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Student Government Association approves first senate amendment of the semester

SGA had four special orders of business, one being At-Large caucus senate applicant Zach Tucker. He noted a platform point for the improvement of dietary restrictions options and labels in the dining halls. Tucker was approved on a vote of 26-1 with five abstentions.

AP: Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty

Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages

Israel's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has stretched on for over six weeks and release dozens of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.

AP: Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she died Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health. The statement said she "died peacefully, with family by her side" at 2:10 p.m. at her rural Georgia home of Plains.

Dr. Anand Marri aims to use his position as Provost to support students across campus

Anand Marri never saw himself becoming provost and executive vice president for academic affairs when he was a child growing up in Queens in New York.

Students hold protest for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war at Scramble Light

This is a sentiment shared by Eyal Rawitz from Tel Aviv, Israel, and Nawar Albarak from Kuwait, a country that borders Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Though she isn’t from Palestine, her grandmother and many other family members are there. Rawitz and Albarak, though they are both students at Ball State University, had the chance to meet and discuss their experiences with each other at the Scramble Light on Friday during a pro-Palestian protest that called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

4 instances of firearms in residence halls this semester leaves campus community with questions about emergency communication

Following the fourth instance of a firearm found in a residence hall, university officials put action team plan in place.

Student Government Association introduces first senate amendment of semester

The Ball State Student Government Association votes in new senator; introduces first senate amendment of the semester.

A new perspective: Three Muncie Mission volunteers share how their lives changed through helping the at-risk community

After turning to volunteering following the death of three loved ones, Charlotte McKnight said her life changed. Leigh Edwards, director of community engagement for the Muncie Mission, said the non-profit served 91,153 meals to residents of the Mission and other community guests in 2022.

Feeling like the last resort

As climate change enters the therapy room, it needs to be acknowledged that it’s less about a single person’s climate footprint. It’s more about collective effort rather than governments and corporations shifting the blame onto individuals like those of Gen Z.

League of Women’s Voters hosts Inflation Reduction Act presentation with John Smillie

“You can talk to your local officials because right now a lot of the struggles in Indiana are local, county by county," Smillie said. 

Student Government Association receives update on the executive board’s platform points

There is also talks of a second blue loop bus, repairing bike racks and a bike share system in collaboration with the city of Muncie along with many more points.

University Police Arrest two Students After a Fire Arm Discharged in Dorm

Ball State University Police arrested two students Wednesday afternoon, according to an email sent to students at 7:15 p.m. 

Democratic and Republican Headquarters react to Delaware County election results

Recapping the Delaware County election results

The county clerk released the unofficial election summary report, with 46 of the 52 precincts reporting, including that official election results will be finalized in the next two weeks. Here is a break down of the election day results:

Republican Incumbent Dan Ridenour wins reelection in Muncie mayoral race

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour won a second term Tuesday, defeating Democratic nominee and former City Council President Jeff Robinson.

At Mother Nature's Mercy

University holds peace vigil for Israel-Palestine conflict

The Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Ball State Center for Peace and Conflict Studies hosted a peace vigil for the Israel-Palestine conflict Nov. 1. 

Student Government Association approves budget request for community garden improvements

Student government association approves budget request for community garden improvements and has a visit from Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Tiffany Peters.