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Freshman class breaks enrollment records
Alumnus Jim Davis returns to campus to teach, plans to incorporate 'Garfield' in the classroom
Liz Terlep Daily News Reporter The Class of 2020 is already breaking records at Ball State. This year, the university welcomed 21,998 students, the third-largest student body in 20 years. This number also includes the third-largest class of freshmen in history. The freshman class totals to 3,911 — 384 more students than last year, according to Kay Bales, vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and dean of students. The largest freshman class in the university’s history came in 1997, when 3,980 enrolled. Enrollment has been climbing for years, with this freshman class surpassing the highest relative freshman enrollment count for the 2011 freshman class by 67 students. Along with enrollment, the academic standards of the university have only increased — making the Class of 2020 that much more remarkable in light of recent class sizes. The average GPA of these freshmen is 3.45, with 71 percent of students possessing an Academic Honors Diploma or equivalent, which shows an 8 point rise since 2012. The average SAT score among the class is 1611, well over the national average of 1490, according to bsu.edu. In addition, minority students now make up 19.14 percent of the incoming class, exceeding the university’s strategic goal of 17 percent. This is the largest percentage in the last five years, and since 2011, the numbers have risen 6.94 percent. Retention for fall 2015 freshmen reached 81 percent, making this the third consecutive year the university has surpassed the strategic plan goal of 80 percent, according to bsu.edu. “The quality and diversity of this class reflects the great work that occurs each day by faculty, staff and students who not only tell, but live, the Ball State story,” Bales said in a press release. “That means engaging in entrepreneurial learning and leadership development, and getting involved and giving back to our communities.” The university’s appeal is different for each student. For freshman theatre studies major, Kalee McCuller the ease of the application process along with school’s theatre program drew her to Ball State. “I’ve always loved theatre. See ENROLLMENT, page 4
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im Davis hasn’t started teaching any classes yet, but the creator of Garfield is already getting settled in at the university and preparing for his first semester as a teacher. Although he will not be a professor with regularly scheduled courses, Davis said he plans on holding guest lectures and helping with other course instruction when he’s needed. The dates of his lessons, Davis said, will be announced by the art department in early October. “It’s nice to get back. I’ve always enjoyed the university,” Davis said. “I’ve always liked being around the people and it’s just fun.”
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Jim Davis, a member of the Ball State Class of 1967, will be guest lecturing in the art department this fall. Davis, who created the popular comic “Garfield,” drew cartoons for the Daily News (top) as an undergraduate student.
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Editors Note: This weekly series features a Ball State professor and their furry, slimy, three-legged, etc. pet(s). If you have any suggestions as to who we should feature next, send an email to features@bsudailynews.com. Somewhere deep in the depths of the Unified Media Lab in the Art and Journalism Building, there is a square of carpet that was once the victim of a scar-ridden, hodge-podge wiener dog’s bowel movement. The culprit was journalism instructor Colleen Steffen’s
dog, Smokey. “He’s a terrible dog,” Steffen said. “I love him.” Steffen and her family rescued Smokey from the Animal Rescue Fund about two years ago after losing their dog, Daisy, after 17 years. Smokey was the first dog they laid eyes on. “I heard he came from the streets of New Castle,” she said. “Was it literally the streets? I don’t know. He’s had a tragic background, which is why I excuse all of his terrible behavior. Like, he’s truly a terrible dog.” Steffen said Smokey bites everyone in sight, except herself, her husband (journalism instructor Ryan Sparrow) and their daughter Tommy. “He has bitten all of our friends,” she said. See SMOKEY, page 8
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New study indicates dogs know what you're saying to them The Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Scientists have found evidence to support what many dog owners have long believed: Man’s best friend really does understand some of what we’re saying. Researchers in Hungary scanned the brains of dogs as they were listening to their trainer speaking to determine which parts of the brain they were using. They found that dogs processed words with the left hemisphere and used the right hemisphere to process pitch — just like people. What’s more, the dogs only registered that they were being praised if the words and pitch were positive. Meaningless words spoken in an encouraging voice,
or meaningful words in a neutral tone, didn’t have the same effect. “Dog brains care about both what we say and how we say it,” said lead researcher Attila Andics, a neuroscientist at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, in an email. “Praise can work as a reward only if both word meaning and intonation match.” Andics said the findings suggest that the mental ability to process language evolved earlier than previously believed and that what sets humans apart from other species is the invention of words. Dogs have socialized with humans for thousands of years, meaning they are more attentive to what people say to them and how.
