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VIRTUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES CONFERENCE AT BALL STATE04 A rivalry rubber match: No. 8 Ball State will Benny face No. 1 Toledo in quarterﬁnal action at the Gallery: Mid-American Conference Tournament.07 11

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The McDonald’s sign sits at 500 E. Charles St. March 7, 2021. The sign was installed in 1958 when the building opened. It was renovated to restore its neon function in 2006. JADEN WHITEMAN, DN

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Holcomb was vaccinated for COVID-19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway drive-thru site. He received the Johnson & Johnson shot, which only requires one dose. Holcomb, 52, said he was feeling well in a press conference afterward, and he encouraged Hoosiers to schedule a vaccination appointment as soon as they are eligible.

Chippewas defeat Cardinals in overtime

extended their win streak to nine matches, defeating IUPUI twice. Ball State won the ﬁrst match 6-1, as the doubles team of sophomores Amy Kaplan and Emma Peeler secured the victory together. The Cardinals then swept the Jaguars 7-0 in their season outdoor debut. Ball State will face Eastern Michigan March 12.

evened its record to 1-1, falling 2-1 to Central Michigan in its first overtime loss since the 2017 MidAmerican Conference Tournament. Junior midfielder/forward Tatiana Mason scored the lone Ball State goal off of an assist from redshirt junior midfielder Nicky Potts. Senior goalkeeper Maitane Bravo also recorded five saves in the loss.

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Representatives voted 220-211 to pass the ﬁnal version of a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, which will go to President Joe Biden’s desk for approval. The package includes $1,400 direct payments to Americans, including some adult dependents. It also extends $300 weekly emergency unemployment beneﬁts into early September.

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An easier path home

Muncie advocate advances housing vouchers for former foster youth. The likelihood of homelessness for foster youth (2017)

A 2017 study from Washington University in St. Louis found more than 30 percent of former foster youth had experienced homelessness at least once by the time they were 26 years old. Only 4 percent of their peers not in foster care reported ever experiencing homelessness.

More than 40 percent of former foster youth experienced unstable living conditions, such as couch-surﬁng. Source: Children and Youth Services Review, National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. ELLIOTT DEROSE, DN

Grace McCormick News Editor Known locally as the Muncie Smile Man, Ball State freshman social work major Matt Peiffer has dedicated much of his time to making other people happy. When he’s not dressed in costumes on McGalliard Road, he is speaking to national and local leaders to expand awareness of a new federal program. The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative, introduced by former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson in July 2019 and signed into federal law in December 2020, partially subsidizes rent costs for foster care graduates

in an effort to reduce the likelihood they become homeless. This initiative was proposed and authored by members of Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now (ACTION) Ohio when they saw a need for housing support in their community. Ruth White, executive director of the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare based in College Park, Maryland, helped foster youth author this proposal. “When these kids reach the age of majority in foster care, they shouldn’t need to know where a homeless shelter is unless they want to volunteer there,” she said. “The idea that a homeless shelter would be on their menu of

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#myINcrowd pride campaign launched Before the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins March 18, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation launched a national campaign for current and former Indiana residents to share their stories about state pride. Famous Hoosiers David Letterman and Sage Steele are joining the initiative to showcase personal stories through video and digital advertising.

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Dance Marathon returns virtually Ball State’s annual Dance Marathon was livestreamed online March 6 with speeches from Dance Marathon President Alli Kimmell, Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns and multiple Riley Children’s Hospital patients and families. The event included performances from Code Red dancers, and students raised a total of $322,070.21 for the Riley Children’s Foundation.

Ball State freshman social work major Matt Peiffer looks through paperwork March 7, 2021, in his Muncie home. Peiffer has been lobbying the Muncie Housing Authority since August 2019 to accept Foster Youth to Independence vouchers. JADEN WHITEMAN, DN

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options is appalling to me.” Peiffer began his advocacy work for FYI in August 2019, meeting with the Muncie Housing Authority (MHA) to explain what the program is about and how it works. “I fought long and hard with lots of phone calls to make sure that we brought Muncie to the table,” he said. “I set up my own meetings with [the MHA] and invited [the Department of Child Services] to those meetings.” Noelle Russell, deputy director of communications for the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), said in an email FYI programs in Indiana have assisted a total of 74 youth as of March 4, 2021.

