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John Lynch Reporter Ball State may be more than 540 miles away from Washington, D.C., but the effects of a partial government shutdown may still affect students and faculty alike. The shutdown, which began Dec. 22, 2018, started after Congress did not pass a budget that included President Donald Trump’s request for $5.7 billion for the construction of a wall along the U.S. -Mexico border, according to
an Associated Press report. As of Jan. 24, the current shutdown is the longest in the history of the United States at 34 days, according to the Congressional Research Service. Among the most noticeable effects of the current shutdown is the lack of pay many federal workers face as their departments remain unfunded. Ben Acker, a Ball State journalism/TCOM major, knows the effects quite well. His father, James Acker, who works for NASA in the oceanography field, is among the affected employees. Acker’s father is currently working remotely with limited pay.
“It’s kind of a weird thing because he’s usually not at home, especially over break, so it’s like, ‘Why aren’t you at work? Oh, yeah, that’s right, it’s because the government’s shutdown,’” Acker said. “It’s happened before, but this has obviously been the longest one.” According to a report from the Senate Appropriations Committee, 420,000 federal employees will be required to work without pay to fulfill essential roles while another 380,000 will be furloughed or sent home on leave without pay.
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Men’s volleyball drops third straight match Jan. 18: Coming off a rough trip out west, No. 13 Ball State Men’s Volleyball dropped its opening matchup of the Dr. Don Shondell Active Ankle Challenge to No. 10 UC Santa Barbara, 3-2. The Cardinals won the first set before the Gauchos won the second and third. The Cardinals tied it up but eventually fell.
Men’s basketball snaps losing streak
Jan. 19: Opening up MAC play at 1-3, Ball State Men’s Basketball was looking for a win to snap a three-game losing streak, taking on Central Michigan. Redshirt junior guard K.J. Walton scored 24 points and redshirt senior guard Tayler Persons added 21 to hand the Cardinals the win, 83-72. They will face Ohio in Athens on Saturday.
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MCS students Professor opposes awarded for leadership Dyson’s invitation Jan. 20: Students from Muncie Community Schools were awarded for their demonstration of positive citizenship through kindness, leadership and respectfulness at the 2019 MLK Youth Citizenship Awards event Saturday at Muncie Central High School. Among the winners was Omar Rodriguez, who has won the award 10 years in a row.
Jan. 21: Ramon Avila, a George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of marketing, sent an email to Ball State officials saying why he considered Michael Eric Dyson, Tuesday’s keynote speaker for Unity Week, unfit to fill the role. Avila said Dyson was a polarizing figure and opposed Dyson’s stance on using the N-word.
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Jan. 19: Ball State Gymnastics headed to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in a dual meet against top-ranked Oklahoma and host North Carolina. The Cardinals would take third place in their second straight meet with a final score of 193.600. The four Cardinals had top placements in the meet. They will face Eastern Michigan next.
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Jan. 21: The annual community breakfast was hosted by Ball State and the Muncie community for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Attendees included Mayor Dennis Tyler, President Geoffrey Mearns and the Collective Coalition of Concerned Clergy. Mearns spoke about unity and community, giving examples from his upbringing and law practice. VOL. 98 ISSUE: 19
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Marching for women’s rights in Indianapolis
Despite the winter storm, members of the Ball State community joined protesters in downtown Indianapolis for the third consecutive year in support of women’s rights Jan. 19. The keynote speaker was Shelly Fitzgerald, the guidance counselor from Roncalli High School who was suspended for being in a same-sex marriage.
SGA resolution requests LGBTQ liaison Charles Melton Reporter A new position on campus tasked to deal with LGBTQ issues could be a possibility, but might still have a long way to go. A Student Government Association (SGA) resolution asking the university for an LGBTQ liaison was passed Nov. 28, after three senate readings. The liaison would be someone who would focus on helping LGBTQ students through a variety of resources and guidance. The resolution states, “Student organizations are facilitated by students who are not paid professionals and do not have the time or training to act as a full-time resource to LGBTQ students.” According to the resolution, LGBTQ students might be more likely to consider leaving the institution if a liaison position isn’t established, due to an increase in gender and sexual disparities. The resolution also calls for the position to be filled by a director or assistant director, but said that it could be filled by a graduate student. Currently, the resolution states the liaison position would be paid, but there are no details regarding the pay, only the necessary requirements the liaison candidate should have. Part of Ball State’s efforts to aid LGBTQ students is through the Council of Diversity and Inclusion, a group of faculty and students who work to improve inclusion at Ball State. The council’s last progress report said it added an LGBTQ
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resource page on the Multicultural Center webpage. Khanya Msibi, SGA’s Spectrum representative, wrote the resolution. Msibi said a former senator originally drafted the resolution which she used as a basic outline for her draft, along with inspiration from Spectrum’s administrative work. She also said Spectrum, a student-run organization on campus, does a lot of work for the university, such as aiding
I guess I have a plea to the people in university governance that they will actually look at this and consider this seriously.” - ISAAC MITCHELL, SGA President incoming freshmen with gender-neutral housing. The group also works to educate people about LGBTQ issues and provide a safe area for LGBTQ students, its website states. “It’s a lot of work for students that are volunteering that are inexperienced, trying to graduate and keep up with their studies at the same time,” Msibi said.
