PUC students claim awards in information systems competition

HAMMOND | Vying against other Midwestern college and university students, two Purdue University Calumet computer information systems seniors returned from the recent Ball State University Information Systems Project and Case Competition with first place, first runner-up and second runner-up honors.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Lessons from legacy media – get it right, first

Enough mistakes and maybe we’ll learn: When in doubt, leave it out.

Report highlights financial impact of smoking

A new study from Ball State University shows more than half of Hoosier smokers tried to quit in the past year.

Executive editor receives honor at Ball State University

MUNCIE | Bill Nangle, executive editor of The Times of Northwest Indiana, was honored Wednesday at the Ball State University Department of Journalism annual awards luncheon.

OFFBEAT: Local actor having fun for new run of 'Spamalot'

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Cal College to take over Gary's Charter School of the Dunes

Calumet College of St. Joseph will become the new sponsor of The Charter School of the Dunes in Gary effective July 1, 2013.

Dance and drama drive senior to success in high school and beyond

Portage High School student Rachel Stewart is one of 20 incoming freshmen accepted to Ball State University’s Dance Performance program as a result of her talent and dedication to the art.

Ball State issues all-clear after alert about gunman on campus

Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. issued an all-clear after warning students and staff that a man was seen with what appeared to be a handgun near a campus library.

OFFBEAT: Local actress ready for new role outside of 'Trailer Park'

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Economic renaissance of Griffith continues

GRIFFITH | In 2008, Griffith began planning a renaissance of its downtown to bolster existing businesses and attract new enterprises.

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EDITORIAL: Keep building, but attract a sponsor

The Charter School of the Dunes in Gary's Miller area is going forward with construction of its new building even though Ball State University decided to stop sponsoring the school. It's a gutsy move, but not the only one the school needs to make.

Proposal for Sunday take-home alcohol sales gets first look

INDIANAPOLIS | The state's prohibition on Sunday take-home alcohol sales got a close look Wednesday by a House committee considering legislation to end the ban.

House sets July 1 start for Hoosiers to pay online sales tax

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House overwhelmingly approved legislation Monday requiring all online merchants, including web giant Amazon.com, to begin collecting the state's 7 percent sales tax on purchases made by Hoosier customers starting July 1.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Social media event of the year?

Were you planning to sit back and relax while watching Super Bowl XLVII? Think again. There’s a conspiracy afoot to get you to work during the game.

Ball State study finds high binge drinking rates in Indiana

A report from Ball State University found more than a third of Indiana adults who drink admit to binge drinking regularly.

Local Alumnus named Ball State Alumnus Coach of the Year for Boys CC

HOBART | Ty Artherhults, the head boys cross country coach at Hobart High School, has been named the 2012 Ball State University Alumnus Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year, according to Kate Webber, director of alumni and student programs at the Ball State University Alumni Association. Art…

EDITORIAL: No need to amend Indiana Constitution

Hoosier voters could vote in 2014 on a constitutional amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage. The Indiana General Assembly should prevent this vote from happening.

EDITORIAL: Put tax cut promise on back burner

From all indications, Gov.-elect Mike Pence's 10 percent tax cut plan is dead in the water in the General Assembly. A governor's policies aren't necessary legislators' views.