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Student Government Association passes legislation on midterm evaluations, Blackboard

Midterm Course Evaluation Expansion • Senator James Wells and President Pro Tempore Jack Hesser authored this legislation • Recommends the university encourages students to use midterm course evaluations • Students will have the option to complete midterm course evaluations for every course • Those evaluations will be sent directly to the professor, who could make adjustments to their teaching style Blackboard Testing Labs • Wells authored this legislation • Encourages the university to continue using walk-in testing labs and to continue phasing out inQsit in favor of Blackboard tests



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TODAY “Think You Know Social? – How Social Media is Changing Marketing Strategy” Ball State alumni Jeffrey Cohen, Chris Ulm and Jenny Yarbrough will discuss social media as part of the Miller College of Business’ Dialogue Days.



	A car caught fire at the corner of Light Street and Riverside Avenue Tuesday night. NEWSLINK PHOTO ROBERT CONNETT

Jimmy Johns driver's car engulfed in flames

A car caught fire Tuesday night after engine troubles stopped a Jimmy Johns driver. Fire officials said a driver experienced engine problems at the stoplight and went as far the corner of Light Street and Riverside Avenue.


Ball State alumnus prepares for four-month Mars simulation

A 60-year-old Ball State alumnus will experience a simulation of life on Mars, and he’s bringing some fourth-grade students along for the ride. Ron Williams, director of the neuropsychology department at the Fort Wayne Neurological Center, and five other scientists from around the world will join together as an astronaut crew March 21 to simulate life on Mars. This is in conjunction with the University of Hawaii as part of its Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation program.



Senior center Majok Majok attempts to shoot a layup in the game against Buffalo on Jan. 23 at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals will face the Bulls again Feb. 5. DN PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals look for first road win

After enduring a winless three-game home stand, Ball State embarks north for a road trip to try and reverse its fortunes. The significance of one win holds power for the 4-19 Cardinals as the team looks to defeat the 8-16 Central Michigan Chippewas.


Sophomore outside attacker Marcin Niemczewski and senior middle attacker Kevin Owens go up for a block in the second set against McKendree on Jan. 24 at Worthen Arena. Owens has had 16 total blocks in this season, second on the team. DN FILE PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: 5 SETS

Five things to know before Ball State faces Loyola. 1. Ball State’s Marcin Niemczewski’s performance could go a long way in effecting the outcome of Thursday’s match.


WCRD: Music line-up

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Ball State and Avon High School Brass Ensemble at Sursa Hall 10 p.m. to midnight Blue Sky Carnival Band: Band in Residence at Be Here Now 8 p.m.



Three-man band Old Habits seek to speak to next generation

Fresh on the Muncie music scene, Old Habits rings in the funk of a new generation. Guitar player and vocalist Joe Trinite, bass player and backup vocalist Jared Sullivan and drummer Sam Gordon found their common ground to share their talents on Ball State’s campus.


BSUDM doubled single-day fundraiser goal

Members of Ball State University Dance Marathon doubled their goal during a fundraiser Tuesday. The group, which raises money to donate to Riley Hospital for Children, raised $15,090.03 in 24 hours. During the fundraising event, the Facebook page for the organization posted videos every hour that showed people who have benefited from the services of Riley Hospital.


The Cave is out of hand

Carmichael, a one-handed racist psychopath, has been searching for his severed hand for the past twenty-seven years, and his search brings him to a seedy motel room and two drug dealers. So begins the Cave Studio Production of “A Behanding in Spokane.” When he was a child, six hillbillies held Carmichael down while a train sliced his hand off.


Olympic medals: from mediocre to meteorite

At the Olympics, winners walk away with their heads held high and a medal draped around their necks. But many of the medal designs aren’t something to put in a glass case for everyone to see, much less wear around everywhere. 1924 – Chamonix, France Bonjour, welcome to the first Winter Olympic Games.