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Super Blood Wolf Moon appears over campus The total lunar eclipse referred to as the Super Blood Wolf Moon was visible over Ball State around midnight Jan. 20. The maximum visibility of the eclipse was at 12:12 a.m. The eclipse gets its nickname because of its size, color and the traditional Native American name, wolf moon, for the first full moon in January.
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SGA votes down GPA resolution A resolution that would lower the GPA requirement for senators was voted down Jan. 23, by the Student Government Association (SGA). The current GPA is 2.5, and the resolution would have changed it to a 2.1. The resolution stated because SGA isn’t a purely academic association, GPA should be lowered for inclusivity.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE Indiana Academy and Ball State students participated in Student Voluntary Services’ Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Students prepared fresh, healthy meals for the children in the community at Inside Out Kitchen. STEPHANIE AMADOR, DN
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Chad Kinsella, assistant professor of political science, said though this shutdown has had relatively minimal effects on students and the population at large, it could have serious consequences if it continues. “Countries like China and Russia have been very quick to point out that their governments does not have shutdowns and use this to point out the flaws of democracy,” Kinsella said in an email. In terms of college institutions like Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Ball State students might not be affected just yet. John McPherson, assistant vice president for Enrollment Planning and Management and executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, said there was a brief time where students and parents could not get tax return transcripts from the IRS to complete income verification for FAFSA. However, the U.S. Department of Education confirmed that copies of income tax returns can be accepted instead.
“We are currently revising our documentation to reflect this change. Our office coordinates all federal financial aid and at this point in time we have seen no interruption in funding and do not anticipate any future disruption,” McPherson said in an email. Trump has met several times with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), with little agreement, including a brief encounter in which the president walked out of the room when the Democratic leaders said they would not fund the wall, according to an Associated Press report. Trump addressed the nation Jan. 8 from the Oval Office, doubling down on his platform that a border wall is necessary and expressed no interest in opening the government until funding for the wall was secured. “There have been government shutdowns before and, unfortunately, it is becoming more common in our polarized era,” Kinsella said. “The shutdown is doing everything from slowing down government, increasing cynicism and eroding confidence in government, and is not good for our democracy.” Contact John Lynch with comments at jplynch@bsu.edu.
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President Donald Trump speaks on the government shutdown and border security in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2019. TNS PHOTO
PAST U.S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS Under President Bill Clinton, two government shutdowns occurred: five full days during November 1995 and 21 full days between December 1995 and January 1996. This second shutdown is now the second longest shutdown in the history of the United States.
Government shutdowns did not occur for another 17 years, during the rest of Clinton’s term and throughout both of President George W. Bush’s terms.
During President Barack Obama’s term, a government shutdown began Oct. 1, 2013, after funding for the 2013 fiscal year expired at the end of September 2013. The shutdown lasted for 16 days.
Two shutdowns occurred during the 2018 fiscal year under President Donald Trump. The first from Jan. 19-23 and the second from Feb. 8-9. As of Jan. 24, the current government shutdown is the longest in the history of the United States at 34 days.