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Emens Auditorium hosted two different entertainment shows of “Wild World of Animals” March 6 at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets were only available in advance, and seat reservations were socially distanced. This was Emens’ ﬁrst in-person event since the coronavirus pandemic began, with the last event hosted in the theater being “Blue Man Group” Feb. 24, 2020.

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Ball State will host the first Midwest Regional African American Studies Biennial Conference. Angelica Gonzalez Morales Reporter Irma McClaurin, anthropologist and Black feminist researcher, has long felt the contributions of Black women to the field of anthropology are undervalued. Her fellow anthropology scholars “still don’t use our books, our words and experiences as Black women and women of color,” she said in a 2013 video performance of “Poem for My Black Feminist Sisters.” McClaurin’s work in recognizing Black women for their advocacy in anti-racism is what Emily Rutter and Keisha Warren-Gordon, co-directors of Ball State’s African American Studies program, want to showcase in the first Midwest Regional African American Studies Biennial Conference. Warren-Gordon, also an associate professor of criminal justice and criminology, first pictured a large gathering of civil rights leaders in the Midwest when she began planning the first biennial conference. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will be held virtually with speakers and discussions centered on the topic “Antiracism: Centering the Voices of Black Women.”

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Irma McClaurin is an American anthropologist, poet and leadership consultant. McClaurin is the keynote speaker for the Midwest Regional African American Studies Biennial Conference, which Ball State will host via Zoom March 12-13, 2021. EMILY RUTTER, PHOTO PROVIDED

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“Children exiting foster care are at high risk for housing instability,” Russell said. “DCS applauds any program that alleviates concerns for our youth as they transition to adulthood.” Shannel Lampkins, the Housing Choice Voucher Program manager for the MHA, said eligible youth usually apply for vouchers through DCS and are advanced to the MHA for approval. “Everyone that has come so far has been approved,” she said. “I’m glad that we are able to participate in helping our foster youth to prevent homelessness … I think it’s a good opportunity that we were able to step up and get it done.” Peiffer said he had to live at the Wheeler Mission Shelter in Indianapolis for about a month in 2015

I have been homeless before, and I know how easy it is to become homeless. This program is great — and it’s not really about me, it’s about other youth. Having [that kind of support] is helpful, and I’m glad the program is getting started.” - MATT PEIFFER, FYI voucher recipient and advocate because he didn’t have anywhere else to live. “I have been homeless before, and I know how easy it is to become homeless,” he said. “This program is great — and it’s not really about me, it’s about other youth. Having [that kind of support] is helpful, and I’m glad the program is getting started.” Peiffer said some apartment complexes are accepting the FYI vouchers, but he thinks awareness about the program needs to increase before more people understand how it works. White said her organization and foster youth advocates are working to build relationships between landlords and FYI voucher recipients and spread awareness about the program to eligible youth and landlords. She said the passion of foster care graduates was what inspired her to propose the voucher program. “They told me what it’s like to age out of foster care in that you get to this intersection of childhood and adulthood, and there’s no predictability whatsoever of what housing resources are going to be available to you,” White said. “It’s a treasure hunt when you’re aging out of foster care. With no predictability built in, there’s this palpable sense of anxiety that is laid upon these youth.” After the FYI program started to gain national traction because of foster youth advocacy, White said, she asked alumni of the foster care system to spread the word to their local communities. “Matt isn’t just an alumni — he’s a nationally

