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usic For All’s Summer Symposium brings together high schoolers from across the nation to make music while building a sense of community and teaching leadership. The Summer Symposium, a summer band and orchestra camp for high school students in its 40th year, runs from June 22 to June 27 at Ball State. There are seven tracks for the students to choose from: color guard, concert band, drum major institute, jazz See MUSIC, page 3 band, marching band, orchestra and percussion.
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Sergeant First Class Christopher Blossom performs a solo on the saxophone during the song “Georgia on My Mind” with The United States Army Field Band. The band performed various songs and featured solos from band members and the Soldiers’ Chorus.
Governor appoints junior Ball State student trustee
Student sees own values reflected in school’s leadership | STAFF REPORTS
Governor Mike Pence appointed junior political science and public communication double major Dustin Meeks to a two-year term as the Ball State student trustee on Monday. The student member of the Board of Trustees is a full voting member of the board. The Daily News spoke with Meeks about his newly-appointed position.
Q. Why did you decide to apply for the student trustee position?
A. I decided to apply for this position for exactly the same reasons that I chose to attend Ball State: educational value and The Ball family legacy. Ball State provides world-class educational opportunities to its students at the second lowest tuition cost of any flagship institution in the state of Indiana; this is something that I wanted to see continued, and I sought a seat amongst the
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Q. You had to wait a while before a decision was made and announced. What was that waiting period like?
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On Monday, Governor Mike Pence announced Dustin Meeks to a two-year term as the Ball State student trustee. Meeks is a junior double major in political science and public communication.
trustees to fight for the best educational value for students. The Ball Brothers believed in innovation, entrepreneurship and philanthropy, which are values that I hold as well. I chose to apply for this position because I felt that my beliefs reflected this institution’s mission, and also because I have deep love for this university and its community.
Q. What is expected of a
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student trustee? Were there any requirements to apply?
A. The student member of the Board of Trustees is a full voting member of the board and serves the university by bringing his or her unique perspective to issues facing the board. Requirements for application included Indiana residency, being a student for the next two years and a 2.5 minimum GPA.
A. It was a very long waiting period. Interviews with Dr. [President Paul] Ferguson occurred in March, and it took the Governor’s Office a few months to make a decision. The governor appointed several people to a wide variety of boards and commissions today, so it made sense that it took some time. I checked my email compulsively, like five times a day everyday, hoping for some news about the appointment, so I would say there was certainly a little bit of anxiety.
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When Laura Merida, a junior fashion merchandising major, heard her name called out as one of the top 11 in the Miss Indiana Pageant, she said she heard her mom screaming in excitement. Merida’s Miss Indiana journey began by following her mother’s footsteps when she was crowned Miss Vincennes University in 2013. Her mother was Miss Vincennes University 1985. “[My mom] definitely was thrilled,” Merida said. “I think it’s good to see her daughter being successful in something she was successful in as well.” Since then, she transferred to Ball State. This year, she attended Miss Indiana as Miss Heart of Indiana. Although she made it into Miss Indiana by competing in just one pageant two years ago, this year it took her four tries. She earned first runner up at the Miss Ball State pageant, along with runner up titles at
Q. What do you hope to accomplish during your time serving in this role?
A. I will strive as a member of the Board of Trustees to keep Ball State innovating to provide the best educational value that it can for students. Ball State is an important nationally-acclaimed institution, and as trustee I want to maintain that integrity and build on our strengths of entrepreneurship, innovation and philanthropy.
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Laura Merida, one of seven Ball State students to compete in the Miss Indiana Pageant, finished in the top 11. Merida participated in five pageants before Miss Indiana.
two others. The Miss Heart of Indiana Pageant was the last pageant she could compete in before the Miss Indiana Pageant. It was her last chance. “It was the last one, it was my last shot and I finally got my ticket to Miss Indiana,” Merida said. “I had worked so hard and been so diligent. It was a life changing moment to accomplish what I had set out for for so many months.”
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The Ball State men’s basketball team is heading in a new direction as it begins its season. The Cardinals have announced a foreign tour to the Bahamas in early August. They will play two games, along with touring the island and practicing. “We are excited about the season ahead of us, and this
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VOICES FROM THE SOUL
As a part of Music For All’s summer symposium concert series, Voices from the Soul will perform soul, blues and jazz music. The concert begins at 8 p.m. in John R. Emens Auditorium. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.
‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’
The Muncie Civic Theatre presents “The Wizard of OZ” Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m. while the Sunday show begins at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $16 for adults and $11 for students and children.
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Three South Korean sisters, known for their adaptations of 21st century classical music, will perform as part of Music for All’s summer symposium concert series. The concert is at 8 p.m. in John R. Emens Auditorium. Tickets range from $5-15.
MEDITATION IN THE MUSEUM
Professor emeritus George Wolfe hosts Meditation in the Museum. There are two 30-minute sessions from 3 to 4 p.m. in the David Owsley Museum of Art.
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Shooter motivated by plan to start race war with church killing
images of the church shooting suspect, 21-year-old Dylann Roof, holding the rebel flag. At the least, however, the flag and other tributes remain a constant reminder of the nation’s perpetual struggle with race, | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and of some Southerners’ defiATLANTA (AP) — Calls to re- ance of the federal government’s move Confederate imagery from efforts on civil rights. “Statues and monuments public places multiplied rapidly across the South and beyond aren’t history,” said Stan Deaton, Tuesday, with opponents eye- a historian for the Georgia Hising state flags, license plates and torical Society. “They are what statues of Civil War politicians we choose to tell future generations about the past. ... It’s a very and generals. delicate subject, and let’s not kid The startling ourselves: So much movement, driven of it has to do with by the killing of Statues and race.” nine black churchIn Kentucky, the goers at the hands monuments Republican candiof a white gunman date for governor, in Charleston, S.C., aren’t history. Matt Bevin, and has made converts They are what U.S. Sen. Mitch Mcof politicians who Connell said Tueshave long support- we choose day that a statue ed or stood silent to tell future of Confederate on such symbols. President Jefferson Many of the efforts generations Davis should be appear to have the about the past. removed from the muscle to succeed. Capitol rotunda, ... It’s a very Statehouse diswhere it sits just plays, such as the delicate subject, feet from a statue Confederate battle of Abraham Linand let’s not kid flag flying in South coln, whose elecCarolina, are com- ourselves: So tion spurred the ing under the heaviest fire. But the fa- much of it has to South’s secession. Both men were miliar banner, with do with race. born in Kentucky, a its star-studded border state during blue ‘X’ overlaying STAN DEATON, a the Civil War. a field of red, is just historian for the Georgia Virginia Gov. one of scores, if not Historical Society Terry McAuliffe, a hundreds, of stateDemocrat, said he sanctioned displays that honor the vanquished Con- wanted the state to stop issufederacy and the era of Jim Crow ing a vanity license plate for the segregation that lasted for more Sons of Confederate Veterans than a century after the end of that includes the battle flag. In Tennessee, Republican Gov. the Civil War. Bill Haslam and lawmakers of The homages — from veterans’ memorials and statues of both parties called for removing politicians to counties, streets, a Capitol grounds bust of Nagovernment buildings and pub- than Bedford Forrest, a Confedlic schools named for Confed- erate general and early Ku Klux erate figures and subsequent Klan leader. The longest-serving white supremacists — haven’t black legislator in Alabama said always generated the same po- he plans to introduce a resolitical and social tensions as lution that would remove the the battle flag, and Confederate Confederate flags that fly outheritage groups say the outcry is side the Alabama Capitol next to misplaced, despite widely seen a towering monument to Con-
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A stream of people bring flowers to the front of Emanuel AME Church on June 18 in Charleston, S.C., where nine people were shot and killed.
federate soldiers. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s office said the city should consider changes to several monuments, including a prominent statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee near downtown, as the city prepares to celebrate the 300th anniversary of its founding. Top Mississippi Republicans appear divided over the state’s flag, the last of the 50 state banners to include a specific image of the battle flag. House Speaker Phillip Gunn said Monday that the image, which appears in the top left corner of the Mississippi flag, is offensive and should be removed. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves responded Tuesday that the flag should be up to Mississippians, who voted 2-to-1 in 2001 to keep the flag. Gov. Phil Bryant, also a Republican, said he supports that referendum result. Chris McDaniel, a state senator and conservative tea party hero
who nearly unseated U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran last year, decried Gunn’s call. “A cultural or historical cleansing of all things potentially offensive will do nothing to alleviate the problems caused by racism,” he said. There were signs that the tension was spilling beyond the political realm. Vandals have tagged several monuments in recent days, including a Charleston statue of John C. Calhoun, a strong defender of slavery and secession before the war. The leader of a national Confederate heritage organization argues that Roof’s actions should not reflect on American citizens who identify with the Confederacy. “First it’s the flags, then the monuments, then the streets names, then the holidays. I feel like it’s open season on anything Confederate,” said Kelly Barrow, commander in chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, adding that the vandalism scares him.