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Office of Victim Services takes part in 15th National Stalking Awareness Month Chase Martin Reporter Stalking, a staple of old-school fictional romantic movies, is an issue that largely pertains to college students today. In an effort to bring attention to this subject, the Office of Victim Services (OVS) will be observing National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) in January. Stalking is a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person “that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear,” according to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center’s (SPARC) website. In collaboration with SPARC, stalking advocate Debbie Riddle initiated the month in July 2003, after her sister Peggy Klinke was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Jan. 18, 2003. The ex-boyfriend had relentlessly stalked Klinke after they broke up, according to SPARC’s website. “It’s important to teach these people that it is not OK to do these actions,” said Lanie Stutz, Ball State’s victim advocate. OVS serves as a place of support and closure for those who have been victimized. It deals with cases relating to sexual assault, domestic abuse and stalking. To commemorate the month, OVS created posters to bring attention to the romanticization of stalking within pop culture. Stutz said stalking is not seen as an issue, and romance movies have incorporated the topic of stalking to make the idea seem entertaining. “It minimizes the experiences of those who have experienced stalking,” said Abby Clifton, OVS graduate assistant. A variety of behaviors that are considered stalking are not seen as a criminal offenses, such as standing outside someone’s place of residence. This makes it hard for stalking cases to be acted upon, Clifton said. She said these acts are “repeated” and “unwanted.” According to SPARC, two or more stalking incidents make a pattern. Unwanted contact
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Continued from Page 03 Msibi said she felt the position would be better suited for someone in an administrative position, so that work can continue between semesters. “If one person is working on something in the school, and then the next spring semester they could not have that position … all of that work is lost,” Msibi said. Msibi said other universities have some form of administrative position dedicated to helping LGBTQ students. “Bowling Green University has a group called
The Office of Victim Services recognizes January as National Stalking Awareness Month. Behaviors of stalking include unwanted messages and approaching a victim’s family or friends. CHASE MARTIN, DN ILLUSTRATION
from stalkers can include phone calls, texts and social media messages, unwanted gifts, property damage and threats. Stalking is one offense that can be hard to prevent, Stutz said. She said NSAM focuses more on educating people on how to not stalk people than how to not be stalked. Peyton Scott, junior public relations major, and Rachel Bonarek, junior organizational communications major, both said they have had experiences with stalking. “I don’t think that it is talked about enough,” Scott said. “You need to stress the importance of it.”
According to Violence Prevention and Action Center’s website, persons 18-24 years old experience the highest rate of stalking. “It’s the close proximity of college campuses. It can actually make [stalking] substantially easier,” Stutz said. According to Ball State’s 2018 campus security report, reports of stalking from the main campus area have more than doubled from 2016 to 2017. To prevent someone from being a victim of stalking, OVS offers confidential resources and a stalking information packet to help appropriately assess the situation, according to its website.
SPARC also has several resources available on its website, including phone lines and tips. “The earlier you notice it, the better it is to report it,” Stutz said. OVS will partner with Woodworth Complex Jan. 30 to hold a music bingo event where participants will reflect on stalking innuendos in popular music, Clifton said. “Awareness is more than just hearing about it,” Bonarek said. “It’s about actually understanding the important issues.” Contact Chase Martin with comments at cgmartin@bsu.edu.
OUT(?) Falcons. It’s a support group for students who are in the process of coming out,” Msibi said. “That’s very helpful for students who may not come from very accepting environments.” Miami University (Ohio) is another MAC school that has university resources for LGBTQ students. According to Miami University’s website, it has therapists and counselors to help students struggling with issues of identity and sexual orientation. The school also offers students Safe Zones, marked by their signature triangle decal. These zones are places students can go to seek aid or information. Kent State University, also a MAC school, has an LGBTQ Student Center that offers students resources, such as a university restroom map and
a name changing process, according to its website. While Ball State has counselors and safe zones like Miami University, there is always room for improvement, which is why SGA President Isaac Mitchell said he felt a liaison is needed. “Currently, there are some issues where the Multicultural Center is just ill-equipped at the moment to do the best job for all of our minority communities on campus,” Mitchell said. Mitchell said he had concerns over whether or not Ball State would ever consider doing something like this because the university tends to fall behind on issues such as these. SGA slate, Amplify, while running its campaign, visited close to 40 organizations around campus and asked, “What do you guys care about, and
what do you want us to do?” Mitchell said the slate received plenty of feedback on LGBTQ issues. Mitchell also said he held discussions with multiple student organizations during his campaign last year, where he was able to do a question and answer session with Spectrum to identify LGBTQ issues on campus. The next step for the resolution is to go through university governance, which Mitchell said is not a quick process. “I guess I have a plea to the people in university governance that they will actually look at this and consider this seriously,” Mitchell said. Contact Charles Melton with comments at cwmelton@bsu.edu or on Twitter @Cmelton144.
