Marcia Freeman, and her husband Joe, have been longtime supporters of all things Ball State women’s athletics for more than two decades. Marcia, a retired pastor, has officiated the weddings of 25 Cardinal couples with a 26th coming in the summer of 2024.
When Troy Malone’s three year correctional sentence was up in 2003, he was certain of one thing: The life that led him there was not the life he wanted to live.
Thousands of members of the Ball State family piled into Worthen Arena Dec. 16 as Ball State University celebrated its 197th commencement. The university conferred more than 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s and baccalaureate degrees.
It marked the end of a 16-year stint on the board for the Fort Wayne resident. His time saw three separate Indiana Governors and achievements like a new geothermal heating and cooling system, launching the village revitalization project and selecting the university’s 17th president, Geoffrey Mearns in 2017, where Momper chaired the search committee. “Wow, I’ve been thinking about this day for a long time,” Momper said. “It’s really an honor to serve on this board the last 16 years… it was a lot of hard work, as you all know, but it was so fulfilling, the opportunity to work with you, my fellow trustees, and all you, the Ball State family. It’s just unbelievable. It’s [an opportunity] I’ll never forget.”
Following the fourth instance of a firearm found in a residence hall, university officials put action team plan in place.
Notes in class? Yes. Notes on life? Working on it. With that in mind, I compiled a list of 21 things I’ve learned in my first 21 years.
Chick-fil-A will be moving from the Atrium to North Dining. The move has been tentatively slated for January 2024 and will include an upgrade to the existing location.
Wil McPhillips and his roommates were hosting a private party. According to McPhillips, an uninvited group came into the house and was quickly asked to leave. When they refused to leave, punches were thrown before the group left the house, but they congregated on the property outside the home.
Daniel Kehn props himself up on a toy trunk in his childhood home. Daniel Kehn, Photo Provided
Senior linebacker Sidney Houston Jr. leads a group of defensive players tackling Georgia Southern's ball carrier. Daniel Kehn, DN
A flower on display at UCLA's Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden May 8. Because the garden is frost-free, it can accommodate tropical and sub-tropical plants, including special collections of ferns, palms, eucalyptus and figs. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog standing by its owners during a picnic at the UCLA campus May 8. Dogs with their owners are popularly seen around the campus on the weekends. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog drinking water from its owner at the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden in Los Angeles May 8. Dogs are allowed in the garden but are asked to remain on a leash. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog enjoying the weather at a picnic with its owners at the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden in Los Angeles May 8. The garden spans more than five acres and houses over 70 sculptures. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog walking with its owner on the UCLA campus May 8. The Los Angeles campus is a popular destination for locals to walk and exercise. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog walking with its owner on the UCLA campus May 8. The Los Angeles campus is a popular destination for locals to walk and exercise. Daniel Kehn, DN
An engraved message on a bamboo stump in the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden at UCLA May 8. Despite the messages on the bamboo trees, the garden discourages disrupting the natural elements of the space. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog going for a walk with its owner on the UCLA campus May 8. Daniel Kehn, DN
