NEWS

SGA Slates continue pursuing goals, despite loss

Losing the 2015 Student Government Association elections has not stopped Momentum and Cardinal Direction from continuing their mission. President of Momentum Quintin Thompson said they plan to complete all their platform points by the time each slate member graduates.


NEWS

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.


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NEWS

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.


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NEWS

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.