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GRACIE GILBERT “My dogs can always tell when my dad is talking to them because his voice is lower, so they know he means business,” the freshman musical theatre major said. THE PULSE OF BALL STATE
JIMMY RAY “That’s really cool. I don’t own a dog, so I’m not for sure [if it’s true], but I know cats don’t have [that ability] because my cat doesn’t listen very well,” the sophomore administration major said.
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TANESHA BURRELL “I think that dogs do understand people’s tone because I know for sure if I’m stern to my dog, she starts to cower,” the junior visual communication major said.
AUSTIN BOLLES “I have two huskies at home [and] they absolutely understand,” the sophomore computer science major said.
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SOCCER
New assistant coaches join Cardinals
Team welcomes Lauren Arnold, Steve Shelton
Cameron DeBlasio & Dylan Grissom Daily News Reporters Two new faces will roam the sideline alongside head coach Craig Roberts this fall for Ball State soccer. Lauren Arnold and Steve Shelton will join Roberts’ staff this year, replacing Marcie Klebanow and Jason Balach. Arnold, who most recently was an assistant coach at Gardner-Webb, said the atmosphere of the program convinced her to join. “Everybody’s all in, and it’s not just a team,” she said. “We do things as a family, from team bonding to team meals and dinners. Everybody is great together.” Shelton, formerly the head coach at Concordia University in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), said his desire to further his coaching career led him to making the jump to coaching Division I soccer at Ball State. “It was the right fit, being in a program that’s done really well and being around a team and coach that I can learn from,” he said. “In my career, as I progress, I try to learn as much as possible.” While both say the adjustment to a
new school has been a challenge, Arnold says the Ball State athletics family has helped her settle in. “The people I work with, the head coach and Steve [Shelton], they’re awesome,” Arnold said. “The girls are fantastic. The Ball State coaching staffs, from football to tennis to basketball, they’re all amazing coaches and very inviting. If I needed any help they offered a hand and it was an easy transition.” Gong from head coach to assistant, Shelton said his experience will help him stand out under Roberts. “It taught me a lot about how to recruit,” Shelton said. “We were always playing teams that were probably more skilled, had more scholarships than us. [Roberts] has been here a while and done a great job, so hopefully I can improve upon something or give him something he hasn’t seen before.” The ability to work with Division I athletes was a draw for both coaches. Arnold, a defensive-minded coach, said working with an organized, veteran backline has been fun. “We set ourselves up to be successful because of the organization that we have and the work we put in before games,” she said. “Most of the girls are returning players. They communicate, they work
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well and they read each other.” Shelton said the players have left him impressed with their work ethic and promise. “We have some great players, he said. “I think we have a tremendous cast of characters and players. Personalitywise they’re great, they’re hard workers. I think we have a few who can
definitely reach that potential.” Ball State (4-0-1), still undefeated after five games, will look to extend their unbeaten streak to six on Friday against Cal State Northridge at 10 p.m. EST In Northridge, California. Contact Cameron DeBlasio & Dylan Grissom with any questions or concerns at @dn_sports.
Senior expects secondary to improve
Cardinals finished 2016 with worst opponent completion percentage in NCAA Jake Fox Football Reporter
Martez Hester hasn’t forgotten the feeling of walking off the field after last year’s game against Georgia State. Ball State gave up 412 passing yards — 246 in the first half — on its way to a 3119 home loss. The secondary was better in the second half, but it couldn’t hold up long enough to complete a comeback. “It was definitely a disappointing loss because we go into every game expecting to win,” Hester said. “It was also a close game. But every loss hurts.” This year, Hester is tasked with leading a new-look secondary that has nowhere to go but up after last season. The difference? The fifth-year senior and team captain is looking to his teammates for motivation. “We’re not looking for a specific coach or somebody to inspire us,” said Hester, who finished third on the team with 78 tackles last season. “We’re generating it through the players, so it comes natural. No matter what is going on outside, if you can get that energy and enthusiasm through yourself, you should be all right.” The loss to upstart Georgia State, which earned a bid to a bowl game for the first time in program history last season, was a microcosm of a disappointing season for the Ball State secondary. Ball State ranked in the bottom 10 of the country in passing yards per game allowed and yards per attempt, while finishing dead last in Division I in opponent completion percentage (70.8). But the arrival of first-year defensive coordinator Tim Daoust was like a breath of fresh air for Hester and the rest of the Cardinals’ secondary. Daoust isn’t interested in last year. All he sees is a group of guys with a chip on their shoulder and a willingness to
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No matter what is going on outside, if you can get that energy and enthusiasm through yourself, you should be all right.” — Martez Hester, team captain
understand his aggressive system. “Fast, physical, smart. I said it the first day I was here. I hit it at the end of spring and at fall camp. I just talked to the kids about those same three words right there,” Daoust said. “We’re going to make mistakes. But let’s go play fast, be physical, and, as we go, be smarter and smarter about how we play this football game.” The depth chart in the Cardinals’ defensive backfield has shuffled since the spring. Hester, who is the team’s starting strong safety heading into week one, is the only member of the secondary who has remained atop the depth chart since spring practice. Fellow senior Darius Conaway was one of the starting cornerbacks coming out of Spring Camp, but isn’t listed anywhere on the current depth chart. Head coach Mike Neu said Conaway has been suspended indefinitely, but wouldn’t disclose any more information, citing university policy. Hester will be joined in the secondary by starting corners Tyree Holder and Marc Walton and free safety Corey Hall. “I got to play last year as a true freshman, so I bring a little more experience this year,” Walton said. “I can bring smarts and consistency, play in and play out.” Ball State’s secondary will get its first test on Friday in the season opener at Georgia State. The Panthers lost quarterback Nick Arbuckle to graduation, who threw for 4,368
yards and 28 touchdowns on his way to being named Sun Belt Player of the Year last season. Georgia State coach Trent Miles said on a conference call Monday they’re still determining who will take Arbuckle’s spot. Whoever it is will have plenty of veteran weapons at his disposal at the skill positions. “They have got great skill,” Daoust said. “That jumps out at you right away, the numbers they put up in the passing game. Well-coached, and the kids understand what they’re doing.