Ball State social work major Matt Peiffer poses for a photo outside the Muncie Housing Authority building March 7, 2021. Once people are approved for a Foster Youth to Independence voucher, funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development partially subsidize their rent for up to three years. JADEN WHITEMAN, DN renowned advocate for Foster Care Alumni of America, so I met him through his advocacy,” she said. “To get the information spread across the country, we relied heavily on a network of alumni, and Matt was on that core group.” White said Peiffer was able to expand the FYI voucher program to housing authorities across Indiana. “Matt read about it and learned that it was an option for young people in Indiana, so he immediately reached out to the Muncie Housing Authority,” White said. “He was instrumental in getting that information in the hands of not just Muncie, but several housing authorities in Indiana within a month of the program being created.” At the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare, White said, she works to ﬁnd the best ways to distribute housing resources and talks with foster care alumni to understand their needs. “They key to raising awareness of FYI are the really

passionate foster care alumni like Matt,” White said. “I’m really grateful to Matt and all the other Matts of the world that are out there spreading the word on behalf of their brothers and sisters. It’s making a major difference in expanding the program.” Only seven people, including Peiffer, have been approved for the voucher program in Muncie so far, but Peiffer hopes the number will grow once landlords understand the program. “I think it’s just about understanding where foster youth come from and sometimes just offering guidance,” he said. “Letting landlords know it’s an opportunity to build relationships with former foster youth, and be a mentor to them and help them succeed and get further in life … It’s a great program to ensure foster youth are being set up for success.” Contact Grace McCormick with comments at grmccormick@bsu.edu or on Twitter @graceMc564.

How to get an FYI voucher referral To qualify for a Foster Youth to Independence voucher, eligible youth must be between the ages of 18 and 24 and at risk of becoming homeless. They need to have a history of being in the foster care system after age 16. Being approved for a voucher is a multi-step process. 1. To receive a referral, youth should call their local state child welfare agency, which is usually the Department of Child Services (DCS). Delaware County’s DCS branch can be reached at 765-751-9595. 2. DCS will review their qualiﬁcations and ensure they have no drug- or violence-related charges on their record from the past ﬁve years. 3. DCS will send a written referral to the local housing authority, which will request funding from the Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD). 4. HUD will approve the voucher request and allow recipients 60 to 90 days to ﬁnd housing. Recipients need to ensure the landlords of the properties they are looking at accept housing vouchers. 5. The voucher will last three years from the date of the approval, regardless of how old recipients were when they received it. 6. FYI voucher recipients will pay no more than 30 percent of their income or $50 on rent — whichever is more — with HUD subsidizing the rest. 7. If voucher recipients move properties during the three-year period, the voucher should be transferable as long as recipients notify the local housing authority and the landlord of their current property.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Child Services

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Historic Muncie McDonald’s sign gains social media attention after advertising collaboration. Grace Bentkowski Reporter

he sizzle of burgers on the grill, the shake-shake of salt on fresh french fries and the gush of Coca-Cola from the drink fountain — these staples can all be found under an arch that has become a threshold of opportunity and an ode to the past. A tweet from the City of Muncie Feb. 19, 2021, featuring two photos of the McDonald’s sign located on East Charles Street, has been generating a social media buzz. The tweet said Muncie has one of only three remaining original single-arch McDonald’s sign designs in the United States. “My communications person went ahead and did a post on it, and what we discovered is that it’s one of the most highly shared posts that the city has ever [made],” Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour said. “So, clearly, it has had an impact.” Years ago, Ridenour said, many kids his age would ask their parents to stop for lunch whenever they saw that golden arch while traveling through different towns. McDonald’s has been shining its spotlight on Ball State University and the City of Muncie since the location opened in 1958. In addition to the attention garnered for the historic sign, McDonald’s collaborated with the

Association of Collegiate A Cappella (ACA) for an advertisement in February 2021. In November 2020, an email that was thought to be spam turned out to be a monumental opportunity for Ball State’s ACA, said ACA Public Relations Director Ben Heber.

