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The Annual Drag Show was hosted by Spectrum, a LGBTQ+ club and organization at Ball State University. The Drag Show was held on April 3 in the Ball Gymnasium from 8:00-10:00 p.m. with gates opening at 7:30 p.m. The Drag Show had over 90 people attend and 10 drag queens that performed, and they were as follows in no particular order: Aria, Naomi De Fierce, Phil Harmonic, Countess Sanguina, Static, Adam McDarling, Tina Turner, Starry Night, Dorian Gabbard, and Clover Venereal. All donations and proceeds went to the Indiana Youth Group (IYG), which according to the Spectrum Annual Drag Show program, is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ youth organization in the U.S.
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Spectrum Annual Drag Show 2026

The Annual Drag Show was hosted by Spectrum, a LGBTQ+ club and organization at Ball State University. The Drag Show was held on April 3 in the Ball Gymnasium from 8:00-10:00 p.m. with gates opening at 7:30 p.m. The Drag Show had over 90 people attend and 10 drag queens that performed, and they were as follows in no particular order: Aria, Naomi De Fierce, Phil Harmonic, Countess Sanguina, Static, Adam McDarling, Tina Turner, Starry Night, Dorian Gabbard, and Clover Venereal. All donations and proceeds went to the Indiana Youth Group (IYG), which according to the Spectrum Annual Drag Show program, is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ youth organization in the U.S.


One Ball State Day is a day-long event held on April 1 across Ball State University's campus to raise funds for students of all majors, ages, and walks of life. Individuals could donate to specific departments within the college via internet links unique to each organization, club, and department.
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One Ball State Day- Recap

One Ball State Day is a day-long event held on April 1 across Ball State University's campus to raise funds for students of all majors, ages, and walks of life. Individuals could donate to specific departments within the college via internet links unique to each organization, club, and department.


One Ball State Day had a variety of events to encourage people to donate online, including the Dunk Tank event April 1 outside of Emens Auditorium.
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One Ball State Day- Dunk Tank

One Ball State Day had a variety of events to encourage people to donate online, including the Dunk Tank event April 1 outside of Emens Auditorium.


Butler took a 3-0 lead right out of the gate following the top of the first. Senior Ella Whitney responded by hitting a homerun her very first at-bat of the day, narrowing the deficit to 3-2 at the end of the first inning. Read more here
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Ball State Women's Softball vs. Butler

Butler took a 3-0 lead right out of the gate following the top of the first. Senior Ella Whitney responded by hitting a homerun her very first at-bat of the day, narrowing the deficit to 3-2 at the end of the first inning. Read more here


Ball State College of Fine Arts hosts the Women of Song Concert on March 24 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in celebration of Ball State Women's Week. The concert had three choirs perform: White River Sound, Anderson University Vola Voce, and Ball State University Vox Anima. Attendees were able to buy tickets online or at the College of Fine Arts Box Office in Sursa Hall, and attendance was free to all students.
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Women of Song Concert

Ball State College of Fine Arts hosts the Women of Song Concert on March 24 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in celebration of Ball State Women's Week. The concert had three choirs perform: White River Sound, Anderson University Vola Voce, and Ball State University Vox Anima. Attendees were able to buy tickets online or at the College of Fine Arts Box Office in Sursa Hall, and attendance was free to all students.


Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance performers, pit musicians, and crew members practice during their dress rehearsal on March 18 for their opening night in Emens Auditorium. This was the first  dress rehearsal where the performers were in full costume, makeup, and wigs before their opening night. The CATS musical will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Ball State students can reserve tickets for the production online or by visiting the Emens Auditorium Box Office.
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Ball State CATS Musical Dress Rehearsal

Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance performers, pit musicians, and crew members practice during their dress rehearsal on March 18 for their opening night in Emens Auditorium. This was the first dress rehearsal where the performers were in full costume, makeup, and wigs before their opening night. The CATS musical will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Ball State students can reserve tickets for the production online or by visiting the Emens Auditorium Box Office.


Ball State University Dining Services hosts the Saint Patrick's Day Meal event on March 17 in the Woodworth Dining Complex. The event had many different foods from a regular menu including Guinness Stew, Impossible Shepherd's Pie, Shamrock Smoothies, and more.
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Saint Patrick's Day Meal

Ball State University Dining Services hosts the Saint Patrick's Day Meal event on March 17 in the Woodworth Dining Complex. The event had many different foods from a regular menu including Guinness Stew, Impossible Shepherd's Pie, Shamrock Smoothies, and more.


Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance performers, pit musicians, and crew members practice during their rehearsal on March 15 for their opening night in Emens Auditorium. The CATS musical will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Ball State students can reserve tickets for the production online or by visiting the Emens Auditorium Box Office.
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Ball State CATS Musical Rehearsal

Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance performers, pit musicians, and crew members practice during their rehearsal on March 15 for their opening night in Emens Auditorium. The CATS musical will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Ball State students can reserve tickets for the production online or by visiting the Emens Auditorium Box Office.


 After beating Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Quarter Finals, the Ball State Cardinals took on the Toledo Rockets in the Semi Finals, a team they’ve beaten twice already this season. As Ball State has beaten Toledo twice this season, they couldn’t get it done a third time as they’re eliminated from the MAC Tournament after a 69-65 loss.Read more here.
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Ball State Women's Basketball vs. Toledo Mid-American Conference Tournament

 After beating Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Quarter Finals, the Ball State Cardinals took on the Toledo Rockets in the Semi Finals, a team they’ve beaten twice already this season. As Ball State has beaten Toledo twice this season, they couldn’t get it done a third time as they’re eliminated from the MAC Tournament after a 69-65 loss.Read more here.


Ball State students had the opportunity to visit North West Residence Hall and build LEGO's, hosted by the Career Center on March 12 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Attendees were able to make towers and compete to make the tallest, as well as build a LEGO cardinal that they could keep afterwards. The Build LEGO's with the Career Center event was also held at Dehority and Kinghorn Residence Halls on March 9 and 10 respectively.
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Build LEGO's with the Career Center in the North West Residence Hall

Ball State students had the opportunity to visit North West Residence Hall and build LEGO's, hosted by the Career Center on March 12 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Attendees were able to make towers and compete to make the tallest, as well as build a LEGO cardinal that they could keep afterwards. The Build LEGO's with the Career Center event was also held at Dehority and Kinghorn Residence Halls on March 9 and 10 respectively.


On March 11, Ball State's campus received rain throughout day, and students had to bring umbrellas or wear ponchos to stay dry while traveling across campus. Despite the storms, tour guides continued the tours of campus, and provided visitors with ponchos to keep them dry from the storms that ensued on and off from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and light rain continued through the night.
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Rainy Day on Ball State's Campus

On March 11, Ball State's campus received rain throughout day, and students had to bring umbrellas or wear ponchos to stay dry while traveling across campus. Despite the storms, tour guides continued the tours of campus, and provided visitors with ponchos to keep them dry from the storms that ensued on and off from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and light rain continued through the night.


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