Olivia Ground
Articles
Changes on the Horizon: The Indiana Department of Education proposes new diploma changes for high school students.
The new changes require a base of 42 credits where students are required to complete a series of required courses, including but not limited to seven semesters of English, seven credits of math, seven credits of “science, technology and engineering,” and five social studies credits. Students have the option to pursue “seals” or forms of additional education. The seals are “enrollment,” “enlistment and service” and “employment,” with each seal having an “honors” or “honors plus” option.
Burris Students Demand Action club hosts "Wear Orange Rally" at Muncie City Hall
The event, which was attended by community members, students and politicians, discussed gun saftey and gun reform legislation.
Community members gather for meeting with updates on The Village revitalization plan
In a presentation titled “The Village Redevelopment At Ball State University,” had information and updates for how the Village, which is located at the south-east corner of campus, was shared. The majority of updates came from Fairmount Properties, the development partner for the project.
Board of Trustees approves new Ball State Athletics Performance Center during May meeting
The Board of Trustees met May 3, revealing plans for an upcoming renovation of the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) building, plans for an upcoming sports performance training center, changes in the university core curriculum and many hiring and human resources developments being made in the upcoming months.
With nationwide legislation, LGBTQ+ parents find a new challenge in their parenthood
LGBTQ+ parents share their realities of parenting under the LGBTQ+ identity.
Students and faculty grow concerned about Senate Bill 202 and the potential changes in the tenure track
Senate Bill 202 proposes changes in tenure and new criteria for “intellectual diversity.”
Indiana Senate Bill 202 passes in House Education Committee; moves to House Chamber
Indiana Senate Bill (SB) 202 passed in the House Education Committee with eight yeas and four nays Feb. 21.
Alpha Psi Omega hosts "Rainbow Night"
Ball State community members gathered in the Korsgaard Dance Studio at Ball Gym for “Rainbow Night,” a performance-based event hosted by Alpha Psi Omega (APO).
Burris students gain national attention in the conversation around guns after a house representative flashes a gun
The students, members of the Burris Chapter of Students Demand Action, hope to use this event as a way to spread awareness for gun reform.
The high price of Broadway is why many can't engage in it
The inaccessibility of theater makes it hard to participate in the arts.
