Pair of Cardinals claim Mid-American Conference awards
MUNCIE, Ind. (NewsLink Indiana) — After a terrific homecoming weekend, Ball State Football welcomes home a pair of Player of the Week awards.
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MUNCIE, Ind. (NewsLink Indiana) — After a terrific homecoming weekend, Ball State Football welcomes home a pair of Player of the Week awards.
MUNCIE, Ind. (NewsLink Indiana) — A Ball State homecoming tradition made its way back to Emens Auditorium Friday for the 36th year.
From the opening coin toss, the tone was set for a tense game at Scheumann Stadium. Homecoming festivities aside, Ball State football has its back against the wall for the remainder of the season as one more loss knocks the Cardinals out of contention for bowl eligibility.
Jack Sape plays most games without his entire family sitting in the bleachers. Growing up in Michigan, it’s difficult for his extended family to make consistent trips to Ball State to watch him play on the defensive line. Each homecoming game, however, is an exception.
The Ball State University Student Government Association (SGA) began directly with executive reports, having no special guests or special orders of business.
Ball State Football (4-4, 2-2 Mid-American Conference (MAC)) head coach Mike Neu held his head low walking into his post game press conference to address the media. With his hat pulled down almost covering his eyes and frequently looking down at the podium, Neu was short and to the point.
Scrappy, messy and disappointing are a few words to describe the Homecoming matchup between the Ball State Cardinals (4-4, 2-2 MAC) and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-3, 2-2 MAC).
Screams from the crowd. The sounds of wheels squeaking down W. Riverside Avenue.
Since 1987, several student organizations have taken center stage inside John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium, dancing the night away and lip syncing in front of an audience of Ball State students.
As part of Spring Homecoming, groups from across Ball State competed against each other in Bed Races at Briner Sports Track on April 30. Bed Races is the last event of Ball State's first spring Homecoming, moved to the spring semester due to the coronavirus outbreak. This event was streamed virtually with no guests allowed in the stands, a break from tradition due to COVID-19 concerns. [ngg src="galleries" ids="47" display="basic_slideshow"]
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Welcome back to another episode of Byte's news podcast, "Wrapped Up"! In this episode, Kellyn Harrison reports on this year's Academy Awards, updates on Discord's deal with Microsoft, future Mortal Kombat movies, and Spiderman swinging onto Disney+.
Students and faculty competed in the annual Ball State University Bed Race. Bed racing has been a homecoming traditional since 1980 at Ball State. During the event, teams of five race wheeled beds, with one person riding and the other four pushing the bed as fast as they can in a 100-yard dash. Photos by: Kyle Crawford and Kellyn Harrison [ngg src="galleries" ids="30" display="basic_imagebrowser" display_view="default-view.php" template="default"]
by Baylie Clevenger The homecoming season brings plenty of energetic events jam-packed with school spirit. Every year, Ball State hosts the annual Air Jam in Emens Auditorium. Air Jam features different student organizations like residence halls, independent organizations, and Greek life. The groups choreograph a dance and lip-sync to popular music. At the end of the show, the performers receive awards like fan favorite, independent winner, and overall winner. Before the show, student Carter Miller, a senior who has previously performed at Air Jam with Phi Kappa Psi, said that he was excited to take a break from performing to watch all of the fun unfold. “Watching my friends perform sounds pretty fun,” Miller said. Jake Maple, senior, also said he was excited to attend his first Air Jam. “I think it will be a little bit quirky… I think it’ll be a good time, it’ll be interesting,” Maple said. [ngg src="galleries" ids="31" display="basic_slideshow"]At the end of the night, some of the winners included: Delta Zeta for best Greek life performance and Studebaker West for best residence hall performance. The overall winner of the night was Outlet. According to Benny Link, "Outlet is an all hip-hop dance team that was started in 2003 as an ‘outlet’ for students to get away from the stress of schoolwork and everything else that comes along with college. Outlet is known for their performances at Air Jam, being overall grand champs 9 times in a row. We perform at various events around and on campus and hold our own showcase at the end of the spring semester.”
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Tonight: Overnight tonight temperatures will dip down to the chilly mid-30s with clearing skies.
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article stated that Code Red would be closing Air Jam with Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Code Red will be performing solo at Air Jam and will not be paired with any other group.
By Joe Bursley WARNING: Major spoilers ahead for Avengers: Infinity War and possibly future MCU films. The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of Byte or Byte’s editorial board. One of the biggest complaints of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is how inconsequential its movies tend to be. The heroes always win, the bad guy is defeated and almost always killed off (unless they're fangirl-bait like Loki), and the universe is more or less returned to a normal stasis. It is difficult to watch a movie and anticipate high stakes when all the hero cast members already have sequels announced beforehand. After 18 movies, fans have been desperate for consequences in Infinity War just for a change of pace, with predictions of heroic deaths like Captain America abounding before the film's premiere. And the Russo brothers delivered in their massive Avengers movie, in the most massive way. Infinity War has lots of character deaths throughout the film, and it does leave quite the cliffhanger at the end to set up Avengers 4 next May, whatever it will be called. And, for the most part, the movies set in the MCU after Avengers 4 have remained a mystery, save for a couple. Yet I already sort of know how the next film will resolve the cliffhanger in Infinity War, or at least that it will happen. As much as Marvel tried to keep their cinematic universe’s future a secret, they didn’t quite cover all their bases.
