Maddie Mills-Craig

Many of you guys have heard of the 1998 Disney adaption of Mulan, but did you know where the inspiration for the story came from? Today, I will be talking about the original Ballad of Mulan from the 4th to 6th century China and how the Disney movie compares. We will be looking at the different versions and the significance behind the differences in each version.

On April 17, Minitrista is hosting a glass workshop where people can create their own sculpted flowers. The cost was $55 per person and is currently sold out. The event is held in Marilyn K. Glick Center for glass at Ball state. The workshop is open to beginners and intermediate-level glass workers with all of the supplies provided. Today for the show, we're very excited to welcome our special guest Ashley Mann, who is Associate Director of Experience and Education for Minnetrista.

This Saturday, the Caffeinery and Muncie Volkswagen Club are hosting a Cars and Coffee event. The event will be at the Caffeinery and will reoccur every first Saturday of the month from 9 am to 11 am. Today for the show, we're very excited to welcome our special guest Kirby Tipple, who is one of the founders of Muncie Volkswagen Club and the main organizer of the Cars and Coffee events.

Today for the show, we're very excited to welcome our special guest Nick Moles, and Liana Rowe, who are the Head Team of Muncie Jam.

Back in 2009, the nonprofit organization ecoREHAB of Muncie began from a Ball State University architecture studio that was designed to flip abandoned houses into sustainable homes. Inadttion to working with students and community partnerships to transform Muncie houses into inviting homes, EcoREHAB asl offers affordable consultation and educational outreach programs to promote sustainable building practices for homeowners, businesses, and communities. Today we're very excited to welcome our special guest Jason Hany, who is the Executive director for ecoREHAB.

With St. Patrick's Day coming up next Wednesday on March 17, the Community Foundation and Downtown Development is inviting people to celebrate through their Pot O' Gold Puzzler event. Five individuals who complete all of the puzzles will win a pot of gold in the form of 100 one-dollar coins. In order to play, one needs a playing card that can be found on the Pot O' Gold website or picked up at a participating location. In order to play, you just need to shop, eat and drink in downtown Muncie until you've collected all nine puzzle pieces. Once you've received your 9 puzzle pieces, just mail your completed puzzle to Downtown Development, drop it off at their place of business or email it. More information can be found on Down Town Muncie's website. The event began on February 15 but will end next Wednesday on St Patrick Day. Today for the show, we're very excited to welcome our special guest Cheryl Crowder, who is the Event Director of Downtown Development.

In the era of COVID, with people spending more time at home, communities have begun to see the rise in animal adoptions. Today for the show, we're very excited to welcome our special guest Nicki Curby, who is the shelter manager of Muncie Animal Rescue Fund (Muncie ARF).

With COVID, one thing that has been hit hard in theaters. This is both movie theaters and live theaters. Muncie Civic Theatre though has announced that they will have their spring youth shows performing in May. Currently, registration for kids between the grades of kindergarten to 12th grade is open and auditions are soon. The Theatre will be putting on 101 Dalmations, James and the Giant Peach, and High School Musical. Today we're very excited to welcome our special guest Bridget Duggleby, who is the Education Director of Muncie Civic Theatre.

2021 Indiana Association of School Broadcasters Competition. The purpose of the competition is to recognize excellence in student work.

For Valentine's day special, Common Market is hosting a chance for kitties and puppies to get free vaccinations. This is event is taking place Saturday, Feb. 13. Although the free vaccinations and microchipping are all sold out, You can still get info on the spay-neuter or pick up pet food that day still. Today we're very excited to welcome our special guest Mike Martin, who is the owner of Muncie Common Market.

With tomorrow being groundhogs day, Muncie Outreach has organized “The Great Scavenger Hunt 202”. The scavenger hunt is a week-long and it starting Tomorrow with registrations closing today! Participants will work in teams of 2-6 to hunt for the items off of a provided list in order to collect points. In order to win, your team must have the most points by the end of the week. To tell you more about the event, we're very excited to welcome our special guest Laura Janney, who is the Executive Director of Muncie Outreach. If you're interested in participating in the event, make sure to register today on Muncie Outreach's Facebook or Website!

Today we're very excited to welcome our special guest Michael Jennings, who is the property manager for North Church Venue. If you're interested in visiting the event, make sure to stop by now at the corner of North and Elm. Only one block down from Elm Brewery.

Coming up is the elections for the student government association where students can vote for the slate of their choice. Voting will begin this upcoming Monday on March 1st at 8 am and will close Tuesday, March 2 at 5 pm. SGA Slate: STRIVE President: Tina Nguyen Vice President: Chiara Biddle| Chief Administrator: Nita Burton Treasurer: Jacob Bartolotta Today we're very excited to welcome our special guest Parker Abrell, who is the SGA Elections Board Commissioner