Ball State students take most credit hours of Indiana college students

By Abby Jackson / April 7, 2015

Although Ball State has the highest percentage of students taking 15 or more credit hours per semester in Indiana, the four-year graduation rate is still lower than Indiana University and Purdue University’s, according to the College Board. In fall 2014, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education sponsored Fifteen to Finish Indiana, encouraging students to take at least 15 credits per semester in order to graduate on time.

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SPORTS

Ball State sweeps IU Southeast for 3rd straight win

By Staff Reports / April 7, 2015

The Ball State men's tennis team picked up its third straight win with a 7-0 sweep over IU Southeast at the Muncie YMCA on Tuesday.

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NEWS

Live at Five 4-7

By Garrett Lamkin / April 7, 2015

Hear the latest RFRA updates both here in Muncie and throughout the state with your WCRD News Live at Five team! Anchors Brittney Dean Danielle Behrens Weather Forecaster Kaylie Pluchel Sports Anchor Mitch Robinson Producer Garrett Lamkin Live Reporter Ashley Holsclaw

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NEWS

CHECKPOINT: Banjo & Kazooie Enter the Fray!?

By Dalton Martin , Krissy Thomas and Austin Grogan / April 7, 2015

We talk Call of Duty player on hiatus, Banjo & Kazooie for Smash Bros, and a mysterious Square Enix project. Anchors: Dalton Martin & Krissy Thomas

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NEWS

Student organization using GoFundMe to support educational program for Muncie children

By Kanyinsola Ajayi / April 7, 2015

For eleven years the Students Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) along with students from the biology and chemistry departments have a hosted a Science Day.

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NEWS

Hoosier income growth slows

April 7, 2015

Indiana’s personal income is growing slower compared to the rest of the nation, according to the latest data from the federal government.

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NEWS

Hip-hop group rises above generic lyrics

By Zach Burger / April 7, 2015

Sheep, to lion, to child: these are the three stages of transcendence which local artist and L.A.M.E. Crew member J.Green said guide his path. And although he is several years out of high school, he said he tries to become more of a child as time goes on.

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NEWS

Living Without Sleep

By Lauren Donahue / April 7, 2015

“I’ve seen someone stop breathing for 90 seconds during a study.”

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NEWS

University prepares resident assistants to deal with sexual assault

By Kara Berg / April 7, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the third story in a four-part series on campus sexual assault for Ball State’s sexual assault awareness week.  Hearing about a friend’s sexual assault is never an easy situation to be in.

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NEWS

Ball State to host forums on income tax fraud, identity theft, Anthem breach

April 7, 2015

Ball State announced Monday it would host three forums this month on the income tax fraud, identity theft and the Anthem data breach. The forums will host representatives from the Indiana Attorney General's Office and Anthem Inc. as well as an FBI computer science expert.

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SPORTS

Okafor, Kaminsky battle it out on Twitter during National Championship game

By Dakota Crawford / April 6, 2015

Big men Frank Kaminsky and Jahlil Okafor were a key matchup in the National Championship game on the night of April 6.

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NEWS

Muncie City Council passes resolution opposing RFRA

By Kara Berg / April 6, 2015

The amendment to Muncie’s human rights statutes in the city ordinance that passed at the monthly City Council meeting on the night of April 6 will go into effect April 7, something Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler said is “unprecedented.”

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NEWS

Johnson B Complex to close for renovations

By Jake Fox / April 6, 2015

Ball State President Paul W. Ferguson’s plan for starting construction of another new residence hall will happen—it’s just a matter of whether it lies within his “18 by ‘18” frame, said Alan Hargrave, director of housing and residence life.

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NEWS

Live at Five 4-6

By Garrett Lamkin / April 6, 2015

Hear what's making headlines with your WCRD News Live at Five team! Anchors Brittney Dean Garrett Lamkin Weather Forecaster Samantha Garrett Sports Anchor Petar Hood Live Reporter Constance Harcourt Producer Danielle Ortiz

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SPORTS

Competitive nature keeps Craft motivated

By Zach Cains / April 6, 2015

From her earliest memories, Jessica Craft remembers competing in sports with her twin brother, Jacob. The rivalry with her brother developed an intense competitive nature in Jessica that was tested after suffering her second injury in less than a year at Ball State in 2012.

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SPORTS

Ball State takes 2 MAC weekly awards

By Staff Reports / April 6, 2015

Freshman Colin Brockhouse was named the Player of the Week, while sophomore Zach Plesac earned the league's Pitcher of the Week award.

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SPORTS

Strong pitching leads Ball State to series victory over Akron

By Eric Kuznar / April 6, 2015

Strong pitching performances over the weekend let the Ball State baseball team to a series victory over Akron and kept the Cardinals in a tie for first in the Mid-American Conference West Division.

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NEWS

Students live with trauma after sexual assault

By Kara Berg / April 6, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a four-part series on campus sexual assault for Ball State’s sexual assault awareness week.

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NEWS

Students give out hijabs for Islamic Awareness Week

By Laura Arwood / April 6, 2015

Students will have the opportunity to try on and keep hijabs regardless of their religion, during the university’s Islam Awareness Week.

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NEWS

Grocery store, restaurant provides sustainable options

By Jack Salzman / April 6, 2015

When Dave and Sara Ring opened The Downtown Farmstand eight years ago on the corner of Main and Mulberry streets in Downtown Muncie, they didn’t know the full impact their Muncie store would leave on the community.