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The Board of Trustees is hosting a seventh open forum meeting. The meeting is an opportunity for Ball State students, faculty, alumni and other members of the Muncie community to voice what qualities they think the next university president should have.
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Members of Muncie can voice opinions on next president MICHELLE KAUFMAN DAILY NEWS REPORTER | mekaufman@bsu.edu
The Board of Trustees is hosting a seventh open forum to provide Ball State students, faculty, alumni and members of the Muncie community a chance to say what qualities they think the next university president should have and what the next president should focus on. The forum will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in the Ball State Alumni Center Assembly Hall, located at 2800 W. Bethel Ave. Trustee and head of the presidential search committee Matt Momper said 10 pages of comments were generated from the first six forums. The committee then regrouped and took into consideration a comment from a student who was unable to attend any of the forums due to class scheduling. See SEARCH, page 4
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Former Ball State football cornerback Eric Patterson has signed with the Cleveland Browns. Patterson played two games with the Indianapolis Colts and one with the St. Louis Rams during his first year in the NFL.
ERIC PATTERSON SIGNS WITH CLEVELAND BROWNS
Former Ball State football player Eric Patterson has signed with the Cleveland Browns. In his first year in the NFL, the 5-foot-9, 200-pound defensive back played two games with the Indianapolis Colts and one with the St. Louis Rams. As a senior in 2014, Patterson was named firstteam All-Mid-American Conference as a kick returner after returning 23 kicks for 590 yards. He was also named third-team All-MAC as a defensive back after leading the Cardinals with 37 solo tackles and three interceptions in his senior season. He was a four-year letter winner. – STAFF REPORTS
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diana. Public tours of the caves have been given since the 1800s. The caves are completely dark, so explorers are equipped with helmets and headlamps to observe the natural underground cave.
Located about two hours from Muncie in Spencer, Indiana — just northwest of Bloomington — this state park features more than 10 miles of hiking trails, bridges, Wolf Cave and horseback riding. Camping area is also available yearround.
JUST FOR FUN World’s Largest Ball of Paint
From what started as a single layer of blue paint on a baseball, the world’s largest ball of paint is now 14 feet in circumference and is housed in Alexandria, just a 30 minutes from Muncie. The ball, now with more than 20,000 coats of paint, hangs from an industrial hook in the home of Michael Carmichael, the man who started the job as a child. Either Carmichael or his son add a paint layer every day, but visitors are welcome to add layers as well.
Turkey Run State Park
Less than two and a half hours away from Muncie is Turkey Run State Park. The park is a popular place to go canoeing. Visitors can also go hiking and fishing or observe the wildlife within the park, such as deer, beavers, woodpeckers and, of course, wild turkey. There are also several historical sites within the park and campgrounds for visitors.
James Dean Gallery
Mounds State Park
In Fairmount, the James Dean Gallery is a museum dedicated to the late actor, who was originally from the town. Visitors can find memorabilia from Dean’s life, as well as a replica of the car he died in. The museum also features a screening room that projects rare film clips from Dean’s career.
In Anderson, Mounds State Park is the site of 10 mound-like earthworks made by ancient Native Americans. The mounds are thought to have been sites for religious ceremonies. There are six hiking trails marked by difficulty, as well as an Olympic-sized swimming pool and campgrounds.
Backyard Roller Coaster
Marengo Cave
John Ivers built a roller coaster in his backyard, located in Bruceville, Indiana. Ivers, who is known
A little more than three hours from Muncie is the Marengo Cave, one of only four show caves in In-
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ithout classes and homework to hold you back, summer is the perfect time to pack up the car and go on a road trip with friends. Stumped on where to go? Try one of these places.
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as an adrenaline junkie, built the coaster, called The Blue Flash , and the second coaster, Blue Too, as something fun for his children and grandchildren to do. Now, he allows visitors to ride on weekends, as long as they call ahead, though rides in cold weather are not permitted.
AMUSEMENT PARKS Indiana Beach
Located in Monticello, Indiana Beach is an amusement park right on the water. The park offers roller coasters, water rides, a zip line and live entertainment. There is also lodging available at the park, as well as camping areas.
Cedar Point
Considered the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, Cedar Point is located in Sandusky, Ohio. The park offers several rides as well as water attractions and live entertainment. Tickets are cheaper online than they are at the gate, so if you plan on going make sure to check the park’s website first.
