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The 2017 Spring Commencement was moved from its usual location in the Quad to Worthen Arena due to recent weather. DN FILE

Spring Commencement moves to Worthen Arena

By Staff Reports / May 3, 2017

Due to the recent weather, this years Spring Commencement is moving to Worthen Arena. Interim President Terry King informed the Ball State community via email today that commencement, while it will still begin at the previously scheduled time of 10 a.m., will move from its usual location in the Quad. "In the best interest of our graduates and their families, we are moving Saturday's commencement ceremony to Worthen Arena," King said in an email.

Jennifer Cullen represented Ball State University’s Center for Autism. // Photo by Logan Hancock
MUNCIE

Festival raises awareness for autism in Muncie

By Logan Hancock / May 3, 2017

The Delaware County Fairgrounds hosted the 11th annual Autism Awareness Festival this weekend. Muncie citizens gathered inside Heartland Hall and Memorial Building for festivities that included bounce houses, silent auction items, photo booths, free lunch, games, and information booths with resources focused on raising a child with autism.

WEATHER

Pollen season hits early this year

By Evan Brosman / May 3, 2017

Pollen season is here and it has hit with a force. According to Accuweather, this season started early and had some of the highest counts of pollen in recent years. Pollen allergies, often referred to as hay fever, affect millions of Americans each year. Unfortunately, we are feeling these effects a lot sooner than usual. Pollen season typically starts in April, but this year many people felt the affects as early as March.

Freshman telecommunications major Sam Essex and sophomore telecommunications and design technology major Selena Webb play "Charlie Destroys Worlds" outside of the Digital Corps office. The game was developed this semester by senior animation major Marisa Lozano. Michelle Kaufman // DN
TECH

Digital Corps releases 2 new games

May 2, 2017

The Digital Corps has released two new games on its digital board outside Ball Communication Building Room 205, just in time for finals week.

KeVonn Mabon, Ball State football's all-time receptions leader signed with the Tennessee Titans following the 2017 NFL Draft. He was one of five Ball State athletes who received an NFL opportunity.
FOOTBALL

5 former Ball State athletes earn NFL opportunities

April 30, 2017

Following the conclusion of the 2017 NFL draft Saturday, five Ball State athletes earned opportunities to pursue professional football. Four of them played for on the Ball State football team during their collegiate careers, but one made his presence known on the basketball court. Three players were signed as undrafted free agents: standout wide receiver KeVonn Mabon signed with the Tennessee Titans, safety Martez Hester signed with the Indianapolis Colts and gradating power forward Franko House signed with the Chicago Bears.  The other two, linebacker Aaron Taylor and offensive lineman Drake Miller didn't sign, but did pick up mini-camp offers.

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