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The Board of Trustees is hosting a seventh open forum meeting. The meeting is an opportunity for Ball State students, faculty, alumni and other members of the Muncie community to voice what qualities they think the next university president should have.
Trustees to host 7th forum
Members of Muncie can voice opinions on next president MICHELLE KAUFMAN DAILY NEWS REPORTER | mekaufman@bsu.edu
The Board of Trustees is hosting a seventh open forum to provide Ball State students, faculty, alumni and members of the Muncie community a chance to say what qualities they think the next university president should have and what the next president should focus on. The forum will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in the Ball State Alumni Center Assembly Hall, located at 2800 W. Bethel Ave. Trustee and head of the presidential search committee Matt Momper said 10 pages of comments were generated from the first six forums. The committee then regrouped and took into consideration a comment from a student who was unable to attend any of the forums due to class scheduling. See SEARCH, page 4
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TRIPS These summer attractions — ranging from nature trips to amusement parks — are a way to fill your free time this summer AMANDA BELCHER FEATURES EDITOR
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Former Ball State football cornerback Eric Patterson has signed with the Cleveland Browns. Patterson played two games with the Indianapolis Colts and one with the St. Louis Rams during his first year in the NFL.
ERIC PATTERSON SIGNS WITH CLEVELAND BROWNS
Former Ball State football player Eric Patterson has signed with the Cleveland Browns. In his first year in the NFL, the 5-foot-9, 200-pound defensive back played two games with the Indianapolis Colts and one with the St. Louis Rams. As a senior in 2014, Patterson was named firstteam All-Mid-American Conference as a kick returner after returning 23 kicks for 590 yards. He was also named third-team All-MAC as a defensive back after leading the Cardinals with 37 solo tackles and three interceptions in his senior season. He was a four-year letter winner. – STAFF REPORTS
ERIC PATTERSON BSU CAREER 590 kick return yards
diana. Public tours of the caves have been given since the 1800s. The caves are completely dark, so explorers are equipped with helmets and headlamps to observe the natural underground cave.
Located about two hours from Muncie in Spencer, Indiana — just northwest of Bloomington — this state park features more than 10 miles of hiking trails, bridges, Wolf Cave and horseback riding. Camping area is also available yearround.
JUST FOR FUN World’s Largest Ball of Paint
From what started as a single layer of blue paint on a baseball, the world’s largest ball of paint is now 14 feet in circumference and is housed in Alexandria, just a 30 minutes from Muncie. The ball, now with more than 20,000 coats of paint, hangs from an industrial hook in the home of Michael Carmichael, the man who started the job as a child. Either Carmichael or his son add a paint layer every day, but visitors are welcome to add layers as well.
Turkey Run State Park
Less than two and a half hours away from Muncie is Turkey Run State Park. The park is a popular place to go canoeing. Visitors can also go hiking and fishing or observe the wildlife within the park, such as deer, beavers, woodpeckers and, of course, wild turkey. There are also several historical sites within the park and campgrounds for visitors.
James Dean Gallery
Mounds State Park
In Fairmount, the James Dean Gallery is a museum dedicated to the late actor, who was originally from the town. Visitors can find memorabilia from Dean’s life, as well as a replica of the car he died in. The museum also features a screening room that projects rare film clips from Dean’s career.
In Anderson, Mounds State Park is the site of 10 mound-like earthworks made by ancient Native Americans. The mounds are thought to have been sites for religious ceremonies. There are six hiking trails marked by difficulty, as well as an Olympic-sized swimming pool and campgrounds.
Backyard Roller Coaster
Marengo Cave
John Ivers built a roller coaster in his backyard, located in Bruceville, Indiana. Ivers, who is known
A little more than three hours from Muncie is the Marengo Cave, one of only four show caves in In-
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ithout classes and homework to hold you back, summer is the perfect time to pack up the car and go on a road trip with friends. Stumped on where to go? Try one of these places.
NATURE McCormick’s Creek State Park
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as an adrenaline junkie, built the coaster, called The Blue Flash , and the second coaster, Blue Too, as something fun for his children and grandchildren to do. Now, he allows visitors to ride on weekends, as long as they call ahead, though rides in cold weather are not permitted.
AMUSEMENT PARKS Indiana Beach
Located in Monticello, Indiana Beach is an amusement park right on the water. The park offers roller coasters, water rides, a zip line and live entertainment. There is also lodging available at the park, as well as camping areas.
Cedar Point
Considered the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, Cedar Point is located in Sandusky, Ohio. The park offers several rides as well as water attractions and live entertainment. Tickets are cheaper online than they are at the gate, so if you plan on going make sure to check the park’s website first.
Kings Island
Kings Island is the largest amusement and waterpark in the Midwest and is located in Mason, Ohio. The park spans more than 300 acres and offers roller coasters, thrill rides and live entertainment. Camping area is also available. THE PULSE OF BALL STATE
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