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The Daily News The 'other side' Junior Baily Fritz directs her first show for the Department of Theatre and Dance

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Junior theater education and directing major Baily Fritz watches a rehearsal of Cave Theatre’s production of “Bully” the night before the show opens. Fritz is spearheading the show, which features an all-female cast and the effects bullying has on their lives.

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aily Fritz didn’t always want to be a director.

Up until she was a teen, Fritz had her sights set on being a lawyer. Her passion for acting and directing began in middle school and only grew

from there.

She joined the school’s drama club and as a high schooler was inspired by one of her directors and mentors to take on the task of putting together shows for a living.

Sue Nelson, Fritz’s high school director, had a significant influence in her choice to pursue directing.

“She encouraged me to see theater from the other side,” Fritz said.

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Senior outfielder Matt Eppers celebrates a triple in the first inning during the Cardinals’ game against Purdue March 22 at Ball Diamond. Eppers is known by his teammates as the “king of jokes.”

Colin Grylls Sports Editor In the dugout before Ball State baseball’s practice, a wry smile peeks out from under senior outfielder Matt Eppers’ cap.

He’s ready for April Fool’s Day, and his teammates know it.

“There’s only one person you want to keep an eye on when it comes to joking — that’s Matt Eppers,” Stayton said. “He’s the king of jokes.”

Eppers said his jokes are mostly spur of the moment.

“It’s mostly just getting guys to believe something that’s wildly outrageous,” Eppers said.

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A resident of Ball State’s Scheidler apartments has been deemed “a danger to the community” after choking and threatening to kill a store clerk and injuring a police officer at a Muncie Goodwill, according to federal police.

Investigators said 24-year-old Khalid Sulaiman Bilal, a Saudi Arabian national, threatened to kill those who did not convert to Islam and was taken into custody at the northside Goodwill March 25. A special agent with the Department of Homeland Security, who wrote the affidavit of probable cause, determined Bilal’s “actions and behavior showed signs of radicalization.”

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security executed a search warrant on the afternoon of March 29 at an apartment complex maintained by Ball State. The apartment was occupied by Bilal.

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The “other side” of theater has a lot of facets. With Nelson’s help, Fritz gave input on shows, led rehearsals and talked to administrators about how the school’s theater program should be run.

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The university was unable to confirm whether or not Bilal is a current student.

According to documents obtained by The Star Press, a Macbook, Dell laptop, camera and travel documents were seized during the search.

On March 27, Bilal was charged with five counts of battery resulting in bodily injury to a police officer, three counts each of resisting law enforcement and battery resulting in bodily injury and single counts of attempted strangulation, intimidation, criminal trespass and battery.

According to court documents, Bilal confronted the store clerk at the Goodwill and attempted to “forcefully convert her to Islam.” He continued to tell the clerk he would kill her if she did not convert. He then became angry and began choking her.

When a Muncie police officer arrived on the scene, Bilal “assumed a fighting stance.” The officer then attempted to restrain Bilal and tased him, according to a police report.

A second officer then arrived on the scene and attempted to restrain Bilal.

Bilal then attempted to fight with the officers and broke one officer’s hand,

according to the affidavit.

The officer then tased Bilal again and was able to handcuff his ankles and wrists, according to the report. During the struggle, Bilal told the officers they were going to go to hell and repeatedly yelled “Allahu Akbar,” meaning “God is greater.”

Bilal also claimed he was Muhammad, the prophet of Islam.

The phrase “Allahu Akbar” has been yelled prior to and during recent terror attacks.

Omar Mateen, the Orlando Nightclub shooter, yelled “Allahu Akbar” before engaging in gunfire with police June 2016. More recently in February, a subject yelled “Allahu Akbar” and attacked French police with a machete.

Bilal was then taken to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. While at the hospital, he escaped his restraints before attacking hospital staff and punching an officer in the face three times.

The officer then attempted to strike a pressure point but ended up punching Bilal in his mouth, according to the affidavit. Bilal was eventually subdued and restrained.

Bilal’s original bond was set at $10,000.