Very impressive group.” As the oldest member of the Cardinals’ secondary, Hester is the leader. The Kennesaw, Georgia, native knows he’s got to have everyone on their toes if he wants to avoid a repeat of last year in front of his hometown crowd this weekend. “It’s definitely special to me,” he said. “Just make sure everybody is ready to play so we can go out there and get a win. It’s big for me.” Contact Jake Fox with any questions or concerns at @FoxJake_.
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VOLLEYBALL TEAM TO HONOR SHONDELL The Ball State women's volleyball team has some extra incentive to pick up its first win today. Ball State Athletics will host a retirement celebration for former STEVE coach Steve Shondell SHONDELL, prior to the team's first Former home match against women's IUPUI. The reception will volleyball take place in the Worthen Arena Alumni Room, coach with refreshments beginning at 5 p.m. and a brief ceremony at 5:30. Shondell retired after a 15-17 (8-8 Mid-American Conference) record in his final season on the sideline. During his six years at the school, Shondell led the Cardinals to a 119-68 (64-32 MAC) record, two MAC regular season titles and an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament in 2011. The hall of fame coach came to Ball
State in 2010 after a 34-year run at Burris Laboratory School, where he led the Owls to an 1,183-95 record from 1976 to 2009. Burris won 21 state championships — including a run of 13 straight — and four national championships under his watch. “All I wanted to do when I came to Ball State was help pride and respect return to the women’s volleyball program,” Shondell told the Daily News following his retirement. "I’m very grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to finish my career at Ball State.” Kelli Miller, his former assistant and replacement, will look to lead Ball State to a win after two straight five-set losses in the IPFW Invitational. IUPUI defeated Ball State in straight sets last season. The celebration for Shondell will end at 6:55 p.m. and the match will begin at 7. - Staff Reports
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WellTrack app monitors mental health Counseling, Health Centers implement new technology Michelle Kaufman Administration Reporter Ball State students now have access to WellTrack, a website and mobile app designed to help with stress, anxiety and depression. Ellen Lucas, associate director of the Counseling Center, said the app was one of four that were tested and piloted, and 46 students have already registered to start using the WellTrack program on their phones. After completing an initial wellness assessment, WellTrack recommends a course for the user to go through. Other features, such as a mood tracker and resources for coping, are also included in the app. In the past, students who were in crisis
would be seen by a counselor the same day, but other non-crisis students would have to wait several days before being seen by a professional. “[The Counseling Center] did see a need for [WellTrack]. We know that sometimes, students can’t get in as quickly as they’d like to,” Lucas said. “We wanted to have something to offer students rather than just saying ‘OK, we’re going to schedule your appointment for next week,’ but to say ‘in the meantime, here’s this tool that you can use right away,' and sometimes that’s all that students need, is this online tool.” Lucas said stress, anxiety and depression are some of the top reasons students come to the Counseling Center throughout the school year. Now, students who complete WellTrack before their intake appointment can log on to WellTrack during their appointment and share the results with their counselor. Results can stay anonymous to counseling center staff and counselors can only see how many students
used certain tools or features. “Once they get into therapy with one of us, it can be used as an adjunct to therapy and kind of help things move along more quickly,” Lucas said. “That could be a jumping off point to talk about in our session.” Lucas recommends students start using WellTrack before they come to the counseling center, but any Ball State student has access to it. “... we really wanted something that was very user-friendly that we could let any kind of Ball State student use,” Lucas said. “It might be a situation where it heads off problems before they even get to the level that they maybe think about coming in for counseling.” Senior psychology major Mikaela Pieri thinks WellTrack will have positive benefits for students. She knows people who struggle with anxiety and depression but did not want to or couldn’t attend traditional counseling sessions for a variety
of reasons. “So often mental health problems are so stigmatized by society that individuals become reluctant to seek help,” Pieri said. "Additionally, many who come to the counseling center either can't afford help or find that they aren't able to get as many sessions as they need, and end up wanting some additional outside help." With the new app, Pieri said she also thinks the quicker access to results will mean more students might be willing to seek assistance when they need it. “I believe that the app solves many problems," Pieri said. "Not only does it provide additional help outside of counseling sessions for students, but it also provides critical help to those who may be reluctant to visit the counseling center in the first place.” Contact Michelle Kaufman with any questions or concerns at mekaufman@bsu.edu.
