KNOCK ON ARWOOD: When a cheater stops cheating
By Laura Arwood / February 19, 2016Laura Arwood is a senior telecommunications and journalism news major and writes "Knock on ArWood" for the Daily News.
Laura Arwood is a senior telecommunications and journalism news major and writes "Knock on ArWood" for the Daily News.
Daniel Brount is a senior creative writing major and writes "Do You Copy?" for the Daily News.
More than four years after Ball State found out it may have been a victim of fraud, the investigation has concluded. $13.1 million in investments was lost after Gale Prizevoits, the former director of cash and investments, made investments in violation of university policy and tried to conceal it. She was fired in October 2011.
As the fundraising numbers came in last year at the 2015 Ball State University Dance Marathon, Beka Lockwood watched anxiously. She and her entertainment committee, a small but dedicated group of students, had put in hard work, along with all the other volunteers, to make the fundraiser a success. When the announcement came through that the event had raised more than $500,000, Lockwood fell to the ground crying.
Jim Davis, “Garfield” creator and Ball State alum, offered insight about his journey with the character to a class of emerging media design students.
Acting President Terry King shed some light on former President Paul W. Ferguson's resignation while students, staff and faculty members of the University Senate discussed a proposed resolution for more transparency on campus.
Ball State men’s volleyball was able to escape Worthen Arena with a 3-2 win on Feb. 18 against No. 14 Lewis.
On Feb. 17, No. 12-ranked Ball State took down No. 8 Loyola 3-1 at Worthen Arena and will turn around to play No. 14 Lewis University on Feb. 18.
Ball State baseball was picked to finish second in the Mid-American Conference West Divison in the MAC coaches' preseason poll. The Cardinals also have high expectations after finishing 2015 with a 33-25 (14-13 MAC) record.
Sophomore accounting major Ebony Powell said when things get tough, she likes to dance. Dancing is her favorite way to relieve stress. But she hasn't been able to get space in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center to be able to dance.
The student who caused a bomb scare at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Feb. 17 was trying an unconventional way of paying a parking ticket.
On Feb. 20, prepare for an evening of entertainment by the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the Muncie Symphony League (MSO) to put on the first Main Street Cabaret.
We started cooking together in the summer of 2015 and have planned and cooked a dinner every week since. Our recipes are often inspired by the New York Times’ cooking website but are adapted to fit Muncie availability and a college budget.
Republican candidate Carly Fiorina ended her campaign last week after a 7th place finish in New Hampshire.
CBS Sports Network has decided to add the second matchup between Ball State and Northern Illinois to its schedule as well. This game is on March 4 at 6 p.m.
Ball State athletics is joining the effort to raise money toward Ball State University Dance Marathon by donating part of its game proceeds to the year-long fundraising organization.
Every year, hundreds of students lace up their shoes and prepare to dance for 12 hours to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children.
The 12th-ranked Ball State men’s volleyball team (10-3, 4-0 Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) defeated the reigning NCAA champions, No. 8 Loyola University (8-4, 3-2 MIVA), in four sets.
After losing two straight games, Ball State women's basketball returned to form with a 73-57 win on the road Feb.
Former Ball State football player and current Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome was arrested on possession of marijuana charges. According to fox59.com, police arrived at Newsome's apartment around 2 a.m.