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The university issued a public safety advisory to students, faculty and staff on Thursday warning of “recent suspicious behavior” on or near campus.

Over the past two days, the university has received three separate reports of suspicious behavior, according to the advisory. Two of the incidents involved a 20-year-old white male approaching people while they walked by.

In the third incident, the victim described a 30-year-old white male who approached them and made “inappropriate” gestures.

University police were contacted and are reminding students to report any suspicious activity.

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DIRECTOR Continued from page 1

Now, Fritz is a junior theater education and directing major and is spearheading her first Ball State production for Cave Theatre, “Bully.”

The show features an all-female cast and the effects bullying — be it the bullying of others or being victims of bullying — has on their lives.

The story follows a group of three women who make a pastime of beating up other girls. Then, the tables turn when their victims decide to exact revenge.

“None of you are nice girls,” Fritz tells them before they begin the first scene.

Violence is a central point of the show, which is something that can be challenging to portray. Fritz said she wanted to humanize the characters instead of perpetuating stereotypes.

“Every damaged person has a reason why they’re damaged,” she said. “It’’s truly about the process of how we deal.

How do you come back from something so terrible in your life? And here, we see a story of violence and taking that route and we see that it doesn’t work. They’re still hurt; they’re still damaged.”

When it comes to directing, Fritz does things “organically,” letting the actors collaborate with her, which allows the show to come together more naturally.

“You learn so much from your actors,” she said. “They bring so much into this space that you never would have thought of.”

To Fritz, collaboration is the whole purpose of theater and a key ingredient for making the show come to life.

At rehearsals, she sits at a table in the front of a classroom on the second floor of the Arts and Communication Building and lets the actors really get into character. Fritz tells them every scene should be like “life or death,” from the moment the play starts.

The actresses are also told that if Fritz feels like the energy has dropped, they’ll start the entire run-through over again, adding an extra urgency to each scene.

“Start being your characters and stop being yourselves,” she tells them before they begin the first scene. “The stakes are high. Make me believe you.”

And they do. The actresses push themselves, projecting their voices and making every violent scene look like a real fight. The energy never dies.

“I can’t come in and be like, ‘This is exactly how you’re gonna say this line’ and, ‘You’re going to move exactly like this,’” she said. “It will never feel like a

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Baily Fritz, a junior theater education and directing major, is directing the all-female cast of Cave Theater’s “Bully.” Fritz prefers to direct organically,” letting the actors collaborate with her to have the show come together more naturally.

real world. It’ll never feel like a real play.”

This ability to collaborate is something easier done when a student is the one directing the play.

Emma Rickman, a junior acting major who plays Tanisha, said because there is more room for collaboration, each cast member gets to be a bigger part of the play.

“Even though there’s a hierarchy and everyone has their place, with this it’s not so much, ‘Oh my god they’re the director and I see them in class and they’re like 25 years older than me,’” Rickman said. “It just makes for a very different show and you have a part in the show that’s more than just your lines.”

Having a student director also lends for a more casual setting. Kati Kostyk, a junior acting major who plays Simone in the show, said having another college student as her director can be a little more comfortable.

“We’re peers. With a faculty member, you’re always trying to show your best self and there may or may not be a friendship involved, but it’s kind of inappropriate to have a close friendship, whereas with Baily, you’re on the same plane,” she said. “You’re going through the same struggles as a college student.

You’re going out and doing the same

things on the weekends.”

Rickman also pointed out when they graduate, the directors they’ll be working with will be their peers.

“It’s really cool to get that experience here and like to feel out those new boundaries,” she said.

Directing a show is a requirement for directing majors in their junior year.

John Osterhoudt, a junior directing and video production double major, also directed his first play this year.

In addition to working on the Cave show “Seminar,” he also directed his first documentary, “Unmasked: the Stigma of Meth.”

Osterhoudt has assistant directed and produced short plays, but “Seminar” was his first full-length theater production for the department.

He got into directing in high school when he joined his school’s theater program. He couldn’t see himself professionally pursuing acting but found a love for putting a show together and being part of that process.