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ONWARD UPWARD Head coach Brady Sallee talks about moving forward from a 1-4 start to the MAC season. Gabi Glass Reporter While Ball State Women’s Basketball is sitting at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference rankings, head coach Brady Sallee has his chin up. “The good news is that we are continually getting better,” Sallee said. “I don’t know where the ceiling is with this team, and I think we’ve got a lot more in us, and if we focus on that, we’ll be alright.” The numbers don’t lie. Since the Cardinals have entered the MAC season, the team’s field goal percentage is up to 43 percent, and they’re averaging 37 rebounds per game. The team has only scored fewer than 60 points once since they played Vanderbilt in early December. The statistics are showing improvement as of late, but the end results haven’t reflected that growth. Following their victory over Bowling Green earlier this month, the Cardinals suffered three straight losses to move their conference record to 1-4. After three of the last five games having been on the road, the Cardinals will return to Worthen Arena for the next three. While the Cardinals have run into some deep point deficits, they have learned to fight through to the last second. In their matchup against Buffalo, the team was able to cut a 22-point deficit down to 12 near the end of the fourth quarter. “We’ve had quite a run of success in this program in the past few years, so wearing that name across your jersey means a lot,” Sallee said. “They go into every game expecting to win, and they’re going to do everything they can to try and make it happen.”
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Ball State bounces back against CSUN After three straight losses, No. 13 Ball State Men’s Volleyball closed out the Dr. Don Shondell Active Ankle challenge with a thrilling 3-2 win over No. 11 California State Northridge. Freshman Kaleb Jenness led the way for the Cardinals with 16 kills.
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Cardinals fall to Purple Aces On senior night, the Purple Aces spoiled the celebrations, winning 13 of 16 events to defeat the Cardinals, 188-110. Sophomore diver Sean Wolfe took home two gold medals for Ball State, and sophomore diver Trey Matheis recorded a career best on the boards.
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Team loses to Miami on late free throws For the first time in seven matchups, Ball State Women’s Basketball dropped a game to Miami. It came down to the free throws in the final seconds of the game that would lift the RedHawks over the Cardinals, 60-57.
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Continued from Page 08 Despite the rocky start to the MAC season, the Cardinals have seen big improvements in a number of ways, especially between sophomore Oshlynn Brown and freshman Thelma Dis Agustsdóttir. Brown began to make a name for herself last year and has continued to make an impact during her sophomore season. The 6-foot-1 forward reached a season high 13 rebounds against Ohio and nearly tied her career high in points at Miami (Ohio) when she dropped 24.
The good news is that we are continually getting better.” - BRADY SALLEE, Women’s basketball head coach “Our rebounding game has improved immensely, and [Brown] is a big part of that,” Sallee said. “Early in the season, we were getting beat up pretty well, but now we’re pretty competitive, if not winning the rebound battle.” Agustsdóttir is earning her stripes early in the MAC season as well. Averaging 19 points against Bowling Green, Ohio and Buffalo, she has found the ball in her hands quite often on the offensive end. Looking forward to the Cardinals’ upcoming competition, Sallee said keeping opponents from driving is a key part of beating Kent State. “They’ve got some quicks that can get it to the rim,” Sallee said. “We have to figure out how to attack them and really take care of the ball. That’s been the problem for us, and we have to take control of the ball when it’s in our hands.” Contact Gabi Glass with any comments at grglass@bsu.edu or on Twitter @gabiglassbsu.
Ball State guard Gabby Smith swats the ball away from Ohio University forward Kendall Jessing, resulting in a turnover and a basket for Ball State in the fourth quarter Jan. 12, in John E. Worthen Arena. Despite their efforts, the Cardinals couldn’t keep up with Ohio and lost, 90-75. ERIC PRITCHETT, DN
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K.J. Walton’s recent scoring outbursts have been highlighted by his fast-paced play. Zach Piatt Assistant Sports Editor Go. No ready. No set. Just go. That’s what goes through redshirt junior guard K.J. Walton’s head when he sees an opening. “If it’s one-on-one, I’m definitely going to go,” Walton said. “If I got shooters in the corner, I’ll find them, and I’ll just read and react.” Those instincts have helped Walton score a combined 40 points in the Cardinals’ last two contests, including a career-high 24 at Central Michigan Saturday. The second half is where he shined against the Chippewas, dropping 16 points on 8 of 9 shooting. He continued his hot streak into Tuesday, scoring 12 in the first half while making his first four shots.
