From the Indy 500, to the first installment of President Mearns quarterly email and road closures around Muncie, a lot has happened this week. Take a look at some of the biggest stories with the Daily News' recap of the week of May 29. Escaping Islamic State group: Ball State professor hears from relatives back home - May 26, 2017 Depictions of terror attacks, military operations and humanitarian crises in relation to the Islamic State (IS) continue to be on the forefront on many people's minds, but the impact the group has had on people who have lived under the terror group’s rule isn’t always apparent. Abdul, a Ball State professor from Iraq, came face to face with ISIS after the terror group took control of his hometown of Mosul, the second largest city in Iraq, in 2014.
A former Ball State student is behind bars after he allegedly raped a female student while she was intoxicated, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Ball State's board of trustees approved a tuition and student fee increase – the lowest percentage increase in 41 years.
Susan McDowell and Adam Beach have been chosen to take on new roles at Ball State.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is offering a variety of different events this June.
Editors note: Every year, The Daily News produces the orientation guide for incoming freshman.
The LaFollette Complex began coming down on June 7 with the demolition of the north section of the northeast tower. The $3.4 million demolition project started June 1 and will continue through August 10.
Ball State Alumni Christopher Swinney has returned to Muncie after years of following his passion for music and has decided to make the once popular Rock and Roll Summer Camp available again.
The little part of Egypt in Muncie just added a new addition to bring more authenticity to its menu.
Gas prices have risen nearly 10 cents in the past week in Indiana.
The 14th annual Indianapolis Colts Fan Fest came to Morrow's Meadow in Yorktown on June 6. Colts players Adam Vinatieri and Robert Turbin along with Colts cheerleaders came for signings. The event had free live music, Colts giveaways, Play 60 Zone with inflatable games, mobile Colts Pro Shop, and the Experience Colts In Motion travelling museum.
After presenting at Ball State's public hearing on June 6, vice president for business affairs and treasurer Bernard Hannon opened the floor for questions.
The mayor and other members of the community gathered to celebrate the holy month Ramadan with Muncie’s Islamic population on Saturday at the Minnetrista Cultural Center.
Editors note: Every year, The Daily News produces the orientation guide for incoming freshman.
After 50 years, the Woody/Shales building of the LaFollette Complex is being retired, but 59 year old custodian Jerry Coates, who has worked in the complex since 1999, is still four or five years away from retiring himself.
A Muncie man has been charged after police said he caused an accident which led to the death of a 6-year-old.
For the second consecutive year, senior infielder Caleb Stayton of the Ball State baseball team was named to the first team 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-America Division l baseball team. The organization who selected the team is the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Out of the 33 members selected for this years team, Stayton is one of two previous first team Academic All-America selections, joined by Hartford senior infielder David MacKinnon. This years team includes 19 members, including Stayton, who carry at least a 3.90 GPA and nine student-athletes with a 4.0 GPA. Stayton is also the only player from the Mid-American Conference selected for the team.
As incoming freshman enter campus for orientation, they will be welcomed by new stop signs near the site of the upcoming $3.4 million demolition project of the LaFollette Complex.