Osterhoudt said this opportunity, along with the guidance from the program, has helped him learn how to be a successful director.

He said working on “Seminar” has

helped him become a better collaborator.

Because theater is such a collaborative process, even if a director has a vision for what they think the play should be, getting input from actors and designers can take the show to a higher level.

In addition to getting input from the actors, each student-director has an adviser they work with.

Fritz’s adviser is Matt Reeder, who she meets with weekly. He answers any questions she has and gives guidance as needed, but for the most part gives Fritz freedom to learn and grow in her role as director.

With that freedom, there comes an incredible amount of responsibility.

“Ninety-five percent is on me to make it happen,” she said.

At a recent rehearsal, Reeder told Fritz, “You don’t need me anymore. The show is good.”

As she tells her cast and crew of Reeder’s kind words, they all smile, an accomplished feeling reaching all around the room.

It’s their last rehearsal before opening night, and before they leave, each cast and crew member takes a turn sharing their favorite memory from the months of rehearsal.

Jenna Kirkeeng, who plays Delilah, said her favorite moment was seeing Fritz’s face when Reeder complimented the show.

Opening night on March 22 came with much anticipation for Fritz.

“It’s always weird to have people come and see something that you’ve been with for so long, but it’s also really nice to finally let the show be,” she said.

“It’s also nice to see how people react to something you’ve created.”

After the show opened, Fritz said she is “hands off” with the play, leaving all the tweaking and polishing to the actresses.

She also said she’s been getting positive feedback from the show, but the process of putting the show together has been the most rewarding part.

“Though the comments are nice, I still keep on reminding myself that it’s not about that and it’s about the process and what I learned from it,” she said. “Even if everyone hated the show, I am proud of the work we have done, and wouldn’t change this experience for anything.”

“Bully” has come a long way since Fritz’s original vision, and no matter if everyone loves the show or hates it, she said she’s proud of the work and the progress they’ve all made.

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Families support on Pro Day Ball State football players rely on more than just coaches Colin Grylls Sports Editor At Ball State football’s Pro Day, scouts use 40-yard dash times to measure straight-line speed, three-cone drills to measure agility and vertical and broad jumps to measure explosion.

All of the drills help quantify players’ athleticism — and weigh heavily on prospects’ draft stocks.

“It’s kind of the agony of a whole season encapsulated in 45 minutes to an hour,” said Clyde Posley, whose son Joshua finished his collegiate career at Ball State in the fall. “It’s an emotional roller coaster and I’m sure it’s one for [the players] as well.”

So when defensive end Joshua Posley lined up for the broad jump, Clyde was there to watch.

“It is nerve-wracking, because when he’s jumping I feel like we’re jumping,” Clyde Posley said. “I’m on pins and needles and I’m probably a little more nervous than I would normally be because I know so much is riding on this for him and for his future. When he leaps, I lean forward. I lunge as if we’re both doing it — and in a way we are.”

But access to the football weight room was limited to players, coaches, scouts and media, so the parents who came to support — like Clyde Posley — crowded around the window.

“Seeing my dad outside the window watching, it felt just like it did in little league,” Joshua Posley said. “He’s fully behind me and I have his full support.”

Defensive back Aaron Taylor’s mom, Pat, also watched from the window.

When Aaron did his broad jump, Pat Taylor turned to ask Clyde Posley if it was a good distance.

“Watching all the parents, it’s a camaraderie,” Pat Taylor said. “We’ve all been through pee-wee league all the way up. It’s just exciting to see and to commiserate with other parents as you watch your kids do well and push each other.”

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Ball State’s defensive back Aaron Taylor cheers on his teammates during the game against Akron on Oct. 22 in Scheumann Stadium. Taylor was one of several Cardinals who attended Ball State football’s Pro Day to undergo a series of drills in hopes of one day being drafted by the NFL.

Aaron Taylor was especially happy to see his mom — she lives in Georgia, so she hasn’t been able to attend many of his Ball State games.

