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Senior lineback Travis Freeman tackles Indiana's Isaiah Roundtree during the first half. The Hoosiers currently lead the Cardinals 25-24 after a two point conversion. DN PHOTO BOBBY ELLIS

Ball State to take on Indiana for 4 of next 5 seasons

Ball State and Indiana haven't laced it up against each other on a football field since 2012. Beginning next season, the Cardinals and Hoosiers will meet four times over the next five years. Ball State will travel to Bloomington in 2018 and 2020, and the teams will meet at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2019.



Ball State freshman Lexi Kavanaugh advances the ball up the field against Ohio University on Oct. 26 at the Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals will travel to Indiana University for a match beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday. DN PHOTO MARCEY BURTON

Kavanaugh named MAC Offensive Player of the Week

Junior forward Lexi Kavanaugh has been named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week for field hockey. Kavanaugh’s performance in the past three games has been crucial for the Cardinals' offensive attack. She scored four of the team’s six goals this week, as Ball State took on Northwestern, Ohio State and Appalachian State.


Head coach Joel Walton chats with Larry Wrather during a timeout. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

Emphasis on recruiting makes walk-on tryout more difficult

The Ball State men's volleyball team is set to hold its walk-on tryouts this week, a process very familiar to assistant coach Kevin Furnish. Furnish was a walk-on at Ball State, where he graduated in 1991 after a solid career. Men's volleyball walk-ons aren't as prevalent now as they were during his time, but the Cardinals look for new players in tryouts every year.



Indie-folk band coming to Pruis talks new album, creative beginnings

The latest act coming to Pruis Hall is more than just a band. PigPen Theatre Co. began creating plays as a group in 2007. Now, two indie-folk albums and one EP into their music career, this group of seven men are touring the United States for their newest release “Whole Sun.” They'll be performing at Ball State on Sept. 17. The Daily News talked to members Alex Falberg and Ben Ferguson.


Secretary of State warns students about fraud

In a timely coincidence with recent incidents of tax fraud and identity thefts at the university, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson spoke to address the importance of student fraud prevention.


Street-smart shopping in style

Thrift shops and refurbished decor have become increasingly popular among college-age adults. Living on your own during college is a balancing act of creating personal identity and space, while not breaking the bank.


NewsLink Indiana Weather Update - 9/15/15

Weather Forecaster Chelsea Smith has your midday update. With another beautiful, sunny day the temperatures will be in the low 80s. Tonight the skies will remain clear and temperatures dropping to the low 50s.