Many professors, faculty and students are concerned, and rightly so, about the early and unexpected resignation of President Paul [W.] Ferguson and the questions that he and the Board of Trustees leave behind.
Nick Siano is a sophomore telecommunications and journalism major and writes "Nick and Tired" for the Daily News.
8:56 a.m. Board of Trustees is just about to begin their day. The first meeting is the Audit and Compliance Committee, where Bernie Hannon, vice president for Business Affairs and treasurer, will present the review of the investment portfolio. Sali Falling, vice president and general counsel, will give an investment audit report from Nov.
No. 15 Ball State Men’s volleyball is on the road for the second straight weekend. The Cardinals will travel to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)(0-3) Jan. 29 and to George Mason (1-4) Jan. 30.
Sexual assault prevention and awareness training formerly reserved for university employees is now mandatory for student employees as well. The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act requires institutions of higher learning take a course called, “Bridges: Building a Supportive Community,” which trains employees how to handle and prevent rape, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
One group of women is striving to bring change to the Muncie community by promoting peace through conversation and activism.
Archery isn’t just for Katniss Everdeen and Robin Hood. One Ball State club has brought the sport to students.
As the Student Government Association begins preparation for the 2016 election season, approvals have started to be made, including to this year's elections board. Nominations will be made on Feb. 16, and voting begins Feb. 29
Everyone is shocked and disturbed by the sudden departure of President Paul Ferguson after such a short tenure.
Ball State gymnastics outgrew its previous home in Irving Gym, located in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center, so it moved locations this season. The team now performs at Worthen Arena, like many other athletic teams at Ball State. “I was hoping that when we got down there, we would have more of an event-type atmosphere, and that has definitely happened,” head coach Joanna Saleem said. “You can turn the lights off and [make use of] the spotlights. I love that it is fun for the crowd to be able to participate. It is important for the fans to enjoy the event and want to come back”.
Keith Wenning and Willie Snead made history together playing in a Ball State uniform. Together, the duo racked up the completions, yards and touchdowns, becoming one of the most prolific quarterback-receiver combos in the nation. Now they're both playing in the NFL, Wenning with the Cincinnati Bengals and Snead with the New Orleans Saints.
At just 10 years old, Atkinson decided to start taking fashion and design seriously, creating travel bags and finding inspiration in the everyday things he was involved in.
Efforts are in place to roll back Indiana’s already lax gun restrictions after President Barack Obama expressed executive objectives to curb gun violence, aiming efforts towards gun shows and Internet sales.
Students who live off-campus have a different experience with recycling than students who live on campus. Recycling bins are distributed throughout campus.
Terry King, the acting president, said today he does not have plans to apply for president.
President Paul W. Ferguson resigned today with no public explanation. The Daily News team is covering the event and will be adding stories to our site as updates come in.
President Paul W. Ferguson's original contract, which he signed in Summer 2014, sheds some light on the circumstances of his resignation, giving evidence that the Board of Trustees may have terminated him without cause.
Drew Hayden adores science fiction: the complexity of the worlds portrayed in it, the way it can be used to satirize life. But more specifically, Hayden loves “Doctor Who,” the famed British television series about a cheeky, time traveling alien.
Being a commuter student has its advantages - for instance, saving money on the dorms - but traveling to and from campus every day has its challenges as well.
More than a dozen student organizations are working together to bring fresh water to the citizens of Flint, Mich. Lead, bacteria and other pollutants have contaminated the city’s drinking water.