“That means everything to me,” Aaron Taylor said. “Going to school so far from home, you get few opportunities to see your people at a game. I’m just happy she made it out here to Pro Day.” The Posley family, though, had another reason to be nervous. Joshua hurt his pectoral muscle in training, limiting the range of motion of his left arm. He said he didn’t measure as well as he would’ve liked, in part because of the injury, although he thinks his toughness was on display.

“I think today I showed good

perseverance and I wasn’t going to let this mess with my mind,” Joshua Posley said.

Regardless of how Joshua Posley measures up, Clyde said he’s proud of his son.

“I appreciate him, as a father, taking full advantage of the opportunity and seizing the moment,” Clyde Posley said.

“I wish him nothing but the best, but if he doesn’t become a pro, he’s a pro to me already.”

Aaron Taylor, Joshua Posley and the rest of Ball State’s hopeful professional football players — and their parents — will learn their fate during the NFL Draft April 27 to 29.

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“An example is we were sitting down at a basketball game once and I had some fruit snacks that I smuggled in, and one of the guys goes ‘Hey, where did you get that?’ And I said ‘Oh, they’re giving them away for free at the concession stand, you’ve just got to walk up there and ask.’”

His unwitting teammate was gone for 10 minutes waiting in line for the nonexistent free fruit snacks. Eppers said he had a good laugh when he returned empty-handed.

Pranks also require a certain level of detail in order to work. Take placing bubble gum on a teammate’s cap in the dugout — doing it wrong, Eppers said, can blow the whole plan.

“The bubble gum one’s good, but you’ve got to be careful with your sunglasses because they can see it in the reflection,” Eppers said.

Stayton said he knew of some of Eppers’ hijinks, but he didn’t want to give a concrete example because he wasn’t sure how much the Cardinals knew.

“Some of the big jokes, people still don’t know that it’s him, so we’ve got to keep them secret,” Stayton said.

“But it’s just the day-to-day messing with people and he keeps things light.

He’s a great guy you want to have on your team, and he’s always fun to be around. I love him.”

Eppers is hitting .253 on the season with five doubles and four triples, and he’s also second on the team with 12 RBIs. But his off-the-field antics, Stayton said, help keep the team loose.

“If you’re always thinking about baseball, it’s just going to eat you up,” Stayton said. “Having people that can keep things fun if you’re in the airport just messing around with people or eating dinner, those are the times we love the most.”

Ball State baseball takes on Ohio at 3 p.m. Friday, followed by 1 p.m. games Saturday (April Fool’s Day) and Sunday.

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GYMNASTS UNFAZED BY ALTERNATE STATUS Three Cardinal gymnasts prepare for NCAA Regionals Jack Williams Gymnastics Reporter While the majority of alternates normally don’t see much action, there’s an uncertainty that makes it difficult to prepare.

Three Ball State gymnasts — sophomore Kaitlyn Menzione (allaround) and seniors Sarah Ebeyer (vault) and Baylee Bell (beam) — were selected as alternates for the NCAA regional in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois on Saturday.

While it may seem like there isn’t any pressure on them, head coach Joanna Saleem said being an alternate may be harder than having a guaranteed spot.

“They’re in the situation right now where they’re not done, but they’re not necessarily competing,” Saleem said. “It’s really hard to keep that competitive mindset and be ready to go at a moment’s notice. It’s also difficult for us as coaches too, as we want to be able to push them but make sure they’re not going to get an injury this late in the season.”

Ball State doesn’t have to look far to find an example of an alternate who ended up competing — last season, then-junior Kayla Beckler asked to perform after an injury to another school’s gymnast.

“In gymnastics, a split-second decision while someone is coming down, anything can be detrimental to their body and can take them out of the competition,” Ebeyer said. “You need to have that mindset that you’re still competing and you have a job.”

Training has been a little less intense since the end of the Mid-American Conference Championships, but the work ethic is still there with a different type of focus, Saleem said.

But some of the gymnasts haven’t changed much in the way they practice.

