OUR VIEW: Ball State must take clear stance on RFRA to ensure it is inclusive

Students express concerns of campus diversity discussion during Beneficence Dialogue

A Ball State student leader finally had the chance to talk about the university’s silencing of multicultural organizations. David Jones, current president of the Ball State Black Student Association, said at the Beneficence Dialogue March 31 that the executive board had its funding threatened for discussing the recent John R. Emens Award controversy with both the media and its members.

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Ball State receives grant to focus on sophomore retention

As part of Ball State's goal to focus on current sophomore students as they transition to junior year, the university created the first Sophomore Engagement Initiative.

MAC takes stand against RFRA, to stop scheduling events in Indiana

Days after the NCAA spoke out against Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the Mid-American Conference is following suit.

Indiana Supreme Court ruling: Ball State can continue holding transcripts

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled last week that the university is allowed to hold graduates' transcripts due to outstanding fees not paid while at Ball State.

National Forensic Association pulls 2016 competition from Ball State over RFRA

The National Forensic Association joined the ranks of other companies like Angie's List, Salesforce and Gen Con LLC who have decided to pull business or events from Indiana after Gov. Mike Pence signed Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Indiana governor wants changes to religious-objections law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Tuesday that he wants legislation on his desk by the end of the week to clarify that a new religious-freedom law does not allow discrimination.

Muncie Gras 2015 brings locals and students together

Muncie Gras 2015 took place on Saturday, March 29. In an effort to attract more Ball State students, this is the latest the event has ever been held.

Director of Student Life resigns

Jennifer Jones-Hall, director of Student Life and adviser to the Student Government Association, has resigned from her position Monday evening, the university said. Joan Todd, interim associate vice president for University Marketing and Communications said Jones resigned "to pursue other opportunities." She has been with the university since 2011. Jones-Hall was recently mentioned in a letter to Ball State President Paul Ferguson from Student Government Association Chief of Staff Chris Taylor and the Student Government Association President Nick Wilkey. The letter expressed concern about the selection of the John R.

Mayor Dennis Tyler runs for re-election unopposed

Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler is running for re-election unopposed. He says that this is a testament to the quality of his work as mayor.

Students wear empty holsters to protest

Some students are bringing their holsters to campus this week -- but not their guns. This week is the annual Empty Holster Protest week for Students for Concealed Carry, a national organization dedicated to allowing students to use their concealed carry permits on college campuses.

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Professor hopes to improve Indiana through photographs

In a time when many Hoosiers are denouncing their home state or threatening to move far away from it, one telecommunications professor just wants to photograph it.

Ball State maintains MAC lead with series win

The Ball State baseball team lost its first Mid-American Conference game of the season, but defeated Buffalo in two of three games to keep its conference lead.

Live at Five 3-30

Hear about the growing controversy with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act along with all your other news, sports, weather and entertainment headlines with the WCRD News Live at Five Team! Anchors Brittney Dean Garrett Lamkin Entertainment Anchor Kanyinsola Ajayi Weather Forecaster Evan Brosman Sports Anchor Petar Hood Producer Danielle Ortiz Reporters

MPD investigates stabbing on Dill Street Monday afternoon

Muncie police are investigating a stabbing in the 200 block of North Dill Street on Monday afternoon, MPD sergeant said.

Students, professor weigh in on legitimacy of 'freshman 15'

Four energy drinks, a bag of Doritos, Easy Mac, and a whole pizza at 2 a.m. Welcome to the diet of a college freshman. Foods like these make up the recipe for the "freshman 15," the amount of weight college students are expected to gain their freshman year.

Ball State joins IU, Butler, DePauw against RFRA

Ball State President Paul Ferguson announced his, and the university’s, stance on Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act in a statement Monday. In his statement sent to campus via email, Ferguson said Ball State “will not tolerate discrimination.” Ferguson’s stance follows statements issued Sunday by Indiana, DePauw and Butler university presidents.

Home runs lift Cardinals to 2-0 start in conference play

The Ball State softball team used the home run ball to earn a 2-0 start in Mid-American Conference play as it looks for a fourth consecutive regular season title.