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Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump has received mixed feedback after his speeches. The upcoming months are critical for candidates to gain as much support as possible.
Students have mixed feelings on candidates Patrick Calvert Policy/Political Reporter The presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is as big a battle as ever and they have less than three months to gain all the support they can get. Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, has received mixed feedback after his speeches, including praise and criticism for some of his claims. The Ball State Daily asked Ball State conservatives what they thought about the nominee and what direction they think the Republican Party is heading toward. Anthony Cook, a senior construction management major and member of the Ball State Republicans, said he has supported Trump since he announced his campaign for president and feels like Trump has restored the idea that it’s OK to be proud of your country. He believes the Republican Party has been at odds with itself for a while, but that it also has a chance to evolve with Trump. He warned that many in the establishment would be ran over if they don’t adapt. “If you don’t change with the times, you’ll get run over,” Cook said. “Imagine Ford Motor Company still trying to produce new vehicles on Henry Ford’s original assembly line. It just wouldn’t work.” Cook is confident voters will focus on Trump’s abilities to lead, regardless of the candidate’s hiccups in his campaign, and hopes there will be enough support in the general election to make the Republican candidate the president. “For the first time in two Presidential Election cycles I will be supporting the candidate not just because he’s the candidate the party chose, but because I believe in him,” Cook said. Kelsey Jones, a second year public relations graduate student, isn’t thrilled that Trump is the Republican candidate. She voted for John Kasich in the primaries and said, “The island Canada is offering up for Trump refugees is looking
better and better.” Jones doesn’t know whom she is going to vote for in the general election, but she is considering other parties. “I’m a huge promoter of exercising your right to vote, but these candidates are making it extremely difficult,” Jones said. Michael Campton, a junior business major and a member of the Ball State Republicans, didn’t think Trump was going to make it this far in the election but he is happy he did. “I honestly thought it would never happen, but I am very happy with the results,” Campton said. Campton believes Trump has always been the best candidate to beat Clinton in the general election. He said Trump’s emergence in the Republican Party looks bad for the establishment and thinks Trump is shaking up the party for the better. “I am of course voting for Donald Trump to be the next president because we can not have another Clinton in the White House.” he said. “We can not afford another four to eight years of the same crippling policies.” Monica Allman, a sophomore history education major, said she feels like Trump as the Republican Party’s candidate says something about the country. “I think this tells a lot about our country as a whole and how so many issues we continue to ignore ... such as racism,” Allaman said . “Everyone likes to pretend that racism stopped after the 1960s, but there is still a huge population of racists.” Allman feels like the Republican Party is being destroyed from within and thinks Republicans who disagree with Trump will start supporting other candidates. She has her eye on the libertarian candidate Gary Johnson but she isn’t sure yet if she will support him. “I can tell you that if I don’t vote for Gary, I won’t be voting at all,” Allman said. Contact Patrick Calvert with any questions or concerns at pcalvert@bsu.edu.
Theatre is my passion, and when I looked up good theatre schools, Ball State was on the list,” McCuller said. “[The application process] was also really easy and quick. It was easy, just really relaxed, which was so nice, compared to some of the others which scare the crap out of kids." The incoming class is just further evidence that the university remains on a positive, steady trajectory, interim president Terry King said. “We continue to recruit great students and excellent faculty and staff members, and we are in a good place,” King said in a press release. “And as our alumni recently reminded us, we have done,
and we’ll continue to do, the important work of providing students a great foundation upon which they can build a happy, successful life.” Contact Liz Terlep with any questions or concerns at ejterlep@bsu.edu.
