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As the Online Design Editor of Ball Bearings Magazine, I created interactive designs for stories we produced. Click on each icon to view the interactivity and navigate through my design style for Ball Bearings.

Cuisine Consultants Getting tired of your plain, grilled cheese sandwich or microwavable instant noodles? Stop being a simpleton and add some spice to your meals.	About a Mile East Sometimes an escape from classes means getting off campus. A short walk down Neely St. leads to Minnetrista’s Gardens, a secluded backyard open to the public. Take the winding paths between the trees and greenery. Find a spot in which to get lost.	Undead, Unchained Zombies have become a popular craze in media and entertainment, but there is much more to these monsters than the images portrayed in the media. In Haitian voodoo legends and even in movies, the reminder of slavery rises out of the grave.
Household Halloween With two days left until Halloween, many procrastinators are still scrambling to get a costume together. Luckily, there are six costumes you may just have laying around your house.	Gadgets and Gizmos Stress can quickly pile with the challenges of a college student’s life. Check out these underrated products that will solve your everyday troubles.	Revisiting Childhood Ever catch yourself walking down the toy aisle and wishing you had a six-year-old accomplice to give you an excuse to buy the latest toy? Stop justifying your obsession now! We have crafted a list of the best toys made for children, but enjoyed at every age.
The Dorm Room Checklist Tags: coll You can check week two of school off your list, but can you check off everything you need for the rest of the year? Find out what your forgot to pick to make sure you start the year off right.	Quick Steps to Lower Stress 12 easy steps to reduce your stress levels.	Reading the Playbook Take this football quiz to see if you belong in the game or on the sidelines.
A Second Look at Your Rights After recent tragedies at Sandy Hook Elementary School, President Obama has addressed the controversial topic of gun control and taken action. Learn more about his policies and your rights to the second amendment as a student.	We’re Not On-Campus Anymore Homecoming Royalty Chair, Nathan Hesher, worked alongside Ball State students and faculty members to plan the 2013 Wizard of Oz-themed Theres No Place Like Homecoming. Listen as he explains how he juggled school and the school-wide event.	Reasonable Rides Electric cars, hybrid cars and sports cars; it’s hard to distinguish what car to buy without sacrificing efficiency, sleekness or your wallet. Click through this list of categorized cars to find a perfect, affordable match.
Poppin’ Party Platters Being stereotypical college students, we constantly crave more cuisine. Our staff couldn’t get enough of the treats in our print issue, so we extended our story online! Become the host with the most with these simple DIY appetizers. Take a look to learn how to make these not-so-typical apps.	Behind the Haunted Forest When guests make their way through the Haunted Forest this October, they will see creatures in the shadows, plastic body parts on the ground and giant spiders in the trees. There is a lot beneath the painted on blood that guests don’t always see.	Surviving the Monday Blues School is in session and you’re back to your old routine of classes, homework and trying to squeeze in a social life. Read through this survival guide to learn how Ball State students spice up their Mondays to make them slightly more bearable.
Against All Elements As a new semester begins, students look forward to returning to school. Many are unaware of the dangers of the Red Zone. Learn about awareness, knowledge and physical technique against the Red Zone through a program called Elemental.	A Dime a Day The cheapest days to buy products	Self-Portrait Look through this photo gallery to see how Ball Bearings photographers perceive themselves in this photo of the week: self-portrait.
Miles from Home Before starting college at Ball State, Judy Zhu went to high school from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. No weekends. No breaks. Now, at 22, she laughs as she talks about how much going to college in America has changed her perspective on the future and her relationship with her parents.	Who’s Behind That Instrument? Students’ attention are shifted by echoes of a marimba near the library, a piano plays in the Atrium, a ukulele strums between dorm paths and the a capella singers perform in Woodworth.	Photo of the Week Take a look at this compilation taken by the Ball Bearings photographers. View how they see warmth, hands, beauty in disguise and more.
Life of Awareness The Alive Campaign is a suicide and prevention awareness organization on Ball States campus. Read on to learn how this group is working to educate other students and university law enforcement on how to deal with these types of situations on campus.	A Cajun Experience Arthur Art Bouvier opened Papa Roux restaurants with the hopes of bringing southern comfort to Hoosiers. Listen as he talks about Mardi Gras and the impact this holiday has on his business.	Check off Your List Beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. Be sure to cross off these must-see locations in Muncie from your bucket list before graduating.
A Christmas Classic “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” one of the most famous holiday tunes,has more meaning than the idea of gift giving. Click through as each gift is explained with references to the Holy Bible.

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