Above average temperatures for this week
October 4, 2021Weather Forecaster Vanessa Hintz tracking a rainy week ahead.
Weather Forecaster Vanessa Hintz tracking a rainy week ahead.
Fields of Faith is a student-led event that has gathered 2000-3200 people from Indiana and Ohio annually, and officials said they expect to see more than 4000 people in attendance for this year’s “Unashamed” theme.
With the tap of keys on a keyboard and the click of a mouse, a group of undergraduate and graduate students each pressed “send” on an application. They were chosen from a small pool of applicants after presenting who they are to the lens of a camera and writing a 1,000-word-maximum essay to explain why they should be part of a program that’s never been done before.
One year and one day removed from the passing of former Ball State student and football player, John Scheumann, Ball State University opened the Scheumann Family Indoor Practice Facility Saturday.
Ball State’s Board of Trustees considered reasons for about an 8 percent decrease in freshman enrollment for the 2021-22 school year at its meeting Oct. 1. Paula Luff, vice president for enrollment, planning and management, said students weren’t able to visit campus in-person due to the COVID-19 pandemic when deciding whether to enroll for the fall.
The Foundational Sciences Building held its ceremonial opening Oct. 1. A small crowd watched as Provost Susana Rivera-Mills, President Geoffrey Mearns, Dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities Maureen McCarthy and other guests cut the ribbon in front of the building.
Weather Forecaster Eric Segbor is tracking a wet and stormy weather pattern ahead for the next week.
A new course is coming to Ball State in the spring 2022 semester that will merge the Department of Computer Science and Entrepreneurship Center together. The course, Digitizing Muncie, is focused on bringing computer science and entrepreneurship students together to form software-based startup companies.
Weather Forecaster Ryan Crump has your update on cool and wet weather next week.
Ball State unveiled its historical marker in front of a small group of students and faculty Sept. 30. The marker commemorates the university’s centennial, which took place in 2018.
Weather Forecaster Ryan Crump has your update on a cool and wet start to your October.
Greater Muncie Indiana’s Habitat for Humanity is an organization whose goal is to help provide resources and housing for those in need. The organization has been operating for 35 years and currently serves up to 20 families with new homes a year.
After 18 months of collecting dust on their dining room tables, most restaurants have opened their doors again and owners are ready to improve their businesses for the Muncie community.
Ball State's Student Government Association (SGA) discussed a variety of upcoming events and initiatives at the meeting Sept. 29 and heard from Karen Adkins, senior director of auxiliary services for university dining, catering and events.
The contemplation space had its formal opening on the second floor of Bracken Library Sept. 29. The opening drew a small group of people in the northeast alcove on the second floor. Faculty, including Matthew Shaw, dean of University Libraries, and Marsha McGriff, associate vice president for inclusive excellence, attended the event.
As approximately 3,500 athletes and their supporters migrate to Muncie Oct. 2 for the Ironman Triathlon, the city is planning a variety of related events to welcome business to the local area. Here’s a schedule of events leading up to the race.
College athletes are now able to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL) thanks to the new policy that went into effect on July 1. From simple deals, such as becoming a brand ambassador, to major deals, like having their face on a billboard, the possibilities are endless with the new rule in place.
Ball State University is working toward creating an inclusive campus. Many efforts have been made like Day of Dialogue, moving the Multicultural Center to the center of campus, highlighting cultures at the David Owsley Museum of Art and more.
Since the spring of 2020, people have been socializing with only half their face in public. This is due to the Covid-19 pandemic beginning, and at this point, not ending yet. How does this type of cover-up affect one's ability to socialize and teach?
Indiana is one of the lowest ranking states when it comes to minimum wage. At $7.25 per hour, many people struggle to make ends meet and can’t survive off of even two or three jobs.
