a wide variety of shows scheduled for the spring semester that are free and open to the community.

University Program Board

UPB hosts Friday Night Filmworks BRUCE SMITH, PHOTO PROVIDED

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This semester, Friday Night Filmworks includes films like “Coco” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

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Local chef shares her cooking skills, teaches community cooking class Participants gather every Tuesday to learn new recipes that fit into a weekly theme.

Tier Morrow Reporter Voices and aromas fill the air as nine community members work to prepare the themed meal of the week: southern style collard greens, deviled eggs and stew.

The number of people who show up to this weekly cooking class often varies along with the theme, but each class adapts to every situation in order to get everyone involved and learning.

The participants strive not only toward making a fully cooked meal to share at the end of the night, but also creating healthier lifestyles.

Emily Aker, who has been a chef for over eight years, began offering this cooking class in October of 2017 in the hopes of sharing her love of cooking with others. Since then, her classes have grown to

include a teaching assistant, three regular attendees and many one-time visitors.

“With these classes, I am really hoping to show people that cooking quality food from scratch is much easier than often perceived,” Aker said.

“Anyone who can read a recipe can cook.”

Aker began cooking with her grandmother at the age of five, and from there she said she “naturally gravitated toward the kitchen” by taking advanced cooking classes in high school, studying recipes to learn different styles and watching Food Network in her free time.

In a similar way, 10-year-old Jameson Zabel, one of the three regular attendees of the class, began cooking at age 3 with her mother. To her, the cooking class is a way to bond with her mom and allows her to focus on something other than school work one day a week.

“I play soccer, and I work really hard in school, so sometimes it was really hard for my mom and I to find time together,” said Zabel. “But when she heard about this class, we both thought it would be a great idea, and it has been a ton of fun.”

Each class is designed to teach students new skills while also practicing previously learned skills.

“A lot of the skills and tips that I use at home are ones that I never thought would be important,” said Chris Parks, a regular cooking class attendee.

“I live on my own and I didn’t have much cooking experience growing up, so I think this class really makes me more rounded.”

One class that stands out to Parks in particular was a night when the power went out. The meal’s theme was Italian, and they were cooking pasta with garlic bread.

“That was a great experience because we all

had to adapt,” Parks said. “We made do with what we had, and we still came out with a great meal.

It taught us how to think on our feet and deal with unexpected outcomes.”

The last cooking class offered will be Feb. 27, as Aker must then prepare for the reopening of her business, Normal City Food Truck, but she hopes classes will be able to pick up again later this year.

“I hope that I am making an impact on my students, and that they carry their skills they learn into day-to-day life,” said Aker. “I am not naturally a teacher, but we have all worked together to figure out what works best for us, and I hope that everyone is learning something.”

To join in on a cooking class, check Normal City Food Truck’s Facebook page for details.

Contact Tier Morrow with comments at tkmorrow@bsu.edu.

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Ball State alumnus featured as Amphibian Man in ‘The Shape of Water’ Before spending more than 30 years in Hollywood, Doug Jones began his career as Charlie Cardinal.

Carli Scalf Copy Director From July to November of 2016, Ball State alumnus Doug Jones was on location in Toronto, Canada, on the set of his latest film project; pretty normal for a Hollywood actor. Decidedly less normal? Acting in a rubber suit, under dense layers of makeup, to play a romantic lead without speaking a word of dialogue.

Jones is the Amphibian Man in “The Shape of Water,” director Guillermo del Toro’s latest fantasy film, which has already garnered critical acclaim, Golden Globe awards and Oscar buzz. It tells the story of an unlikely and dangerous relationship between a mute janitor and the mysterious merman her employers have captured. Out of the 12 creatures Jones has played for Del Toro, this one stands apart. “[Del Toro] said, ‘Dougie, you are going to be the romantic leading man of this movie,’ which is a daunting prospect when you’re wearing a fish suit,” Jones said.

While the role was a new challenge, the extensive costuming required wasn’t; Jones has spent much of his 30-year career under the cover of makeup and prosthetics, carving out a unique niche in the industry. Notable past roles include the Silver Surfer in “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” Fauno and the Pale Man in “Pan’s Labyrinth,” and Abe Sapien in the “Hellboy” series.

Jones’ acting roots go all the way back to Ball State, where he enrolled in 1978 as a TCOM major and theater minor. While classes were helpful, it was his experiences performing with the university mime troupe and as Charlie Cardinal that are most memorable.

“That was my first time ever in a suit of some sort, taking on a part that wasn’t human and making it animated,” he said of the mascot job.

After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles with his wife, Laurie Jones (also a BSU graduate) to pursue acting. His first big break came when he was cast as the crescent moon man in a McDonald’s late-night advertisement. The initial job led to a three-year, 27-ad campaign.