Kings Island
Kings Island is the largest amusement and waterpark in the Midwest and is located in Mason, Ohio. The park spans more than 300 acres and offers roller coasters, thrill rides and live entertainment. Camping area is also available. THE PULSE OF BALL STATE
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FRIDAY INDIANA BICENTENNIAL FILM FESTIVAL There will be a presentation of short films, documentaries and features about Indiana from Indiana filmmakers at Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 4:30 p.m. The Delaware County Historical Society is hosting this event in honor of Indiana’s 200year anniversary. The event is free and open to the public. ART IN BLOOM FUNDRAISER Enjoy innovative, art-inspired flower designs created by local floral designers at the David Owsley Museum of Art from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Proceeds from the event support the Friends of the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State University Foundation and funds the museum’s exhibits and programs. A free, public floral exhibition will follow Saturday and Sunday.
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SATURDAY MOONLIGHT MOVIES There will be a movie showing along with themed activities beforehand at 7 p.m. at Canan Commons. Vendors will be on-site with snacks, and families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray. DWNTWN Muncie hosts the event once per month.
INDIANA BICENTENNIAL FILM FESTIVAL There will be a presentation of short films, documentaries and features about Indiana from Indiana filmmakers at Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 4:30 p.m. The Delaware County Historical Society is hosting this event in honor of Indiana’s 200-year anniversary. The event is free and open to the public.
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MUNCIE LIGHT HORSE CLUB INVITATIONAL RIDE From 10 a.m until 6 p.m., guests can enjoy 10 miles of equestrian trails at Indian Hill. The trails are suitable for all levels of riders, and there will be a carry-in dinner at 4:30. For more information, email craig.morris@ muncielighthorseclub.com.
FARMERS MARKET AT MINNETRISTA From 8 a.m. -12 p.m each Saturday during the summer, various vendors sell goods at Minnetrista. There are plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables and other goods for sale. There will also be canning experts to give advice and free samples.
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What’s happening In Muncie? ALEXANDRA SMITH DAILY NEWS REPORTER | ajsmith9@bsu.edu
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he end of school means a new line-up of events and activities in Muncie. Here’s a list of what you can do this summer.
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INDIANA BICENTENNIAL FILM FESTIVAL • MAY 20 & 21
6:30 p.m. May 20 and 4:30 p.m. on May 21 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts A presentation of short films, documentaries and features about Indiana from Indiana filmmakers. The Delaware County Historical Society is hosting this event in honor of Indiana’s 200-year anniversary of becoming a state. The event is free and open to the public. MOONLIGHT MOVIES • MAY 21
7 p.m. at Canan Commons DWNTWN Muncie will be showing a movie each month. There will be themed activities before each movie. Vendors will be on-side with snacks, and families are encouraged to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs and bug spray. FARMERS MARKET AT MINNETRISTA • MAY 21
8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Minnetrista Minnetrista will be hosting a farmers market each Saturday through the summer. There will be canning experts there to give advice and free samples. In June, the farmers market will be hosted on Wednesdays as well. AMERICA’S HOMETOWN BAND AND CITY OF MUNCIE MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE • MAY 30
11 a.m. at Beech Grove Cemetery Beech Grove Cemetery will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. America’s Hometown Band will perform the music for the ceremony. Speakers in the program will be cemetery officials, Muncie mayor Dennis Tyler and local military organization representatives.
JUNE RELAY FOR LIFE WALK • JUNE 10
4 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Delaware Country Fairgrounds The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is one of the largest fundraising events to end cancer. Unite with those who have battled cancer and lost loved ones at this event. Come take part in the fight against cancer with Delaware County.
JUNE CONT. 2016 USAT MIDEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR TRIATHLON, DUATHLON AND AQUABIKE • JUNE 11
8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Prairie Creek Reservoir This event is hosted by America Multi-Sport. Participants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and Papa John’s pizza. Those over 21 also get New Corner Brewing. The top 33 percent or top five finishers in each age group (whichever is greater) will qualify for nationals.
7 p.m. at Canan Commons The Grascals, known for their bluegrass style, will be performing in a free concert. This is part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The opening act will be the Stampede String Band of Indianapolis.
4 p.m.-10 p.m. at Muncie Dragway This is the oldest “Diesel Only” event in the U.S. since 2001. For two days, come watch diesel drag racing, sled pulling, dyno, show-n-shine and vendors among other events. This is a familyfair style event. The rain date is June 19.
at Prairie Creek Reservoir This is an official Ironman event. Athletes will begin with a 1.2-mile swim in the Prairie Creek Reservoir. Next, they will bike 56 miles on closed state highways. The race finishes with a challenging run around the south side of the reservoir over rolling country roads.
