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Living in $30 million Luxury Student compares Botsford-Swinford halls to ‘resort’ KARA BERG NEWS EDITOR

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alking into the newly renovated Botsford-Swinford halls is a much different experience from stepping into LaFollette Complex. The air-conditioned and technologically advanced hall just welcomed its first group of students last week, and many are already enjoying the perks. Evan Fischer, a freshman computer science major, said the new residence hall was just like living in a resort. “It’s awesome here — like a resort,” Fischer said. “They’re babying us. It seems like they’re spoiling us off the bat.” With a multi-purpose room filled with TVs, gaming tables, chairs and pool tables, as well as a kitchen with a sink, ovens and a bar-like counter area, Johnson A has many amenities other residence halls don’t have. See DORMS, page 5

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• Giant TVs • Gaming tables • Community kitchen • Green screen • Computer lab with 12 double-screen computers • Kitchenette on each floor • Semi-private bathrooms • Technical equipment and studios

Vape shop opens in Village THETA CHI MEMBER MOVES Family business expands store to Muncie location

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A vape business co-owned by a Ball State junior and his brother expanded into the Village over the summer in an effort to reach the college demographic. Located above Jimmy John’s, Small Town Vapes offers an assortment of tanks and e-liquid for the popular vape pen. It’s the business’ second location. Small Town Vapes is owned by Matt Chronister, a junior logistics and sup-

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ply chain management major, and his brother, Aaron Chronister. Both are from Decatur, Ind., where the business originated five months ago. Aaron, a former student at Ivy Tech, began making vape juices at his home in Decatur and selling them to friends. After his business began to grow, his family decided to open the Decatur store. “It was definitely a challenge because of how small a town Decatur is,” Matt said. “We had to find ways to get the name out there and deal with competitors.” Matt moved to Muncie to attend Ball State, and his family decided to expand the business with his move, and they found the ideal location

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in the heart of the Village. “We were looking for locations, and since I go to school here, I could be the manager,” Matt said. “We then found this great location in the Village. We got the building in late May and opened in late July, so it was a quick process.”

After being without oxygen for almost 30 minutes, Theta Chi member Brandon Benesh doesn’t exhibit any symptoms of brain damage. He spent almost a month in the hospital, and now has moved to a rehab facility to continue his road to recovery. Benesh left the hospital

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Wednesday and is now at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, his sister Brooke Benesh said. He will stay in rehabilitation for up to two weeks and is planning to return to school for the spring semester, Brooke said. He’s already walking more, doing more with his arms and he was able to pass a speech test, she said. “We are ready for him to come home soon,” Brooke said. “Hopefully in the upcoming week he’ll get to come home.” Brandon collapsed while out to eat July 29. Brooke said when she first heard the news, she thought

it would just be a minor incident. “His friend with him called us and said he passed out, so my thought was we would get to Waffle House and he would be up joking around and would be fine,” Brooke said. “There is no way I thought that this is what we would be doing a month later, so I was definitely in shock when I arrived.” Brandon was placed into a medically induced coma, and his family started a website chronicling his progress where they posted updates. THE PULSE OF BALL STATE

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TUESDAY BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING Learn how to intervene safely in any sort of situation where someone needs help at the Stand Up! Bystander Intervention Training from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schwartz Digital Complex. The lessons include sexual, verbal or physical assault. Registration is limited, so email tjadamisin@bsu.edu with Stand Up! Bystander Intervention Training Sept. 1 in the email or subject line.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT PANEL Join a panel of professional staff members from across campus to hear answers to frequently asked questions about sexual assault. The staff members will also be providing information and sharing various perspectives about sexual assault. The panel will start at 7:30 p.m. at Pruis Hall.

THURSDAY STEP IN. SPEAK UP. PLEDGE DAY Stop by the Atrium, the Tally, the Scramble Light or the David Letterman Communication and Media Building lobby to sign a pledge to Step In. Speak Up. and end sexual violence. Visit any of those locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or at Scheumann Stadium from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. next to the student rewards table.

GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Music faculty member Conor Angell will be performing a recital from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sursa Performance Hall. Angell is an awardwinner in the 2013 Chicago Oratorio Competition and got the 2013 American Prize in Vocal Performance. He will be singing a program called “American Songs,” which includes works by Virgil Thomson, Lori Laitman and Kurt Weill. The event is free and open to the public. “A GUIDED TOUR OF THE FALL SKIES” Learn how to use a star chart to see what the fall night sky looks like at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium at 6:30 p.m. The show will teach guests how to find the constellations, planets and other celestial objects. The show is free and open to the public.

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University hosts events on sexual assault prevention

NPHC members exhibit stepping, strolling talents

Step In. Speak Up. devotes week to bystander efforts

Yard Show brings historically black Greek Life together

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Last semester, Ball State students took a pledge to intervene in the event of sexual assault. But this year, the committee behind Step In. Speak Up. is expanding its efforts with its first week devoted to sexual assault prevention. Step In. Speak Up. is a localization of “It’s On Us,” a national sexual assault campaign created by the White House that encourages everyone to be a responsible bystander. People are asked to commit to this mission by signing a pledge. Students will have the opportunity to participate in one event per day today through Friday. The week starts with a talk from Tim Mousseau, a traveling speaker who will share his sexual assault experience. Bailey Loughlin, a junior hospitality and food management major and chair of the Step In. Speak Up. committee, said she’s excited about Mousseau’s speech. “Sexual assault is a conversation that is usually dominated by females,” she said. Three other events will follow Mousseau’s: bystander intervention training, a panel and another pledge day. The events are more evolved

to sing the songs for the performers, but the lack of music only lasted for a moment before Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. brought in their speakers to keep the show going. Raquel Myers, the presERIKA RAINE ident of the NPHC board FEATURES REPORTER ekraine@bsu.edu and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Loud hollers and calls watched the proceedings could be heard outside on with satisfaction. the University Green as the “I like seeing all of the National Pan-Hellenic Coun- NPHC organizations coming cil’s sororities and fraterni- together. I want to see more ties came together to par- of that on campus and also ticipate in their first event of get more participation from the semester—the other students annual yard show. on campus at our The yard show is events,” she said. I hope to a common event Even through the among national see more of music issues and NPHC’s. It’s a time some minor weathus uniting when each of the er ones, fellow stuhistorically black together for dents seemed to sororities and fraenjoy the show. events in the ternities can show“The show was case their stepping future. really nice, despite and strolling skills, the minor hiccups. as well as the orga- DANIELLE They all came toJARRETT, a junior gether in the end, nization history. Stepping com- and member of the and the show endbines stomping, Tau Nu chapter ed up being enterof Zeta Phi Beta clapping and the Sorority Inc. taining,” said Tasha spoken word, while Wilson, a junior. strolling is a synDanielle Jarrett, a chronized dance, often per- junior and member of the Tau formed in a line, according to Nu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta the website for Mu Sigma Up- Sorority Inc., noticed the lack silon, a multicultural sorority. of support at times, despite an Both traditions make for an audience of about 100 people. enthusiastic show. “I had fun performing, but I Technical difficulties, includ- wish the crowd was just a liting fading music, marred the tle more hype, “ she said. “All beginning of the yard show, in all, it was a good show, and which featured the Beta Phi we all got to come together as chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha NPHC. I hope to see more of Sorority Inc. us uniting together for events The audience came together in the future.”

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This semester, Step In. Speak Up. is devoting a full week to sexual assault prevention. Students can participate in one event per day starting today through Friday.

and interactive than Step In. Speak Up.’s previous efforts. Besides the pledge, Step In. Speak Up. released a phone application last semester that provided students with resources on how to deal with situations of sexual assault. Alexi Cole, a junior child life and family studies major, has involved herself with every Step In. Speak Up. initiative available to her so far. “I liked the idea of bystanders being more accountable,” she said. “I believe that the Step In. Speak Up. pledge opened up a conversation on sexual assault awareness.” Right now, Loughlin said the campaign’s biggest problem is “getting the information out there and having students willing to receive it.” She and the rest of the committee are working on turning the campaign into a student organization, as well as making it an educational resource for other organizations.

