Jill Stein on issues

By Patrick Calvert / July 19, 2016

The Democratic and Republican parties are announcing their respective official presidential candidates this month, but they aren’t the only parties, and some are hoping to make a change in America's election system. Along with Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, the Green Party is hopeful it can move in on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton by disrupting the two-party system. The Green Party will hold its convention in Houston from August 4 to 7, and Jill Stein is its presumptive nominee.

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Studies, student's story show taking gap year is not always bad thing

July 18, 2016

A few months ago, more than a million high school seniors across the country committed to attend college. But is immediately going to school the best thing to do after high school graduation?

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Trump officially announces Pence as VP

By Patrick Calvert and Rebecca Kizer / July 15, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump officially announced on Twitter today that he has chosen Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate, confirming reports from the day before.

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Trump’s campaign suggests he will pick Mike Pence as vice president

By Staff Reports / July 14, 2016

According to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's Twitter, he's set to officially announce his running mate tomorrow at 11 a.m. However, his campaign seems to indicate he will pick Governor Mike Pence.

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Pence hosts agricultural roundtable in Muncie after breakfast with Trump

By Colin Grylls and Rebecca Kizer / July 13, 2016

Drab brown walls, black and white folding chairs and an unusually large media presence (reporters nearly outnumbered attendees at Governor Mike Pence's agricultural roundtable) set the tone at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Wednesday.

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'Hot Heads On Campus' to open in Student Center in August

July 13, 2016

After 50 years of service as the barber for Ball State University, Benny Benefiel has retired, and now a new crew is taking over the L.A. Pittenger Student Center’s barber shop. Muncie’s Hot Heads Hair Design will be moving in and opening Hot Heads On Campus on August 1.

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Live updates: Pence makes appearance in Delaware County

By Melissa Jones and Rebecca Kizer / July 13, 2016

After speaking at Donald Trump's rally in Indianapolis last night, Governor Mike Pence is campaigning around the state today — including a stop at the Delaware County Fairgrounds at 4 p.m.

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No decision yet on Trump's vice president

By Patrick Calvert / July 12, 2016

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump and Indiana Governor Mike Pence spoke at a rally in Westfield, Indiana, tonight with speculation that Trump could name Pence as his vice president.

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Ball State grad overcomes barriers, receives MEXT Scholarship to study in Japan

July 11, 2016

One 2016 Ball State graduate and former Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship recipient will be expanding his education as a graduate student in Japan.Justin Jovceski will be attending Tokogo Gakuegi University, a sister institution of Ball State University, as part of the MEXT Scholarship.

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Indianapolis activists, Ball State students protest in wake of officer-involved shootings

By Patrick Calvert / July 10, 2016

After two shootings this past week in Louisiana and Minnesota by police officers, a Black Lives Matter protest throughout the downtown Indianapolis streets on Saturday led around 600 people to the Indiana State House.

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Makerspace project announces new name, 1st set of tenants

July 8, 2016

Since its launch in fall 2014, one major Muncie project has changed its name and is continuing to grow exponentially. Formerly referred to as Gearbox: Muncie, A Maker Hub, the makerspace project has changed its name to better fit its evolving brand, according to a press release. 

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Walk the Moon's Kevin Ray to guest lecture music class

By Alexandra Smith / July 8, 2016

Next semester, students will have the opportunity to hear from a series of guest lecturers about how to become successful in the music industry. Among the lecturers is Kevin Ray, a Ball State alumnus and bass player for the band Walk the Moon.

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Pence appoints new member to Board of Trustees

By Staff Reports / July 7, 2016

After two members of Ball State's Board of Trustees requested to resign in December, Governor Mike Pence announced one of his new appointments on July 7.

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Delaware County's bicentennial bison to be displayed at artist's open house

July 7, 2016

Delaware County will display its bison sculpture as part of Indiana’s Bison-tennial Public Art Project today.

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New dessert destination opens on Tillotson

July 6, 2016

SnOasis, Muncie's newest and only destination to get authentic Hawaiian shaved ice, opened toward the end of June on Tillotson Avenue across from Arby's. 

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FBI recommends no criminal charges against Hillary Clinton

By Staff Reports / July 5, 2016

On Tuesday, FBI Director James B. Comey said the bureau will not be recommending criminal charges for Hillary Clinton in regards to emails sent on personal systems during her time as Secretary of State.

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Gary Johnson on issues

By Patrick Calvert / July 5, 2016

While the 2016 presidential race has its major party nominees, a third Libertarian Party candidate has stepped up to say he's running too. Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico, businessman, triathlete and mountain climber, is trying to win over middle-of-the-road Democrats and Republicans, or anyone who isn't satisfied with either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton.

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Why do we celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks?

By Rebecca Kizer / July 4, 2016

The Declaration of Independence, unanimously declared by the thirteen colonies, was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 — something every American citizen should probably know.

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Old TV sets cause problems on campus, Muncie streets

By Danielle Wheat / July 4, 2016

Remember those old, bulky TVs that existed before flat-screens? With the new technology available today, they're a thing of the past, and students are wanting to get rid of them.

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Indiana laws to know for the Fourth of July

By Rebecca Kizer / July 2, 2016

Indiana is one of the most lenient states when it comes to fireworks. At every state border and off of major interstate exits, large firework stores sit year-round and pop up in the summer due to the state's laws.