I will do everything in my power to encourage the ownership of the McDonald’s franchises here locally to continue with that sign. We think it’s a great feature for the City of Muncie.” - DAN RIDENOUR, Muncie mayor “A representative from a public relations ﬁrm for McDonald’s [said] we would be a really great collaborator with [McDonald’s], and we were like, ‘What?’” Heber said. “It was a very surreal moment.” After reading through the email, Heber and his executive board held an emergency meeting that same night to discuss whether or not they would like to create a 60-second commercial with a jingle to advertise “McDelivery” and curbside pickup — both services promoted by McDonald’s because of the coronavirus pandemic. Ultimately, ACA worked with McDonald’s to bring this idea to fruition. As creator of the jingle, Heber said the songwriting process took him about 48 hours, and teaching it to volunteer members took about a week. The ﬁrst draft was completed in December 2020 but was not released to the public until the end of February 2021. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, because of a few red tape issues, we had to postpone the posting of [the commercial] until a few weeks ago,”

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Learn more about the historic McDonald’s Arch sign in Muncie

Green Bay, Wisconsin This sign was built in 1958-59.

Muncie’s original golden arch design is one of just three left in the United States. The other two are located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Muncie, Indiana This sign is original to the building, which was built in 1958.

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Heber said. “It took a while, but that post — out of anything we’ve ever posted — was the most engaged with, most liked and most viewed, which was so rewarding.” Heber said this collaboration was a shaping moment for the a cappella group as a whole. “I was ecstatic,” he said. “I was excited that our organization was chosen for this opportunity to work with McDonald’s. It felt like the real deal.” The historic golden arch sign is more than just an advertisement and landmark for the fast food restaurant, Ridenour said. With more than 100 retweets and 650 likes, the tweet stressed the importance of history in Muncie — something Ridenour wants to keep in the city as long as possible. “I will do everything in my power to encourage the ownership of the McDonald’s franchises here locally to continue with that sign,” he said. “We think it’s a great feature for the City of Muncie.” Ridenour said few changes have been made to the original piece of architecture since it was put up in 1958. The sign was restored in 2006 and 2013. According to Roadside Architecture, the 2006 renovation included “fully functioning, animated neon.” A full restoration was completed in 2013. “Those of us who are a little bit more advanced in age can remember those golden arches everywhere that we would go,” he said. “It [also] brings back very positive memories for me.” Contact Grace Bentkowski with comments at gmbentkowski@bsu.edu or on Twitter @gbentkowski.

Cincinnati, Ohio This sign was built in 1963 and moved to the American Sign Museum in 2008.

Sophomore telecommunications and journalism major Adele Reich eats a cheeseburger in front of the McDonald’s sign March 7, 2021. A tweet from the City of Muncie Feb. 19, 2021, about the historic sign garnered more than 650 likes. JADEN WHITEMAN, DN ILLUSTRATION

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‘Ready for a dogfight’

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Ball State falls to Western Michigan Western Michigan swept Ball State 3-0 March 7, as the Cardinals concluded their three-match road trip. Despite the loss, sophomore middle blocker Marie Plitt tallied 12 kills throughout the match, and freshman middle blocker Lauren Gilliland had a team-high .538 hitting percentage and added three blocks.

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Ball State head coach James Whitford celebrates during the first half against Illinois State Dec. 12, 2020, at John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals beat the Redbirds 82-66 and eventually earned the eighth seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. JACOB MUSSELMAN, DN

After the cancellation of last season’s MAC Tournament, the Cardinals have their eyes set on a championship. Ian Hansen Sports Editor This time last year, there was a different sense of hope for the Mid-American Conference and Ball State Men’s Basketball. As the MAC Tournament was getting underway approximately a year ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The women had already completed their first round, but the state of the rest of their tournament, as well as the entirety of the men’s, was in question. Neither happened. While there has been a similar sense of uncertainty this season — as Ball State had three games canceled due to coronavirus concerns — this year’s tournament will take place as scheduled March 11-13 in Cleveland. Ball State (10-12, 8-9 MAC) enters the tournament as the No. 8 seed and will take on No. 1 Toledo (20-7, 15-4 MAC) in what is, essentially, a rubber match between both teams. The Cardinals split the season series with the Rockets, as Ball State took the first meeting at home in February before the Rockets

