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Student government election sees second highest voter turnout in four years

This year’s Student Government Association elections received a total 3,532 votes from students, the second highest turnout rate in the last four elections. Zach Huffman, elections board chair, said having three slates running made the race more appealing. "I believe that all three slates featured very strong candidates who are very involved on Ball State’s campus,” he said. “Therefore they’re well connected with students.” The elections board had a partnership with the COMM 210 classes.



Jack's Camera Shop original owner is Jack Walter. Mike Powell, the current owner of the shop, quit school to keep the shop alive when Walter died suddenly. DN PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER

Camera shop owner transforms hobby into his calling

When Mike Powell was a student at Ball State school years were measured in quarters rather than semesters. He was working two jobs and attending class full-time. One of his jobs, the one at Jack’s Camera Shop, started out as a hobby, but it ended up being his career.



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Ball State provides help line for employees experiencing tax fraud identity theft

After a number of Ball State employees experienced tax fraud identity theft, the university responded with a help line and online information service. Starting March 9, employees can call the Identity Theft Information line, use the email or online information to help guide them through the process after identity theft, like filing a police report and how to file taxe. The Daily News tested the line and the call was answered quickly.


Freshman forward Sean Sellers shoots the ball during the game against Kent State on Jan. 24 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO ALAINA JAYE HALSEY

Sellers named to MAC All-Freshman Team

The Mid-American Conference's 12 head coaches honored Ball State freshman Sean Sellers on March 9 when he was selected to the 2014-15 MAC All-Freshman Team. Sellers leads all MAC freshmen in scoring this season at 11.9 points per contest. He scored 26 points in his collegiate debut against nationally ranked Utah and has put up double-figures in 18 games.


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Oklahoma University fraternity closed for video of racist chant

After a video of the Oklahoma University Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter yelling a racist chant went viral Sunday night, the national fraternity closed the chapter and the university president ordered them to have all of their belongings out by “midnight tomorrow.”


Junior forward Nathalie Fontaine goes up for a shot during the game against Ohio on Jan. 24 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Three players earn All-MAC honors

Junior Nathalie Fontaine was named First Team All-MAC for the second straight season. Sophomore Jill Morrison earned Third Team All-MAC honors, and Mariah Monaco was named to the MAC All-Freshman Team.


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Dining cuts back on paper goods after over spending

Woodworth Commons is cutting back on paper goods due to spending $20,000 over budget. A supervisor of Woodworth’s dining facility posted a flier asking the staff to be mindful of the use of paper goods. The flier is instructing staff to put food in the china bowls unless a customer confirmed the meal as carryout. Jon Lewis, director of dining services, said the flier is a “management tool.” “The manager is just trying to get the staff to be aware we’re a little ahead on spending on paper goods,” said Lewis. According to the notice, Woodworth Commons is $20,000 over budget on paper goods.


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Award winning author goes from virtual visits to a campus talk

When author Eliot Schrefer visited Ball State for the first time, he did it virtually through Skype. On Monday, Schrefer will finally step foot on university soil as part of the English Department’s Marilyn Cory Speaker Series. He’ll present his speech at 7 p.m. in the Art and Journalism Building, room 175.