Associated Press: Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

By Associated Press / May 9, 2023

A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House. The verdict was announced in a federal courtroom in New York City on the first day of jury deliberations. Jurors rejected Carroll's claims that she was raped, but found Trump liable for sexually abusing her. Hours earlier, U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan read instructions on the law to the nine-person jury before the panel began discussing Carroll's allegations of battery and defamation shortly before noon.

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COMMUNITY BABY DIAPER DRIVE

Community Diaper Drive locations around Ball State during May

By Staff Reports / May 8, 2023

The Heart of Indiana United Way’s Annual Community Baby Diaper Drive will have drop-off locations around Ball State between May 1 and June 2. 

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COMMENCEMENT 2023

'Commencement is a celebration': Mearns, Pond address graduates at commencement

By Grayson Joslin / May 6, 2023

 “I can now say with complete confidence that you are stronger and more resilient for having experienced this historic challenge,” Mearns said. 

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Renovation project approved at final Board of Trustees meeting of school year

By Hannah Amos / May 5, 2023

The project will renovate the Architecture Building, University Theater, the Arts and Communication Building and the Hargreaves Music Building. These buildings’ fire safety systems, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, electrical, and plumbing will be updated. 

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Ball State Student Government Association point-to-point evaluation

By Elijah Poe / May 5, 2023

The ticket RISE, which consisted of former Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) president Tina Nguyen and former vice president Monet Lindstrand, ran the executive branch for the 2022-23 academic year. Some of the main running points were diversity, improving public transportation, discussing sexual assault awareness and raising student wages. 

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VIDEOS

What's Your Favorite Dessert? | Byte-ing Questions

By Byte Staff / May 5, 2023

Kennedy asks Ball State the Byte-ing Question, what's your favorite dessert?

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SWIM & DIVE

Ball State diver arrested, charged with burglary and strangulation

By Staff Reports / May 4, 2023

On May 3, Ball State first-year diver Madison Hischer was arrested with probable cause and charged with burglary and strangulation after she admitted to breaking in to her ex-boyfriend's house and attacking Ashleigh Provan, who is a second-year diver. 

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INDIANA GOVERNOR

Former Indiana superintendent and Ball State Alumna Jennifer McCormick announces campaign for Governor

By Staff Reports / May 4, 2023

Former Indiana Superintendant of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick announced she will be running for Indiana Governor, according to a press release on May 4. 

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GRAD ISSUE

Graduates discuss their personal and academic growth during their time at Ball State

By Zach Gonzalez / May 4, 2023

Three fourth-year students discuss how their higher education personally and academically transformed them into the graduates they are leaving Ball State University as.

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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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NEWS

Mental health epidemic or gun reform? – Experts weigh in on mass shootings

By Alex Almanza / May 1, 2023

Tragedy after tragedy, people often are left wondering if this has anything to do with mental health.

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VIDEOS

Evil Dead Rise Fails to Beat the Mario Movie at the Box Office | Checkpoint

By Byte Staff / May 1, 2023

Elijah and Barton break down the new Evil Dead film releasing while the Mario movie maintains its top spot in the box office for the third weekend in a row.

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GRAD ISSUE

Upcoming Ball State graduates reflect on their time as student leaders

By Hannah Amos and Jayda Mann / April 29, 2023

Graduates Tina Nguyen, Jessica Serwah and Andy Myers look back on their time at Ball State University, sharing personal and professional growth.

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VIDEOS

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Releases | Checkpoint

By Byte Staff / April 28, 2023

Barton and Elijah break down the new release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and what the gameplay and customization features may look like for fans.

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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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GRAD ISSUE

Why Ball State education graduates are still passionate about their career path

By Meghan Braddy / April 27, 2023

Both upcoming and past Ball State graduates talk about their desire to pursue education occupations within the dying job market, backed by data from studies done across the country.

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VIDEOS

Coachella 2023 had a Rocky Start | Checkpoint

By Byte Staff / April 26, 2023

Neely and OK break down Coachella's opening weekend, and the delayed disaster of Frank Ocean's set.

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BIDEN REELECTION

President Biden announces reelection bid, Harris on the ticket

By Tribune Content Agency / April 25, 2023

President Joe Biden says he will seek a second term in the White House, announcing his reelection campaign in a video on Tuesday promising to finish the job if given four more years. Biden’s announcement comes four years to the day after he launched his successful campaign in 2019 against a sitting Republican president, Donald Trump, who has already announced his own reelection bid and currently leads the polls for the GOP nomination.

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NEWS

Tucker Carlson to leave FOX News

By Staff Reports / April 24, 2023

Tucker Carlson and FOX News Media have agreed to part ways, according to a statement released by the network. Carlson’s last show was Friday, April 21. 

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EARTH DAY

Certain Indiana wildlife populations are beginning to rise with some help from the Department of Natural Resources

By Zach Carter / April 23, 2023

After different reintroduction projects by the Department of Natural Resources, some wildlife populations are expanding. Multiple species, such as the bald eagles, that were once rare in the Hoosier state are making their return.