We’re not worried. You win and lose – it’s basketball.” - K.J. WALTON, Redshirt junior guard “His efficiency is off the charts,” head coach James Whitford said. “He just has an uncanny knack running downhill with the ball.” Walton is shooting 57 percent from the field and has scored fewer than 10 points only twice in 19 games this season. Redshirt senior guard Tayler Persons said he becomes a fan when Walton goes coast-to-coast. “It’s honestly my favorite thing because it’s easy for me,” Persons said. “When he does his thing, I just get to go and watch, and it’s usually a bucket for us.” Persons has been the Cardinals’ leading scorer since the 2016-17 season. While both guards’ play styles are heavily based on attacking the rim, Walton’s scoring ability has allowed Persons to take more open shots as well as boost his assist numbers. “This guy right here has been dominating,” Walton said, gesturing toward Persons after the Cardinals’ 71-65 loss to the RedHawks Tuesday. “So, you know, I’ve got to help him out.” Moments later, Persons returned the favor, giving kudos to Walton. “He’s one of the best players in our conference, to me,” Persons said. “I trust him with everything. It’s one of my best friends out there. I believe in him, he believes in me and we just have to stay with it every game.” As much praise as Walton receives, Whitford
Ball State redshirt junior guard K.J. Walton shoots over the top of Miami University’s Abdoulaye Harouna during the Cardinals’ game against the RedHawks Jan. 22, in John E. Worthen Arena. Walton was Ball State’s leading scorer with 16 points. PAIGE GRIDER, DN still sees room for improvement. Whitford said Walton’s giddy up on the fast break might be a little too fast at times, and slowing it down will help prevent forced shots and turnovers. “In the half court, I thought tonight he made a number of bad decisions of when to go and when not to go,” Whitford said Tuesday. “In the half court, he’s got to move the ball when there’s five guys in the paint. That’s something he and I have worked on extensively during the course of the year. He’s better than he once was, but he’s still got to find when to pause.”
Tuesday’s loss brought the Cardinals’ record down to 11-8 and 2-4 in Mid-American Conference play. It was also the third consecutive game they have dropped at home. Walton said he’s confident the team will get back on track soon. “We’re not worried,” Walton said. “You win and lose – it’s basketball. We’re worried about the next game, next practice. We’ll be alright.” Next up for Ball State is a road matchup with Ohio Saturday at 2 p.m. Contact Zach Piatt with any comments at zapiatt@bsu.edu or on Twitter @zachpiatt13.
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A CALL TO EXERCISE Ball State alumnus educates on the First Amendment, reminds Muncie community members they have a right to speak up
If we don’t have access to an independent free press, we really don’t know whether the news we’re getting is shaped — whether it’s simply all the good points and none of the bad points.”
Planetarium hosts free shows For the spring 2019 semester, the Charles W. Brown Planetarium will be offering free events that are open to the public. Throughout the semester, viewers will be able to learn about topics from the history of astronomy to the depiction of black holes in popular movies. The shows will take place 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays throughout the semester.12
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Hacks for combatting cold weather With the winter season comes snow, freezing rain and bitter winds. In addition to hats and scarves to keep warm, students can consider taking three different routes to get around campus. Instead of braving the cold the entire way to class, students can take these routes by passing through various buildings to get to where they need to go.12
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Ball State alumnus Gene Policinski spoke at 8 p.m.Wednesday, in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Policinski spoke on matters regarding the first amendment. JONATHAN TOMPSON, PHOTO PROVIDED.
Scott Fleener Reporter Photographs of the Civil War taken by photographers Alexander Gardner, Mathew Brady and Timothy O’Sullivan displayed battlefield results in the 1860s. In the 1940s, the live radio coverage of the London Blitz, “London After Dark” with Edward R. Murrow, allowed listeners across the Atlantic to hear Germany’s bombing campaign against Britain. In the
later half of the 20th century, the Vietnam War became known as the first television war, as reporters like Morley Safer showed viewers the war’s brutality. For decades, journalism has been evolving — taking its readers with it through the ups and downs of new changes. Today, journalism is still early in its transition into the digital era, said Gene Policinski, a 1972 Ball State alumnus and chief operating officer of Freedom
Forum Institute and the Institute’s First Amendment Center. Known as a First Amendment expert, Policinski will speak Thursday at a town hall meeting to allow members of the public to voice their opinion on news media and ask questions. Policinski was one of the founding editors of USA Today when it launched in 1982, according to the Religious Freedom Center’s website.
