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Pope Francis view from rear

Op-Ed: The head and the heart

Pope Francis delivered his encyclical letter, the most formal of papal edicts, “Laudato Si: On Care of Our Common Home,” in June of this year unto 1.2 billion Catholics.



Live at Five 9-21

Live at Five is back and better than ever! Hear what's happening around you with the WCRD News Live at Five team! Anchors Brittney Ermon Alaina Jaye Halsey Sports Jonathan Chapman Weather Evan Brosman Entertainment Terrance Fullilove Producer Madeline May



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Hookup or relationship, students use Tinder for both

One quick swipe right or left can determine the fate of a potential relationship. Tinder, a popular dating app that allows users to browse photos of potential matches in their vicinity, sees 1.5 billion "swipes," or likes or dislikes on profiles, a day. But it's not always loved. 



Originally set for Q4 2015 release, Star Fox Zero has been pushed back to Q1 2016

'Star Fox Zero' delayed to 2016

According to a post made on the official Nintendo Facebook page, Star Fox Zero is being delayed until Q1 2016.  Nintendo's own Shigero Miyamoto drafted the statement and detailed how the game would need further polishing. A Message from Mr. Miyamoto Regarding Star Fox ZeroI made a big decision last week.We have been developing Star Fox... Posted by Nintendo Console Gaming on Thursday, September 17, 2015 Originally the game was set for a Q4 2015 release and was one of three games (along with Xenoblade Chronicle X and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival) to be released for the upcoming holiday season. ------- Source: Nintendo Image: IGN



YS Net's third entry in the Shenmue series just became Kickstarter's  first place record holder for the most funded video game with a total of  69,320 contributors.

Shenmue III is a reality

YS Net's third entry in the Shenmue series just became Kickstarter's first place record holder for the most funded video game with a total of 69,320 contributors. According to YS Net's Kickstarter page, the developer is extending its outreach to PayPal in order to supplement people who couldn't donate on Kickstarter or didn't made the deadline.


Village reconstruction underway

MUNCIE – The reconstruction in the Village has a new link for Ball State and Muncie. The reconstruction stretches from Martin and University streets to White River Boulevard.


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Neal shines in relief of Milas, leads Cardinals to win

In a situation similar to last year, Ball State's backup quarterback has provided a needed spark to the offense. Trailing 17-0 to Eastern Michigan, freshman Riley Neal entered the game for Jack Milas. Neal finished the game 24-28 for 194 yards and a touchdown and added 93 yards and a touchdown on the ground.


Members of the women's volleyball team huddle before the fifth set in the second game of the Active Ankle Tournament against Belmont on Aug. 28 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Ball State on right track to begin MAC play

All season long, Ball State head women's volleyball coach Steve Shondell has focused on Mid-American Conference play and the postseason. After a 0-3 weekend at the Purdue Boiler Box Challenge, the Cardinals finished their non-conference schedule at 6-8. But for Shondell, the team is on the right track to start league play.