“I promised when I first stepped onto Ball State’s campus as a freshman, that I was going to leave an imprint no matter what I do,” said presidential candidate Tina Nguyen.
"Just to be able to do what I can and channel my talents and use my training to give back is the most meaningful thing," Skye said.
Chief Weather Forecaster Maddi Johnson is tracking an unsettled weather pattern for the week ahead. Moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms overnight and into Tuesday give way to a possible winter storm by Thursday. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days!
According to an Associated Press article, Russian President Vladimir Putin "ordered forces Monday to 'maintain peace' in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin's recognition of the areas' independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation."
Cases continue to drop for the fourth week in a row. This is a 42.5 percent decrease from the Feb. 7-13 positive case count, which was 40.
Weather Forecaster Kerstin Cox gives a Monday morning update about rain chances overnight.
Ball State's Student Government Association (SGA) had their final debate at Pruis Hall from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 17.
Weather Forecaster Lance Huffman discusses what the weekend looks like.
Weather Forecaster Ryan Hill is tracking cold temperatures and sunshine for the weekend, along with a warmup for next week
Fashion forward Ball State students added some new threads to their closets. Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Cardinal Closet, an on-campus clothing donation organization created by Ball State Housing and Residence Life’s (HRL) Student Action Team, and a team of fashion students, attendees were able to create professional outfits from donated clothing at no cost to the students. Attendees made appointments ahead of time and were given one-on-one style consultations from student stylists at the Cardinal Closet styling event, which ran for four hours Feb. 8.
Weather Forecaster Jack VanMeter is tracking ongoing flooding, snow tonight, and a flash freeze overnight.
Nearly 400 years ago, Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes wrote "Don Quixote," a novel that has since become the fifth-most translated book in the world, according to Babbel Magazine, and continues to inspire discussion of modern social issues. Despite its age, one Ball State professor felt inspired to pass along the story's seemingly timeless message to people from Cervantes' work today. Stephen Hessel, Ball State associate professor of Spanish, decided to create a podcast, "Pod Quixote,” to speak to other Cervantes experts.
A tradition Muncie Central plans to keep, even for another 100 years.
For marathon relations committee member Bella Watts, this year's marathon revival "surpassed expectations" regarding turn out and money raised.
Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) passed new student policies in their meeting Feb. 16, along with voting on two new senators.
Weather Forecaster Dimitri Gegas is tracking a Flood Watch that has gone into effect, as well as possible flooding and travel impacts for Thursday.
The Cardinal Job Fair returned in-person at Worthen Arena Feb. 16 while maintaining last year's COVID-19 safety guidelines. The Cardinal Job Fair gives Ball State students the ability to interact with employers and recruiters for the purpose of finding employment, internships or graduate school information.
“It has been good for me as a pre-transition trans woman to take on the role of a woman who is so confident and comfortable in her womanhood,” cast member Hunter Greenleaf said.
Fire crews responded to a call at the Colonial Crest Apartments on Morrison Road around 9 a.m. Feb. 16. Battalion Chief Greg Wilkins said the fire was under control around 10 a.m. Twelve units were affected, but there were no casualties. Crews are still searching for two dogs and a cat that were on the property. Eight tenants were displaced, but will be re-housed in other units on the property.
Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its Presidential Debate at Pruis Hall Feb. 15. Current SGA President Tina Nguyen is re-running for her position and is currently the only candidate on this year's ticket.
