Alan Hovorka
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Ball State board receives transparency complaint
Ball State faces claims it violated Indiana’s Open Door Law.
Ball State's new president strikes contrast with past
Geoffrey S. Mearns doesn’t share the usual background of past university presidents.
Ball State's 17th president brings experience, ready to work with university
Ball State's 17th president, Geoffrey S. Mearns, was appointed on Tuesday afternoon. Although his tenure has not officially begun, he already has plans in mind.
Ball State's Jamba Juice repairs cost $1,300
With Jamba Juice reopening Wednesday, public records show Ball State spent about $1,300 to repair the drain inside the restaurant. Jamba Juice, inside the Art and Journalism Building, closed due to a sanitary drain collapse last semester, shortly before finals week.
Letterman could return to Ball State, exhibit still in the works
David Letterman’s legacy at Ball State isn’t over quite yet.
Ohio State attack response contrasts Ball State's response to September gun scare
Monday’s Ohio State University attacks showed how important transparency and communication is during crises on campuses, which draws parallels and contrasts with Ball State's response to the Sept. 1 gun scare.
Muncie water not plagued with lead
This week’s 24-hour boil-order aside, Muncie’s water supply appears to be safe – especially when it comes to levels of lead, a contaminant that has rocked communities across the country including several in Indiana. “It’s good to my knowledge,” Lee Florea, a hydrologist said.
Trump's victory shows parallels with Brexit
America’s “Mr. Brexit” will step into the U.S. presidency Jan. 20, 2017.
RELATIVE VALUE: Cubs hit it out of the park and close to home
Nov. 2 will go down as an unforgettable day in baseball history: The Chicago Cubs or the Cleveland Indians will end their century-, or decades-long, championship drought. But, this day was already unforgettable for me.
Times Indiana universities saw reports of guns on campus
Gun-related incidents are extremely rare on Indiana college campuses, but hardly unknown. At least a half dozen times in the past four years, authorities have responded to reports of guns on Indiana campuses. Only one case involved a shooting – but every case triggered a university alert or lockdown order.
