Tyler Juranovich

Students take a stand for 27 hours against modern slavery

Students from Ball State's chapter of the International Justice Mission are standing for 27 hours at the Scramble Light from noon on Thursday to 3 p.m. on Friday to raise awareness of modern day slavery. In the event's second year, students from IJM will be joined by other student groups including University Singers, the Latino Student Union, and players from the football team.

Muncie receives unwanted snowfall in April

It may be 26 days into spring, but Ball State students awoke to a fresh layer of snow on the ground. About .8 inches of snow fell in Muncie Monday night and early Tuesday morning.

Students, children celebrate 5th annual Prism Project

An immersive learning project is more than just teaching children with autism — it’s helping students learn something about themselves.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon drops pledging process

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity will no longer require new members to go through a pledging process. The change in policy, called the True Gentleman Experience, comes after a Bloomberg News article named Sigma Alpha Epsilon, an organization with more than 240 chapters and 14,000 collegiate members nationwide, the “deadliest U.S. fraternity.”

Pi Kappa Phi push for more inclusive vocabulary

Members of Pi Kappa Phi are biking at the Scramble Light for 24 hours from noon to noon Friday to raise awareness and money for people with disabilities. Students can ride the stationary bikes for themselves if they donate any amount.

Author hopes writing event will encourage young writers

The 2014 In Print Festival began Tuesday as authors read excerpts from their works to students and faculty. The English department hosted event is in its ninth year to showcase authors whose first book was published in the past year.

UPD will be prepared for Mardi Gras

University Police Department say it will be prepared for Mardi Gras, though there will be no extra officers on duty tonight. Gene Burton, chief of police, said UPD would do everything in its power to keep Ball State and the surrounding area safe. “There are no worries,” he said.

Career center brings Resumania to Atrium

Students sought the advice of Career Center advisors to help improve or create their resumes. The Career Center held a resume workshop Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Atrium.

Students head to the Olympics

Students a part of BSU at the Games left from Indianapolis this morning to begin their weeklong coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Dance Marathon sets new record for registered dancers

Ball State University Dance Marathon set a new group record of registered dancers after surpassing 1,316 dancers.

Culver’s cofounder Greg Culver along with Muncie community members break ground at the new Culvers restaurant. The store is expected to open in early March 2014.