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Concord High School in Elkhart is being sued by the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union after a complaint was made about a Nativity scene that was featured in its holiday program. DN PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER

Students shouldn't fear challenging their religious beliefs, professor says

By Alexandra Smith / November 13, 2015

A high school in Indiana has changed its Christmas program after being sued by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, but a biology professor said students should not be afraid of challenging their beliefs. Concord High School in Elkhart is being sued by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) after a complaint was made by the "Doe" family about a Nativity scene in its holiday program, the Christmas Spectacular.

Cardinal Commitment will include a new practice court and new locker rooms for men’s and women’s basketball. The campaign was announced April 20, 2013, with a goal of $20 million. RENDERINGS COURTESY OF BSU ATHLETICS
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Cardinal Commitment campaign athletic facilities update

By Staff Reports / November 13, 2015

Upgrades and renovations of Ball State athletics facilities have been in process this school year because of donations from friends and family to the Cardinal Commitment campaign. The campaign rose $20.6 million for facility improvements for Ball State athletics across the board. 

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Grant connects students with disabilities with paid internships

By Laura Arwood / November 13, 2015

Students go to college assuming they will earn a degree that will make them employable, but for people with physical disabilities that’s not always the case. Around 18 percent of people with physical disabilities are employed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of people without disabilities, around 94 percent of people are employed.

Students began camping out for tickets to see David Letterman at 10 p.m. Nov. 11. DN PHOTO LINDSEY BLAKLEY
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Camping for David Letterman tickets begins day early

November 12, 2015

The first group of students started camping out for tickets to see David Letterman at 10 p.m. Nov. 11, a day and a half before tickets will even be available. Letterman, one of Ball State’s most recognized alumni, is returning to campus Nov. 30 to host a discussion with filmmakers Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller. Tickets will be available starting 7 a.m. Nov. 13, and are free of charge.

The English Department will begin offering the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor in Fall 2016. DN FILE PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER
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New English teaching minor available Fall 2016

By Margo Morton / November 12, 2015

Students wishing to teach English to non-native speakers will be able to minor in the skill starting in Fall 2016. The English Department will begin offering the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor next year.

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