OTHER STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Other statistical highlights about this year’s classes include: • More than 19 percent of new domestic freshmen are from underrepresented minority groups, ahead of the 17 percent strategic plan goal. • 17.5 percent of new students are from outside Indiana. • The average SAT for the new freshman class is 1611, above the national average. •The total of new undergraduate transfers to the main campus is 796, up 28 from last year. This is the second-largest transfer class in the last 20 years. Information according to bsu.edu.
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attending lessons Davis is teaching. “I’m hoping to pick up a bunch of pointers about the proper way to Continued from page 1 animate and the proper way to bring life [to artwork],” Jones said. “I don’t Davis is a graduate of the Ball State know that I’d be able to ask him just class of 1967 and started cartooning one question.” for the Daily News when he was an undergraduate. For his first three years, Sophomore animation major Rowan Mayo is also excited to see someone as Davis was studying to become an art teacher, because teaching was the only famous as Davis on campus, he said. profession you could go into at the time “I’m stoked,” Mayo said. “I if you were an art major, he said. During remember going to the Muncie his fourth year, though, Davis said he Children’s Museum all the time and switched his major to business to ensure looking at the Garfield exhibits.” he would be able to have the skills he Davis doesn’t want his popularity or needed to move forward with his work. skills to be the only reasons students Although a renowned artist and are in his classes, however. Aside from cartoonist, Davis said he hopes to instructing students how to be visual have students teach him more than he storytellers, Davis said he also wants to teaches the students, making for a more help students decide whether a career collaborative classroom setting. in art is right for them. “I’m working with an analog cat in “Hopefully [the lectures] will help a digital age, so it’s time to go back to those who maybe are interested in school and find out what’s going on,” doing something that I’m doing or Davis said. “Quite frankly, it’s all going around what I’m doing to be able to to revolve around just simply standing make a determination that yes, in fact, at an easel with a marker and a big pad that’s something they would like to of paper.” pursue, or be grateful that they now Arne Flaten, the director of the realize this is not anything they want to school of art, presented Davis with the be involved with,” Davis said. opportunity to teach at his alma mater Of course, Davis won’t teach during a tour of the art department last cartooning without involving Garfield. year. During the conversation, Davis The lazy orange cat will make frequent said he started considering teaching, appearances during Davis’ lectures. and once it was officially offered to him, Garfield is so famous that Davis even Davis jumped on the opportunity to considers himself to work under the come back to Ball State. cartoon feline. Although Davis has never taught a “Yeah, I guess I really work for a cat,” class before, there are already students Davis said. “Really, he’s the famous interested in signing up for his courses. one, not me.” Sophomore animation major Darian Jones, who said he admires Davis and his work, is already making plans on
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The city of Muncie hosts First Thursday every month in the downtown area. A variety of programs, artwork and food will be at the event on Sept. 1.
First Thursday: 10 exhibits to see Monthly arts walk showcases local, student talents Amanda Belcher Features Editor On the first Thursday of every month, Muncie hosts an arts walk showcasing local talent throughout the event. This Thursday, those participating will have the opportunity to walk through eight locations and 10 exhibits.
THE ATRIUM GALLERY The arts walk will start with an opening reception at the art gallery located in the Atrium. From 4 to 6 p.m., walkers will be able to observe an exhibit of wood art, including cut and engraved wood. The exhibit is by Dallas Henke and Harlan Mathieu, and will be at the Atrium Gallery until Sept. 21. FICKLE PEACH This downtown bar is only open to those 21 and over. Fickle Peach will be hosting an After Hours Art Reels event, featuring the movie "The Birdcage." The film will be projected onto the wall of Mutual Bank at dusk, but walkers are welcome to come to the bar from 5 to 8 p.m. to view the art exhibits there.
GOLDSPACE THEATRE Goldspace will be hosting a free concert at Cannan Commons in downtown Muncie. There will be several local musicians playing to celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial. The concert starts at 6 p.m., and Paraiso Restaurant and Rolling Hawaiian will provide food. GORDY FINE ART & FRAMING CO. Gordy will be hosting an opening ceremony for their exhibit “Facing Humanity: A Parade of Masks” from 5 to 8 p.m. The masks were made by Jonathan Becker, who will be present to mingle with guests and talk about his work. Becker has been making masks since 1986 and has sold more than 10,000 to clients in 45 countries, including Disney Theatrical for "The Lion King."
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Doors open at 5 p.m. for an exhibit featuring local artists. At 7:30 singer-guitar player Ric Dwenger will be performing his folk songs and rock ballads. In addition to the exhibit and performance, the church will be hosting an anti-bullying workshop at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome to the mini-camp that is presented by A Better Way, and all donation proceeds will go to A Better Way.