STEP IN. SPEAK UP. EVENTS TIM MOUSSEAU: “RETAKING OUR STORY: REFRAMING THE SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVERSATION” WHAT: Mousseau, a victim

of sexual assault, will share his story with the audience WHEN: 7 p.m. tonight WHERE:

Pruis Hall

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING WHAT: The Office of

Victim Services will train students on what to do as a bystander WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: Bracken Library,

Schwartz Digital Viewing room SEXUAL ASSAULT PANEL WHAT: Various experts on

sexual assault awareness will be at the panel to

answer questions and provide information 7:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Pruis Hall WHEN:

STEP IN. SPEAK UP PLEDGE DAY WHAT: Students will have

the opportunity to sign a pledge to step in and speak up in situations of sexual assault. WHERE: Art and Journalism Building Atrium, L.A. Pittenger Student Center Tally, Scramble Light, David Letterman Communication and Media Building lobby and Scheumann Stadium, next to the rewards table (6-7 p.m.) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday WHEN:

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SPORTS

WEDNESDAY Women’s volleyball puts its 3-0 record to the test as it travels to take on IUPUI. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY The football team opens the 2015 season at Scheumann Stadium against VMI. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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Basketball schedules released Top games for men’s, women’s teams for 2015-2016 season

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he Mid-American Conference released its league schedule for the upcoming men’s basketball season last week, and Ball State now has its full slate of games for 2015-16. The Cardinals will open the non-conference schedule on Nov. 16 at Bradley, and their first MAC game will come on Jan. 6 at home versus Toledo. “The MAC schedule is once again very competitive and will provide challenges throughout,” Ball State coach James Whitford said in a statement. “Our league has made great strides in the past few years, and this year should be another strong one, especially in the MAC West. We are excited for the season ahead.”

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he Ball State women’s basketball program has announced its schedule for the upcoming season in conjunction with the Mid-American Conference. The Cardinals will open the season with an exhibition game against Urbana University and a scrimmage versus Wright State. After finishing 17-14 last season, Ball State’s non-conference schedule will open at Charlotte. The team’s first MAC game will be at home on Jan. 2 against Toledo. The non-conference schedule is highlighted by a trip to Colorado, where Ball State will take on Florida and either Colorado or Massachusetts.

Here are three games to watch for this season:

Nov. 28 vs. Valparaiso

Dec. 6 vs. Butler

The Cardinals welcome the Crusaders to Worthen Arena as part of its home slate. Valparaiso finished 28-6 last season, and represented the Horizon League in the NCAA Tournament before suffering a close loss to No. 4 seed Maryland. Ball State traveled to Valparaiso last season, where it suffered a 6562 loss. The Cardinals’ last win in the series came in the 2009-10 season.

Dec. 22 at Indiana State Feb. 6 vs. Western Ball State continues its Michigan ongoing rivalry with Indiana State as it travels to Terre Haute. The Cardinals defeated the Sycamores 70-63 last season on their way to a 7-7 start to the season. Last season’s win was Ball State’s first in the series since the 2010-11 season when it finished 19-13. Head coach James Whitford is excited to continue rivalries with instate opponents.

Two games, two losses for Ball State against Western Michigan last season. The Cardinals lost by a combined seven points, however. The Broncos won the first meeting in dramatic fashion — a tip-in at the buzzer of double-overtime to capture a 95-93 victory. In the second meeting, Ball State fell 53-48 at Worthen Arena. If last season was any indication, Ball State and Western Michigan are in for two more close games this season.

Ball State welcomes instate Butler to Worthen Arena for a December matchup. The Cardinals have had several competitive matchups with the Bulldogs over the years, including last season’s 48-41 loss. Ball State has not won against Butler since the 2006-07 season, when it recorded a 95-67 blowout victory in the Hoosier Classic. Butler finished last season with a 14-16 record overall.

