In a campus-wide email sent Nov. 7, 2020, Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns addressed concerns regarding people from outside the Ball State community intimidating students during the week.
"Although these agitators have not displayed any weapons, they are harassing and trying to provoke our students," Mearns wrote in the email. "While I respect every person's First Amendment rights, I unequivocally condemn anyone's attempt to intimidate or threaten someone else."
Mearns said threats escalated Nov. 6 and that the University Police Department (UPD) and local law enforcement will increase patrols in and around campus "for the foreseeable future" to combat the threats.
At the suggestion of student organization leaders, Mearns said the university will increase access to the on-campus shuttle service immediately for student safety. He encouraged students to walk away if they see threatening conduct and notify UPD by calling (765) 285-1111.
Read More
Ball State baseball ties with Indiana Hoosiers in extra-inning thriller
By Nick Shelton / 2 hours agoThe game, which was forced into extra innings following a late-game collapse by the Cardinals, ended in Ball State tying the Hoosiers 7-7. The game was called due to darkness to give the Cardinals their first tie game of the season.
Victims and survivors of sexual assault share their stories at ‘Take Back the Night’ event
By Maya Kim / 10 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 / 11 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.”
