news Last Updated 23 hours ago Ball State BSA holds 53rd annual Unity Pageant By John Lynch Three weeks removed from the conclusion of Ball State’s Unity Week, the Black Student Association’s (BSA) 53rd annual Unity Pageant kicked off in person on Sunday evening at Pruis Hall, as well as on Zoom.
news 2/26/2021, 10:00am Ball State student Taylor Hall shares her passion for activism and music By Grace McCormick When Kent Millard attended civil rights marches in the 1960s, he was taught to link arms with fellow protesters so no one would be separated from the group. Millard knew attending marches and protests could be dangerous even though participants were nonviolent. Trainers told him what to do in the face of violent retaliation.
news 2/25/2021, 3:00pm Ball State SAIAC starts conversations about racism and inclusivity By Maya Wilkins In January 2020, Jordyn Blythe, junior communications studies and political science major, attended Beverly Tatum’s speech at Ball State University on why schools are responsible for fostering conversations about the importance of diversity and inclusivity.
Video 2/25/2021, 2:00pm VIDEO: Ball State vs Kent State NCAA men's basketball highlights By Josh Bennett Ball State and Kent State competed against each other in a NCAA men's basketball game, Wednesday Feb 24th at 2:00 pm. The final score was Kent State: 71 and Ball State: 90.
news 2/25/2021, 1:30pm Black celebrities entertain Ball State students from home in first-ever 'House of Melanin' By Evan Weaver On Feb. 24, the University Program Board (UPB), with Late Nite, student government association and the National Pan-Hellenic Council held an event celebrating Black History Month by hosting three Black entertainers to perform in front of a virtual room full of Ball State students.
news 2/25/2021, 10:00am Queer Chocolatier owner shares future hopes for business after Village lease ends By Grace McCormick Strolling down West University Avenue past some of Muncie’s iconic local restaurants, it’s difficult to ignore a large “For Lease” sign hanging in the window of Queer Chocolatier. Owner Morgan Roddy said her business needs a new location, but she will miss her current storefront.
news 2/25/2021, 9:00am Ball State president reflects on prosecuting Oklahoma City bombing case with Merrick Garland By Grace McCormick The courtroom was full every day — standing-room-only full. Journalists filled every available chair, leaving members of the public to crowd in where they could for a trial that weighed heavily on the nation. It was 1997, and Terry Nichols stood accused for the role it was believed he played in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people — the worst act of terrorism on U.S. soil prior to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
news 2/24/2021, 10:00pm Strive SGA slate participates in final debate By Staff Reports The Strive student government association (SGA) slate participated in its final debate before the spring 2021 election. Presidential candidate Tina Nguyen and Vice Presidential candidate Chiara Biddle said they are hoping to meet with hall councils and other on-campus organizations.
video 2/23/2021, 3:50pm VIDEO: Ball State vs Akron Highlights By Josh Bennett Ball State Cardinals faced off against the Akron Zips Friday, February 19th. Both teams put up a well fought battle with the final score being Ball State: 79 and Akron: 88.
news 2/23/2021, 10:00am Five national stories of the week By Associated Press The U.S. tops 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, Virginia lawmakers vote to abolish the death penalty, Biden boosts pandemic lending to small businesses, the Supreme Court won't halt the turnover of Trump's tax records and the wife of "El Chapo" has been arrested on U.S. drug charges make up this week's five national news stories.
news 2/22/2021, 10:00am Five international stories of the week By Staff Reports The United Kingdom announces new goals for every adult to get their first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 31, protests in Myanmar grow despite military threats of lethal force, Argentina's health minister resigns, a Moscow court rejects opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal of his prison sentence and Iran plans to allow less access to its nuclear program make up this week's five international stories.
news 2/19/2021, 2:38pm Muncie police investigating three deaths By Staff Reports The Muncie Police Department put out the following statement: On Feb. 19 at approximately 11:35 a.m., the Muncie police received a call advising that deceased subjects were located at 2533 N. Elgin St. Apt. 3. Officers responded to the scene and discovered that three subjects were deceased. The investigation is currently ongoing and more information will be available at a later time.
news 2/19/2021, 12:00pm Ball State Counseling Center introduces ‘Let’s Talk’ appointments By Grace Bentkowski Anxiety, depression and relationship concerns are the most popular topics of discussion for college students at Ball State’s Counseling Center, said Timothy Hess, associate director for Clinical Services and Counseling Center psychologist.
news 2/19/2021, 10:00am Ball State provost, students react to increase in online learning By Angelica Gonzalez With classroom desks socially distanced and stickers signifying unavailable chairs, professors and students have made many changes to the ways they usually learn on campus. As the world still grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, Ball State’s course modalities show one clear way of how the pandemic has affected campus and academics.
news 2/18/2021, 12:00pm Ball State SGA Strive slate introduces campaign focuses By Grace McCormick After two Student Government Association (SGA) election seasons saw three executive slates run against each other, just one slate signed up to campaign for the 2021-22 school year.
news 2/18/2021, 8:00am Chinese students at Ball State celebrate Lunar New Year 2021 during COVID-19 pandemic By Shiyi Sun On Feb. 12, Chinese people ushered in the most important festival of the year — the Lunar New Year. This year, celebrations looked different than usual.
news 2/17/2021, 10:45pm Ball State SGA Strive slate participates in second debate By Staff Reports Strive presidential candidate Tina Nguyen and vice presidential candidate Chiara Biddle participated in the second student government association (SGA) debate for the 2021-22 school year Feb. 17, 2021. Nguyen and Biddle further discussed their campaign focuses of engage, educate, encourage and strive.
news 2/17/2021, 7:20pm Ball State SGA approves budget for COVID bags By Maya Wilkins Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its weekly meeting Feb. 17 as a hybrid meeting with the option of in-person or Zoom. At the meeting, senators voted on a budget request and introduced two amendments.
news 2/16/2021, 3:00pm Ball State student trustee application opens By Staff Reports Applications for the Ball State student trustee position are open through March 1.
news 2/16/2021, 10:00am Five national stories of the week By Associated Press Deaths highlight Rockies avalanche danger, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says an independent commission will examine the Capitol riot, COVID-19 shots may change due to virus variants, former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in his hotel room and authorities found that dozens charged in the U.S. Capitol riots used extremist rhetoric make up this week's five national stories.
news 2/25/2021, 10:00am Queer Chocolatier owner shares future hopes for business after Village lease ends
Basketball 2/25/2021, 3:15pm Bred into a winning culture: Sydney Freeman has brought her winning ways from Central Noble High School to Ball State
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