Ball State protest sanctions draw criticism from FIRE, AAUP
By Meghan Braddy / March 1, 2026The organizations argued that the university disciplined students for protected expression and urged revisions to the policies.
The organizations argued that the university disciplined students for protected expression and urged revisions to the policies.
Performing under the project name ‘Noiroon,’ Ball State’s Gino Trujillo used practice rooms and recording studios on campus to help create the debut EP ‘Night Dancer’ with his fellow bandmates.
Ball State University English classes have been disrupted since the 2025-26 school year by individuals who were not enrolled in the courses, raising concerns among faculty and university groups about classroom safety and limited communication from administrators on how to address the situation.
After being arrested at a Feb. 28 Board of Trustees meeting while protesting, Cooper Archer has been proven not guilty on all charges.
The Media School ordered the Indiana Daily Student to limit news coverage in its homecoming special edition — a directive its adviser rejected.
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The termination of a Ball State employee after a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk has prompted a lawsuit and strong reactions from students, faculty, alumni and the community.
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The Delaware County Sheriff's Department gives Corporal Blake Reynolds his final 1042 call over the police radio during the processional to Jones Cemetery in Yorktown. Meghan Braddy, DN
The Delaware County Justice and Rehabilitation Center sign is shown outside of the facility Nov. 21 in Muncie, Indiana. Third-year Ball State student Cooper Archer was acquitted on two counts of disorderly conduct in Circuit Court 5. Meghan Braddy, DN
Candidate Andrew Ramirez discusses his position on how to address the juvenile crime rate in Delaware County during the Circuit Court 2 judicial forum at Legacy Village restaurant on Sept. 12. Ramirez, currently a Trial Deputy at the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office, brings over a decade of legal experience and community involvement to his candidacy. Meghan Braddy, DN
Incumbent Kim Dowling talks about juvenile crime trends in Delaware County during the Circuit Court 2 judicial forum at Legacy Village restaurant on Sept. 12. Dowling explained she was qualified for the judge position due to her practicing law for 27 years before being elected as the Circuit Court 2 judge in 2012. Meghan Braddy, DN
Chair of Muncie Resists Sarah Vitale stands at the podium during the Circuit 2 judicial forum at Legacy Village restaurant on Sept. 12. She asked the candidates about the effectiveness of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). Meghan Braddy, DN
Special guest SGA Sen. Shaina Miller discusses how to get involved with 500 Festival Princess Program. Meghan Braddy, DN
Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) tickets, Elevate and Adams and Angel, debate their ticket’s platform points. The presidential debate will be Feb. 13 and the vice presidential debate is Feb. 15. Meghan Braddy, DN