Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
17 hours ago by Jessica Husek
Racism is still alive in towns across America, said author James Loewen. Loewen spoke Tuesday in Pruis Hall about his most recent book "Sundown Towns" and about America's history of racism and prejudice. Loewen spoke about a high point of racism in America from 1890 to 1940 and explained historical examples of the efforts of groups of white people to drive black people out of communities.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
2 hours ago by Lauren Phillips, Senior Chief Reporter
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
13 hours ago by Joe Cermak
Although Ben Smith was diagnosed with colon cancer and fought it for four years, it never stifled his dreams.
He foresaw a future where he graduated from Ball State University and became a probation officer. He continued to travel and started a family with his wife, Mindy.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
13 hours ago by Ashley Pierce
A Village staple since 1970, the Discount Den could close by the end of the month, store manager Heather Seybold said. Its 50 cent sodas, selection of tobacco products and greek life apparel make it a beloved business to Ball State University students.
The exact closing date is unknown at this time, however, because prospective buyers had become interested, Seybold said.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
6 hours ago by Ryan Wood
In the dictionary, the word "rut" is defined as "a sunken track or groove made by the passage of vehicles." For a decade-long stretch, created by the vehicle of its own incompetency, the word defined the position of Ball State's football program. As a new millennium began, the program experienced its darkest period in the midst of a 21-game losing streak that spanned three seasons.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
15 hours ago by Joe Cermak
Dear Gigolo Joe: I'm living in an apartment with these two other girls. Don't get the wrong impression: nothing is happening between us. We have a pretty good friendship, but I hate their stupid cats. There are three of them, and they aren't those "miracle cats" that can use the toilet to go to the bathroom.