“That afforded us enough to buy our first house, and to get me the reputation for being a tall, skinny, goofy actor who moves well in layers of latex, foam, rubber, makeup or mechanics and doesn’t complain about it,” he said. “That was the reputation that would proceed me from then on.”

Over his long career, Jones continued to develop relationships with coworkers, one of whom was

Del Toro. The director approached him in January 2014 with the idea for “The Shape of Water” during a lunch break on the set of “Crimson Peak.” Del Toro thought Jones would be perfect for the role of the Amphibian Man, but was worried his “good Catholic boy” sensibilities would prevent him from taking a role that required a love scene.

“I said, ‘Oh, how bad could it get,’ and he said, ‘Well, you know, there’s going to be a bathtub,’” Jones recalled. “And I said, ‘Oh, dear.’”

Despite the scene, Jones was quickly won over by the tender romance at the heart of the film.

“All of our communication with each other is through a look in the face, a glint in the eye, a touch of the hand,” he said of the on-screen romance.

“It’s a very lovely way to fall in love.”

Beyond “The Shape of Water,” Jones has also been gaining recognition for his turn as Lieutenant Saru on the new “Star Trek: Discovery” series, which premiered earlier this year and was recently greenlit for a second season.

“I’ve done more press, promotion and interviews this year than in all my 30 years combined,” he said. “This has been a quite a year for me.”

Students at Ball State have been noticing Jones’ success as well, and are excited to have an alumnus with such a storied career.

“Doug Jones has a very original style and method that makes his characters stand out from other monster movie stars,” said Tommy Garrett, a senior video production major. “His subtle quirks help his individuality come out from under the makeup in every movie I’ve seen him in.”

Emma Rickman, a senior acting major, said that the way Jones carries himself is most inspiring.

“That attitude of being true to who you are and what you want to do is something Ball State really instills, so he’s a great role model for us,” she said.

Jones’ career shows no sign of slowing down; in addition to “Star Trek,” he’s also looking forward to playing Count Orlok in a remake of the German film “Nosferatu” later this year. His advice to students with big dreams is twofold: first, make sure you’re good at what you do. Then, if you are good, make sure to keep faith in your dream.

“If you really do have the goods, and you really do have the dream, do what I did,” Jones said.

“Turn on the TV, stream something on Netflix, go to the movie theatre, and if something or someone is showing up on that screen, it’s simply proof that it can be done, so why not you?”

Contact Carli Scalf with comments at crscalf@ bsu.edu or on Twitter @carliscalf18.

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Psi lota Xi uses thrift store to give back to the community The sorority has donated over $1 million to Muncie through sales made at the Bargain Box. Justice Amick Reporter Editor’s note: Muncie Origins is a Ball State Daily News series profiling various businesses that originated in Muncie.

Located at 607 E. Charles St. in the historic home of Adam Wolfe, grandfather to Elizabeth Ball, sits

All of the proceeds go back to the community. It doesn’t go to a CEO so that he can go by another yacht or something like that, it all goes back to the community.”

- JULIE HERRON, President of the Box a house full of items that are used to give back to the community.

In the house is a local business known as the Bargain Box, which is owned and run by the Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi. The Box is a thrift store boutique that Julie Herron, President of the Box committee, said has “something for everyone.”

“The Bargain Box is a wonderful shop to have in Muncie because it provides back to the community in ways that would not be possible without the individuals that come to purchase goods,” said Jacqueline Burton, website administrator for the Bargain Box. The Box follows the Muncie school district schedule, meaning it is only open from August to May and is closed in the summer.

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Items available for purchase include a variety of clothing for any age, gender and size. The Box also offers a 15 percent discount for all Ball State students.

Although the store usually doesn’t carry electronics, shoppers can find other unique and vintage items such as jewelry, household goods and small furniture.

“All of the proceeds go back to the community,” Herron said. “It doesn’t go to a CEO so that he can go buy another yacht or something like that, it all goes back to the community.”

Sales from the Box have allowed the chapter of Psi Iota Xi to give over $1 million to the community. Part of that money goes directly to Ball State and funds scholarships in the areas of art, music, language, speech and hearing and financial need.

The Box has recently tried to “keep up with the times” and created a Facebook page and website for customers to shop online, Herron said.

Customers can also donate to the Box by filling out a simple form found on their website.

Burton said what keeps people coming to the Box is the “unique” and “eclectic” items anyone can find. She calls it a “treasure hunt,” one she is sure people will want to keep hunting through.

“You never know what you’ll find at the Box,” Burton said.

Contact Justice Amick with comments at jramick@bsu.edu.

