Muncie Artswalk, a Muncie First Thursday event

By Staff Reports / May 31, 2023

The Brink of Summer Artswalk presented by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County will be on Thursday, June 1. There will be a wide variety of things to do and buy at the Artswalk. There will be YART or a yard sale for art, this will feature local vendors and makers who price art under $40 at Canan Commons. Art galleries and exhibits can be found featuring local artists and various media at Gordy, Cornerstone, Madjax and other galleries. 

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DAVID LETTERMAN LEARNING EXPERIENCE

David Letterman comes to campus to present “Clear Reception” documentary

By Andy Hopkins / May 2, 2023

David Letterman visited Ball State University’s campus May 1 to present “Clear Reception,” a student-produced documentary about the Glick Center for Glass.

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BALL STATE EVENTS

Ball State University “Takes Back The Night” as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Zach Gonzalez / April 27, 2023

Ball State University hosted its annual “Take Back The Night” event April 26, taking part in a protest spanning decades to advocate for survivors of domestic violence, rape and other forms of sexual assault, led by Alpha Chi Omega, Fraternity & Sorority Life and the Center for Survivor Support.

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DAVID LETTERMAN DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES

'I just hope to inspire:' David Arquette shares his journey ahead of appearance in Ball State University's David Letterman Distinguished Speaker Series

By Kyle Smedley / April 10, 2023

David Arquette, best known for his role as Dewey in the 'Scream' film franchise, is scheduled to speak April 10 at 7 p.m. in Pruis Hall as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Speaker Series. Arquette shared his personal transformation he's experienced during his life in the entertainment business.

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INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY

Vocal members of Muncie community gather at city courthouse for International Transgender Day of Visibility rally

By Abigail Denault / April 1, 2023

Nearly 100 people, such as those in the trans community, as well as allies and supporters including political figures such as State Representative Sue Errington, gathered at the courthouse in downtown Muncie at 5 p.m. March 31 for a rally to bring attention to International Transgender Day of Visibility. 

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BALL STATE EVENTS

Equinox Music Festival returns to the Botsford/Swinford patio March 25

By Madelyn Bracken / March 24, 2023

In 2022, for the first time, Ball State University’s Equinox Music Festival took place on the Botsford/Swinford Patio. After its success, the festival is back for round two, March 25 from Noon to 9 p.m.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Ball State Student Government Association discusses Black Student Association’s Collegiate Prom

By Madelyn Bracken / February 22, 2023

The Ball State University Student Government Association (SGA) began directly with executive reports, having no special guests or special orders of business. President Tina Nguyen highlighted an event they are a part of occurring this week.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Vice presidential nominees for Ball State University's Student Government Association debate in the Student Center.

By Abigail Denault / February 15, 2023

Ball State University’s Student Government Association held its final debate with the vice presidential nominees on Feb. 15 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This debate was the third of three debates and allowed for the nominees to get to speak to the public and explain their running platform points.

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DAVID OWSLEY MUSEUM OF ART

Ball State’s David Owsley Museum of Art After Hours embraced an anti-Valentine’s Day theme on Friday.

By Maya Kim / February 11, 2023

Ball State’s David Owsley Museum of Art embraced an anti-Valentine’s Day theme at the DOMA After Hours event Friday. The event was from 5-8 p.m., and included a variety of activities and events, such as cross stitching, fortune telling, anti-speed dating and creating ex-effigies. 

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DISABILITY PRIDE

Through Disability Pride event, two Ball State University organizations bring awareness to those with disabilities

By Meghan Braddy / February 1, 2023

Representatives from the Ball State University Honors College Diversity Project collaborated with the Inclusive Excellence Series to host a Disability Pride awareness event. The event, hosted by diversity fellows from the organization, included lectures from guest speakers within the mental health and disability fields.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Ball State University's Student Government Association passed two amendments, proposed a senate resolution and voted in members

By Elijah Poe / January 25, 2023

The Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) voted on two amendments and proposed its first senate resolution of the year. Additionally, three members were voted in.

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FIRST THURSDAY

First Thursday's December 2022 event lights up the holiday season

By Ashton Connelly / December 2, 2022

December 1, DWNTWN Muncie hosted their last First Thursday event of 2022, showcasing local business and a featured holiday kick-off event called "LIGHT UP DWNTWN".

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HEALTH

Ball State University Health and Promotion Advocacy and Multicultural Center hosts World AIDS Day event

By Maya Kim / December 1, 2022

Ball State University’s  Health and Promotion Advocacy (HPA) and Multicultural Center held a World AIDS Day event in Park residence hall Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., the first time Ball State has held such an event.

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MUNCIE COMMUNITY

Muncie’s First Thursday will have its 21st anniversary with December event

By Zach Carter / December 1, 2022

First Thursday started in 2001 and will have its 21st anniversary with its upcoming December event. The December 2022 event will have a variety to showcase, including musical acts, such as the Muncie Community Schools elementary choir.

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CHARLES W. BROWN PLANETARIUM EVENTS

Third annual Astronomy Slam held at Ball State University's Charles W. Brown Planetarium

By Jayda Mann / November 6, 2022

Ball State University's Charles W. Brown Planetarium held its third annual Astronomy Slam Saturday night. Astronomy Slam is a competition where four students discuss four different phenomena in our solar system. 

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

Ball State University's Center for Survivor Support and Counseling Center partner up for a domestic violence awareness event

By Zach Gonzalez / October 7, 2022

Through pumpkin smashing and painting, "Smash Domestic Violence" brought awareness to domestic violence. Ball State’s Counseling Center and Center for Survivor Support (CSS) united to put this event together in University Green.

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MUNCIE EVENTS

Wandering through ArtsWalk October

By Ashton Connelly / October 7, 2022

Muncie Downtown Development Partnership hosted ArtsWalk October, where local artists, performers, food vendors and attendees transformed Walnut St. into a marketplace. Muncie YART, PrimeTrust FCU's Soup Crawl and a variety of live entertainment were all a part of said event.

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NEWS

Ball State hosted a wetland workshop at Cooper Farm

By Zach Carter / October 2, 2022

Saturday, representatives from Ball State Department of Biology held day one of a two-day wetland workshop. At 8 a.m. the group met at Cooper Farm Property, before heading into the field. 

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COMMUNITY

Building the Bridge

By Zach Gonzalez / September 23, 2022

After two years of cancellations, the Muncie Bridge Dinner returned Thursday. The event, held on the Washington Street bridge in Muncie, attracted members of the community, including Muncie locals and Ball State University students.

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STUDENT ACTION TEAM

Cardinal Closet holds free professional clothing event Sept. 13

By Maya Kim / September 14, 2022

On Sept. 13, Cardinal Closet, ran by the Student Action Team (SAT), held a free professional clothing event for Ball State students in partnership with the Fashion Program and the Career Center, in lieu of the upcoming Cardinal Job Fair on Sept. 21.