news 11/24/2020, 3:28pm Burris Laboratory School to have remote learning through Dec. 9 By Staff Reports According to a statement from Ball State University, Burris Laboratory School will begin remote learning for all students on Nov. 30, ending on Dec. 9.
news 11/24/2020, 10:00am Five national stories on the week By Associated Press The FDA is allowing emergency use of the Regeneron antibody treatment, the transition of power to a Biden presidency has formally begun, states and localities are imposing new restrictions before Thanksgiving, the Wisconsin vote recount sees few changes and General Motors has withdrawn from fighting California’s right to set its own clean-air standards make up this week's five national stories.
news 11/23/2020, 10:00am Five international stories of the week By Associated Press G-20 leaders agree to prioritize COVID-19 vaccine development, the UK will go back to a three-tiered restrictions system Dec. 2, APEC leaders agree on free trade, a proposed Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble is delayed and a proposed French bill restricting the publishing of police images sparked protests make up this week's five international stories.
news 11/19/2020, 12:00pm Working toward and finding a job in a recession before and after graduation By Jaden Hasse As the fall 2020 semester nears its end, graduating seniors must navigate how to enter the workforce even as the job market changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
news 11/18/2020, 5:31pm SGA introduces endorsement amendment By Maya Wilkins On Nov. 18, Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) held their weekly meeting over Zoom and introduced an amendment establishing the SGA endorsement process.
news 11/18/2020, 3:15pm 2020 looking back By Staff Reports 2020 has been a memorable year on and off campus. Here's a recap of this year's significant events.
news 11/17/2020, 10:00am Five national stories of the week By Associated Press Michigan imposes sweeping restrictions to combat COVID-19, Georgia election workers began a presidential hand tally Friday, a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is successful in trials, the SpaceX capsule reaches the International Space Station and US governors impose new coronavirus restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving make up this week's five national stories.
news 11/16/2020, 3:00pm Immersive learning courses provide seniors with job skills By Mackenzie Rupp In October 2020, senior creative writing major Grace Goze was paid to help create memes and playlists for Ball State’s Department of Modern Languages and Classics.
news 11/16/2020, 1:56pm Ball State to require spring 2021 COVID-19 tests for all students By Staff Reports In a campus-wide email sent Nov. 16, 2020, Ball State Vice President for Student Affairs Ro-Anne Royer Engle said all students will be required to submit a COVID-19 test result to the university administered within 7 days of returning to campus for the spring 2021 semester.
news 11/16/2020, 10:00am Five international stories of the week By Associated Press Peru's Congress continues its negotiations on a new president, Hurricane Iota prompts evacuation orders in Central America, Mexico passes 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, a 2020 Brexit trade deal is unlikely and Austria shuts down schools and non-essential stores make up this week's five international stories.
news 11/13/2020, 2:00pm Ball State collaborates with Muncie to reimagine the city By Liz Rieth Ball State senior Jeb Reece rolls up to the nearly empty Muncie Mall parking lot. No, he’s not looking to shop. The urban planning major is headed to class. Yes, at the mall.
news 11/12/2020, 12:00pm David Owsley Museum of Art updates its collection website By Angelica Gonzalez With the coronavirus pandemic, many organizations around campus had to make some operational changes, including the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA), which updated its website — making it more user-friendly by sharing its collection online with students, researchers and others interested in the artwork.
news 11/12/2020, 9:00am Ball State student and faculty reflect on TikTok's popularity, potential ban By Grace McCormick and Jaden Hasse Walking southeast on West Neely Avenue, traffic noise becomes quieter, and pedestrians can find large greenspaces on North Minnetrista Parkway. Minnetrista’s walking trails and cultural exhibits make it one of junior social work major Elaina Kobitz’s favorite places to be during summers in Muncie.
news 11/11/2020, 7:00pm SGA parliamentarian amendment fails By Maya Wilkins On Nov. 11, Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) voted against the amendment about increasing the parliamentarian’s duties, presented at the Nov. 4 meeting.
news 11/10/2020, 10:00am Five national stories of the week By Associated Press Joe Biden forms a coronavirus advisory board, President Donald Trump's campaign sues over Pennsylvania's election results, Pfizer Inc. announced its COVID-19 vaccine may be 90% effective, tropical storm Eta floods South Florida and Republican officials aim to get rid of the Affordable Care Act make up this week's five national stories.
news 11/9/2020, 10:00am Five international stories of the week By Associated Press Residents of an Indian village celebrate Kamala Harris' election win, Italy enforces lockdowns in four regions, U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson aims to build a relationship with Joe Biden, Guatemala copes with the aftermath of tropical storm Eta and Portugal and Hungary enforce curfews to combat the coronavirus' resurgence.
news 11/7/2020, 5:40pm Ball State president sends email addressing community intimidation By Staff Reports In a campus-wide email sent Nov. 7, 2020, Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns addressed concerns regarding people from outside the Ball State community intimidating students during the week.
News 11/7/2020, 11:16am Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected VP By Associated Press Kamala Harris made history Saturday as the first Black woman elected as vice president of the United States, shattering barriers that have kept men — almost all of them white — entrenched at the highest levels of American politics for more than two centuries.
News 11/7/2020, 11:00am Biden is 46th president after Pennsylvania win By Associated Press Democrat Joe Biden has won Pennsylvania, surpassing the 270 electoral vote threshold to take the White House and become the 46th president of the United States.
news 11/5/2020, 10:00am Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. breaks ‘Sleepout for the Homeless’ fundraising record By Angelica Gonzalez and Maya Wilkins Five members of the Lambda Beta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. spent 24 hours outside at the Scramble Light to understand some of what homeless people experience every day, using only a fire, tent and sleeping bags to help them stay warm through the night.
Football 12/31/2020, 10:00am A Neu day: How Mike Neu stayed positive through the struggles and found success By Ian Hansen
Football 12/31/2020, 7:41pm Ball State wins its 1st bowl game in program history against No. 19 San Jose State
Football 12/19/2020, 1:06am Ball State Football wins its first MAC Championship in 24 years, defeats No. 23 Buffalo