took the regular season finale March 5. After missing opportunities last season, the goal of bringing home the hardware has remained the same. Senior guard Ishmael El-Amin said not being able to play a year ago left a bad taste in the players’ mouths. “We want to win the MAC Championship,” El-Amin said. “That’s evident, especially coming off of the year we had last year, and not being able to go in and play a game hurts. I wouldn’t say championship or bust, but it is the main goal of the team.” El-Amin believes the Cardinals’ defense needs to improve if they are going to beat Toledo. The Rockets shot 50 percent from the field and 45 percent from three in the last meeting between both teams. “We have to defend,” El-Amin said. “We have to limit their second-chance points at the basket. We have to be mentally tough. We were going back and forth with our [mentality] in the loss. We have to be ready for a dogfight — we see it is going to be one.”

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Baker leads Cardinals against Wildcats Senior pitcher John Baker helped Ball State take two out of three games March 5-7 on the road against Kentucky. Baker pitched the final two innings and recorded three strikeouts in the series-opening 3-2 win. He followed that up in the series finale, pitching four relief innings and striking out four in the 4-3 victory. The Wildcats took game two 6-0.

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Cardinals place 15th in Texas invitational Competing for the first time in four weeks, the Cardinals finished last out of 15 teams at the Trinity Forest Invitational March 7-9. Ball State had three golfers place in the top 50 of the event: junior Joey Ranieri, senior Jack Cunningham and redshirt senior Tyler Green, who tied for 35th, 42nd and 46th place, respectively.

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Ball State Women’s Basketball fell to Ohio 61-59 in their Mid-American Conference quarterﬁnal matchup March 10, 2021, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Cardinals earned the sixth seed in the tournament after a 14-10 regular season. Senior forward Oshlynn Brown led the team all year, averaging 18.9 points and 12.9 rebounds a game, en route to First Team All-MAC honors. JACOB MUSSELMAN, DN

Senior forward Oshlynn Brown grabs a rebound.

The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse sits mostly empty before the Cardinals’ quarterﬁnal matchup against Ohio.

Sophomore forward Annie Rauch wins the opening tip.

Junior guard Essence Booker dribbles the ball.

Junior forward Thelma Dis Agustsdottir high-ﬁves her teammates as the Cardinals’ starting lineup is announced.

A young fan holds a sign while cheering on the Cardinals.

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treats Bags of candy sit on shelves March 5, 2021, at Fresh Market Treats. In addition to in-store purchases, the shop also ships all candy internationally. RYLAN CAPPER, DN

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Golden Globes kicks off 2021 award season The Hollywood Foreign Press Association hosted its 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Chloe Zhao won the award for Best Director of a Motion Picture for “Nomadland,” making her the ﬁrst Asian woman to win the award. Chadwick Boseman was posthumously awarded his ﬁrst Golden Globe for his performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” ByteBSU.com

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“WandaVision” starts Marvel’s Phase Four “Spider-Man: Far From Home” was released in July 2019. Since then, there’s been a year-and-ﬁvemonth drought of Marvel ﬁlms and television, as some Marvel movies have been pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “WandaVision,” which blends sitcom and normal Marvel storytelling, introduced new characters who will continue on in later Marvel projects. ByteBSU.com

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Muncie couple opens first brick-and-mortar freeze-dried candy store. Lily Staatz Reporter When customers first walk into Fresh Market Treats, the doorbell chimes behind them as their eyes meet shelves stocked full of candy-filled bags and Ball jars. Shannon and Tiffany Turner, owners of Fresh Market Treats, happily greet their customers to welcome them into the only brickand-mortar store that sells freeze-dried candy in the United States. Before opening Fresh Market Treats, Shannon Turner owned Cutting Edge Fencing Company, a fencing business, since 1999. Nearly five years ago, he bought a freeze dryer to try freeze-drying candy. When he began showing an interest in opening a candy shop in March 2020, Tiffany Turner said, his idea “took off from there.” The Turners began renovating their location on Madison Street in April 2020, building the display shelving needed for their shop and painting the wood teal.

