Ball State cheers for their fellow teammates as they perform floor March 23 at the Mid-American Championship at Worthen Arena. Ball State scored second in floor overall. Andrew Berger, DN

Ball State places second in Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships; Cardinals take home three individual awards

By Lila Fierek / March 23, 2024

Despite the loss, Ball State had many highs at the MAC Championship, including winning a handful of individual awards, as senior Suki Pfister was named MAC Specialist of the Year for the third season. Sophomore Zoe Middleton left with four awards: first for beam, first on floor, third on vault and first for all-around with 39.525 total points. Head coach Joanna Saleem won MAC Coach of the Year.

Senior right-handed pitcher Francys King pitches for the Cardinals against Ohio March 16 at First Merchants Bank Ballpark. The Cardinals won 7-5 against the Bobcats. Kate Tilbury, DN

SOFTBALL

'I just know it wasn't us:' Ball State softball falls with three-game sweep to Kent State

By Zach Carter / March 23, 2024

In Ball State's second Mid-American Conference series of the 2024 season, the Cardinals were swept by Kent State at the First Merchants Ballpark Complex.

Volunteer Coach Gene Orlando watches the doubles matches against Cleveland State University Feb. 10 at Muncie YMCA. Ball State Men's Tennis won 5-2. Kate Tilbury, DN

SPORTS

Ball State men’s tennis wins 4-3 against Western Michigan

By Lauren Graham / March 23, 2024

The Cardinals are now 3-2 in conference play

SPORTS

Ball State women’s tennis falls 1-6 to Eastern Michigan

By Lauren Graham / March 23, 2024

The Cardinal's win streak is snapped by the Eagles.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

The 100-year struggle of the Equal Rights Amendment

By Scarlet Gallagher / March 23, 2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mearns responds to Senate Bill 202 criticisms at Board of Trustees meeting

By Grayson Joslin / March 22, 2024

Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns used his remarks at Ball State’s Board of Trustees meeting to address the concerns and complaints around Senate Bill (SB) 202, which was signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb March 13. The legislation, which will become effective July 1, is intended to increase “intellectual diversity” in high education across the state.

Prince William and Kate Middleton wave to the crowd from a balcony at Buckingham Palace after their wedding in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)

ROYAL FAMILY

Princess of Wales undergoing chemotherapy

By Staff Reports / March 22, 2024

The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton announced Friday she will be undergoing chemotherapy to treat cancer, according to the Associated Press.

Bonita Harrington poses with her 1984 NCAA Track All-American award Feb. 2, 1984. Harrington was inducted to the Ball State Hall of Fame in 1996. Ball State Repository, Photo Provided

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Looking back on the first women inducted into Ball State’s Hall of Fame

By Lauren Graham / March 22, 2024

All of these women had incredible achievements. From being named Ball State’s female athlete of the decade by the Mid-American Conference (MAC) to being Ball State’s first female MAC individual champion to receiving a silver medal at the 1983 Olympic Festival.

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Ball State men’s volleyball falls to Ohio State, ends 8-game win streak

By Adam Altobella / March 21, 2024

The Cardinals were unable to avenge their home loss to Ohio State in the 2023 MIVA Tournament final, dropping a three-set battle that saw the Buckeyes impose their offensive will.

Junior Alex Richard shoots the ball for two against Belmont March 21 at Worthen Arena. Richard had five points in the game. Andrew Berger, DN

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

"The monster that has been created:” Ball State women’s basketball falls to Belmont in the first round of the WBIT

By Elijah Poe / March 21, 2024

Even in the loss, head coach Brady Sallee was thankful for the crowd that came to support the Cardinals. Regardless of the team feeling like “crud,” Sallee said it is easy to find gratitude in the community who supported Ball State all season long.

Junior Ally Becki pushes through defenders to the basket against Belmont March 21 at Worthen Arena. Becki played 20 minutes of the game. Mya Cataline, DN

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

3 takeaways from Ball State women’s basketball season-ending loss against Belmont in the WBIT

By Caleb Zuver / March 21, 2024

The Cardinals suffered a 77-59 loss to the Belmont Bruins (26-8) in the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT). Here are three takeaways from the season finale.