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE Muncie Civic will be showing a performance of Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" on their main stage. The performance starts at 7:30 pm and tickets are required. The show has been running throughout August and will close on Sunday. Visit munciecivic.org for more information on additional showtimes and tickets.
MUNCIE MAKES LAB The Muncie Makes lab will be showing three exhibits for First Thursday. The lab will host Karen Fisher, Brittaney Edwards and Tracy Jarrett from Art Mart. The artists will be presenting their diverse work and bringing their knowledge of art supplies. Another exhibit is by students in Ball State’s College of Architecture and Planning. The students will be presenting rare and unusual artifacts. The lab will also host the launch of the third issue of DIDACTIC, which takes a look at the architecture of Columbus, Indiana.
SAVAGES ALE HOUSE This stop on the arts walk is also open only to those 21 and over. They will be showing a series of paintings by Faith Kellermeyer, who will be present to talk about her work. Kellermeyer is a hand letterer, who is often hired for home interior work. For this exhibit, she takes traditional floral patterns and prints feminist messages on them. Contact Amanda Belcher with any questions or concerns at features@bsudailynews.com.
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Fresh finds with Frank Ocean You thought you knew Frank Ocean. You thought the man that disappeared for four years would return with just a follow up to the acclaimed “Channel Orange.” I BLAKE WILLIAMSON bet you wouldn’t think he would return with an ambitious, elegant, is an mature and downright gorgeous undecided piece of music. freshman who His growth from the previous writes “Blake’s album to this is evident in every Beats” for the note. The opening track “Nikes” Daily News is a intricate, sprawling piece touching on social issues like His views do not necessarily the death of Trayvon Martin and ASAP Yams. One of the criticisms agree with of this track is the manipulation those of the of his voice to almost create newspaper. a chipmunk song and that it Write to feels out of place. I think that Blake at the vocals add a unique touch bdwilliamson@ to the track and adds a certain bsu.edu. endearing quality. As expected, love and relationships contribute a lot to the subject matter on this album. On “Ivy,” he touches on a love that got away and how things were simpler when he was younger. The next track “Pink + White” features some piano playing that sounds like it drifted out of an old southern church and thoughtful lyrics about how things were when he was a young man, cruising around in his granny’s car and stealing her cigarettes to ease the pain. You can hear soft background vocals sung by Beyonce near the end of the track. “Blonde” is an album filled with stories. Frank never gives you the full storyline — he leaves it up to the listener to pick out bits and pieces and figure out the picture for themselves. The stories often start in the middle and are filled with so much imagery and thought-
provoking lyrics that you feel like you’re right there with him, in the backseat. If I had to pick any song that would characterize how I feel about this album, it would be the ninth song, “Nights.” The song exemplifies the album’s creativity, tone switches and ambition. Lyrics like “After ‘trina hit I had to transfer campus” describe the hardships he and his family went through in New Orleans after being devastated by the hurricane, moving to Houston and then ending up in Los Angeles. The legendary Andre 3000 delivers a stunning guest verse on “(Solo) Reprise” where he touches on things he’s seeing after being in the game for 20 plus years. There is a little jab at Drake in there when he says “After 20 years in, I’m so naive / I was under the impression/ That everyone wrote they own verses,” regarding Drake’s ghostwriting scandal of last summer. The beauty of this album lies in its simplicity, knowing that less is more. Outside of a few tracks, the production is very minimal, oftentimes just a simple guitar strumming in the background and luscious vocals by Frank. After sitting with this album for about a week now, it still feels as fresh with each listen as it did the first time I listened to it. Making music that has staying power is a tough feat in today’s microwave society of Spotify and Pandora when listeners only spend time with an artist for a song or two. An album this intricate, heartfelt and ambitious is definitely a leap in 2016, but it is a leap I am thrilled Frank took.
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10 foods to boost creativity Max Lewis Daily News Reporter Everyone could use a little boost in brain function once in a while, especially when taking exams or working on class projects. Creative power is housed in the brain, and certain foods and drinks can help boost daily brain function and therefore boost some natural creativity. If you’re looking to be a little more creative, try these 10 foods and drinks to bring a more interesting side to your work.
Blueberries Blueberries are a classic “superfood.” In a study by Tufts University, blueberries were shown to increase one’s short-term memory. The berries are filled with antioxidants and flavonoids, improving communication between neurons and allowing for improved cognitive function. Nuts In a study by the American Journal of Epidemiology, researchers showed vitamin E can
help slow decline in brain function. Nuts are a big source of vitamin E, and they also make a great afternoon snack.
blood flow and remove damaging heavy metals from the body.
Exercise While this is not a food or drink, it’s still essential to overall brain health. Exercise has been shown to slow mental aging, increase cognitive function and help us process information more efficiently.