“My routine on beam hasn’t really changed at all,” Bell said. “I’ll do my first routine and act like it’s a competition and work on my skills after, which is what we’ve been doing the entire season. Being an alternate, you think of it differently, but you train the same way.”

The Urbana-Champaign regional features some of the top teams and individuals in the nation, including No. 5 UCLA and No. 8 Oregon State.

“I really think I can learn something from watching these other teams,” Menzione said. “I can see how their attitude may affect their performance and maybe how they see things in a different way.”

While competing against these teams can be a learning experience, it can be intimidating as well. Ebeyer said the team definitely felt some intimidation last year.

“We had a few girls last year go up against Oklahoma, and I feel like I lucked out a little bit because I got to be with some of the MAC schools,” Ebeyer said.

"It is intimidating, but that’s when you have to take a step back and say ‘I’m here at regionals for a reason, because I’m consistent, I know what I’m doing and I can hit this routine.’”

As these three gymnast prepare to head off into a weekend of uncertainty, they are enjoying the fact that they get to be involved competitively for a day longer.

“It’s been a great experience to continue the season,” Bell said. “Almost half the team practices with us every day, so it’s nothing really changed.”

The Urbana-Champaign regional begins at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Contact Jack Williams with any questions or concerns at @jackwilliamsBSU.

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Sophomore Kaitlyn Menzione performs her floor routine at the meet against University of Kentucky Jan. 29. This year, Menzione, Ebeyer and senior Baylee Bell have been selected as alternates in the NCAA gymnastics regional in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Saturday.

Ball State baseball looking to end 5-game losing streak Both Ball State, Ohio aim to turn around slow start in MAC

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• Batting average: .238 • On-base percentage: .331 • Slugging percentage: .322 • ERA: 3.67 • Streak — L5 • Ohio statistics • Batting average: .251 • On-base percentage: .328 • Slugging percentage: .327 • ERA: 3.60 • Streak — L

Colin Grylls Sports Editor When Ball State baseball takes on Ohio Friday, one losing streak is guaranteed to end.

Both the Cardinals and the Bobcats have lost their last five games, and the Cardinals (11-14, 0-3 MAC) are currently at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference standings.

Senior first baseman Caleb Stayton said they won’t be there for long.

“Sometimes you don’t get the hit at the right time, and that’s really all it comes down to,” Stayton said. “We’ve got guys in scoring position and we’re not getting the hit — we’re getting hits with nobody on. If we can get the timely hit and get the right mental plays, I think we’re right there and we can turn it around real fast.”

In Ball State’s 7-3 loss to Butler Wednesday, Stayton hit a single in his first at-bat, after missing the previous 13 games with a concussion, and later added an RBI on a sacrifice fly. Senior outfielder Matt Eppers said Stayton’s return should help the Cardinals — who hit .238 as a

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Senior outfielder Matt Eppers catches a pop fly during the Cardinals’ first game against Dayton on March 18 at Ball Diamond in First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Eppers is known as the “king of jokes” on the baseball team.

team — put up more runs.

“Caleb’s one of the best bats in the conference,” Eppers said. “I think it gives the other guys a lot of confidence and it puts more pressure on the [opposing] pitching staff because they know now we’ve got another bat they’ve got to watch out for.”

Stayton was named first-team All-MAC last season and went 5-11 with five runs,

seven RBIs, a double and two home runs in last year’s series against Ohio. While Stayton was relegated to the dugout, he said he took mental reps.

“Every game I was watching, pretending like I was up there hitting,” Stayton said. “So when I got up there, obviously I had a little bit of jitters being back out there, but I was comfortable. I saw the pitch and I was swinging right out of the get-go.”

Ball State, who was picked to repeat its 2016 MAC West Division title in the conference’s preseason poll, was swept

by Kent State, the favorite in the East Division, in its first conference series.

Last Friday’s 6-5 loss ended when Golden

Flashes redshirt senior right fielder Luke Burch made a diving play on an Eppers fly ball to right field with two outs and the tying run on second.

Eppers said the diving catch was an example of how close the Cardinals are to ending their streak.

