Students hold protest for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war at Scramble Light

4 instances of firearms in residence halls this semester leaves campus community with questions about emergency communication

Following the fourth instance of a firearm found in a residence hall, university officials put action team plan in place.

Student Government Association introduces first senate amendment of semester

The Ball State Student Government Association votes in new senator; introduces first senate amendment of the semester.

A new perspective: Three Muncie Mission volunteers share how their lives changed through helping the at-risk community

After turning to volunteering following the death of three loved ones, Charlotte McKnight said her life changed. Leigh Edwards, director of community engagement for the Muncie Mission, said the non-profit served 91,153 meals to residents of the Mission and other community guests in 2022.

Feeling like the last resort

As climate change enters the therapy room, it needs to be acknowledged that it’s less about a single person’s climate footprint. It’s more about collective effort rather than governments and corporations shifting the blame onto individuals like those of Gen Z.

League of Women’s Voters hosts Inflation Reduction Act presentation with John Smillie

“You can talk to your local officials because right now a lot of the struggles in Indiana are local, county by county," Smillie said. 

Student Government Association receives update on the executive board’s platform points

There is also talks of a second blue loop bus, repairing bike racks and a bike share system in collaboration with the city of Muncie along with many more points.

University Police Arrest two Students After a Fire Arm Discharged in Dorm

Ball State University Police arrested two students Wednesday afternoon, according to an email sent to students at 7:15 p.m. 

Democratic and Republican Headquarters react to Delaware County election results

Recapping the Delaware County election results

The county clerk released the unofficial election summary report, with 46 of the 52 precincts reporting, including that official election results will be finalized in the next two weeks. Here is a break down of the election day results:

Republican Incumbent Dan Ridenour wins reelection in Muncie mayoral race

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour won a second term Tuesday, defeating Democratic nominee and former City Council President Jeff Robinson.

At Mother Nature's Mercy

University holds peace vigil for Israel-Palestine conflict

The Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Ball State Center for Peace and Conflict Studies hosted a peace vigil for the Israel-Palestine conflict Nov. 1. 

Student Government Association approves budget request for community garden improvements

Student government association approves budget request for community garden improvements and has a visit from Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Tiffany Peters.

Anand R. Marri appointed provost

Anand R. Marri will serve as Ball State University's next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, according to an email to students from University President Geoffrey Mearns Oct. 31. 

At least 16 dead in Maine shooting and dozens injured, law enforcement officials tell AP

A man opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, killing at least 16 people and engulfing the state's second-largest city in chaos. The suspect remained at large as authorities ordered residents and business owners to stay inside and off the streets. Two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press dozens of people also had been wounded. The officials were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

The Ball State Student Government Association approves three new budget requests

The Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) presented three new budget requests for upcoming events in their meeting on Oct. 25

Local Indiana schools receive grants for school safety

On Aug. 29, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb approved a nearly $30 million grant to enhance Indiana school security—The Secured School Safety Grant. The grant, funded through House Bill 1492, was enacted Sept. 1. 

Sports administration class hosts 23rd annual Chase Charlie Races

The 23rd annual Chase Charlie race took place on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event is put on by the sports administration program's class Event Management in Sport. Runners went from Muncie City Hall to Emens Auditorium.

Students affected as Israel-Hamas war continues

The Israel-Hamas war continues to affect hundreds in the region and around the world, including the Ball State community. The war began Oct. 7 after an attack on a music festival in Kibbutz Re’im, Israel, which led to a series of back-and-forth attacks that have killed thousands.