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Ball State cheers for their fellow teammates as they perform floor March 23 at the Mid-American Championship at Worthen Arena. Ball State scored second in floor overall. Andrew Berger, DN

Ball State places second in Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships; Cardinals take home three individual awards

Despite the loss, Ball State had many highs at the MAC Championship, including winning a handful of individual awards, as senior Suki Pfister was named MAC Specialist of the Year for the third season. Sophomore Zoe Middleton left with four awards: first for beam, first on floor, third on vault and first for all-around with 39.525 total points. Head coach Joanna Saleem won MAC Coach of the Year.




Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns listens to a presentation during the Ball State University Board of Trustees meeting May 6, 2023, at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. The board appointed four new members to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board during the meeting. DN File

Mearns responds to Senate Bill 202 criticisms at Board of Trustees meeting

Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns used his remarks at Ball State’s Board of Trustees meeting to address the concerns and complaints around Senate Bill (SB) 202, which was signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb March 13. The legislation, which will become effective July 1, is intended to increase “intellectual diversity” in high education across the state.


Pruis Hall hosts blood drive

On March 20, Ball State University along with the Angels for Life Committee provided an opportunity for students and community members to give back to Versiti—the blood center.