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The Ball State University Singers held their 62nd annual choral spectacular performance, in which they performed about 54 songs over the course of a few hours on April 10 starting at 7:00 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. The spectacular will also be held on Saturday, April 11, with a similar performance order.
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Ball State University Singers 62nd Spectacular

The Ball State University Singers held their 62nd annual choral spectacular performance, in which they performed about 54 songs over the course of a few hours on April 10 starting at 7:00 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. The spectacular will also be held on Saturday, April 11, with a similar performance order.


On Admitted Student's Day 2026, the Botsford/Swinford Residence Hall hosted the Botswin Open, for the first time, which was a mini-golf course and game created in the multi-purpose room and patio of the residence hall April 10 in Ball State University. The student with the best score had a chance to win a gift card, with the announcement being sent over on email.
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1st Annual Botswin Open 2026

On Admitted Student's Day 2026, the Botsford/Swinford Residence Hall hosted the Botswin Open, for the first time, which was a mini-golf course and game created in the multi-purpose room and patio of the residence hall April 10 in Ball State University. The student with the best score had a chance to win a gift card, with the announcement being sent over on email.


Student protesters organized a public demonstration against Ball State during the university’s Admitted Student Day April 10 at the Scramble Light.
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Admitted Student's Day Protest

Student protesters organized a public demonstration against Ball State during the university’s Admitted Student Day April 10 at the Scramble Light.


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.


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