DELAWARE COUNTY QUEEN PAGEANT • JUNE 25
MUNCIE FIT-CON • JULY 16
THUNDER IN MUNCIE • JUNE 17
7 p.m. at Northside Middle School Auditorium Contestants will be judged on an interview with the judges, formal wear and professional wear. The winner will be the 2016 Delaware County Fair Queen. All contestants must be registered by June 15. YAMAHA YOUNG PERFORMING ARTIST • JUNE 27
8 p.m. at John R. Emens Auditorium Music for All will be opening its Summer Symposium Concert Series with this event. The YYPA program recognizes outstanding young musicians from around the world. Come for a night filled with classical, jazz and contemporary music. TIME FOR THREE • JUNE 30
8 p.m. at John R. Emens Auditorium This musical trio doesn’t just play classical music. Instead, they blend in elements of country western, gypsy and jazz. Members are Nicolas Kendall, violin; Nikki Chooi, violin; and Ranaan Meyer, double bass. The trio carries a passion for improvisation, composing and arranging: prime elements in their playing.
JULY DCI CENTRAL INDIANA • JULY 1
7 p.m. at John R. Emens Auditorium This drum and bugle corps show is for participants in Music for All’s Summer Symposium. Participants will get to experience performances by eight drum and bugle corps up-close after a picnic. There will also be a special performance by the camp marching band with Carolina Crown.
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Two Ball State alumni are moving around the country to find work as actors. Monica Ramirez, a Class of 2016 BFA musical theater major, traveled to Chicago and New York to showcase herself, and she is about to sign with a commercial agent.
of the month,” she said. “A lot of people say that you put on a mask when you go onstage, like you cover up a part of you and you become another person. … I feel like I’m putting a mask on, but it’s a mask of who I am, another version of myself in every single character.” Kate Yost, a fellow BFA musical theater major and Class of 2016 graduate, auditioned in Los Angeles. She got to work with Rachel Hoffman, a casting director at Telsey and Company. Telsey and Company casts musicals such as “Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “The Color Purple.” After the showcase, Yost was called in for an audition to be an Ensemble/Elphaba understudy for the Equity National Tour of “Wicked.” She prepared two songs and a scene from the musical. “I was extremely grateful to be called in directly, especially because so many people wait in line for hours at an open call,” Yost said. “My audition experience was so much fun. A lot of people approached me assuming it would be terrifying auditioning for such a big show associated with such a big casting agency. However, the casting director, along with the assistants in the room, were so welcoming. Elphaba has been my dream role since I first saw the show, so I took this more as an opportunity to perform the songs
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Two recent Ball State alumni are currently moving around the country to find work in acting. Monica Ramirez, a Class of 2016 BFA musical theater major, traveled to Chicago and New York to showcase herself by performing a scene and a song. All BFAs have the opportunity to audition in showcases in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, which are facilitated through Ball State. A casting representative from “Hamilton” showed interest in her, and she is currently waiting to hear back from them. She also auditioned for “Waitress,” which recently opened and has music written by Sara Bareilles. “We left the city after these auditions and it’s kind of weird cause it’s like a tease,” Ramirez said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen with that right now, but it was a cool experience and I’m really grateful.” Ramirez was involved in the Ethnic Theater Alliance, Reflex Improv Comedy and five shows during her time at Ball State. She is about to sign with a commercial agent to potentially do voice-over work and plans to do another showcase to “get her face out there.” Ramirez used to be shy when it came to performing, but she heard her brother sing for the first time in a play in fifth grade, and after that she thought, “I can do that. I want to try that,” and eventually found her own voice. “I found that I’m actually very passionate about this, I have a drive and I’m very interested. … [My brother]’s actually an actor in New York right now, and I’m about to move in with him at the end
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I had been practicing in my car for years.” Performing on Broadway has always been one of Yost’s dreams, but Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance taught her to appreciate the art of the theater and not just the commercialization of it. She performed in three shows during her time at Ball State. “While I value escapist theater, I find theater that forces an audience to think or question more exciting,” she said. “My dream is to provide different perspectives for an audience and hopefully encourage empathy among one another.” Through her classes at Ball State, Yost learned the art of auditioning as well as movement, acting, vocal and dance classes. “Ball State taught me first and foremost how to be a person. You have to be comfortable with yourself if you’re ever going to be able to audition. Auditioning requires a vulnerability that not many people are willing to allow; however, Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance cherishes this openness, and it truly prepares you for your auditions,” Yost said. Currently, Yost is working at New Stage Theatre as the leader in “The Robber Bridegroom” in her hometown of Madison, Mississippi.
