With just over a month to go until fall classes start, the stories keep rolling in. Take a look at some of the biggest headlines from the Daily News this past week.
Indiana governor 'stoked' to unveil list of roads projects - July 14, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said on Thursday that he was “incredibly stoked” to announce a $4.7 billion list of infrastructure projects across the state that will get funding over the next five years.
Holcomb and the GOP-dominated Legislature made raising taxes to pay for infrastructure projects a top priority this year. ... Read more.
IT's interactive voice assistant helps new students on campus - July 14, 2017
There's no need for the brochures and bulky maps. Now, incoming freshman, or anyone for that matter, can just ask Frog Baby for Alexa for help with navigating campus life.
Ball State’s Information Technology (IT) services has created Frog Baby for Alexa, an interactive voice assistant designed to help assist thousands of incoming freshman and other new students. . ... Read more.
Delaware County Fair hosts 4-H Dog Show - July 14, 2017
After asking if everyone understood the rules, Judge Dawn Williams’ question was answered with a confident bark from a spaniel.
The 4-H Dog Show was hosted in the show arena at the Delaware County Fairgrounds yesterday. There were 10 pairs of dogs and owners competing in five different divisions of obedience, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B and 3B, and three also competed in the intermediate division of showmanship. . ... Read more.
GALLERY: Laughter Yoga - July 16, 2017
The Rinker Center for International Programs hosted Laughter Yoga on July 14 in the L. A. Pittenger Student Center.
Participants went through various childlike play motions and sounds to create laughter, which helps lower stress and boost energy. ... View photos.
Ball State to host Midwest Writers Workshop - July 17, 2017
A workshop that has helped the careers of many authors will soon return to Ball State for its 44th year.
The Midwest Writers Workshop will be hosted July 20-22 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. The mission behind this sold-out event is to give writers the opportunity showcase their work while networking with other writers and highly credentialed professionals. ... Read more.
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Victims and survivors of sexual assault share their stories at ‘Take Back the Night’ event
By Maya Kim / 6 hours agoThe ‘Take Back the Night’ event provided information about the history of sexual assault and what resources are available to Ball State students.
Wes-Del baseball defeats Wapahani in conference rivalry game
By David Moore / 7 hours ago“Right now our focus is being back and ready to play tomorrow,” Wes-Del head coach Daniel Hanson said. “We try not to look at the big picture, not look at the rankings, to the end of the year, none of that. Just getting in and getting better at focusing on what we can control.”
'We didn’t bring it today:' Ball State softball falls to Purdue in final non-MAC contest of 2024
By Zach Carter / 8 hours agoIn the loss to the Boilermakers, the Cardinals only recorded one hit, which was a solo home run from senior Kaitlyn Mathews. Ball State finished its 2024 non-conference season with a 13-14 record.
