Ball State Student Government Association denies budget request, approves two new senators

Joe Gatto to perform at Emens Auditorium

Best known for his appearances in hit TV shows "Impractical Jokers" and "The Misery Index," comedian Joe Gatto will make an appearance at Emens Auditorium March 2, 2024, afer extending his current 'Night of Comedy' tour, Ball State Marketing and Communications announced via email Dec. 5.

Holcomb appoints a new member to Ball State Board of Trustees

Ball State University graduate, William “Craig” Dobbs, was appointed as the newest member of Ball State’s Board of Trustees by Gov. Eric Holcomb Dec. 4. The head of The Dobbs Group, a financial consulting firm in Carmel, Indiana, Dobbs earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance in 1986 from Ball State and his Master of business administration at Notre Dame.

‘The Best Hidden Secret’

After two decades of funding projects and programs at Ball State, Women of Beneficence receives state honor

Muncie’s Minnetrista Hosts Annual Enchanted Luminaria Walk

Community members kicked off the holidays with a colorful glow

AP: House expels New York Rep. George Santos

The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use. He was just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by colleagues.

AP: Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Conner has died

O'Connor died of complications related to advanced dementia and respiratory illness, the Supreme Court said in a press release. A daughter of the American Southwest, O'Conner died in Phoenix. 

Ball State’s dual credit program: Unlocking high school success with college opportunities

Imagine you could complete 30 hours of college credit before ever even graduating high school. To some, it might seem like an unimaginable concept on top of the workload they already have to satisfy their current academic requirements. To others, it’s a chance to possibly graduate from college early and either get a headstart on their careers or embark on a higher education.

Student Government Association approves first senate amendment of the semester

SGA had four special orders of business, one being At-Large caucus senate applicant Zach Tucker. He noted a platform point for the improvement of dietary restrictions options and labels in the dining halls. Tucker was approved on a vote of 26-1 with five abstentions.

AP: Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty

Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages

Israel's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has stretched on for over six weeks and release dozens of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.

AP: Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she died Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health. The statement said she "died peacefully, with family by her side" at 2:10 p.m. at her rural Georgia home of Plains.

Dr. Anand Marri aims to use his position as Provost to support students across campus

Anand Marri never saw himself becoming provost and executive vice president for academic affairs when he was a child growing up in Queens in New York.

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

This is a sentiment shared by Eyal Rawitz from Tel Aviv, Israel, and Nawar Albarak from Kuwait, a country that borders Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Though she isn’t from Palestine, her grandmother and many other family members are there. Rawitz and Albarak, though they are both students at Ball State University, had the chance to meet and discuss their experiences with each other at the Scramble Light on Friday during a pro-Palestian protest that called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

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.

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.