Articles by Mike Rhodes

Community Foundation Scholarship Applications are Now Available

Non-Profit January 14, 2020

Community Foundation Scholarship Applications are Now Available

By:Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer—   Muncie, IN—Scholarship applications are now available for scholarships administered by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. High school seniors and current college students should visit cfmdin.org/apply-for-scholarships to view available scholarships and access the online scholarship software. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 1, 2020. Students will be notified about scholarship awards by the end of April. The Community Foundation administers scholarships to support post-secondary education. Community-minded donors established the 51 scholarship funds and set the criteria for the awards. Scholarships are awarded to students participating in a variety of activities,…

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Dr. Greg Pyle: Growth, Development, and Your Child

Health January 13, 2020

Dr. Greg Pyle: Growth, Development, and Your Child

By: Dr. Greg Pyle— Muncie, IN—Did you know that how your child breathes and feeds can affect his/her growth and development? It starts early, and we know that breast feeding is the first step in proper growth. “Pure breastfeeding for more than 6 months is positively associated with primary dental arch development in both anterior/posterior and lateral planes in primary dentition. Therefore, pure breastfeeding for more than 6 months is recommended, as it is associated with lower chance of the development of abnormal dental relationships” (BMC Oral Health. 2015;15 (30)). Being able to properly and effectively breast feed can sometimes be…

Ball State Transforms Campus, Launches New Commercial With ‘We Fly’ Refresh

We Fly January 13, 2020

Ball State Transforms Campus, Launches New Commercial With ‘We Fly’ Refresh

By: Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN — With a campus adorned in bold, new banners and signage, eye-catching billboards on the interstates, an exciting new commercial, and more, Ball State University is building on the success of its We Fly marketing campaign. Ball State launched We Fly two years ago. The goals are to increase awareness of the University’s prestige and quality, emphasize academic strengths, celebrate its perfect size, showcase creativity, and differentiate Ball State from other institutions. The messages reinforce Ball State’s attributes, including its welcoming community, unique immersive learning opportunities, and enduring values. “‘We Fly’ captures…

How to Watch Muncie Central’s Shoka Griffin II Play On Tuesday

Education January 12, 2020

How to Watch Muncie Central’s Shoka Griffin II Play On Tuesday

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—The much-anticipated USA Football Under -16 Select Team – featuring Muncie Central High School sophomore running back Shoka Griffin II – can be viewed at THIS LINK, which goes live early Tuesday morning. (If viewing on a phone, you may be directed to download the ESPN app.) Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Eastern time) at the International Bowl XI. Student athletes are playing at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Griffin is one of 52 student athletes nationwide selected and one of only two from Indiana. Griffin, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 200 pounds,…

John Carlson: Tracking The Dweebs

Carlson January 10, 2020

John Carlson: Tracking The Dweebs

By: John Carlson— You might not be, but I’ve been worried sick since seeing a recent TV news report that detailed how easily nefarious forces of technical mayhem can track us via our smartphones. Do I care they might follow me? Nah. I’m terrified they’ll figure out what a dweeb I am. After all, as a kid, dweebery was NOT a goal of mine. I grew up watching action-packed television shows featuring cool guys like “Superman,” “Sky King” and “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” Naturally, these shows left me savoring the fact my own adulthood could be equally exciting, rife with…

Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County ‘Cardinal Reboot Program’ Receives Recognition

Education January 10, 2020

Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County ‘Cardinal Reboot Program’ Receives Recognition

By: Jennifer Gasiorek— Ivy Tech Muncie-Henry County were named winners of the 2019 Stan Jones Student Success Award by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Muncie, IN— The Cardinal Reboot project is a strong partnership between Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College. Students who are dismissed for academic reasons from Ball State University may participate in the Cardinal Reboot program and enter Ivy Tech Muncie-Henry County to improve their grade point averages and work toward credentials. Once those students have taken two semesters of fulltime coursework and earned a credential, those students can return to Ball State to…

Yorktown Middle School Adds STEM Lab Class And Connects With Students Across The Globe

Education January 9, 2020

Yorktown Middle School Adds STEM Lab Class And Connects With Students Across The Globe

By: Linda Smith— Yorktown, IN—This year has brought new adventures for Yorktown Middle School (YMS). The school has added a new STEM Lab class to allow our students to grow their problem-solving skills and teach them about real-world problems. Using the integrated STEM Design Thinking Model, YMS STEM students were introduced to the issue of pollution and air quality in New Delhi, India. Yorktown students read and watched videos about children that spend their lives working in landfills in New Delhi, collecting recyclable materials to sell to make money for their families. Students about their age live and work in…

Shanghai Ballet To Perform at Emens Auditorium January 24th

Entertainment January 8, 2020

Shanghai Ballet To Perform at Emens Auditorium January 24th

By: Tara Kenney— Muncie, IN—Emens Auditorium will play host to the Shanghai Ballet stage show on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Emens box office, by phone at 765-285-1539, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Organized in 1979, the Shanghai Ballet is one of the world’s predominant ballet companies, bringing the unique glamour of Chinese dance to the international stage. The White-Haired Girl, an award-winning classical Chinese ballet created in the 20th century, brought instant fame to the Company and helped establish its leading position in the ballet world. The Company has performed The White-Haired Girl in over 1,700 performances and…

Upcoming Events at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Entertainment January 8, 2020

Upcoming Events at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Charles W. Brown Planetarium Spring 2020 (Jan. – April) Free Show Schedule www.bsu.edu/planetarium Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun Fridays: Jan. 10, 17, 24 at 6:30pm Saturdays: Jan. 11, 18, 25 at 6:30pm and 8pm Come explore a timeless question: Do other planets like Earth exist? Within the past few decades, astronomers have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars. Travel to distant stars, fly up to exotic planets, and imagine them up close in the planetarium. Experience how science is shifting our perspectives on humanity’s place in the cosmos. Suitable for all ages 8+ Tour of the Winter Sky Fridays: Jan. 31 & Feb….