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Junior catcher Matthew Gonzalez (middle) walks back with his teammates to the dugout after finishing an inning against Bowling Green March 15 at First Merchants Ball Park Complex. The Cardinals lost 4-5 against the Falcons. Isabella Kemper, DN

Ball State Baseball falls in MAC Championship game

After defeating Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament one-seed opponent Bowling Green Saturday morning, Ball State Baseball earned a spot in the championship later that day. The Cardinals were set to face two-seed Western Michigan.



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The Faces Behind Gray Divorce: Divorce rates among long-term marriages are increasing

A study by the Department of Sociology at Bowling Green State University reports that 36% of United States adults getting divorced in 2019 are 50 or older. In 1990, only 8.7% of divorces in the U.S. occurred among adults aged 50 or older. Researchers theorize that this massive increase is due to changing views across generations, the financial stability of women, and incompatibility. 


History Of: Cleo Sol

Cleo Sol, the newest songbird supreme, serenades the peacemakers and soul searchers alike. Her critical acclaim for unconventional releases and genre-defying music has helped to redefine the standards of R&B in the 2020s. This History Of dives into her life and music, where every note resonates with themes of love and resilience.



Birddog cafe opened to share their unique twist on food with the community. Photo by Kaylin Kieft

Birddog Café reinvents comfort classics

Becca Grindle and Kelsey Grindle talked of opening a food truck when they got married in May 2022. Becca had worked in restaurants for more than 20 years, and Kelsey had grown tired of his work in the pharmaceutical industry. 


Online Scanning Apps: Replacing Traditional Office Stores

Many professionals, students, and small company owners used to visit their local office supply store on a daily basis. Scanning documents, producing copies, and printing were all done at physical locations. However, the introduction of online scanning apps has significantly transformed the market.



Membership clubs in Spain and Canada

Cannabis is among the most widely cultivated and used illicit substances worldwide, with an estimated 220 million individuals using it in 2021. With more countries legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, cannabis clubs continue to rise in prominence not only as a driving force behind cannabis legalization but also as a popular site for recreational usage, especially in countries where public consumption is prohibited. 



How to Bet on Basketball with the Best NBA Betting Odds Online

Stake.com maintains a robust commitment to providing high-quality sports betting, evident through its dedicated basketball section. You'll find everything you need to bet on US and international basketball, from the NBA to the EuroLeague and Champions League, with competitive odds for every market.


Top 10 Cryptocurrencies of 2024

The world of Cryptocurrency has been exploding, with new coins and blockchains emerging almost every day. With so many options out there, it can be super confusing to know which digital currencies are actually worth paying attention to and investing in apps like Immediate Serax 5.


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Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Crypto Today

If you're reading this, you've heard about cryptocurrency and how it's disrupting the world of finance and investing. But should you put your hard-earned money into this crazy new digital asset class? What are the risks and potential rewards? 


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How Softball Teams Can Use Cryptocurrency for Fundraising

At this point, you might be thinking, "Cryptocurrency? But I thought that was just for gamers, techies, and people looking to get rich quick with fake internet money." While there's certainly been a lot of hype around crypto over the years, it's quickly becoming a mainstream and legitimate way to earn and trade with apps like Bitcoin Method App.


Beyond the Nest: SJSC students study abroad

Throughout the trip, students will read and analyze travel writing while learning the skills to produce evocative storytelling that contains concrete observations, strong action, thoughtful research and appropriate pacing. Journalism students will focus on narrative nonfiction while strategic communications students will produce public relations and advertising content for travel companies, cities and historic sites.