Dec. 13 at Purdue

A week after hosting Butler, Ball State takes on another in-state foe as it travels to West Lafayette for a non-conference game. The Cardinals opened the regular season against the Boilermakers last season, falling in a close 66-60 contest. Now-senior Nathalie Fontaine scored her 1,000th career point in the loss last year. She will look to lead Ball State to a win this season.

Jan. 20 vs. Eastern Michigan

Last season, Ball State and Eastern Michigan split lopsided road wins in the two regular season matchups between the teams. The Cardinals won the first game 72-62, and the Eagles responded with a 67-52 victory two weeks later. The most meaningful game came in the semifinals of the MAC Tournament, however, as Eastern Michigan got hot and beat Ball State by 10. The Cardinals will look for revenge this season.

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Top players’ injuries give underclassmen chance to step up Coach confident in young players after 1st weekend ZACH CAINS VOLLEYBALL REPORTER | @zpc1329

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Ball State started the season with a 3-0 record after winning the Active Ankle Challenge this past weekend. Fifth-year senior outside hitter Alex Fuelling won the tournament’s Most Valuable Performer after helping lead them to two five-set victories.

Seniors provide direction, strong defense in opener Team hopeful after 3-0 record in championship CAINS VOLLEYBALL REPORTER | ZACH @zpc1329 One of the big positives coming into the season for the Ball State women’s volleyball team was its surplus of seniors. Those six seniors showed their leadership and defensive abilities in the first weekend of the season, leading the Cardinals to a 3-0 record and a championship in the Active Ankle Challenge. “In the fifth set we’ve always had a senior in the back keeping everyone calm and focused on the match,” outside hitter Alex Fuelling said. “It has helped

the younger players a lot in the pressure situations.” Fuelling, the tournament’s Most Valuable Performer, helped guide Ball State to two five-set victories over the weekend. She carried the team with 17 kills and 15 digs in the final match of the weekend, a comeback win over New Mexico. Fuelling helped anchor a defense that held its opponents to an average .170 attack percentage through three matches. Five Cardinals already have 25 or more digs this season, with defensive specialist Kati Vasalakis leading the way with 67. Vasalakis is followed by Fuelling with 42 digs, Jenna Spadafora at 32 and Marissa Hine at 27. “The seniors know that they are leaders out on the court and know they need to play like seniors,” head

coach Steve Shondell said. “They have done just that so far this season.” The defense has made things tough for opponents at the net as well. Middle blocker Kelly Hopkins said defense starts with communication. “We have been working with a mental skills coach recently who has helped us really eliminate unnecessary words when we are out on the court,” Hopkins said. “We’ve been able to talk more effectively to each other, and it has really helped us [seniors] lead on the court.” Ball State has recorded 31.5 total blocks this season, an impressive number compared to its opponents’ 24. Hopkins and sophomore Jessica Lindsey lead the team with 11 block assists and one solo block apiece. The team’s early success has been a result of a

next-point mentality no matter what. “We know we can be shaky when first coming out against a new opponent, especially at the beginning of the season,” setter Spadafora said. “We’ve decided to think of the match point-by-point, which keeps you focused forward and never lets you think about a mistake you might have just made.” Ball State will put its undefeated record to the test as it travels for seven straight road matches. Shondell said experience will be key in carrying over early success. “The seniors know how to play on the road— they’ve done it a lot in the past and actually like it,” Shondell said. “They know it makes them better playing these tough teams, and they want to get better.”

When the season began, Sabrina Mangapora and Mackenzie Kitchel were expected to be key performers for the Ball State women’s volleyball team. Before the first tournament of the year, however, both players went down with unspecified injuries. The severities of the injuries are unknown, so head coach Steve Shondell isn’t sure how much time they’ll miss. It takes some veteran presence away from the court, but Shondell is confident in his young players to fill the void. “These are pretty big losses,” Shondell said, “but the positive coming out of it is that it gives some freshmen chances to gain experience and show what they can do under the lights.” Behind senior play and the emergence of some freshmen and sophomores, the Cardinals are off to a 3-0 start this season. They are the only remaining undefeated team in the Mid-American Conference. Shondell said the losses of Mangapora and Kitchel are forcing Ball State to reorganize on the fly. Mangapora, an outside hitter, was second on the team last season with 289 kills. She made an impact last season for a team needing offensive help. Kitchel is also a very capable player on the court. She finished the 2014 season with 139 kills, 36 digs and 25 blocks in just 85 sets played. Her two seasons of experience at Ball State are beneficial in pressure situations.