12-6:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Center for the Arts This inaugural event includes a three-hour Dance-Fitness showcase. There will be presentations by local dance-fitness instructors as well as world-class dance-fitness presenters, such as Kass Martin and Steve Boedt. Types of dance showcased will be Zumba, Insanity, piloxing, belly dancing, hip-hop and PiYo. RED-TRAIL HALF MARATHON • JULY 16
4-7 p.m. at Prairie Creek Reservoir This half marathon is run on a course all the way around the lake. There are new trail sections that offer lake views the whole race. There is also a 5K and 10K for those who don’t feel like running a half marathon. At the finish line, there will be beer, wine, a cookout and a fire. TAB BENOIT IN CONCERT • JULY 23
7 p.m. at Canan Commons Tab Benoit, renowned delta bluesman, will perform in a free concert. This is part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. Chad Nordhoff, a local blues artist, will open the show. More details can be found here. FAERIES, SPRITES & LIGHTS AT MINNETRISTA • JULY 28-30
at Minnetrista This sparkling wonderland is a great place for kids (and even adults) to play around. There will be crafts, music, dancing and lights. Tickets are required to attend. Children 2 and under are free, adults are $6 presale through July 18 and $8 after.
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The Ball State Storm Chase Team headed toward Columbus and Seymour on May 10 for its most recent storm chase. The overall mission of the team is to provide students with the opportunity to observe weather safely and enjoy themselves.
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When storm chasers come to mind, one typically thinks of a team of meteorologists seeing tornadoes on every outing, but that’s far from the truth — just ask the Ball State Storm Chase Team. Although the summer months are not usually when the team goes out, the Ball State Storm Chase Team hit the road and headed south toward Columbus and Seymour on their most recent chase May 10. Not much happened, said James Foster, director of the team. “We expected very little when going down there,” he said. “All of the thunderstorms that produced tornadoes occurred south in Kentucky. Indiana did not
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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Momper said the turnout from faculty and staff was phenomenal, and the seventh forum is taking place with the hopes that onand off-campus students will attend. “We did get a couple comments from other people asking, ‘Will there be another forum?’ and we thought, ‘You know what, we’ve had a couple comments, so why not [have another one]? We have time and let’s leave no stone unturned,’” Momper said. “We’re still in that point where we’re creating our position profile.” The search firm hired to work with the presidential search committee, Witt/ Kieffer, will create the position profile. Momper said this profile is designed to help the new president gain an understanding of what
they’re going to be leading and working with as far as the strengths and weaknesses of Ball State. “It also talks about where Ball State is, where it’s been, where it’s going, what’s the makeup of the climate that we’re in right now? Whether it be the state government, the student population, just all the things that make up a university, … it’s more than just the presidency, it’s Ball State,” Momper said. “The strengths, the weaknesses, the areas that we excel at, the other areas of opportunity and the other areas that need worked on.” Fellow trustee and search committee member Renae Conley agreed, saying the comments so far have been extremely helpful to the committee. “That’s what we’re here for, is to hear from the people that are led by a president and that have the best
INSTRUCTOR ARRESTED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY POSSESSION
Brian Siebenaler, an instructor of mathematical sciences, was arrested Friday for possession of child pornography. The arrest came upon conclusion of an investigation assisted by the Indiana State Police Cyber Crime Unit, according to a press release. University Police Department Chief Jim Duckham said in the Brian Siebenaler press release the investigation Former mathestarted when “a routine review of matical sciences instructor arrested information security alerted administration that a campus comfor possession of puter was accessing a site with child pornography suspicious content.” Siebenaler was barred from campus May 7 and was not currently teaching any classes, according to the press release. This arrest comes one month after Ball State maintenance supervisor Randal Schmidt was arrested on seven counts for possession of child pornography after a separate investigation. –
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have a single report of severe weather that day. But, hey, that’s what storm chasing involves.” But weather is always changing, and the chase can feel like clockwork. “A typical chase day usually starts a couple days, or even a week, before the event is said to happen,” team member Brad Bishop said. “In the days leading up to a chase, we are constantly checking the SPC (Storm Prediction Center) for updates, as well as looking at weather models on our own to try to figure out when we want to deploy and where our target area will be.” The morning of a chase involves hours of planning and finalizing before departure. Bishop said storm chasing involves a lot of driving. “I would have to say that a typical chase day is 90 to 95 percent driving, and 5 to 10 percent actually chasing storms,” he said. “The fun thing is, you never know
where you will end up.” With the hours of driving they’ve done on their trips, the team has made some crazy memories. One day, Foster and a few members decided to go on a chase where the team needed multiple cars to fit everyone. “I was driving second in line behind another one of our chase vehicles and suddenly, I saw a windshield fly over my car and off to the side of the road. The back windshield of one of our cars actually flew off,” Foster said. “We had to pull over and we eventually found it on the side of the road, to our surprise.” The team then used duct tape to secure the windshield back on and went on to continuing chasing storms without any problems. The team not only has fun on their chases, but also works to help the community when severe weather hits. “We like going out and aid-
ing the warning process in severe weather situations. The National Weather Service is only warning based on what they see on radar,” Foster said. “We essentially are the eyes of the National Weather Service. Just two months ago, we reported a tornado to the NWS. ... It definitely feels like we are helping communities.” You don’t have to be a meteorology student to get involved and join the team, Foster said. To join, all you have to do is attend most meetings and take a test online to become spotter certified. “Anyone can join the team,” Foster said. “In team meetings, we talk a lot about the basics and essentially teach everyone how to chase and how to chase safely. Chasing safely and ethically is our top priority.” The overall mission of the Ball State Storm Chase Team is to give students the opportunity to observe weather safely and enjoy it for themselves, he said.