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Travis Abels visits Ball State Ball State alumnus Travis Abels returned to Ball State Jan. 17, 2019, in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom to speak about his creative works and career. Abels’ desire to create began when he was a Ball State student watching Jay-Z’s newly released “99 Problems” music video in the Robert Bell testing lab. In his career as an advertising professional, Abels has worked on trailers for films such as “The Imitation Game” and “La La Land.” BallStateDailyNews.com
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INDIANAPOLIS Marchers braced the freezing rain and hail during the Indianapolis Women’s March Jan. 19, 2019, from Monument Circle to the American Legion Mall. Signs were painted, glued and decorated with washable markers, but survived as the march concluded with speakers and music to raise awareness of unjust laws and civility across the U.S.
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President of the Freedom Forum Institute and 1972 Ball State alumnus Gene Policinski shares his First Amendment knowledge at the 2018 Al Neuharth Award ceremony for excellence in the media. Over the course of three days, Policinski will share his knowledge with Ball State students and the Muncie community. JONATHAN TOMPSON, PHOTO PROVIDED.
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At USA Today, Policinski said he worked 16hour days, six days a week, but he was grateful for the opportunity to work at a place that was “inventing a kind of journalism that hadn’t been done in the United States before.” “It came down to ‘Who could turn down the opportunity ... to be a part of the first national daily [news] in America?’” Policinski said. Now, Policinski said an average day for him is attending many meetings, as well as commenting on and observing the issues surrounding free press and free speech. Good journalism hasn’t gone anywhere, he said, there are just fewer people who do it. Even when consumers of news have access to media, Policinski said journalism is facing “disruption” in terms of who the audience can turn to. “If we don’t have access to an independent free press, we really don’t know whether the news we’re getting is shaped, whether it’s simply all the good points and none of the bad points,” Policinski said. “We certainly won’t have the watchdog on government that the founders felt was essential to democracy, and we also won’t have what I like to think is the sort of ready friend who looks out for us. “We don’t have time to make sure our kids’ school lunches are safe or nutritional, but there’s a reporter who will at some point be looking at that issue.” There have been times in the past where journalists have been challenged by disruptions, Policinski said. “Radio was a huge news source for several decades, and then suddenly it became supplanted
by television, and that was very disruptive for a few years,” Policinski said. “I’m not sure, because of social media and the web, whether we have ever had as much disruption in the way we get news.” As our country enters a new era of digital journalism, Policinski said he is confident people will still want news sources they can trust, and that people will find a creative way to pay for it. “I am hopeful about the future of journalism because it is something people need,” Policinski said. In addition to speaking in Muncie, Policinski will continue a series of town hall meetings across the country to understand news consumers’
I am hopeful about the future of journalism because it is something people need.” - GENE POLICINSKI, CEO, Freedom Forum Institute and the Institute’s First Amendment Center and community members’ perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of the future of free speech and free press. “I think [Policinski will] ignite a passion that he’s always had for the craft of writing and storytelling,” said Juli Metzger, associate lecturer for the Department of Journalism. “I think he’ll get [students] excited about the career path they’ve chosen.” Contact Scott Fleener with comments at jsfleener@bsu.edu or on Twitter @Scott_Reports.
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Charles W. Brown Planetarium to host free shows for spring semester From February to April, the Charles W. Brown Planetarium is offering five free shows for Ball State students and the Muncie community to travel the galaxy from their seats in Indiana’s largest planetarium. While tickets are not needed to attend the shows, the planetarium’s doors open 30 minutes before each show, and seats are filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. Children 17 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Electronics that emit light, such as cellphones, must be turned off before each show starts so they do not distract others viewing the show. Here are the variety of shows occurring this semester:
Sky Skills 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 This show will teach viewers how the sky changes as seasons pass. During the show, the planetarium staff will demonstrate how to use sky charts to track this. Viewers will also be able to experience the Northern Lights in the 52-foot planetarium dome.
To Space & Back 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 15, 22 and March 1
With this show, the planetarium staff will teach viewers how technology has impacted space exploration. By taking a journey through the universe and back to Earth, viewers will learn how the technology used for space travel has influenced the technological devices we use every day.
From Earth to the Universe 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 8, 15 Venturing outside the Milky Way, viewers will not only learn about the history of astronomy but also how telescopes allow astronomers to discover more about the galaxies in our universe. With this show, viewers can see the birthplaces and burial grounds of stars in our Solar System as well.
