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Live at Five 3-25

Hear the latest updates with the Outstanding Senior Award controversy, the Religious Restoration Act and all your other news and weather headlines with the WCRD News team! Anchors Madeline May Brittney Dean Weather forecaster Cody Bailey Live reporters Katie McPherson Mackenzie Klahr Producer Garrett Lamkin


Ball State President Paul W. Ferguson spoke with more than 150 people at the Student Government Association’s open forum Wednesday. Ferguson answered questions about diversity, social media, racial sensitivity and the LGBTQ community. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Letter, criticism spark university action on Emens Outstanding Senior Award, race relations

A letter sent by student leaders to President Paul Ferguson was the catalyst for a campus-wide email sent Wednesday, addressing the selection of this year’s Johns R. Emens Outstanding Senior Award winner. The letter’s author, Student Government Association Chief of Staff Chris Taylor, along with SGA President Nick Wilkey, met Tuesday afternoon with Dean of Students Kay Bales and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Gibson to discuss the letter, which was also sent to Bales and Director of Student Life Jennifer Jones-Hall. The letter highlighted the concerns and complaints of many students.



Senior runningback Barrington Scott celebrates after a run. DN PHOTO BOBBY ELLIS

Ball State, IU extend rivalry on gridiron through 2020

Indiana holds a 4-3 advantage in the series, winning the first four games beginning in 1997. The Cardinals earned their first win of the series in 2008 during their undefeated regular season, and ended Indiana's 20-game winning streak against Mid-American Conference schools.



Live at Five 3-24

Hear what's making headlines with your WCRD News Live at Five team! Anchors Hannah Rapp Danielle Behrens Weather forecaster Kaylie Pluchel Sports Anchor Alex Gilland Producer Garrett Lamkin


DN PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER

Sallee thinks big picture for program's future

In its third season under head coach Brady Sallee, the Ball State women's basketball game finished with a 17-12 overall record and 13-5 mark in Mid-American Conference play, both bests during his tenure.


Vanessa Trosper is a fourth generation "lunch lady." Trosper has worked at Ball State for the past 19 years; she was also born and raised in Muncie. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Atrium employee finds family in students, coworkers

Vanessa Trosper can’t even eat her lunch without students stopping to say hello, but that’s the way she likes it. She currently tends to the cash register in the Atrium and is known for her outgoing personality, positive attitude and jokes.


Fire beats meets phone app

Your phone goes off and you expect a photo or a text. But instead you’re greeted by the sounds of a beat and your best friend embarrassing themselves, rapping.