Reports of an assault and attempted robbery were not true according to an email sent by Ball State’s Marketing and Communications.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — An armed man was spotted on the campus of Central Connecticut State University on Monday, prompting a schoolwide lockdown and warnings for students to stay away from windows as police SWAT teams swarmed the area. The university declared a campus emergency late Monday morning, and several hours later its website continued urging students to remain inside buildings. University spokesman Mark McLaughlin said, “Somebody was seen either with a gun or was thought to have a gun.” The area around a 400-student dorm was the focus of the police search, but by mid-afternoon authorities were allowing students to leave the building in small groups. Jordan Governale, a 20-year-old junior from Farmington, said he walked by a man carrying a backpack and with a sword and sheath strapped to his back.
Residents on both sides of the “Vote Yes” and “Vote No” yard signs will make their final decision on whether or not local students will be able to ride yellow school buses as the Nov.
A good attitude goes a long way when confronting police, especially when they decide whether someone will receive a ticket instead of a ride to jail. Brandon Thomas, an Indiana Excise Officer, said the last thing a person should do is run from police when they hear sirens or see lights. “Just don’t walk away,” Thomas said.
Ball State alumni and benefactors expect whoever succeeds President Jo Ann Gora to continue working with them to keep raising Ball State’s reputation. Gora, who became president in the summer of 2004 and plans to leave in the summer of 2014, has worked with alumni and benefactors to raise funding and awareness for many projects at Ball State in the last decade. One example of Gora’s fundraising is the “Ball State Bold Capital Campaign.” In 2008, the university aimed to raise $200 million.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The terminal at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International airport has been evacuated because of a threat. The airport’s Facebook page said the terminal had been evacuated Sunday because of a threat but didn’t elaborate. The airport website said several flights into the airport were being diverted. Police spokesman Johnny Williams said he and other officers were on their way to the airport Sunday evening but didn’t have any details on what prompted the evacuation.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, John R. Emens Auditorium gave the public a behind the scenes look at the venue that brings singers, musicals and guest speakers to Ball State.
The Computer Technology Student Organization hosted their fall tech bash fundraiser today between Emens Auditorium and Pruis Hall. Alec James, a junior computer technology major working at the event, said part of the proceeds will go toward the organization to pay for competitions, as well as for equipment the group needs. The Computer Technology Student Organization is a student group that looks at expanding knowledge of information technology and its role in society.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has been briefed on the reported shooting at Los Angeles International Airport. The White House says the Los Angeles Police Department is leading the response and investigation into the shooting, and administration officials are in touch with federal and local partners. The White House says it is urging people to listen to authorities and follow directions from first responders on site. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey called the shooting a multi-patient incident.
Police say 3 shot, including TSA agent, by gunman with semi-automatic weapon at LAX.
Nutrition, alcohol and drugs were all health concerns students discussed at the fourth annual Halloween-themed health fair. Free to students and faculty, Welloween took place on the main floor of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Oct.
Weather caused the first Howl-O-Scream to end 30 minutes early tonight. After a month of planning, National Pan-Hellenic Council, MultiCultural Greek Council and the Black Student Association had a low turnout. “I think we raised $40 to give to them,” said Sydney Wharton, a senior public communications major. The carnival-themed event, which included eight game stations with tickets for 50 cents, ran from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ball State’s first Howl-O-Scream will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Life Office at the L.A.
Thursday Cocoa and condoms with Feminists for Action Feminists for Action will host its annual Cocoa and Condoms event from 12 p.m.
Ball State administration has asked the faculty council to decide what stance it will take on House Joint Resolution 6 after an email was sent to President Jo Ann Gora Wednesday.
In an effort to increase campus safety and become more energy efficient, Ball State’s Student Government Association passed a bill Wednesday to replace lights on campus with LED lights as they burn out.
The walls of Vivimos in the Atrium were painted beige Monday night after the dining hall closed, covering a graffiti-style mural that was recently painted. Jon Lewis, Ball State Dining director, said in an email that they were “trying something a little different,” but did not like the end result.
A new Twitter account will launch by the end of the semester for emergency notifications, said a university spokesperson. Tony Proudfoot said Ball State Marketing and Communications began considering it at the end of the last academic year, when student demand increased.
Students at Outdoor Pursuit’s “Heights and Frights” Halloween event today were scared more times by the mechanical spider hanging from one of the climbing wall ropes than dangling 36 feet in the air at the top of the wall.
Merrie Spaeth will present at 8 p.m, tonight in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center for the 35 Annual Vernon C.
