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Office of Student Life approves new organizations

Students will have a few more choices of groups to join as the Office of Student Life approves new organizations for this year. A student organization must apply to become officially recognized to receive benefits from the university.


Construction on The Village’s new parking garage a fourth finished

The next phase of construction is set to begin on The Village Promenade this week. Completion of the $5 million parking garage’s foundation means the structure is almost a quarter of the way completed, said Jeffrey Schroeder, project executive from Garmong Construction. “We’re complete with all of the footings and foundation walls,” he said.



Sophomore Setter Jenna Spadafora serves the ball during the game wednesday. DN PHOTO JORDAN HUFFER

Healthy roster benefits Ball State

Halfway through the Mid-American Conference portion of the schedule, there are a few stark differences between last season’s women’s volleyball team and this season’s. The biggest may be the healthiness of the roster. The Cardinals may have gotten all of the injuries out of the way last season.


Park Hall director Matt Hageny is cheered on by the crowd after winning

Students win on 'The Price is Right'

Fans of “The Price Is Right” began lining up early Wednesday afternoon by John R. Emens Auditorium to enter their names into a drawing in the hopes of being on the show that night.


One-night only performance

Tonight Hunter Hayes and his CMT Let’s Get Crazy Tour will take the John R. Emens Auditorium stage for a one-night only performance.



Frankenstein, played by Cole Abell, works on The Creature, played by Nick Murhling, during the final dress rehearsal of

Bringing 'Frankenstein' to life

Strother Theatre’s “Frankenstein” began with no set script. More than 40 cast and crew members worked together to transform the original novel by Mary Shelley into a devised piece that tells the story in a new way.


Muncie power outages expected to be fixed by 3 p.m.

Power outages throughout Muncie should be fixed by 3 p.m., a spokesperson for Indiana Michigan Power said. Tracy Warner, a spokesperson for Indiana Michigan Power, said the outages left around 2,300 without power, including the Muncie Mall. Warner said the largest area without power was about 1,500 people near the intersection of Bethel and Tillotson avenues. The outages were caused when snow weighed down trees to touch and interfere with the power lines. “We have tree crews working as quickly as they can to clear those, but the snow and the leaves on the ground make it more time consuming,” Warner said. He said the power near Bethel and Tillotson should be restored by 2 p.m., and other areas, including the Muncie Mall, should be fixed by 3 p.m. Warner said outages may be possible as Muncie moves into the winter season. “It’s just hard to say the extent to which you can predict the weather,” he said.



Ball State President Jo Ann Gora speaks to the audience at the reception prior to “Hello Dolly!” at John R. Emens Auditorium on Tuesday. The speakers included Dick Emens, Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler, Charlie Sursa and Earl Williams. The plans for adding on to Emens were announced at the reception. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Emens lobby area to see renovations

President Jo Ann Gora announced plans to renovate the lobby area of John R. Emens Auditorium at its 50th anniversary reception Tuesday. The reception opened at 5:30 p.m.


Emens celebrates 50 years with 'Hello, Dolly!'

John R. Emens Auditorium celebrated 50 years of laughter Tuesday night as smash hit musical “Hello, Dolly!” filled the building with comedy, love and music. Audience members, including university president Jo Ann Gora, were taken back to New York City in the late 1890s to experience the story of matchmaker Dolly Levi, who played matchmaker while in search of her own happily ever after.


Emens celebrates 50 years with 'Hello, Dolly!'

John R. Emens Auditorium celebrated 50 years of laughter Tuesday night as smash hit musical “Hello, Dolly!” filled the building with comedy, love and music. Audience members, including university president Jo Ann Gora, were taken back to New York City in the late 1890s to experience the story of matchmaker Dolly Levi, who played matchmaker while in search of her own happily ever after.


Ball State community to win money at on campus 'The Price is Right'

All of those sick days spent pricing items and watching games such as “Plinko” and “Cliff Hanger” will pay off tonight as “The Price Is Right Live!” comes to John R. Emens Auditorium. The classic game show turned into an interactive stage event that gives contestants from the audience a chance to “come on down” to win a variety of prizes.