“We know it’s a game of inches,” Eppers said. “Friday, if that ball drops, maybe we win and our confidence turns around. Maybe we take the series instead of them.”

Ohio (11-12, 0-0 MAC) has a 3.60 staff ERA, just seven points lower than Ball State’s 3.67 ERA. The Bobcats also hit .251, though their .328 on-base percentage is slightly lower than the Cardinals’ .331.

“I think the big thing is to have the confidence to not freak out,” Eppers said.

“I feel like we’ve been doing that. It does get disappointing when we give up a big inning and we know we’re in a big hole.

But a lot of it has to come [from] trusting yourself and the process.”

First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Friday at Ball Diamond at First Merchants Ballpark Complex, followed by a pair of 1 p.m. games Saturday and Sunday.

Contact Colin Grylls with any questions or concerns at @dn_sports.

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OVS advocates act as student resource Wynbissinger, others support student victims in times of need Devan Sticka Daily News Reporter Being a voice and resource for Ball State students who have been impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking isn’t an easy job, but it’s important to Allison Wynbissinger.

Wynbissinger, a victim advocate for the Office of Victim Services, has dedicated her life to working with college students and helping them in situations that could leave some feeling damaged.

“I love working with people, serving them and listening to people,” Wynbissinger said. “It’s important for students who have become a victim to have a voice and know that they have someone there for them.”

OVS assists individuals in the recovery process by providing timely information and confidential support and guidance through the campus judiciary and criminal justice systems, according to bsu.edu.

If a student decides to report to the University Police Department or Title IX Coordinator, or have meetings with any of those individuals, as well as Student Rights and Community Standards, an advocate can accompany that student at their request, Wynbissinger said.

Student-on-student sexual harassment, including sexual violence and sexual harassment directed toward a student by a university employee or other representative of the university, violates Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, according to bsu.edu.

Furthermore, if a student is considering requesting a Protective Order, an advocate can assist them with completing the paperwork, as well as safety planning, Wynbissinger said.

If a victim feels they already know their options and believe they have identified an option or options they would like to pursue, OVS can still help them through the process.

“We can support students as they navigate that system, but we do not

have to participate if they’d prefer to maneuver this independently,” Wynbissinger said.

“Our office is here to provide options but not make decisions for individuals.”

With so many ALLISON different tasks WYNBISSINGER, within one job Victim advocate, title, Wynbissinger Office of Victim said she handles it Services through the support of her friends and family, who are very understanding of the situations she has to handle and the hours that come with the job.

“I have a really great support system. I have a really great partner,” she said.

Wynbissinger said she is in the job because she loves college kids and helping them through their tough times, even when some students may not want to report their situations out of fear or embarrassment

“Your feelings are valid,” Wynbissinger said. “What has happened — whether abuse, assault or stalking — are all very scary, horrible things and I can appreciate that you may not want to come forward.”

OVS will not ask students to provide every detail of the situation and students are allowed to tell as much or as little as they want, she said.

“You are the expert on your life, we’re just here to empower you to pursue the best version of that life,” Wynbissinger said.

If victimized students feel uncomfortable talking to someone, Wynbissinger advises they find another alternative such as journaling, meditation or exercise.

“Every person is different and has individual needs as far as support, help and assistance goes,” she said.

“While one survivor may desire to be surrounded by family or friends, another may prefer to spend time alone or with another individual.”

Contact Devan Sticka with any questions or concerns at desticka@bsu.edu.

'Shrek the Musical' to open this weekend Musical brings new elements to the DreamWorks Animation film Alexandra Smith Theatre Reporter

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Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance will take on a childhood favorite and bring it to the University Theatre stage this weekend.

“Shrek the Musical” will open at 7:30 p.m. today.

The musical is based on the DreamWorks Animation film, following the ogre Shrek as he goes on a quest for Lord Farquaad in exchange for his swamp. With his “noble steed” Donkey, he rescues Princess Fiona from her tower.

