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A volunteer belly flops into a pool of cold water at the annual Special Olympics Indiana Polar Plunge Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This year's plunge raised an estimated $20,000, more than any other previous plunge at Ball State. Jacob Musselman, DN

News 2/2/2019, 5:57pm

Ball State Polar Plunge raises $20,000 for Special Olympics

By Scott Fleener and Jacob Musselman

Ball State volunteers and students jumping into a pool of cold water have helped hit a new milestone for Special Olympics Indiana (SOI).

A flooding was reported around 5 p.m. Thursday in DeHority Complex. The flooding occurred in the doorways of the residence hall's main entrance. Rohith Rao, DN

News 1/31/2019, 6:15pm

Flooding reported at Ball State's DeHority Complex

By Staff Reports and Erin Kaihara

A flooding was reported around 5 p.m. Thursday at DeHority Complex at the main entrance.

A student walks to class Jan 29. Ball State will be closed Wednesday and Thursday morning. Scott Fleener, DN

News 1/29/2019, 9:57am

Campus, rejoice: Ball State classes canceled Wednesday through Thursday morning

By Sara Barker

Ball State issued an emergency alert early Tuesday closing campus from Wednesday at 7 a.m. until Thursday at 11 a.m.

Paws Inc. will no longer be housed in a building, instead the company will operate under a work-from-home model. The company will be out of their current building by June 2019. Ball State University, Photo Courtesy

News 1/29/2019, 9:00am

Garfield’s Moving; but Muncie Remains Home

By Mary Eber / newslink

Employees at Paws, Inc., home to Garfield, one of the world's most-recognized cats, soon won’t be calling an Albany, Indiana, studio home. After nearly 30 years in its current location, employees are transitioning into a work-from-home model, said Kim Campbell Beasley, Paws, Inc. director of public relations.

Ball State's biennial review of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program was released to the campus community early January. The review states students who reported binge drinking have reduced almost 20 percent from 2015 to 2017. Madeline Grosh, DN File

News 1/28/2019, 10:00am

Ball State alcohol, drug abuse review shows binge drinking decrease

By Scott Fleener

Binge drinking is down and the use of designated drivers is up according to Ball State’s biennial review of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program.

Steve Bell, former telecommunications chair and ABC news anchor, died at 83 years old. Bell covered various events during his career as a journalist including the Vietnam War. Ball State University, Photo Courtesy

News 1/26/2019, 6:59pm

Despite his experiences, Steve Bell saw the passion in his students at Ball State

By Andrew Harp

“I will never forget it,” said 2004 Ball State graduate Tom Kozrowski.

House Bill 1172 was introduced Jan. 16 at the Indiana Statehouse at the bill's committee hearing. If passed, the bill would require more accountability for virtual charter schools, and be overseen by statewide authorizers like Ball State. Grace Ramey, DN File

News 1/26/2019, 3:00pm

Indiana House bill calls for virtual charter school regulations

By Riley Eubanks / ball-bearings

After 10 years of under-performing graduation rates, state lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would require more accountability and regulations for virtual charter schools.

The Tunnel of Oppression, an annual event during Unity Week, was held Thursday, Jan. 24 in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. Some of the exhibits dealt with issues like homophobia, sexual assault and racism. Drew Leininger, Photo Provided.

News 1/25/2019, 5:36pm

Ball State Unity Week event brings attention to oppression

By Hannah Gunnell / Reporter

A young teen sits uncomfortably at a table in a coffee shop, squirming as her parents ask her about her date for the Sadie Hawkins dance. Unwillingly, the teen informs her parents that she is gay.

Andrew Brown stands at Monument Circle in Indianapolis Jan. 19, where participants in Indiana’s Women’s March gathered before heading to the American Legion Mall for the rally. Student Government Association passed a resolution that would create a LGBTQ liaison position for students. Eric Pritchett, DN

News 1/25/2019, 10:38am

Ball State SGA resolution requests LGBTQ liaison

By Charles Melton

A new position on campus tasked to deal with LGBTQ issues could be a possibility, but might still have a long way to go.

The Office of Victim Services recognizes January as National Stalking Awareness Month. Behaviors of stalking include unwanted messages and approaching the victim's family or friends. Chase Martin, DN

News 1/24/2019, 12:00pm

Ball State Office of Victim Services takes part in 15th National Stalking Awareness Month

By Chase Martin

Stalking, a staple of old-school fictional romantic movies, is an issue that largely pertains to college students today.