TOP: A variety of books are donated and sold at Bargain Box in downtown Muncie. LEFT: A woman looks through suits in the men’s section of Bargain Box in downtown Muncie. RACHEL ELLIS, DN

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Charles W. Brown Planetarium hosts free shows during the spring semester Brooke Kemp Features Editor This spring, the Charles W. Brown Planetarium is offering a variety of free shows that are open to the public.

Shows typically last between 45 and 55 minutes and no tickets must be purchased beforehand.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show, so seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Here are a few ways to travel the universe by observing simulations in the 52-foot dome located on the west end of the Cooper Science Complex on Riverside Avenue.

in the sky.

Moons: Worlds of Mystery 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 and 26 and 6:30 and 8 p.m. Jan. 20, 27

Visitors ages 8 and older can learn about moons throughout the solar system during this show.

Each moon has its own unique qualities, from volcanoes to ice-covered oceans, and those who attend this program will learn what those qualities reveal about the history of the solar system.

Back to the Moon: For Good

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 16 and 23 and 6:30 and 8 p.m. Feb. 3, 17 and 24

5 p.m. Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3

Tim Allen narrates this show, which tells the story of teams competing to land a robotic spacecraft on the moon. Viewers ages 8 and older are encouraged to watch this program as the race to do what has only been done once in the past 40 years takes place.

This show, which is recommended for children from preschool to 2nd grade, features Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu from “Sesame Street” as they travel to the moon. The three will teach children about the differences between the moon and the earth and search for the North Star by finding shapes

The Universe Overhead: Amazing Discoveries of 2017

Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun

6:30 p.m. March 13 and 30 and 6:30 and 8 p.m. March 17 and 31

6:30 p.m. April 13, 20 and 27 and 6:30 and 8 p.m. April 14, 21 and 28

During this live presentation, Ronald Kaitchuck, a professor of physics and astronomy, will show audiences noteworthy astronomical discoveries made during 2017. Kaitchuck will discuss what was found by space probes on Jupiter and Saturn, images taken of the surface of Antares, a giant star located in another galaxy that had previously disappeared from view, and the detection of gravitational waves. This program is recommended for ages 12 and older.

Are there other planets like Earth? This program, recommended for those ages 8 and older will explore this question by looking at the discovery of various planets and stars, as well as the changing theories on what role humans play in the universe.

Contact Brooke Kemp with comments at bmkemp@bsu.edu or on twitter @brookemkemp.

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What’s on: Friday Night Filmworks returns to students Brooke Kemp Features Editor Every semester, the University Program Board hosts Friday Night Filmworks, giving students a chance to see a featured film every Friday night in Pruis Hall.

Showings begin at 9 p.m., and all Friday Night Filmworks are free for students. Students are allowed to bring guests, but they must be ages 16 and older and pay $1.

Here is a list of the movies that will be shown this semester:

“Wonder”– Jan. 19 This movie follows August Pullman, a boy with facial differences, as he changes the lives of those around him.

“Murder On The Orient Express” – Jan. 26

“Justice League” – Feb. 16

Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash team up to save the world from Steppenwolf.

“Coco” – Feb. 23

public. This year’s theme is “The Ball of the Century: A 1920s Masquerade.”

“Insidious: The Last Key” – April 21

In this Disney-Pixar animated movie, an aspiring musician named Miguel dreams of becoming like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz.

This horror film, which will be shown in the Student Center Ballroom, follows parapsychologist Elise Rainier, who receives a call with a startling warning: her home is haunted.

“Jumanji” – March 16

Audience Choice – April 27

When four teenagers are sucked into a video game, their only hope of escape is beating the game.

“Pitch Perfect 3” – March 23

The Barden Bellas take the opportunity to participate in an overseas tour, where they compete one last time against a new set of rivals.

On the final Friday of Friday Night Filmworks, a film will be shown that was chosen by the student audience.

Contact Brooke Kemp with comments at bmkemp@bsu.edu or on twitter @brookemkemp.

“The Greatest Showman” – March 30

When a passenger on The Orient Express is murdered, famous detective Hercule Poirot is challenged to identify the killer.

This original musical, which features Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Zendaya Coleman, pays tribute to the birth of show business.

“A Bad Moms Christmas” – Feb. 2

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” – April 6

This holiday-themed “Bad Moms” movie centers around three moms who are rebelling against Christmas.

In the latest “Star Wars” film, the light and dark sides prepare to battle once again.

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“Thor Ragnarok” – Feb. 9

“Frog Baby Film Festival” – April 13

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After being imprisoned and forced to fight against the Hulk, Thor must fight to save Asgard from the evil Hela.

This annual, student-run film festival is free and open to the

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1 Friday

6:30 P.M.

MOONS: WORLDS OF MYSTERY Learn about the moons in the solar system and view some of the fantastic features like geysers and methane rain. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude at 7:15 p.m. Moons: Worlds of Mystery will run every Friday and Saturday until Jan. 27 at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium.