While it is impossible to replace both players, the Cardinals found a way to come away with three wins in their absence. “Each one of the freshmen have stepped up to the plate and done a very good job of handling the pressure and performing,” senior Alex Fuelling said. “They knew what they were getting into when they joined our squad, and they have done what we expected.” Ball State has six true freshmen and two redshirt freshmen on its roster this season. The team also features four sophomores. Freshman Emily Holland impressed Shondell during the Active Ankle Challenge, recording 24 kills, five digs and eight blocks over the three-match span. She is tied for third on the team in kills. “Holland came out of nowhere and really surprised me with her performance,” Shondell said. “She was everywhere on the court and really helped us pick up some pressure points.” She is tied in kills with sophomore Bailey Baumer, who has already exceeded her statistics from last year. “[Baumer] has really taken this year head-first and is starting to impress me and the team,” Shondell added. Overall, the freshmen have collected 39 kills, 10 digs and 16 blocks this season, a number that will only increase as the season moves forward. With Ball State heading on the road for most of September, the young players will be expected to step forward and carry their confidence on the road with them. “They are getting the much-needed experience and so far haven’t seemed to feel pressured under the lights and have instead been excited to play,” senior Jenna Spadafora said. “It’ll be great to see what they do next.”

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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 A post from Aug. 2 reported Brandon was without oxygen for more than 30 minutes when he collapsed, but he hadn’t suffered any brain damage, which he proved by following simple instructions. “This news is too joyous to wait until tomorrow ... Brandon Benesh opened his eyes today!” a post from Aug. 2 on the website said. “He was asked to squeeze mom’s hand HE DID!! He was asked to squeeze daddy’s hand HE DID (sic).” Brooke said Brandon still isn’t showing any signs of brain damage now that he is in rehab. The day Brandon left the hospital was also the first day he posted to his recovery website himself. In his update, he thanked his fraternity brothers, friends and family. “It has been a tough journey already and this will be no exception,” he wrote. “Thank you to everyone for your prayers and continued support for myself as I work on getting better.” Clay Holman, president of Theta Chi, said Brandon’s fraternity brothers were constantly at the hospital, day in and day out. Brandon is Theta Chi’s vice president of health

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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Vape pens consist of e-liquid, or vapor, that the user inhales through a tank that resembles a fountain pen, which may contain various levels of nicotine. The user can choose the level of nicotine in the vapor, which Matt said is an attractive feature to smokers who are trying to quit. “Vape pens are a lot safer than smoking, so it’s a better alternative,” Matt said. It’s a safer way for people to get their nicotine craving instead of smoking a cigarette. I know a number of people who have stopped smoking cigarettes because of vape pens.” Vapors are sold in a variety of flavors, which is a large

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Brandon Benesh was released from the hospital on Aug. 26 and is now at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. Benesh collapsed July 29 while out to eat.

and safety. “Everyone really came together and we were all there to support him,” Holman said. “I think it has motivated us to work a lot harder for him.” Holman said the fraternity is doing what they can to help Benesh and his family. The fraternity is donating a part of the proceeds from their philanthropic event, “Waterdaze,” which took place Saturday. The back of the Waterdaze shirts said, “We run this beach for Brandon,” and Brandon was able

| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 There isn’t any shortage of technical equipment and studios where students can learn, as it’s the home of the Communication Living-Learning Community and the Emerging Media Living-Learning Community. One tech lounge has a green screen available for students to use; another has a computer lab with 12 double-screen computers