The East Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 25, 2018. The government has been partially shutdown for 34 days as of Jan. 24. TNS Photo

News 1/24/2019, 10:00am

How the government shutdown might affect Ball State students

By Jake Helmen and John Lynch

Ball State may be more than 540 miles away from Washington, D.C., but the effects of a partial government shutdown may still affect students and faculty alike.

Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) voted against a resolution to lower the minimum GPA requirements for senators, Tuesday. The resolution lost the vote 16-21. Charles Melton, DN

News 1/23/2019, 6:45pm

Ball State SGA votes against senator GPA standard change

By Charles Melton

Student Government Association (SGA) voted down a resolution that will change the GPA standards for senators.

The Muncie Community Schools board sits in the gym at the MCS school board meeting Jan. 22, at Longfellow Elementary School. The board was presented with proposals of a Purdue Polytechnic program located in Madjax for MCS and Ball State students. Sara Barker, DN

News 1/23/2019, 12:00pm

Muncie Community Schools board hears Purdue Madjax proposal, overviews graduation rates

By Sara Barker

A robotics competition in Muncie? It might not be as futuristic as it seems, according to a Purdue employee.

Muncie community members eat breakfast at the MLK Community Breakfast Monday, Jan. 21, in Cardinal Hall at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Ball State president Geoffrey Mearns gave a speech based on unity and community. Gabbi Mitchell, DN

News 1/21/2019, 8:29pm

Muncie community gathers for breakfast on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Gabbi Mitchell

Bowed heads and lowered eyes covered Cardinal Hall as John Smith, pastor of prayer house of deliverance, blessed the room before they broke bread with their neighbors.

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is presenting "Dr. King for the 21st Century,” 7:30 p.m., Tuesday in Pruis Hall for Ball State's Unity Week. Professor Ramon Avila said Dyson isn't necessarily the best fit as the Unity Week keynote speaker. Center for American Progress, Photo Courtesy

News 1/21/2019, 3:00pm

Ball State professor opposes MLK keynote speaker’s message

By Kayla Jackson

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson’s presentation for Unity Week has drawn a mixed reaction from some of the Ball State community.

Ball State students and Muncie community members march on McKinley Avenue for the Unity March, Jan. 16, 2017. This year's Unity March on Monday was cancelled due to a wind chill advisory, but more events are scheduled for Unity Week. Kyle Crawford, DN File

News 1/21/2019, 10:42am

Ball State celebrates 2019 Unity Week with events, speeches

By Staff Reports

Unity Week, a Ball State annual tradition since 1980, returns this week with a series of events honoring the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating diversity in the Ball State community.

Muncie Community Schools student senior Omar Rodriquez stands in the auditorium after the MLK Citizenship Award event Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Muncie Central High School. Rodriguez has won the award for 10 consecutive years. Scott Fleener, DN

News 1/20/2019, 6:04pm

Muncie Community School students awarded for leadership

By Scott Fleener

Leadership and courage.

Participants gathered Jan. 9, 2019, to participate in the Indianapolis Women's March. The march started at Monument Circle and ended at the American Legion Mall.

News 1/18/2019, 6:10pm

Ball State students, faculty, to attend third Indy Women’s March

By Rohith Rao

Despite the winter storm predictions this weekend, members from the Ball State community will be joining protesters gathering in downtown Indianapolis for the third consecutive year in support of women’s rights.

A blood moon eclipse appears in the sky Sept. 27, 2019, in Muncie. A total lunar eclipse, the Super Blood Wolf Moon, will appear Sunday night with red illumination. Allison Coffin, DN

News 1/18/2019, 3:00pm

Super Blood Wolf Moon to appear over Ball State

By Taylor Smith

Aside from catching up on homework and binge watching Netflix, Sunday night is giving students another reason to stay up late.

Faculty and graduate students at the Center for Information and Communications Sciences (CICS) new online, immersive master's program's launch day, Jan. 7. The program is directed toward professionals and can be completed in 18 to 24 months. Dennis Trinkle, Photo Provided

News 1/18/2019, 10:00am

Ball State CICS launches online master's program