Education

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN – You probably weren’t afraid to read this sentence, but would you fear writing it? It seems hard to believe in the era of social media, but writing something that will be read by others or graded by a teacher is a fairly common fear. It even has a name – scriptophobia. This kind of reluctance to writing goes well beyond not knowing where to start a paper or being unsure of how best to structure your ideas. It’s a visceral reaction, much like the more common fear of public speaking (glossophobia), and the English…

By Sheryl Swingley—  MUNCIE, IN—Reservations for the Muncie Central Alumni Association dinner and annual meeting are due Monday, Oct 23. Attendees do not have to be a member of the association to attend. Check-in for the event will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the Muncie Central High School cafeteria. Attendees should enter the west door from the north parking lot. Reservations for the event are $18 per person. Checks payable to the Muncie Central Alumni Association should be sent to 6604 W. Talamore Court, Yorktown, IN 47396. After dinner, distinguished alumni awards will be…

By Stacey Shannon— Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. COWAN, IN—Juggling a variety of sports, activities and academics is challenging for high school students. But, Cowan Junior/Senior High School senior Cheyenne Carter has developed strategies to make it all work. Carter, who is a member of the softball, basketball and volleyball teams at her school, said she’s learned a lot about time management throughout high school.  “It’s definitely been a work in progress over the…

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University’s 97th Homecoming celebration kicks off this year on Oct. 16, as Cardinals across the globe are invited back to campus to show pride in their alma mater. The week-long celebration culminates Oct. 21 with the Cardinals’ home football contest against Central Michigan at Scheumann Stadium. Tickets for the game are available on the Ball State Athletics website. “Our Homecoming theme this year, ‘Benny is Calling,’ is so fitting, as we look forward to welcoming Ball State alumni from both near and far,” said Michelle Johnson, senior director of…

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN– Actors and producers David and Christina Arquette are spending two weeks on the campus of Ball State University this Fall semester as the first Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Visiting Experts in Residence for Media. Formerly the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Endowed Chair in Telecommunications program, the Visiting Expert in Residence for Media initiative in the College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) brings media industry experts to campus to provide meaningful insights to students in and out of the classroom. “We are excited to welcome David and Christina Arquette…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN—When Arminda “Mindy” Vaught was released from prison after her 14-month sentence, she was not sure what she was going to do. She returned home and knew she had to find a job. Serving 14-months on a felony charge meant that her options were limited. After speaking with the Delaware County Probation Office, she was referred to Ivy Tech Community College’s WorkMatters program.  “I thought I’d be getting a job at a factory; that I didn’t have any other options. I came out with hope and a future,” Vaught said.  “Mindy came into my office looking for…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Two scholarships administered by the Muncie Central Alumni Association were awarded at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Delaney Strange was selected as the Harris-Jones scholarship recipient for 2023-24, while Ella Piche received the Muncie Central High School Alumni Association scholarship.    Strange has begun studies at Purdue University and plans to obtain a civil engineering degree with a concentration in transportation and a minor in Spanish. Strange’s ultimate professional goal includes working on projects in underserved communities, both in the United States and abroad.   While at Central, she was in National Honor Society, participated in…