and will have a TV for video conferences. A 3-D printer will be added in the future. Each floor has its own kitchenette and semi-private bathrooms. Fischer’s floor even has five different lounge areas for students to study or chat in, he said. “What hit me really was the welcome video [before move-in],” Fischer said. “Then it was insane walking in here.” The $30,442,000 residence hall houses about 590 students, according to

to take a break from his physical therapy to FaceTime his brothers during the event. “My family and I are so thankful to the gentlemen of Theta Chi and cannot even begin to express our gratitude towards them,” Brooke wrote in a post on the website Saturday. “Being with them today and seeing how excited they were to talk with Brandon made me so happy.” Theta Chi also created a GoFundMe page so anyone can donate to Brandon’s family.

component of the vape pen business. Small Town Vapes sells 15 flavors in its Muncie location, and roughly 100 flavors in its Decatur location. They sell VapeGoons juice products, and offer flavors such as Berry Good Cheesecake, Jolly Rancher and Blueberry Custard Waffle. Matt said business has picked up recently, especially since students started arriving for Welcome Week. They are spreading the word on campus by contacting student organizations on campus, passing out fliers and pamphlets, and through their Facebook page. They are currently working on getting a flag with Small Town Vapes’s logo to display during tailgate events at football games. Zac Torrey, an employee of Small Town Vapes and a

junior telecommunications major at Ball State, said he enjoys working in the Village. Torrey grew up with the Chronister brothers and has been working at Small Town Vapes since it opened. “It’s a great atmosphere and I enjoy working here because the customers are college students like me,” Torrey said. “The location is great because we get the demographic of college students that we are looking for. It’s a better location than some of the other vape stores in town.” Matt said he’s noticed a demand for a business like his, and it’s a good addition to the Village. “People have waited for something like this to open here, especially since the Village has been growing,” Matt said.

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Small Town Vapes in the Village, just above Jimmy John’s, has places to sit, a vape lounge and cases of products. Aaron Chorister of Decatur, Ind., runs the shop with his brother.

previous reporting by the Daily News. Before the renovation started three years ago, it hadn’t been updated since 1969. For Rayla Shorter, a freshman who is undecided on her major, being in a place with a supportive living-learning community is helping her decide what she wants to do with her life. She’s currently a telecommunications major, but isn’t sure if she wants to stay there or switch to education.

“I have the opportunity to see what [the telecommunications major] is like while I’m knocking out my gen-eds,” Shorter said. “Being in that environment, hopefully something will attach.” While she hasn’t had much residence hall experience to compare Johnson A to, after seeing her friend living in LaFollette Complex, she said she was glad for her placement. “I feel so bad for her, but my Welcome Week leader

said he liked it there,” she said. “But being here first, I wouldn’t like it.” Coming into Ball State, she didn’t really know what to expect from her dorm, but even so, she was kind of surprised when she entered the facility. “It’s a lot nicer than you’d expect,” Shorter said. “Especially with how the media portrays dorms.” Haley Gustafson, a sophomore public relations major, is an academic peer mentor for the Commu-

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Village Green Records hosted its annual Back to School Show this past weekend. The show is designed to welcome students and locals by hosting local musicians, new and old. This was the first time some bands, like Plateau Below shown above, performed at VGR. This is also one of the biggest shows VGR hosts. Some of the other bands that performed were The Varsity, The Pummels, Pravada, Sweet Poison Victim and Ampersand Blues Band.

WET ‘N WILD LATE NITE

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Wet ‘N Wild was the theme of the second Late Nite of the year Saturday. Students and their guests could play in a foam pit outside, race down a water slide and skate on an iceless ice rink. There was also a photo booth with props and a chance to test your skills at surfing with a mechanical surfboard.

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The University Program Board hosted its annual Quad Bash on Friday. Students could make tie-dye shirts, receive airbrush tattoos, go on an obstacle course and watch “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” on an inflatable screen. Attendees could also participate in activities in the David Owsley Museum of Art, such as an I Spy game shown to the right. The museum had other free activities, posters and food.