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The Board of Trustees open forum will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in the Ball State Alumni Center Assembly Hall. The forum will give members of the Ball State and Muncie community an opportunity to discuss what qualities they would like to see in the next university president.
insight as to what does that person need to possess,” Conley said. “Whether it’s a university or a corporation or a club that you belong to, the leadership sets the tone for the culture and how it conducts itself, and really making sure we get the right leader that continues to move us forward is so key.” The search committee
will receive a draft of the position profile to edit, and the search consultant will start looking for candidates based on their adjustments. Representatives from Witt/Kieffer have been on campus and have met the Cabinet, deans of colleges and Mayor Dennis Tyler to get their input. “I think the forums are critical. Ball State Univer-
sity is like a Fortune 500 company, it’s that big. … We need input from everybody. … You need a well-rounded president with a lot of skillsets combined to lead this university,” Momper said. Witt/Kieffer will interview candidates and come back to the search committee with 8-10 candidates. Those candidates will be interviewed by the
search committee, who will then pick their top three to four candidates. From there, the Board of Trustees will choose the next university president. John Thornburgh, a senior partner with Witt/ Kieffer, previously said this process could be completed as soon as October.
Owners decrease hours, use different marketing tactics
ference in his business’s traffic, but events such as Orientation and summer sports camps helped to make up for the decrease in customers. “Sales were down considerably and much more sporadic than when BSU is in session,” Carpenter said. “The summer is the most challenging part of the year because 15,000 customers within a couple miles of the Village leave all at once. It’s a very abrupt change ... and takes a lot of adjustment from inventory, to payroll, to hours, etc.” To adapt to this change, Carpenter closes earlier because he said he knows regular traffic will not come in as late in the summer as student traffic does during the rest of the year. Since this is his second summer, he now has a bet-
ter idea of what hours his business should be open and hopes to do cross-promotion with local businesses as well as direct marketing to Ball State summer camps, churches and Muncie visitors. Travis Harvey has owned and operated Village Green Records for the past nine summers and said he does not change his hours. Clientele has been poor recently, but he said summer classes, conventions and symposiums hosted in Muncie will offset the effect of recent weeks. “Summers in general do slow down a lot,” Harvey said. “Right now, there’s just no one to even come in. … There’s [a] very few selection of people around, but I try to promote different ways and try to get the word out, es-
pecially with the internet.” Harvey uses Facebook and Instagram and also tries to remind customers that he can ship records to them. He said it is harder to operate the store in the summer because he has to be a lot more conscious of his spending, knowing his sales will not be as strong. The store will continue to have concerts, some of which will be outside. “There’s still sales happening, of course, but it’s a little bit different,” Harvey said. “Especially with the nice weather, people begin to come in [because] they’re walking around. But the summertime also allows me to do other things. … I have a lot more freedom to paint and do other projects and try to clean up the shop a little bit.”
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When Ball State students head home for summer, businesses in the Village feel the effects of their absence. With thousands of fewer customers, some business owners said it was necessary to make adjustments during the summer months. In 2015 there were 21,196 Ball State students, and Let’s Spoon Muncie opened in the Village. Owner Trake Carpenter said during his first summer in the Village last year, there was a huge dif-
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Devan Sadler is a senior history major at Ball State. Around the age of 9, Sadler started working with his hands at a relative’s garage, where they worked on silos and silo equipment.
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Sadler considers himself a “jack of all trades.” He has built his own multiscreen computer and is paying for his own college tuition with only his two hands. Sadler is also the first generation in his family to go to college.
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