By Joe Bursley WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unless your head has been buried under an Infinity Stone, you’ll know that this week marks the premiere of Avengers: Infinity War. A massive movie event that has been teased since the original Avengers six years ago, this film marks a turning point in the current Marvel Cinematic Universe with the highest stakes yet, as well as twists allegedly so shocking that Marvel has refused to reveal the name of Avengers 4. However, the MCU currently sits at 18 separate movies preceding Infinity War, and this upcoming blockbuster apparently has 76 total characters in the movie. With so much plot and so many characters to keep track of, you may be asking yourself, “Wait, what’s going on again?” So, if you’ve missed a movie or two, or need a refresher since it’s been a few months, I’ve got you covered. Here is your quick recap of the MCU before Infinity War. Earth-bound: The Avengers, or what’s left of them. The most recent bombshell movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was Avengers 2.5—er, Captain America: Civil War. This film, based loosely on the comic book event of the same name, follows Captain America as he feuds with Iron Man over the Sokovia Accords: an international government watchdog regulation that would keep the Avengers from acting as vigilantes, with all the collateral damage they’ve caused. No matter that Steve Rogers has helped stop World War II, an alien invasion of New York, an evil Nazi organization operating within the US government, and an army of robots created by Tony Stark’s failed AI program. But the Avengers accidentally blew up an office building while on duty, so they obviously need to be reeled in.
by Daley Wilhelm, Sarah James, Conner Tighe, Michael Robb, Emily Reuben, Ryan Fine and Jeremy Rogers Every year produces a relentless heaping of blockbuster films that sell fantastically, but how many of them are actually good is another question entirely. Though the major circuit may have been a little bit short on masterpieces this year, it was by no means empty. We got another great Pixar movie, a beautiful shoutout to The Room, and the best M. Night Shyamalan film in a long time. We also caught a whole host of independent films at Heartland Film Festival this year, some of which were made in our own backyard. So as it turns out, the year of The Disaster Artist wasn't such a disaster after all. Split 2017 showed that M. Night Shyamalan is back to being a master at the plot twist after his past critical stumbles with After Earth and The Visit. While visually and aurally enthralling, it’s really the acting that makes Split one of 2017’s most memorable. James McAvoy plays Kevin, whose dissociative identity disorder has splintered him into 24 unique personalities, and his embodiment of these individual identities is nothing short of impressively terrifying. There’s a subtle physical shift as each personality emerges that is not always inherently creepy, but there’s just something unsettling about the ease in which McAvoy can switch from a gruff germaphobe with a Jersey accent, to a manipulative matron with plush cardigans, to a young British Eminem-wannabe named Hedwig. McAvoy’s performance does not eclipse the satisfying writing of the film. It’s a horror film without the frustration of characters that lack common sense. The kidnapped girls at the center of the narrative are smart, sharp and apt to survive. Whether or not they do would be spoilers, but there’s no telling what might happen in an M. Night Shyamalan movie. Split was no exception, and was a refreshingly original concept in a year filled with sequels and remakes. - Daley Wilhelm Click here to read our original review of Split. Get Out Perhaps the best movie to be released in 2017, Get Out is an excellent film full of great writing, superb acting and a plot that is sure to keep viewers at the edge of their seats. This film still boasts a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it’s pretty easy to see why; comic icon Jordan Peele did not disappoint with his directorial debut. Get Out is full of subtle details, and begs to be watched again and again. With excellent pacing and a fantastic cast, Get Out is a film that stands out in an oversaturated horror genre, tackling racism in an inventive and thought-provoking way. - Sarah James Click here to read our original review of Get Out. Logan Ending Wolverine’s story on a high note, Logan introduced a different take on the claw-wielding hero. The film is the darkest of the series, featuring its first-ever R rating. It has been nominated for Best Action Movie at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, with Patrick Stewart also picking up a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The film has already claimed Best Music at the Golden Trailer Awards and Best Duo between Hugh Jackman and Dafne Keen at the MTV Movie and TV Awards. Wolverine fans will enjoy the familiar action and adrenaline flow Logan has to offer. - Conner Tighe Click here to read our original review of Logan. Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 Marvel kicked off the summer of 2017 with its long-awaited sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy. Full of bright colors and the same quippy characters from the first film, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 has a lot of what made the first film great, even though it ultimately falls short to its predecessor due to its heavy-handedness. It’s true that Vol. 2 is very funny, and has plenty of quality jokes as well as another kicking soundtrack, but in the end, some of the jokes were a little too ham-fisted and took away from the more dramatic plot elements. Still, overall it’s definitely a fun movie, and if you were a fan of the first one, then you’ll enjoy this adventure as the Guardians save the galaxy once again. - Sarah James Click here to read our original review of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2. Spider-Man: Homecoming Out of all the Marvel movies released this year, Spider-Man: Homecoming was one the greatest. For the first time on the big screen, Spidey was convincingly shown the way he was supposed to be: a young kid trying to find his place in this world, both as a student and a hero. Tom Holland does an incredible job of capturing the quirkiness of Peter’s personality, and his performance has cemented him as the face of Spider-Man for many movies to come. This film stands head and shoulders above other Marvel films due in large part to Michael Keaton’s character, the Vulture. Other than Loki, no villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe had really stood out in any memorable way, but the twist that occurs in the middle of the film - and the tense conversation between him and Peter shortly after - cement Vulture as one of the top villains in the MCU. Let's hope Thanos can keep this trend going into Infinity War. - Michael Robb Click here to read our original review of Spider-Man: Homecoming. The Best of Heartland Film Festival This year Byte had the wonderful privilege of covering Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis for the first time. Several of our writers were in attendance at the nearly two-week event, meeting with various casts and crews and covering a dozen great films in a short span of time. Life Itself Life Itself isn’t one of this year’s new releases, however it remains exceedingly powerful and emotionally rewarding years following its release. The story of film critic Roger Ebert’s life is filled with ups and downs, but ultimately this documentary is an incredibly uplifting experience. Showcasing Ebert’s immense love of cinema and remarkable writing skills amongst his ailing health, Life Itself offers a very sincere, human look into a man who simply loved going to the movies. - Emily Reuben Click here to read our original review of Life Itself. Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies Usually when raving about the success of a film, all we hear about are the efforts of the directors and cast. Producers are largely background figures operating outside of the spotlight. This is definitely true for Alan Ladd Jr., though he has garnered fame for his involvement in getting Star Wars off the ground. Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies gives some insight into Ladd’s movie career and the movie industry as a whole. Anyone remotely interested in cinema should know Ladd’s name and should certainly see this film! - Emily Reuben Click here to read our original review of Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies. The Best of All Worlds Die beste aller Welten (The Best of All Worlds) is a stunning debut from fledgling Austrian director Adrian Goiginger. Almost completely autobiographical in nature, the film documents the daily life of 7-year-old Adrian, who in general has a fantastic childhood. The only thing that may put a damper on it is his mother Helga's drug addiction and her like-minded friends who frequently hang out around their house. The premise of watching Helga's internal battle between her dependency and her unconditional love for Adrian alone makes this a story worth watching. The intermittent, perfectly shot fantasy-adventure scenes that appear throughout the movie are incorporated delicately and with a stroke of genius, taking the experience to a new level entirely. - Ryan Fine Click here to read our original review of The Best of All Worlds. Dealt Luke Korem's energetic documentary feature Dealt is a magic trick in and of itself. Following renowned card magician (or rather, card mechanic) Richard Turner through performances across the country and around the globe, the primary conflict of Dealt is that of Turner's hardline no-weakness philosophy versus his unavoidable identity as a blind man. With its stellar representation of all sides of a complicated issue and ASMR-like card shuffling imagery, it's no wonder this film ended up on Heartland Film Festival's documentary finalist shortlist. - Ryan Fine Click here to read our original review of Dealt. The New Fire The New Fire is a captivating documentary that does just about everything right. It tackles an issue that is taboo at worst and fringe at best with stunning clarity and good humor. It’s hard to imagine a profession with more technical skill and higher stakes than a nuclear physicist; however, The New Fire succinctly makes its case for embracing a new generation of entrepreneurs who are trying to reinvent how we interact with nuclear energy in the United States. Not content with having an opinion, the documentary crew showcase the opinions of world renowned climatologists and other scientists to demonstrate just how out of touch the common perception is from the scientific reality of nuclear power. The presentation in the documentary is simple and clear but never in a condescending way; the audience is never talked down to while learning about complex subjects. Clear visuals and snappy editing make understanding the complicated subject matter easy and enjoyable. Unlike other environmental or true crime documentaries that captivate an audience through a feeling of despair, shock, and awe, The New Fire oozes a warm, thoroughly grounded optimism. This is one of the documentary’s greatest strengths. It takes what could have easily been a film full of despair and angry hand wringing, and instead crafts a narrative line about hope, innovation, and opportunity. It even manages to work in a surprise musical number into the mix. The New Fire shows that decades of prejudice and an indifferent political climate cannot stop the millennial generation from solving complex societal issues and lighting the way for the rest of the world with the new, nuclear fire of progress. - Jeremy Rogers Click here to read our original review of The New Fire.