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It’s really sad to see so many businesses that have left. This is still a great part of town. If we can make it here on this side of town, we can make it anywhere.” - TIFFANY TURNER, Co-owner of Fresh Market Treats

Disney releases latest blockbuster Movie studios like Warner Brothers have recently been releasing ﬁlms on streaming services the same day they drop in theaters. Disney followed suit by releasing “Raya and the Last Dragon” on Disney+, but viewers are required to pay an additional fee on top of their Disney+ subscription to watch the movie. ByteBSU.com

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Shannon Turner, coowner of Fresh Market Treats, packs an order of candy to be sent to a customer March 5, 2021, at the store. RYLAN

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After getting permission from the Centers for Disease Control, the Turners opened Fresh Market Treats to the public this past October. Currently, the Turners sell freeze-dried Skittles, caramel M&Ms, Milk Duds, Airheads, Jolly Ranchers, Starbursts, sour gummy bears, peach rings and more. Their most popular freeze-dried candies are their Werther’s Caramels, which the Turners couldn’t keep stocked on the shelves when they ﬁrst opened. All of their freeze-dried candies are sold in mylar bags for long-term storage.

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My granddaughter likes everything here. My favorite is the Bit-o-Honey [freeze-dried candy], and the key lime [taffy] is outstanding.” - STEVEN THORN, Fresh Market Treats customer Another one of the Turners’ popular items are their dog treats, which are freeze-dried sliced beef livers or chicken breasts without added preservatives. “If you need to train a dog, that’s the way to go — they won’t leave you alone until the bag is empty,” Tiffany Turner said. In addition to selling freeze-dried candies, Fresh Market Treats offers an assortment of raw taffies from sweet flavors — like honey and cookies & cream — to savory flavors — like maple bacon and chicken and waffles. Steven Thorn, one of the Turners’ customers, said he often stops by Fresh Market Treats to purchase freeze-dried candy for his granddaughter. “My granddaughter likes everything here,” Thorn said. “My favorite is the Bit-o-Honey [freeze-dried candy], and the key lime [taffy] is outstanding.” Because the Turners enjoy supporting small businesses, Tiffany Turner said, Fresh Market Treats also displays business cards to advertise for other local businesses. One of the businesses the Turners support is Debbie’s Handmade Soaps, which is owned by their friend and neighbor Debbie Acree. “We feature her soaps, and she features some of our candies,” Tiffany Turner said. “We scratch each other’s back.” Along with fulfilling their in-store orders, Tiffany Turner said one of their goals is to offer gift baskets and sell seasonal holiday treats because she and her husband like to “mix it up and provide new experiences” at Fresh Market Treats. This past Christmas, Fresh Market Treats had a special for candy cane tubes filled with freeze-dried Skittles. During the spring season, the Turners plan to sell candy-filled Easter baskets and highlight green flavors, such as pickles, pears and pineapple saltwater taffies, for Saint Patrick’s Day. Tiffany Turner said she loves seeing new customers stop by Fresh Market Treats, and she’s always willing to give out samples to customers to offer them “a little bit of excitement” on the south side of Muncie. As for the Turners’ future business plans, Tiffany Turner said she and Shannon Turner hope to one day open a second shop in Indianapolis. “We will always probably keep this location on the south side [of Muncie] because this is where we’ve lived for our entire life,” Tiffany Turner said. “It’s really sad to see so many businesses that have left. This is still a great part of town. If we can make it here on this side of town, we can make it anywhere.” Contact Lily Staatz with comments at ljstaatz@bsu.edu.

How does freeze-drying candy work? Step 1:

Candy is placed inside a freeze dryer, where it is frozen to 50 degrees below zero.

Step 2:

The freeze dryer creates a vacuum around the candy.

Step 3:

The machine gradually warms the candy. Ice is evaporated from the candy through sublimation, where the ice is turned into a gas, skipping the step when it becomes a liquid.

