Ball State SGA votes to revise emergency alert text system (20 hours ago) Student Government Association (SGA) senators voted for a resolution requesting that the Office of Risk Management at Ball State change the university’s emergency alert system for text alerts Wednesday at the senate meeting. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/news-ball-state-sga-senate-2019-meeting-emergency-votes
Ball State SGA-nominated slates Empower and Elevate could be fined for copyright violations (21 hours ago) Yesterday, two emails were sent to Student Government Association (SGA) with evidence that both slates were infringing on copyright logos. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/news-empower-elevate-ball-state-sga-2019-fines
After record year, Activision-Blizzard lays off 8% of workforce (22 hours ago) After having their most profitable year yet, Activision Blizzard laid off eight percent of their employees last week. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/after-record-year-activision-blizzard-lays-off-8-of-workforce
Ball State alumnus to study women’s agency and feminism in Japan (02/20/19 8:03pm) Success is rarely accomplished alone. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/daily-lifestyles-zelmer-mext-scholarship
Spring Roost Housing Fair (02/20/19 6:47pm) Looking for a place to call home? Start your search now with The Roost Housing Fair, sponsored by The Haven. Representatives and landlords from local apartments and houses will be in the Atrium on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/spring-roost-housing-fair
4 takeaways from Ball State Men's Basketball second loss to Miami (Ohio) (02/20/19 5:22pm) After winning three consecutive conference games, Ball State (14-12, 5-8 MAC) was unable to continue its three-game winning streak Tuesday with a 69-66 road loss to Miami (Ohio) (14-12, 6-7 MAC). https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/sports-basketball-miami-day-two
Alyssa Rothwell has proven to be a savior in the circle for Ball State Softball (02/20/19 4:32pm) The role of the closer is one that is somewhat obscure but important at the same time. With three or fewer innings left and the opposition in a spot to tie the game, the circle in the center of the diamond is a lonely spot. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/sports-softball-rothwell-feature
Ball State's 2019 SGA Presidential Town Hall Debate features audience questions (02/20/19 8:31am) The last of three debates preceding the 2019 Student Government Association (SGA) Election focused on questions by SGA senators, representatives from organizations and audience members both at the debate or pre-submitted on social media. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/news-ball-state-sga-president-townhall-debate-2019
Comeback falls short for Ball State Men's Basketball in loss to Miami (Ohio) (02/20/19 3:32am) Fight. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/sports-basketball-miami-recap
A winter mess is ahead of us for the morning (02/20/19 1:43am) Tonight: Snow moves in overnight leaving a mess for our morning commute tomorrow. Areas to our east will see more snow than our western areas. I expect most areas to see around a tenth of an inch of ice. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/a-winter-mess-is-ahead-of-us-for-the-morning
No. 12 Ball State Men's Volleyball pushing for improvement in MIVA play (02/19/19 8:35pm) In its fourth consecutive match against a ranked opponent, No. 12 Ball State Men’s Volleyball (7-7, 1-3 MIVA) will return to Worthen Arena Thursday to face No. 15 Purdue Fort Wayne (8-7, 2-2 MIVA). https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/sports-volleball-fort-wayne-preview
Ball State freshman sinks half-court shot, wins $10,000 (02/19/19 5:51pm) https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/ball-state-freshman-sinks-half-court-shot-wins-10000
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hoosiers deserve to feel safe and protected (02/19/19 5:24pm) Editor's note: This letter was received Feb. 19, 2019, before SB 12 moved out of committee to be considered by the full Senate. The Daily News publishes Letters to the Editor with minimal copy edits and provides a headline only if the author does not provide one. We reserve the right to withhold submitted letters depending on the content. Letters should be approximately 500 words and sent to editor@bsudailynews.com. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/opinion-letter-to-the-editor-hate-crime-legislation
weather (02/20/19 1:13am) Tonight: We can expect very cloudy skies tonight with temperatures staying steady at about 30 degrees throughout the night. Small winds will welcome us from the east-south eastern area ranging from speeds of 7 to 9 mph. PAYTON https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/weather
Ball State NREM club partners with community to spread environmental messages (02/19/19 8:00pm) From creating and decorating environmentally-conscious crafts, such as reusable tote bags, to hosting guest speakers, the natural resources and environmental management club (NREM) works to bring attention to environmental issues. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/daily-lifestyles-nrem-club
ABC's Deborah Roberts tells Ball State students the power of setting great expectations (02/19/19 6:11am) Reporter, anchor and author Deborah Roberts gave Ball State students a new perspective on women's progress and her own career Monday night at Emens Auditorium. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/news-ball-state-deborah-roberts
Wellness Minute: Ball State celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week (02/19/19 5:39am) MUNCIE, Ind.---Kindness. It’s something many believe this world needs more of...And that’s the message the Office of Institutional Diversity is trying to push this week. So you might be asking- what does Random Acts of Kindness Week have to do with wellness? Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity Melinda Messineo says being kind does have a variety of health benefits. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/random-acts-of-kindness-week
Ball State SGA’s 3 nominated slates show students their differences in All-Slate Debate (02/19/19 5:53am) In a debate filled with agreements, disagreements and slight confusion, members from the three nominated 2019 Student Government Association (SGA) slates presented their opinions and stances tying them back to their platform points. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/news-ball-state-sga-2019-all-slate-debate
More wintry weather on the way while temperatures stay near average for this time of the year (02/19/19 2:46am) Tonight: We will stay dry overnight while dropping into the low 20's for the low with mostly cloudy skies. Winds will be light out of the north at 5 to 10 mph. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/more-wintry-weather-on-the-way-while-temperatures-stay-near-average-for-this-time-of-the-year
Give blood at the Red Cross blood drive (02/19/19 3:20pm) Do you know the path that your pint of blood can travel once you’ve donated it to the Red Cross? https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2019/02/give-blood-at-the-red-cross-blood-drive
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