YOUR WEEKEND GUIDE

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Saturday

9 A.M.

FARMERS MARKET AT MINNETRISTA

Join the Muncie community at the Farmers Market at Minnetrista. Find out what’s new in The Orchard Shop and discover fresh finds from local vendors. The Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon at The Orchard Shop Courtyard.

Saturday

12 P.M.

NOCTURNAL WEEK

Betty’s Cabin at Minnetrista is hosting Nocturnal Week. This family friendly event will feature crafts, games and bingo that will teach about nocturnal creatures. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Minnetrista on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Saturday

7:30 P.M.

THE SWEET REMAINS

After gaining viral success in 2016, the all-indie band, The Sweet Remains, will perform songs from songs from their three studio albums. Founders Rich Price, Greg Naughton and Brian Chartrand combine harmonies and songwriting to create music that appeals to fans of modern folk-rockers.

The concert is set to start at 7:30 p.m. at Pruis Hall.

6 Saturday

10 P.M.

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STAR FOLLIES BROADWAY BURLESQUE To celebrate the rich history of burlesque dancers performing at Muncie Civic’s Mainstage Theatre, the Star Follies Broadway Burlesque will be performing for one night only along with cabaret singers. A cash bar starts at 10 p.m. and the show will start at 10:30 p.m. at Muncie Civic Theatre.

Saturday

79 A.M. Sunday

9 P.M.

MUNCIE EDMC PRESENTS RADIANCE A new event created by Muncie EDMC is giving back to the community through music and bringing people together. Ocean Keys Music is set to headline the event with local talent opening and closing it. Guests are encouraged to donate clothing such as hats, jackets, gloves, shirts and socks. The event starts at 9 p.m. at Be Here Now with a $5 cover charge at the door. The event is open to those 18 and older.

MUNCIE COIN & STAMP SHOW For 61 years, the Muncie Coin & Stamp Show has been showcasing coins, currency, gold, postcards, stamps, silver supplies and trading tokens. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is held at Delaware County Fairgrounds.

Free admission as well as free parking is offered.

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CROSSWORD EDITED BY RICH NORRIS AND JOYCE LEWIS; SUDOKU BY MICHAEL MEPHAM ACROSS 1 Compass output 5 Gershwin title color 9 Presidential daughter Reagan 14 Bird’s-nest, e.g.

15 Ounce 16 Zac of “Baywatch” 17 Instruction for dolphin riders?

20 Reader with reprints 21 Flight attendant’s indication 22 Flashy genetic enhancements?

25 Ticket 26 Oscar role for Forest 27 Piña colada liquor 28 Like “black diamond” slopes 29 Hot-dog it?

31 New England cape 33 __ generis 34 Groaners in a routine?

38 “I’m such a moron!”

39 Car nut 40 Campbell of “House of Cards” 43 Filled entirely 46 What bills may become 48 “Amscray!”

49 Pace often rapid 50 Time capsules?

54 Alternative medicine practitioner’s term for a mainstream doctor 56 One might have tears in it

57 Use second fiddles in a pinch?

61 Quick 62 Name of kings in Denmark, Norway and Sweden 63 Light bulb, metaphorically 64 Pioneer of song who “crossed the wide mountains with her lover Ike” 65 Risqué 66 APB quarry DOWN 1 Jenny’s offspring 2 Capitol sight 3 Disastrous end 4 Extends over 5 Compete for the job 6 Online chuckle 7 Female marsupials have two 8 Taken back, as words 9 Equal 10 Love 11 Ed’s wife on “The Honeymooners” 12 Ad time 13 Shoe part 18 Lots of bucks 19 Is afflicted with 22 Depression 23 Put down 24 “Did you really think I’d go for

that?”

28 Largest number in many a column 30 Homes for creatures of the not-so-deep 32 Org. in a 1966 merger agreement 33 Raw, brown or white stuff 35 Third of a kid’s poem trio 36 TV streaming option 37 “Game of Thrones” evilness 41 Wine label info 42 “Hitchhiker’s Guide” beings, for short 43 Many a hieroglyphic insect 44 Claim 45 Semihard Swiss cheese 47 Declaration at a group wedding 50 Target of budget trimming 51 Complete 52 Birch of “American Beauty” 53 Showy bulb 55 Hunted one 58 Ford’s Crown __ 59 Like comets 60 Easy mark

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Snow covered campus Students were welcomed back to campus with snow and ice at the beginning of the spring semester.

CLASSIFIEDS Let us help you end the quest for a new house, job or place to sell your stuff. Students can advertise for free (contact us for details) (765) 285-8247 dnclassified@bsu.edu

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