Step 4:

The freeze-dried candy is stored in moistureand-oxygen-proof packaging to ensure its freshness.

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McKensie Dishman, Fresh Market Treats employee, lays out pieces of salt water taffy to be placed in a vacuum machine March 5, 2021, at Fresh Market Treats. Along with candy, the store also sells freeze-dried chicken and beef livers for pet treats. RYLAN CAPPER, DN

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BENNY in the sunset

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Finished in 1937, the Beneficence statue, or “Benny,” was the last piece of work commissioned from sculptor Daniel Chester French, who also designed the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C. Benny, located on the south side of Ball State’s campus, is surrounded by five pillars, symbolizing the five Ball brothers, who moved their glass factory from Buffalo, New York, to Muncie. Benny has become the university’s main symbol and can be seen on stickers, mugs, shirts and other promotional material. ISAAC F. MILLER, CONTRIBUTOR

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The values of having introverted friends often go unnoticed. Savannah Jordan is a freshman journalism major and writes “The Savannah Diaries” for The Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. I am an introvert, and I have been told I am too quiet, I don’t know how to have fun and I seem unfriendly for my entire life. What people may not understand is I have a comfort zone. It may Savannah be easy for some people to get out of that comfort Jordan zone, but I find it difficult to do every day. Columnist, There have been numerous times I went to “The Savannah social gatherings, such as a homecoming dance Diaries” or a church dance, and I would be the one standing in the corner watching everybody else have fun. People always told me, “Come on, Savannah, let loose,” or asked me, “Are you sure you don’t want to join in? Everyone is having a lot of fun.” While introverts may not like large social gatherings or constantly being the center of attention, they do have qualities that make them valuable during social gatherings and are good friends to keep around. While each introvert expresses themselves differently, the general WebMD definition of an introvert is someone who has the personality type of introversion, which means they feel more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas rather than what is happening externally. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert depends on how you process the world around you. According to Psychology Today, there are five types of introverts: social, introspective, restrained, thoughtful and minimal. I, personally, carry all of these traits. Like the social introvert, I structure my day to where I get all of my work done and am still able to have some downtime. I identify with introspective and thoughtful introverts because I constantly focus on my inner life — I solve a lot of my problems by sitting and thinking. I also identify with the restrained and minimal introverts

because I prefer to observe situations before I pursue them and I like to know all of the facts before I make important decisions. People think introverts come few and far between, but onethird to one-half of people in the United States are introverts. So, I can guarantee you come into contact with plenty of introverts every day, and not all of them fit the stereotypes society has built around them. Because introverts prefer to focus on their inner thoughts and ideas, they are great observers. Being able to observe their surroundings can make them more aware of others by being able to study people’s body language and facial expressions. Even if they are not speaking to them, they can become more mindful of what they might be feeling in that moment. Introverts are also great listeners. Most people they know go to them if they need to share their good news, if they need advice or if they simply need someone to listen to them. Being a good listener can also help them become more empathetic. Because they prefer listening over talking, introverts are trustworthy. If you ever need to get something off of your chest but don’t know who to tell, find an introvert. They would be more than happy to listen to what you need to say and keep their promise not to tell anyone. Once you meet and get to know them and you are in their lives, introverts are loyal until the end. Whether they see you every day or once a year, they will stick by you and always be there for you. Because they are loyal, they are also very thoughtful. Introverts have the tendency to remember the smallest details about you, such as your favorite holiday, your birthday and your talents. If you can’t count on anyone else to wish you a happy birthday, you can always count on the introvert in your life to do so. You can say introverts don’t know how to have fun, and you can label them unfriendly and too quiet, but at least give yourself the chance to get to know one because many of us are more than what meets the eye. Contact Savannah Jordan with comments at sjordan4@bsu.edu or on Twitter @savmjordann.

