The Cardinal Independent

During the mock Board of Trustees meeting, participants raised their hands to ask questions. Those acting as University officials answered with repetitive, short remarks, such as “We’re working on it” and “There’s a time and a place.” (Vivian Bostick, The CI) MUNCIE, Ind. (The CI) - “There’s a time and a place,” a student actor said, playing the role of Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns. “There’s a time and a place. There’s a time and a place.” Breaking character, the actor turned to the crowd. “That’s actually his only response to anything,” referring to Mearns. Thanks for reading The Cardinal Independent | MIMS! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. On March 24, 2026, organizers hosted a mock Board of Trustees meeting at the Peace Plaza, in protest of the University’s Non-Commercial Expressive Activity and Assembly on University Property Policy. Th...