On the way back to the Kingdom of Duloc, the trio bonds and learns, among other things, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

New elements are added to the existing plot, like songs to develop Fiona and Shrek’s relationship.

Both Fiona and Farquaad also have more backstory elements in the show, like details about Fiona’s childhood and Farquaad’s father.

Conor Korbisch is a junior musical theater major and plays Farquaad. He said it’s been fun to portray multiple sides of his character.

“The most fun is when things are going his way because he’s so unbelievably happy,” Korbisch said. “He’s a bad guy, but he’s the hero in his own story and Shrek becomes the bad guy.”

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Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance will show “Shrek the Musical” Friday at the University Theatre. The musical, co-directed by Bill Jenkins, chairman of the Department of Theatre and Dance, and Broadway actress Sutton Foster, is based on the DreamWorks Animation film about an ogre on a quest to rescue a princess from her tower.

to feel like part of the team because the play is about acceptance, but his character is the one exiling everyone.

“I just had to realize that Farquaad

wants to be accepted too, he’s just a jerk about it,” he said.

Broadway actress Sutton Foster codirected the production with Bill Jenkins,

chairman of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

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WHAT DOES SGA DO? Former Ball State

interim president appointed to ICHE Beverley Pitts to serve Indiana Commission of Higher Education Sara Barker Administration Reporter

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The OPTiC slate poses for a photo after winning the Student Government Association election Feb. 28. SGA is a student governing organization on campus made up of student senators who write and vote on legislation.

SGA a resource for student concerns, changes, initiatives Max Lewis & Quetin Basnaw Daily News Reporters Like many other schools around the country, Ball State has a Student Government Association.

“Student government is essentially your voice to the administration,” SGA President James Wells said.

SGA is a student governing organization on campus made up of student senators who write and vote on legislation. The legislation generally addresses issues that affect Ball State students.

SGA also serves to appoint students to various University Senate committees dealing with aspects of decisionmaking including public safety, event programming and scheduling, student rights, ethics, standards and teaching evaluations, according to bsu.edu.

At the top of the SGA hierarchy is the executive branch. The current executive branch is made up of Wells, Vice President Ana Batres, Secretary Brock Frazier and Treasurer Emily Halley.

Wells, Batres, Frazier and Halley are part of the current governing slate.

Each year a new slate is elected by

the student body to fill the executive branch. The recently-voted slate is OPTiC, headed by President-elect Greg Carbó, Vice President-elect Katy Volikas, Secretary-elect Lizzie Ford and Treasurer-elect Kaia Thompson.

The executive branch is also comprised of an executive cabinet. The cabinet consists of advisory positions to the president such as chief of staff and press secretary.

“There are going to be times in your collegiate career where you’re going to be frustrated with something, have a concern about an issue on campus,” Wells said. “Student government is a way to make sure that you get heard and something is done about it.”

Recent SGA initiatives have included gender-neutral housing and pushing for open dialogue about hate crimes in Indiana.

The organization has also provided funding for sexual assault prevention and put charging stations in various buildings around campus.

“Those are just some of the things that SGA, you can see physically that we do,” Wells said.

Contact Max Lewis & Quentin Basnaw with any questions or concerns at news@bsudailynews.com

A former Ball State administrator was appointed to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education last week.

Beverley Pitts, who served as interim president at Ball State from January to August 2004, was appointed to the commission by Gov. Eric Holcomb Friday.

Pitts served as interim president after then-acting president Blaine Brownell resigned in 2004, and she returned to her position as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Ball State when Jo Ann Gora took office later that year.

She had several other positions at Ball State including associate provost, assistant provost and director of

academic assessment.

While at the university, Pitts was also a professor of journalism and served as director of graduate studies in the journalism department.

After her time at Ball State, Pitts was the president of the University of Indianapolis until retiring in 2012.

According to a press release from the governor’s office, the ICHE “defines the missions of Indiana’s colleges and universities, plans and coordinates the state’s post secondary education system, and ensures that Indiana’s higher education system is aligned to meet the needs of students and the state.”

Pitts’ term on the ICHE commission will end June 30, 2018.

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