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Rock Band 4 is slated to be released on October 6 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Rock Band 4 track list

The final list of songs for Rock Band 4 has been released. Songs include Fall Out Boy's "Centuries," Paramore's "Still Into You," The Killer's "Somebody Told Me" and Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk," among several others.



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'The Visit' overstays its welcome

Ben Richter is a sophomore telecommunications major and writes film reviews for the Daily News. His views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Ben at brichter@bsu.edu.



Lemuel Turner hugs Charlie Cardinal after making the half-court shot for free tuition on Aug. 20 in Worthen Arena. Turner played varsity basketball the last four years in high school. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Half-court shot winner receives Ford Focus on Ellen Show appearance

Lemuel Turner crouched slightly, basketball in hand, as he eyed a small hoop in front of him. This would be the second time he attempted to sink a basket in front of video cameras and a large audience. This time was slightly different, though. For one thing, Ellen DeGeneres stood just a few feet behind him.


Willie Snead, a junior wide receiver, celebrates winning the game against Toledo on Sept. 28. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Snead's 1st NFL reception goes for 63 yards

What's better than catching your first pass in the NFL from Drew Brees? Having that catch and run go for 63 yards. In Willie Snead's first game as a pro for the New Orleans Saints, Brees found Snead over the middle on the first play of the second half.


Senior wide receiver Jordan Williams walks off the field after a play during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON

Ball State pockets $1.2 million for Texas A&M game

The Ball State intercollegiate athletics brought in $1.2 million this past weekend when the football team played a game where they never really stood a chance. This past weekend the Ball State football team traveled down to College Station, Texas to face off against No.



Freshman forward Lexi Kavanaugh chases after a loose ball. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

Ball State combats pressure, wins 1st game under Northcroft

With its 3-2 win over Appalachian State on Sept. 12, the Ball State field hockey team's search for its first win is over. The victory was the first under first-year head coach Sally Northcroft and snapped a six-game losing streak to begin the season. Northcroft is fired up for the rest of the season following the win.


Mobile app Pokémon GO announced

Pokémon has answered the dreams of many players. There will now be a Pokémon app for all smartphones. The official Pokémon website announced that there would be a press conference held on September 10 at 3 p.m.



Members of the women's volleyball team celebrate after winning the match in the second game of the Active Ankle Tournament against Belmont on Aug. 28 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Offense shows more consistency in 1-2 weekend

Ball State women's volleyball coach Steve Shondell continues to see the bright side. Despite a 1-2 weekend at the Washington State University Cougar Challenge over the weekend, the Cardinals' offense played with more consistency. Shondell said it was some of the best volleyball he's seen from his team.


Teh-Kuang Chang, professor of political science, stands in front of a scroll given to by Ma Ying-jeou, the president of the Republic of China in honor of Chang's 90th birthday. Chang has worked at Ball State since 1966 and traveled to over 70 countries. DN PHOTO DEJA STUDDARD 

Political science professor celebrates 90th birthday

Teh-Kuang Chang works in a corner office in North Quad, surrounded by books and piles of file folders. The area looks lived in – which fits. The political science professor is celebrating his 90th birthday on Sept. 15. He’s spent 49 of those years as a Ball State faculty member.


Kevin Briggs at TED2014, The Next Chapter, Session 11 - Unstressed, March 17-21, 2014, Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, Canada. Photo: James Duncan Davidson

Active Mind members hope events will reduce mental illness stigma

Students won’t have to go out of their way Sept. 14 to hear the message of Ball State’s chapter of a mental health awareness group. Active Minds is bringing it to the people with an event that every student on campus can participate in while walking to class. They’ll also be hosting an inspirational speaker.


Senior wide receiver Jordan Williams walks off the field after a play during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON

Strong 1st half leads Texas A&M to 56-23 win over Ball State

Ball State outscored Texas A&M 20-7 in the second half, but it wasn't enough as the Aggies opened the newly-renovated Kyle Field in style with a 56-23 win over the Cardinals. Ball State coach Pete Lembo acknowledged that it was a lopsided loss. He believes his team can use it as a learning experience, however.


Members of the Ball State football team run onto the field before the game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Texas A&M defeats Ball State, 56-23

To begin the game, the Cardinals attempted to catch the Aggies off guard by opening with an onside kickoff attempt. Texas A&M recovered, and went 62 yards in eight plays capped off by a one-yard touchdown to make it 7-0.