Strange Alien Worlds 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 5, 12 Planetarium director Ronald Kaitchuck will take viewers on a journey to discover thousands of planets. Kaitchuck will explain to viewers how planets are discovered and how astronomers search for life on these newfound planets.
Black Holes, Wormholes & the Movies 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 19, 26 During this show, the planetarium staff will explore the role of black holes in popular movies. By the end, viewers will be able to distinguish whether depictions of black holes on the big screen are factual or if black holes acting as wormholes only exists in Hollywood films. - Staff Reports
Shafer Tower stands amidst the snow on McKinley Avenue Jan. 20. Delaware County received 2 inches of snow last Saturday during the Winter storm that swept through Indiana, according to the National Weather Service. ROHITH RAO, DN
How to combat the cold weather on campus Josh DeFronce Reporter Within the last week, it has finally begun to look and feel like winter on campus. Students now have to bundle up in coats, beanies and gloves to travel the long walks to class in the slushy snow, while cold air whips around them. Here are three ways students can avoid the cold by taking alternative routes that allow them to stay inside as long as possible.
Route 1: L.A. Pittenger Student Center to Robert Bell
This spring, the Charles W. Brown Planetarium is offering a variety of free shows open to the public. Each show is meant to teach viewers something knew about the universe and space. SAMANTHA BRAMMER, DN FILE
Many clubs, campus events and meetings are held in the Student Center, as well as a food court with Taco Bell and Starbucks, so it isn’t uncommon for students to have to walk to the building. To avoid being outside for the long trip back to class or dorm rooms, students have the option to take a bus at the Student Center bus stop, but they are not always readily available when needed. If they have to walk back from the Student Center, students can go across University Avenue and cut through the Administration Building. From there, they have a short walk to the North Quadrangle Building. After waiting at the Scramble light,
students can cross Riverside Avenue, walk past Teachers College and into the Arts and Journalism Building, which connects to Ball Communications, the David Letterman building and Robert Bell on the second floor.
Route 2: Kinghorn/Studebaker West through the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center Many Ball State students live in or near Kinghorn and Studebaker West, so walking through the Rec Center can help students avoid the cold. Instead of going around it to get to places like Robert Bell or LaFollette, students can give themselves a break from the cold and remain inside without wasting precious time.
Route 3: Emens Auditorium to Sursa Hall Students go to Sursa Hall to watch, listen and perform musical performances. To get to Sursa Hall, students can start by going through Emens Auditorium’s loading dock entrance and cutting through Hargreaves Music Building. They will come out through the Arts and Communications building, putting them right in front of Sursa Hall. Contact Josh DeFonce with comments at jedefonce@bsu.edu.
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Seven years strong
Internet friendships are not any less valuable than in-person friendships Demi Lawrence is a sophomore journalism news major and writes “Unspoken” for The Daily News. Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Demi at dnlawrence@bsu.edu. 153 days. There are 153 days until the day I’ll have been waiting seven years for. 4,000 miles. Demi There are 4,000 miles Lawrence separating us, and the stars Columnist, are the only thing linking us Unspoken together. I met my best friend on the internet, Tumblr to be exact. Her name is Aisling, pronounced “Ash-ling.” Ash for short. The main issue people have with internet friendships is the uncertainty behind them. A question I’ve gotten too many times to count is, “What if she’s a catfish?” Another one is “How do you know you’re friends with someone if you’ve never met them?” My answer every time is that internet friendships can be just as valid as friendships you have with people you see every day. We met in a fan group for One Direction — cringey, I know. We exchanged Snapchats, and our first conversation was her asking if I liked the red shorts she was going to wear on a field trip to an amusement park the next day. It was mindless, really. I had no idea at 12 years old that this strange girl from northeast London would become one of the few constants throughout the next seven years of my life. Soon after meeting, we were FaceTiming weekly. I texted her every day
about mindless things that happened throughout my day. We made countless videos for each other in an attempt to make it feel like we were really there with one another. We sent each other packages full of candy and old clothes we didn’t wear anymore, just to make it feel like we existed in the same physical location. The best part about it all is that none of this feels abnormal or weird to me. Ash has been part of all the major events in my life the past seven years, more than I can say about other people I see daily. When I began to question my sexuality, I called her. She reassured me I was valid in my emotions, and I wasn’t weird or gross. I felt more comfortable going to her than my other friends in school. When I got my heart broken for the first time, I called her. She yelled at me and convinced me to make ultimately the best decision I’d ever make: not to go back to the relationship even though it seemed easier. My friends at home were often indifferent to what was actually best for me and instead responded, “Do whatever makes you happiest.” When I got into Ball State on a scholarship, I called her. We cried together on FaceTime as she told me how proud of me she was. She never went to university and could not articulate how happy she was that I was going to continue my education, on a scholarship no less.