Dark Chocolate Who doesn’t love a little chocolate once in a while? Chocolate contains flavanols, which increase blood vessel function and, in turn, improve brain function and memory. Chocolate is also a big source of antioxidants, which help muscle growth, immune system health and skin cells.
Tomatoes Tomatoes have a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, which has been shown to combat dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Lycopene has also been shown to improve mood balance, which can influence cognitive abilities.
Green Tea Green tea is one of the healthiest drinks around and is filled with even more antioxidants. The natural beverage has been shown to improve blood flow and prevent plaques that cause Alzheimer’s disease.
Whole Grains Whole grains are a big source of complex carbohydrates, protecting the brain against sugar spikes and blood clots. Whole grains also contain vitamin B, which affects mood and blood flow to the brain.
Broccoli While broccoli isn’t the most popular food among Americans, it has a large amount of vitamin K, which has been shown to improve brain function. Broccoli is also a great source of vitamins B and C, iron, fiber and calcium. All these nutrients increase
Spinach Along with being a great source of vitamin E, spinach has also been shown to prevent cancer cell growth and damage to
DNA, and also slow aging of the brain. Reaction times have also been proven to increase with spinachenriched diets, according to nutrition.gov. Red Wine For those of who are 21 and over, a glass of red wine has been shown to boost brain power. Red wine is known to improve HDL “good” cholesterol. Research from Columbia University has shown people with high levels of HDL are less likely to develop dementia, and if you really want some extra benefits, consider trying Sangria. The added effect of the fruit will give you lots of antioxidants and nutrients, ultimately improving brain functionality and performance. Contact Max Lexis with any questions or concerns at lmaxwell2@ bsu. edu.
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Local band part of 'shoegaze' genre Cocaine Culture performs premiere show at Be Here Now Annelise Hanshaw Daily News Reporter Clouds of vapor roll upwards through the open basement of Be Here Now as groups of twenty-somethings snatch beers before the show. Guitarist Zach Smithson saunters onto the sunken hardwood stage, ready to make Cocaine Culture’s premiere at this Muncie staple. The local band's '90s-inspired rock was brought to the colorful hometown venue on Friday. The action of staring at shoes coined Cocaine Culture’s genre, "shoegaze." The genre provides Smithson inspiration for the band’s sound. “Generally, when you go to a show, you just want to see everybody in the band jumping around, sitting on their guitars, and having a fun time,” Smithson said. “We don’t do that." My Bloody Valentine’s album 'Loveless' was the one that just put it all on the map,” Smithson said. “For all of us, we can pretty much agree that that was like a life-changing album the first
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time we heard it.” Smithson represented shoegaze barefoot — replacing laces with a plethora of tattoos. “The sound was good and thick in the basement, which is what we aim for when it comes down to it,” drummer Tom Perry said. “I can't wait to play there again.”
Standing on the floor, headbanging audience members witnessed the full sound, while some focused on stark lyrics. “Our lyrics are very negative. We’re just trying to get that out so we can maintain and be positive people,” Smithson said. Singing about suicide invites select
audience members to share their common ground after shows. “It’s cool that people can relate,” Smithson said. “Those are negative emotions that people don’t want to talk about, but it makes people want to talk to us about them.” The stirring nature of the songs catch bandmates as well. “My favorite lyric is ‘slowly I try to replace every memory of you with something better,’" said vocalist and guitarist Zach Clifton. “Our singer wrote that one, and it just kind of resonates with me on a personal level.” The members of Cocaine Culture have converged through bands and personal connections. Their friendship draws attention in pre-show rituals and camping trips before concerts. “They’re some of my best friends and the best people that I know, so I’m real happy that we get to make music together,” Smithson said. Cocaine Culture celebrated their first full album release Aug. 20 with "Six Feet Above Cloud Nine." They expect to play summer shows and release a new EP by the end of the year. Contact Annelise Hanshaw with any questions or concerns at ajhanshaw@bsu.edu.
