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SGA introduces first legislation

The Ball State Student Government Association kicked off the year at their first meeting with a new legislation idea on Wednesday.


Alan Perez, interim technical director for University Theatre, teaches during a rope works class while working for Cirque du Soleil. The techniques learned here were to be used in the case of a performer needing help while in the air. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ALAN PEREZ
NEWS

Technical worker for Cirque Du Soleil production now working for Ball State

While over 3,000 people sat in the audience of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino watching Cirque du Soleil’s “O,” Alan Perez was working behind the set as a technical rigger.Now Perez is making the change from Las Vegas to join the Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance staff. “I had heard about Ball State’s theatre department and the great things they’ve done,” he said. “So I had to take this opportunity.”



An all-night Israeli operation is underway as flares light up the sky in downtown Gaza City in the early hours on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
NEWS

Israel and Gaza agree to cease-fire

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) ? Israel and Gaza’s ruling Hamas agreed Tuesday to an open-ended cease-fire after seven weeks of fighting ? an uneasy deal that halts the deadliest war the sides have fought in years, with more than 2,200 killed, but puts off the most difficult issues.In the end, both sides settled for an ambiguous interim agreement in exchange for a period of calm.


StudyRoom is an app to help students connect with other students in their class. The app has recently launched at Ball State. PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDYROOM
NEWS

New site connects students

Students may have received an unexpected email in their inbox this semester – an invitation to join the new education site, StudyRoom.StudyRoom is a site and application, similar to Blackboard, designed for students to communicate without teachers present.



Grady Gaynor, a sophomore sports administration major, winds up for the pitch as he attempts to dunk an officer Aug. 22 at the Scramble Light. DN FILE PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP
NEWS

Dunk-A-Cop rescheduled

After being canceled due to rain, the second annual Dunk-A-Cop event is rescheduled for Friday, according to an email sent by the Communications Center.The University Police Department uses the event to raise money for the Special Olympics of Indiana.


A gay-marriage supporter flies a rainbow flag during a rally in Seattle, Washington, in March, when the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that led to federal recognition of same-sex marriages. (Greg Gilbert/Seattle Times/MCT)
NEWS

Federal judges hear Indiana gay marriage case

CHICAGO (AP) Federal appeals judges bristled Tuesday at arguments defending gay marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin,with one Republican appointee comparing them to now-defunct laws that once outlawed weddings between blacks and whites.


Junior defensive end Michael Ayers runs a play during practice on Aug. 21 at Scheumann Stadium. Ayers made his first career start on Sept. 7, 2013,  against Army at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
SPORTS

FOOTBALL: Run defense will be tested by Colgate

Ball State’s new look defensive line won’t be eased into the season by any means.Saturday’s opponent, Colgate, is a run-heavy team that will test Ball State’s Michael Ayers, Darnell Smith, Keenan Noel and Nick Miles for all four quarters.Miles is the only returning starter from the defensive line last season and is just one Cardinal defender who will be dealing with a varied Raider rushing attack.“We’ll have to play fast and be relentless,” Miles said.



DN PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BREANNA DAUGHERTY
NEWS

University assessing printing policies

Students and faculty might have to change the way they print on campus as the university takes a closer look at current usage.Possible changes and policies will cut costs and standardize all printers on campus, and may remove some printers within university departments. The campus-wide moves are part of an agreement the university has made with Ricoh, a printing services company.





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