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Want to submit an event? Freshman journalism major Savannah Jordan poses for a photo March 10, 2021, in the photojournalism studio in the Art and Journalism Building. Jordan said she identifies with all five types of introverts: social, introspective, restrained, thoughtful and minimal. PHOTOS BY: JADEN WHITEMAN, DN

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The conference has been two years in the making and involved faculty collaboration between Ball State’s African American Studies program, Teachers College and English department. The Zoom event March 12-13 will host different speakers and presentations from around the Midwest and the world. WarrenGordon said she hopes to uplift marginalized voices and create a space for people to learn. “The purpose of the conference was to create a regional space for people who have been doing work around African American studies and the African diaspora work to center Black voices,” WarrenGordon said. Rutter, also an associate professor of English, said she wants the conference to build connections between Ball State students and regional leaders of African American studies as potential mentors and resources for students. “We’re trying to build a community here — a community of scholars, and students and people outside of the university who are

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Continued from Page 07 Head coach James Whitford stressed the importance of putting together a complete game heading into the rubber match between both teams. In the first game against Toledo, Ball State’s defense held the Rockets to shooting 32 percent from the field and 21 percent from three. El-Amin said this season’s quarterfinal game between the two teams will be reminiscent of what the series has entailed the past few years. “We have always liked that matchup against Toledo,” El-Amin said. “We have had great games against each other. Having them again on Thursday, and both of us knowing we are 1-1, it is going to be an intense game. It is going to be a fun one. It will be who can put 40 minutes together first.” The Cardinals have recently succeeded against Toledo, as they have won eight of the last 11 meetings against the Rockets. March 11 will be the 100th time the two teams have played against each other, and it has been as even a matchup as you can get, as Ball State leads the series 50-49. “Toledo and Ball State has been a rivalry for years,” Whitford said. “In the MAC West, that has been the battle for the better part of five years … It is always a war, and I have no question that it will be again.” While the game is a No. 8 seed against a No. 1 seed, the Cardinals feel the standings don’t reflect how far they can advance.

more interested in Black women’s history,” she said. While the conference wasn’t planned for a virtual platform when conversations ﬁrst began, Rutter said, a Zoom conference is more affordable. Registration links to the conference are being shared online to promote attendance at the free event. Warren-Gordon said some speakers at the conference will have “untraditional presentations,” including interactive discussions, creative showcases and performances. Some scheduled topics of discussion include Black women and media representation, Black feminist pedagogy and centering African American women in historical narratives. “Last summer, anti-racist work ... seemed to me that it was missing the role of Black women that were centered in those conversations,” Warren-Gordon said. “On the mainstream level, Black women were not given as much focus as they deserve.” The theme of this year’s conference, “Centering the Voices of Black Women,” hopes to change that. “The idea is let’s put women in the center in this anti-racism talk,” Warren-Gordon said. “The conversation looks different for Black women — those experiences are different compared to Black men — and Dr. McClaurin is talking about women getting less recognition for work, especially Black women not getting

recognition for their work.” Warren-Gordon said this conference wouldn’t have been possible without the help and support of the Office of Inclusive Excellence and the faculty in the Teachers College and English department. “It wouldn’t be happening without their work for creating this program, and having worked tirelessly, and communicated with people internationally and creating time and space for figuring out the schedule for the conference,” Warren-Gordon said. The first session of the Midwest Regional African American Studies Biennial Conference will begin at 8 a.m. March 12 with the goal of creating a safe space to hear diverse stories and build a community of scholars. Contact Angelica Gonzalez Morales with comments at agonzalezmor@bsu.edu or on Twitter @angelicag_1107.

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Ball State plays Toledo Thursday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. “We feel like we are better than what the record and what the seed shows,” Whitford said. “I don’t think, at this stage, that really matters. We had three games canceled against the bottom three teams in the league.” Whitford said he believes anything can happen in the MAC, and Thursday’s game is a prime example. “When you are in the Mid-American Conference, you know how good the conference tournament is,” Whitford said. “That is always true, and I think it is even more true this year.” Contact Ian Hansen with comments at imhansen@bsu.edu or on Twitter @ianh_2.

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