DN 100 3/31/2022, 1:00pm The Top 10: The Ball State Daily News' top stories of the 21st century By Staff Reports The Daily News has a rich history of reporting by responsible and dedicated student journalists. Searching through the archives of the past 100 years, Daily News staff found no shortage of unique campus news and world events staff members before us worked hard to curate and report. Faced with the difficult task of finding the top 10 stories from a century of work, the current staff decided to limit this list to our lifetime. While we’re sure each Daily News staffer has their personal list of top stories, this was our best effort to reflect on the events and investigations our campus has seen in the 21st century.
Student Government 3/30/2022, 9:25pm SGA elects a new chief administrator and treasurer By Richard Kann The Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) elected a new chief administrator and treasurer for the Fall of 2022 March 30.
DN 100 3/30/2022, 3:24pm 'Changing and Evolving': Veteran journalists reminisce on the changes in the news industry By Joey Sills The building that once stood at 217 N. College Ave. is now a parking lot. There is virtually no hint that a newsroom once stood in its place — no sign that student journalists once walked south down North McKinley Avenue after class to shuffle into a house that was once home to The Ball State Daily News.
News 3/28/2022, 12:00pm Ball State reports 4 positive COVID-19 cases By Staff Reports Ball State reported four positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees March 21-27, according to the Ball State COVID-19 dashboard. This accounts for a 60 percent decrease in cases from the previous week.
campus 3/26/2022, 6:00pm Ball State students ‘walked a mile in her shoes’ for sexual assault, domestic violence march at University Green By Elissa Maudlin As people clung to their jackets holding protest signs and wind blew through University Green, several men picked a pair of heels in their size from a table and began buckling them onto their feet. With different heel height variations, the men gathered with women to “walk a mile in [their] shoes,” and to march in awareness of violent crimes against women.
administration 3/25/2022, 2:25pm Ball State Board of Trustees approves plans for Village construction, performing arts center By Grace McCormick and Richard Kann Bill Jenkins, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Ball State, said he has waited 20 years for his department to obtain more performance space to help students grow in their skills and experiences.
News 3/24/2022, 5:00pm Through another Lens: Jeffrey Mittman creates opportunities for visually impaired people By Richard Kann Jeffrey Mittman served in the U.S. Army as a master sergeant in the infantry from 1998–2005, which allowed him to travel the world and across military units, such as the 101st Airborne, as well as serve in the Gulf and Afghanistan wars.
Campus 3/24/2022, 12:00pm Ball State hosts ‘Women of Ball State’ for Women’s Week By Jamie Strouts The Multicultural Center and GIS Research and Map Collection came together to host “Women of Ball State,” not only to honor memorable women in the Delaware County community, but to also raise awareness about community resources for women.
Student Government 3/23/2022, 7:30pm Ball State SGA nominates treasurer, chief administrator candidates By Hannah Amos Ball State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) reintroduced an amendment that failed at the last meeting, March 16. Sen. Brenna Large reintroduced her appeals process board amendment that failed 10-20 with seven abstentions last week.
Women's History Month 3/23/2022, 6:00pm The Women Behind Muncie: Muncie’s role in the Women’s Suffrage Movement By Krystiana Brosher August 18, 1920 was a day women of the early 20th century never forgot, and a day all women born after continue to celebrate — the day women received the right to vote nationally. The working-class citizens city of Muncie worked since the 1880s for that day.
National 3/23/2022, 3:40pm Madeleine Albright, first female Secretary of State, dies at 84 By Staff Reports Madeleine Albright, the 64th U.S. Secretary of State and the first woman to serve in that position, has died from cancer at 84, according to a statement from her family.
Indiana 3/21/2022, 4:00pm Succeeding as Scholars: Behind the scenes of 21st Century Scholars’ progress in Indiana By Staff Reports Though college-going rates in Indiana have been decreasing over the past five years, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), 21st Century Scholars are on track to close that gap by 2025. The scholarship, which covers up to four years of tuition for eligible students at participating state universities, has helped more than 45,000 students earn a degree since it was introduced in 1990, said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers in a Dec. 15, 2021, press release.
campus 3/21/2022, 1:00pm Ball State Women's Week 2022 schedule By Staff Reports Ball State’s Department of Women’s and Gender Studies will host its annual Women’s Week March 21-25. The theme for this year is “Grow Locally, Think Globally.” Each year, Ball State hosts this week-long event with lectures, discussions, film screenings, music performances and art that celebrates the achievements and experiences of women. According to a flyer from the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, the events scheduled to be held are as follows.
News 3/21/2022, 12:00pm Ball State reports 10 positive COVID-19 cases By Staff Reports Ball State reported 10 positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees March 14-20, according to the Ball State COVID-19 dashboard. This accounts for a 233.33 percent increase in cases from the previous week.
Academics 3/17/2022, 2:30pm Restoring the Past: Professor Jonathan Spodek led graduate students in an award-winning historic documentation project By Sarah Olsen When visitors first arrive at Newfields, an Indianapolis art museum and garden, they are greeted by approximately half a million blooms that line the cobblestone and dirt paths. These winding trails criss-cross the 152-acre campus, allowing guests to admire the nearby White River while they enjoy a craft drink or snack from the Beer Garden on the premises.
Student Government 3/16/2022, 8:19pm SGA votes on organization and residence hall representation, introduces gender-inclusive bathroom resolution By Richard Kann and Hannah Amos Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) had a heavy focus on student representation in their meeting Wednesday, March 16. An amendment about creating an appeals process for lost representation was voted on. The amendment proposed to create a separate board, the Appeals Board, to consider the appeals of organizations and residence halls that lost representation.
Student Life 3/16/2022, 3:00pm Leaving the Lanes: Cardinal Lanes in Ball State’s Student Center closed until further notice By Jamie Strouts Cardinal Lanes has been a top attraction at Ball State’s L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Walk into there at any given time and chances are, you will find a group of students playing billiards or bowling at the lanes. It has been a staple of Ball State events like Late Nite, University Program Board and team bonding for student groups and clubs.
News 3/14/2022, 12:00pm Ball State reports 3 positive COVID-19 cases over spring break By Staff Reports Ball State reported 3 positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees over spring break March 7-13, according to the Ball State COVID-19 dashboard.
COVID-19 3/7/2022, 12:00pm Ball State reports 17 positive COVID-19 cases By Staff Reports Ball State reported 17 positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees Feb. 28 to March 6, according to the Ball State COVID-19 dashboard.
COVID-19 3/4/2022, 1:00pm Indiana’s COVID-19 public health emergency set to expire Saturday By Staff Reports The executive order Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law declaring COVID-19 a public health emergency in March 2020 is set to expire Saturday.
High School Tennis 6/2/2022, 6:00pm Life Lessons: Delta Girls Tennis head coach Tim Cleland along with players and assistant coaches reflect ahead of their State Finals appearance
Baseball 5/28/2022, 8:37pm Cardinals fall to the Chippewas, winner take all MAC Championship Game set for May 29