“Being a part of music is more than just the notes on the page, it’s really about the community of music and how music really connects people in a unique way, because everyone’s so passionate about the same thing,” Reinhardt said. “Sometimes the best leaders are the listeners in the group who facilitate the goal at hand.” Reinhardt said almost 1,400 students signed up to attend the camp, and more than half of those students are returning campers. High school musicians come from all over the world. Reinhardt said the students describe the camp as a one of a kind experience, and encourage their fellow musicians to attend. This year is the fourth year that the camp has been held on Ball State’s campus. Laura Blake, events manager for Music for All, said she likes having the camp at Ball State. She described the campus as “impeccable” and said the facilities and support Ball State offers make it a good location for the Summer Symposium. “The biggest thing I think for us is, we’re cumbersome, we have a lot of needs, we have a lot of students and faculty on campus and we take up a lot of space, so for any university to be able to accommodate us is really special,” Blake said. “It’s a lot of work on their part too, and Ball State has certainly helped us grow and been there to support us as our camp has grown.” The different music divisions
long-term sustainability and mission of the university before all other considerations, but the more informed I am about the concerns of students, the better. This position is important to students because it means that even when the Board of Trustees makes decisions that students might disagree with, there was a voting member present who comes from a similar place voicing their concerns on the board. Students are only one part of a large university community, but we do have a voice in the decisions of the board.
MUSIC FOR ALL Summer Symposium has concerts every night, with special pricing for students. To purchase tickets, contact Emens Auditorium Box Office. TUESDAY, JUNE 23 AT 8 P.M.
United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 AT 8 P.M.
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Drum Corps International Central Indiana are occupying buildings all over campus, including the athletic facilities, teacher’s college and several of the dorms. The camp’s 23 staff members are staying in Park Hall, while the students are spread throughout DeHority Complex, Kinghorn Hall and Noyer Complex. Blake said what sets Summer Symposium apart from other music camps is that music isn’t the only focus. She said the camp counselors encourage students to overcome shyness and interact with musicians from other high schools. “One of the biggest things that we push as a curriculum is leadership, and every track has leadership sessions and opportunities, and they’re constantly talking about how they can take all the things that they’re learning back to their band program,” Blake said. “That’s, I think, really unique to our organization. It’s trying to tie all of those things together.”
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ATTACK IGNITES LONGTIME FIGHT OF HERITAGE VERSUS HATE It seems the time may finally come that Americans will face the question of whether a Confederate battle flag is a symbol for southern heritage and pride or an inappropriate reminder of a time when black people were treated as property. After nine people were killed on the evening of June 17 in a historic black church in South Carolina in an apparent attempt to start a race war, according to police, photos emerged of the accused killer holding a Confederate battle flag and wearing the patches of defunct white supremacist regimes in Rhodesia and South Africa. Many South Carolinians’ minds were drawn to another image of the confederate battle flag — one flapping proudly on their State House’s front lawn. The flag was originally on the roof of the building, placed there in 1962, as a symbol in direct opposition to the burgeoning social rights movement, according to the New York Times, but was moved after many found the
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Confederate battle flag sitting on the grounds of the South Carolina State House makes many uncomfortable following the racially motivated shooting of nine people in a predominantly black church
flag offensive. Now, the flag may be on its way off the grounds and into a museum — exactly where it needs to be. Ball State students aren’t strangers to the controversy over the historic battle flag. After a student who formerly defended owning a battle flag was chosen for the John R. Emens Outstanding Senior Award, many students felt offended, calling for a campus-wide conversation on diversity. If a number of college students in a state well north of the Mason-Dixon Line can feel offended by a student-leader owning the flag, we at the Daily News can’t even imagine what it must feel like as a South Carolinian seeing the same flag flying on the lawn of the building that is supposed to ensure equal rights under the law in the state where the Civil War erupted with cannon fire — but it can’t feel good. Supporters defend the flag by saying its history isn’t about racism, it’s about southern pride. Maybe for some. In fact, it’s
