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Students began camping out for tickets to see David Letterman at 10 p.m. Nov. 11. DN PHOTO LINDSEY BLAKLEY

Camping for David Letterman tickets begins day early

The first group of students started camping out for tickets to see David Letterman at 10 p.m. Nov. 11, a day and a half before tickets will even be available. Letterman, one of Ball State’s most recognized alumni, is returning to campus Nov. 30 to host a discussion with filmmakers Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller. Tickets will be available starting 7 a.m. Nov. 13, and are free of charge.


The English Department will begin offering the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor in Fall 2016. DN FILE PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER

New English teaching minor available Fall 2016

Students wishing to teach English to non-native speakers will be able to minor in the skill starting in Fall 2016. The English Department will begin offering the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor next year.




Audi tests vehicles in virtual reality

Automobile manufacturer Audi has begun adapting virtual reality video game technology as a way to make its car design more efficient. The German car company’s engineers currently use more traditional manual controllers to manipulate virtual automobiles.



CHECKPOINT: Warcraft Better than Lord of the Rings?!

The World of Warcraft is getting the Hollywood treatment, There's a doctor's note for Fallout, and another Star Wars script is finally finished. Hosts: Krissy Thomas & Austin Webster Camera: Aidan Kearney Teleprompter: Dalton Martin Editing: Dalton Martin Graphics: Meghan Duffy, Sam Noble & Lauren Lucas Music: Lex Bravary Producer: Dalton Martin


Live at Five 11-11

Hear what's going on around the nation with WCRD News Live at Five.  Anchors Yash Padhye Dara Metcalfee Weather Forecaster Kayley Pluchel Sports Anchor Erin Casey Reporter Casey Miller Producer Brittney Dean


David Letterman speaks before introducing Oprah. DN PHOTO BOBBY ELLIS

David Letterman returns to Ball State on Nov. 30

One of Ball State's most celebrated graduates is returning to campus. David Letterman, who recently retired after 33 years of hosting Late Night and Late Show, will speak at Ball State on Nov. 30 at John R. Emens Auditorium.