Ash Broad vacations in Sweden Jan. 9. Her week-long vacation included visiting Palmhuset, Göteborg and Kafé Magasinet. DEMI LAWRENCE, PHOTO PROVIDED From Ash, I have learned what true love is. I have learned how to forgive and be forgiven. I have learned how to accept tough love, as well as accept myself. I have learned strength, trust and resilience beyond comprehension. Sure, the people we encounter physically every day mean something. But many are just friendships of proximity. You are around them every day, so you may as well make it an enjoyable time. I love the people I see every day, but there is definitely some truth to the phrase “Distance makes the heart grow fonder.” We shouldn’t still be friends. We have defied everything in terms of relationships and friendships.
Normal people like her and I don’t just meet by accident. I firmly believe we were brought into each other’s lives on purpose. The stars perfectly aligned to bring me my best friend. My best friend, the girl whose accent I’d pick up after a four-hour-long FaceTime conversation. The girl I call in times of crisis, in times of laughter, in times of joy and in times of hardship. The strongest girl I have ever met. The girl I used to look up plane tickets with for hours on end, fantasizing about what we’d do if we ever met. The girl I used to dream of visiting in London someday, convincing myself it was only a dream that would never come true. But it’s coming true, it’s coming true in June. It doesn’t seem real, and I’m sure when she sits right next to me in the flesh it won’t seem real either. That doesn’t mean our friendship hasn’t been genuine or that she is any different from my other friends I see everyday. It’s always been real, just in a different way. It’s been real for seven years and will continue to be real for the rest of my life. The fact that we met in cyberspace does not invalidate our bond. If she were a catfish, I think she’d have given up a while ago. We FaceTime all the time and I follow her on all social media. If there is someone out there crazy enough to fabricate an entire life and person for seven full years just for the fun of tricking someone, call me when you find them. I have many good things in my life and I am incredibly blessed. But arguably the best thing I have is one I’ve never even touched, never talked to face-to-face, never seen with my own two eyes. I am OK with that because I know physicality does not always equate to the strength of a friendship. It’s about the love, bond and connection.
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Crossword & Sudoku
CROSSWORD EDITED BY RICH NORRIS AND JOYCE LEWIS; SUDOKU BY MICHAEL MEPHAM ACROSS 1 it can cause a bad trip 4 renders speechless 8 late-night host with an orangeblimp running gag 13 show of hands 14 some pequod crewmen 16 tapped pic 17 many bach compositions 18 sources of “family feud” answers 20 soccer officials 21 till this moment 22 utah lily 23 hush-hush org. 26 rebuffed, with “off” 29 mob scenes 31 in bygone days 33 retailer with blue-and-yellow megastores 34 does penance (for) 35 clothing line 37 go-aheads 39 eye layer 40 say 42 hops hot spot 44 “things are fine in mount __”: charley weaver book 45 augment 46 unborn
48 scale members 49 preserves, in a way 51 baton-passing event 54 switch partner 55 makes moist 57 electrical generator 61 “the matrix” actress carrie-__ moss 62 clothing accessory, perhaps ... or what you can see in each of four groups of circles? 63 cupcake decorator 64 andean shrubs 65 little piggies 66 nero wolfe creator stout DOWN 1 center of power 2 panels illustrating film scripts 3 high capital 4 “hey, sailor!” 5 general concerns? 6 unit of work 7 let off 8 solace 9 responsibility 10 wii forerunner, briefly 11 onassis nickname 12 foreign policy advisory gp. 13 plastic choice
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15 100 sawbucks 19 place for pins and needles 22 salts, say 23 king’s philosophy 24 jousting mount 25 test for purity 27 scottish isle 28 half a giggle 30 letters for short people? 31 equidistant 32 sparkly stone 34 boss’ backup: abbr. 36 witty remark 38 __ de toilette 41 strict diet restriction 43 __ paper 46 whole 47 get to work again 50 japanese aborigine 52 subsidiary structure 53 belgian river 54 Phi __ Kappa 55 Dish (out) 56 Son of Zeus and Hera 57 TV network with much Shondaland programming 58 Summer sign 59 Solace for a sad BFF 60 Ref’s ruling
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