NPR and several public radio stations are suing the Trump administration over an executive order cutting federal funding, calling it unconstitutional retaliation that threatens press freedom and violates Congress’s spending authority.
The university implemented a new policy that required prior approval for daytime campus protests and banned activities occurring between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana responded by filing suit on behalf of students, faculty members and others.
A team of Ball State architecture students won an honorable mention in the U.S. Department of Energy’s BuildingsNEXT competition for their eco-friendly housing design for Muncie’s Old West End.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children and pregnant people from the CDC’s recommended schedule, sparking backlash from major medical groups who warn the move ignores scientific evidence and risks public health.
Miller has been placed on administrative leave “effective immediately”, according to an official May 28 statement from the City of Muncie.
Ball State junior Shaina Miller has received a prestigious Udall Undergraduate Scholarship for her commitment to environmental advocacy. One of just 55 recipients nationwide, she will also attend a national orientation to connect with leaders in sustainability and tribal policy.
Hoosiers will no longer be allowed to purchase candy and soda using taxpayer-funded food assistance, making Indiana the first state to receive a federal waiver for the restriction.
The summer is heating up and so are the activities in the Muncie community! This week’s list of events features something everyone can enjoy; from a patriotic Memorial Day ceremony, a beginner rapier and dagger class – if that’s your style – and even AAUW’s used book sale if you want to enjoy a quiet, relaxed time indoors to escape the rising temperatures. Muncie has something for everyone, get out there and explore!
Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition in the national round of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival competition according to a press release from the university.
Changes are coming to Prairie Creek Reservoir, as Indiana American Water says it will more closely monitor the body of water that heavily contributes to Muncie’s drinking water supply.