Director of Ball State Disability Services Courtney Jarrett poses for a photo Feb. 29 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Jarrett is the author of “Muncie Women: A to Z,” a children’s book about important past and present women in the Muncie community. Mya Cataline, DN

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Ball State University Professor Courtney Jarrett works with the Notable Women of Muncie Project to write a children’s book titled ‘Muncie Women: A to Z’

By Arianna Lessner / March 21, 2024

They’re integral to our society — mothers, wives, sisters, friends. Women do important things every day, just like everyone else.

Students play mini-games at “Bingo After Dark” March 20 in Park Hall. Bingo After Dark is Student Action Team's largest yearly event focused on sex education and on campus resources. Isaiah Wallace, DN

STUDENT LIFE

Ball State’s Student Action Team hosts annual Bingo After Dark

By Katherine Hill / March 21, 2024

Karen Adkins, the senior executive director of auxiliary services for university food, beverage, conference services and special events, gives her presentation on dining hall sustainability March 20 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Meghan Braddy, DN

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Student Government Association hosts Auxiliary Services presentation, elects senators for Chief Administrator and Treasurer positions

By Meghan Braddy / March 20, 2024

Junior pitcher Nate Blain Pitches to Bowling Green March 15 at First Merchants Ball Park Complex. Blain pitched for the first six innings of the game. Isabella Kemper, DN

BASEBALL

Ball State baseball bounces back with road victory over Butler Bulldogs

By Nick Shelton / March 20, 2024

After displaying their 2nd-ranked MAC (Mid-American Conference) offense early inside Bulldog Field, the Cardinals left with a 7-6 victory over Butler.

Sen. Jean Breaux, D-Indianapolis, said her health has worsened in a statement issued on Monday, March 18, 2024

GOVERNMENT

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux dies following ongoing health problems

By Indiana Capital Chronicle / March 20, 2024

“It is a heavy and extremely sad day,” Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor, D-Indianapolis, said in a statement. He said Breaux’s loss would “be profoundly felt by the countless lives she touched, and we join so many in mourning the loss of her incredible life.”

Ball State Univerity's Vox Anima ensemble performs at Sursa Performance Hall, Tuesday, March 19. The annual Women of Song concert is presented in celebration of Women's History Month. Zach Gonzalez, DN

NEWS

Ball State Hosts ‘Women of Song’ Concert

By Zach Gonzalez / March 20, 2024

Junior forward Moriah Monaco attempts a 3-pointer in Ball State’s 71-58 loss to Indiana. Monaco led the Cardinals with 17 points. Colin Grylls // DN

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

From court to courtside: Ball State women's basketball assistants share similarities and differences between coaching and playing

By Kyle Smedley / March 20, 2024

Yoga inspired figurines and gems litter the desk Feb. 20 at Sacred Steps. Sacred Steps teaches Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin yoga. Andrew Berger, DN

LOCAL BUSINESS

Sacred Steps Yoga Studio promotes relaxation and peace

By Lily Jones / March 20, 2024

Yoga has been a way for people to feel more relaxed, both for their body and their mind. It can give people a sense of calmness that can help them get away from day-to-day life.

OPINION

We can do better than the BMI

By Daniel Kehn / March 19, 2024

Ball State places second in Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships; Cardinals take home three individual awards

'I just know it wasn't us:' Ball State softball falls with three-game sweep to Kent State

Ball State men’s tennis wins 4-3 against Western Michigan

Ball State women’s tennis falls 1-6 to Eastern Michigan

The 100-year struggle of the Equal Rights Amendment

Mearns responds to Senate Bill 202 criticisms at Board of Trustees meeting

Princess of Wales undergoing chemotherapy

Looking back on the first women inducted into Ball State’s Hall of Fame

Ball State men’s volleyball falls to Ohio State, ends 8-game win streak

"The monster that has been created:” Ball State women’s basketball falls to Belmont in the first round of the WBIT

3 takeaways from Ball State women’s basketball season-ending loss against Belmont in the WBIT

Ball State University Professor Courtney Jarrett works with the Notable Women of Muncie Project to write a children’s book titled ‘Muncie Women: A to Z’

Ball State’s Student Action Team hosts annual Bingo After Dark

Student Government Association hosts Auxiliary Services presentation, elects senators for Chief Administrator and Treasurer positions

Ball State baseball bounces back with road victory over Butler Bulldogs

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux dies following ongoing health problems

Ball State Hosts ‘Women of Song’ Concert

From court to courtside: Ball State women's basketball assistants share similarities and differences between coaching and playing

Sacred Steps Yoga Studio promotes relaxation and peace

We can do better than the BMI

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