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Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora talks to the media about her resignation on Oct. 28 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center music lounge. Gora's replacement will likely be handled by a private search within the next eight months. DN PHOTO COREY OHELNKAMP

Ball State alumni hope Gora's successor will bring new ideas

By Sam Hoyt / November 4, 2013

Ball State alumni and benefactors expect whoever succeeds President Jo Ann Gora to continue working with them to keep raising Ball State’s reputation. Gora, who became president in the summer of 2004 and plans to leave in the summer of 2014, has worked with alumni and benefactors to raise funding and awareness for many projects at Ball State in the last decade. One example of Gora’s fundraising is the “Ball State Bold Capital Campaign.” In 2008, the university aimed to raise $200 million.

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Birmingham, Ala., airport reopens after threat

November 3, 2013

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The terminal at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International airport has been evacuated because of a threat. The airport’s Facebook page said the terminal had been evacuated Sunday because of a threat but didn’t elaborate. The airport website said several flights into the airport were being diverted. Police spokesman Johnny Williams said he and other officers were on their way to the airport Sunday evening but didn’t have any details on what prompted the evacuation.

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Students smash computers as fundraiser

By Staff Reports / November 1, 2013

The Computer Technology Student Organization hosted their fall tech bash fundraiser today between Emens Auditorium and Pruis Hall. Alec James, a junior computer technology major working at the event, said part of the proceeds will go toward the organization to pay for competitions, as well as for equipment the group needs. The Computer Technology Student Organization is a student group that looks at expanding knowledge of information technology and its role in society.

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Obama briefed on shooting at LAX

November 1, 2013

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has been briefed on the reported shooting at Los Angeles International Airport. The White House says the Los Angeles Police Department is leading the response and investigation into the shooting, and administration officials are in touch with federal and local partners. The White House says it is urging people to listen to authorities and follow directions from first responders on site. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey called the shooting a multi-patient incident.

Students attend Welloween on Oct. 31 in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Booths focused on environmental wellness, spiritual wellness, vocational wellness, social and cultural wellness, emotional wellness and intellectual wellness.
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Students discuss health, wellness at Welloween

By Paige Southerland / November 1, 2013

Nutrition, alcohol and drugs were all health concerns students discussed at the fourth annual Halloween-themed health fair. Free to students and faculty, Welloween took place on the main floor of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Oct.

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Weather ends Halloween event early

By Michael Smith / November 1, 2013

Weather caused the first Howl-O-Scream to end 30 minutes early tonight. After a month of planning, National Pan-Hellenic Council, MultiCultural Greek Council and the Black Student Association had a low turnout. “I think we raised $40 to give to them,” said Sydney Wharton, a senior public communications major. The carnival-themed event, which included eight game stations with tickets for 50 cents, ran from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Your community bulletin board

October 31, 2013

Thursday Cocoa and condoms with Feminists for Action Feminists for Action will host its annual Cocoa and Condoms event from 12 p.m.

Vivimos sports a new paint scheme courtesy of the FAB crew on Oct. 28. The walls have since been repainted to the taupe color of the rest of the Atrium vendors. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
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University repaints Vivimos mural in Atrium

By Lauren Chapman / October 30, 2013

The walls of Vivimos in the Atrium were painted beige Monday night after the dining hall closed, covering a graffiti-style mural that was recently painted. Jon Lewis, Ball State Dining director, said in an email that they were “trying something a little different,” but did not like the end result.

A new Twitter account will launch by the end of the semester for emergency notifications, said a university spokesperson. Tony Proudfoot said Ball State Marketing and Communications began considering it at the end of the last academic year, when student demand increased.
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Twitter to be set up for emergency alerts

By Emma Kate Fittes / October 30, 2013

A new Twitter account will launch by the end of the semester for emergency notifications, said a university spokesperson. Tony Proudfoot said Ball State Marketing and Communications began considering it at the end of the last academic year, when student demand increased.

A Ball State freshman helps a friend during Heights and Frights at the Student Wellness and Recreation Center on Oct. 30. The event had free blacklight climbing with music, door prizes and a costume contest. DN PHOTO MARCEY BURTON
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Students dress in costume, rock climb

By Tyler Juranovich / October 30, 2013

Students at Outdoor Pursuit’s “Heights and Frights” Halloween event today were scared more times by the mechanical spider hanging from one of the climbing wall ropes than dangling 36 feet in the air at the top of the wall.

DN PHOTO CHRIS STEPHENS
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Car accident occurs near Delaware County Fairground entrance

By Christopher Stephens / October 30, 2013

A two-car accident occurred on Minnetrista Parkway near the Delwaware County Fairground entrance on Wednesday afternoon. One person was taken to a hospital for minor injuries, a police officer said. A black sports utility vehicle rolled over in the accident. No Ball State students were involved in the accident.

No bias-based offenses were reported in 2012 study, however, officials say number may not be whole story
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No reported hate crimes may not be whole story, officials say

By Rachel Podnar / October 30, 2013

University officials said it is unclear whether or not the reported zero hate crimes on campus is an accurate representation of Ball State’s diversity climate. The 2012 Campus Security Report showed that no hate crimes took place in 2010, 2011 or 2012, but it is only required to report hate crimes that occur on university-controlled property.

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