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films, but thinks Wonka was his most significant role. “While I watched both the Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp versions, I felt Alexandra Smith Daily News Reporter that Gene captured and performed the character Willy Wonka a lot better,” Walsh Actor and comedian Gene Wilder died said. “[Wilder] felt less tacky and more Monday at the age of 83. His family warm than Depp. The movie itself was confirmed he died from complications brilliant and taught younger people to be from Alzheimer’s disease. silly yet to have morals, without shoving Wilder was best known for his roles in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” it all in your face like the remake did.” Wilder was born June 11, 1933 in and “Blazing Saddles.” A two-time Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He wanted Oscar nominee, he also starred in several to begin acting after he saw his sister Mel Brooks comedies such as “Young perform at the age of 11. Frankenstein” and “The Producers.” He began studying at 12, and his first Wilder is performance was as remembered for his Balthasar in “Romeo talent, by students and Juliet” when he who grew up Gene Wilder-One of was 15. watching his films. He earned his Taylor Haney, a the truly great talents of bachelor’s degree freshman biology our time. He blessed every from the University major with a of Iowa, and learned concentration in acting technique and film we did with his magic zoology, said "Willy fencing at the Old Wonka and the [and] he blessed me with Vic Theater school in Chocolate Factory" Bristol, England. He his friendship.” was her favorite taught fencing while movie. — Mel Brooks, actor studying under Lee “[Wilder]'s just Strasberg. really good and I During the course of his life, he was love his songs he sings in it,” she said. married four times; his last was to Karen For Connor Walsh, a freshman history Webb in 1991. He has one daughter, major, the world of Wonka is close to Katherine Wilder, whom he adopted in his heart. A big fan of the book, he even 1967 after she began calling him “dad.” acted in his fifth grade play as Mike He married his second wife, Mary Joan Teavee. His school’s play was largely Schutz, the same year. modeled after the Wilder film. After his third wife, Gilda Radner, died Walsh has seen many of Wilder’s
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from complications from ovarian cancer in 1989, Wilder started promoting cancer awareness and treatment. He helped found the Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Detection Center in Los Angeles, as well as Gilda’s Club, a support group. Several celebrities have also expressed their feelings on Twitter. Rob Lowe called Wilder one of his earliest heroes. Mel Brooks also commented on the passing. “Gene Wilder-One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic [and] he blessed me with his friendship,” wrote Brooks. Contact Alexandra Smith with any questions or concerns at ajsmith9@bsu.edu.
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Journalism instructor Colleen Steffen adopted her 11-pound wiener mutt, Smokey, about two years ago. Though Steffen describes him as a “terrible dog,” she still loves him.
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Continued from page 1 “He bit a member of our [journalism] staff here at Ball State in the quote-unquote crotchular region.” Though he’s not very friendly to others, he loves his family. “It’s everyone but us. He loves us,” Steffen said. “Like, I’m his girlfriend.” When he’s not biting family friends and journalism professors, Smokey spends his time dressed in doll clothes, having adventures on the slide with Tommy, and longing to sink his teeth into the UPS men. Another one of Smokey’s favorite activities is exploring. Steffen said this 11-pound wiener mutt can squeeze through their fence like it’s Swiss cheese. He likes to meet up with an elderly lady while she’s gardening. She then herds him back, with Smokey growling at her the whole time. Despite all of his “terrible behavior,” he will forever have a place in Steffen’s family. “I feel like he knew we were coming,” Steffen said. “A normal family would have said, ‘We can’t keep this vicious dog. This is not going to work,’ but we can’t. He needs us. We’re like the perfect family for him. He does not know how lucky he is.” Contact Megan Melton with any questions or concerns at memelton@bsu.edu.
Updates in tech this month New apps, features become available in the app store Samantha Kupiainen Daily News Reporter This month in the ever-changing world of technology, we saw familiar features and app fixes. Ranging from Instagram stories to new security measures, there was always something buzzing about in the app store.
BEME Beme is an app created by Youtube vlogger Matt Hackett and filmmaker Casey Neistat. Originally launched in July 2015, updates were added this month fixing bug issues and viewing quality. Essentially, this app blends Instagram and Vine. Users record a video ranging from two to eight seconds, then upload it to the app’s main page. From there, followers can view the short clip and even record their reaction to the video.
COMPANION Companion is an app that was originally launched in 2014. A new safety feature requires a safety pin to access the app. Companion lets the you plug in your current location and destination. From there, you choose from the list of contacts in your phone who you would like to be your
“companion,” or the people who can watch your movement as you go from Point A to Point B. The app monitors your movement, like if you begin to speed up or if your phone begins to shake or drops to the ground suddenly. If you don’t respond within a 15-second time frame, your “companions” are immediately notified.
LAUGH.LY Laugh.ly is a new app that launched in early August. It has a large selection of stand-up comedy bits in the app’s library of media. You can choose from a variety of comedians, such as Kevin Hart or Amy Schumer, and download your favorite bit directly from your mobile phone whenever and wherever. INSTAGRAM STORIES Instagram added a new feature this month that strikingly resembles Snapchat. The new Instagram stories feature allows people to take photos or videos and upload them to their ‘story,’ which appears on Instagram’s home page. Just like you would on Snapchat, this new features includes the option to doodle and caption your artwork before you upload it.. Contact Samantha Kupiainen with any questions or concerns at slkupiainen@bsu.edu.
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