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hard to believe that every person who has a bumper sticker or shirt adorned with the stars and bars is overtly racist, and for them perhaps it is a reminder of a heritage or mindset. But for a vast majority of others, black or otherwise, the flag is an endorsement of a time when black men, women and children were stolen from their life, cramped in ships like sardines and sold to white men to work as laborers like cattle or horses. Even if you believe the flag is just a symbol of heritage, can you not see how someone may be reluctant to believe the government has their best interests at heart while flying a flag seen as fomenting hate near the front door of one of the most powerful buildings in the state? It isn’t about erasing history or taking away someone’s heritage — it’s about making sure the government is free and fair for everyone. Put the flag in a museum, surrounded by plaques and other contemporary memorabilia ex-
plaining the history, placing it in context and teaching how it was used for hate, when 640,000 Americans — a little less than half the total of U.S. soldier deaths in all wars — killed each other over, among other things, the right to own slaves. Then, explain how the flag was used by some in the south to express freedom from government intrusion, a devilmay-care country attitude or just a love of Lynard Skynard. We shouldn’t forget history, because, as every high school history teacher proclaims, if you forget it you are doomed to repeat it. But that doesn’t mean a government should promote a flag that flew when people were traded as goods. The next time you wear or show a symbol, be mindful to what it could mean to other people. Just because you think it means one thing, it may tell someone else something entirely different about who you are. That doesn’t mean don’t be or show who you are, just make sure you mean what others see, because perception is often reality. U.S. SEN. JOSEPH DONNELLY B33 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4814
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8. For the next seven weeks, with Mars in Cancer, fix up your place. Renovation demands your physical effort. Keep to a tight budget. Put energy into your home, and reap satisfying rewards. You’re exceptionally quick and charming. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9. Do your homework. You’re developing good habits. Don’t hurry. The next two days are busy. You’re intent on getting the whole story over the next seven weeks, with Mars in Cancer. Study, research and write your thesis. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is an 8. Spending comes easily over the next seven weeks, with Mars in Cancer. Keep the budget. Self-esteem grows with your wallet. This could be a profitable period. Make time for love today and tomorrow. Practice makes perfect. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 9. You’re full of energy to tackle personal projects, with Mars in your sign. Your power holds for about seven weeks. You’re spurred to take action. A conflict between love and money could arise. Focus on personal development.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6. It’s easier to throw things away for about seven weeks. Clean closets, garages and attics. Finish up old business, with Mars in Cancer. The next two days are good for studying. Take an emotional break. Pursue your own duties. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9. Help your team over the next seven weeks. Together, anything’s possible. Collaborative efforts thrive, with Mars in Cancer. Delegate to a perfectionist. Pull together to get past obstacles and trials. Difficult moments go easier when shared. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 9. Advance professionally over the next seven weeks. Move forward boldly with Mars in Cancer. Pour energy into your career. Present yourself with grace and charm. Prepare to launch a project or initiative. Efforts now pay later. Provide leadership. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6. Your wanderlust gets stronger over the next seven weeks, with Mars in Cancer. Explore near or far. Learn about a subject of your fascination up close and personal. Keep old commitments today and tomorrow.
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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 This led her to compete against 34 other women in the Miss Indiana Pageant last week. She found out the judges selected her as part of the top 11 on Saturday. For her talent portion, she performed “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from “Funny Girl.” She said part of what she enjoys about the pageants is that it gives her an opportunity to keep singing. “I really started doing pageants because I wanted an outlet for me to perform. I’ve always been involved in music. The talent portion was my way to keep singing,” she said. Competing alongside Merida
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at Miss Indiana were six other Ball State women. Ball State competitors took up one-fifth of the competition, and Merida said she was glad to place in order to represent all of them. “It’s really great that we had seven students from Ball State representing our awesome university at Miss Indiana,” Merida said. “But it was awesome being called into the top 11 to not only represent my university, but those other girls. It was very life changing and very humbling.” The six other women from Ball State were Kayzie Priebe (Miss Ball State), Chloe Anagnos (Miss Capital City), Mackenzie Klahr (Miss Elkhart County), Kayla Bruner (Miss Indiana Landmarks), Karlee Mawhorter (Miss Kosciusko) and Lauren Butler (Miss White River).
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Laura Merida earned first runner up in the Miss Ball State pageant, as well as two other titles at other pageants. Merida entered Miss Indiana as Miss Heart of Indiana.
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Laura Merida finished in the top 11 for the Miss Indiana pageant on Saturday. Merida sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from “Funny Girl” at the pageant.
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