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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.



MILLING IT OVER: Five hat-friendly hairstyles

Cold weather is sneaking up quickly. This may mean choosing between staying warm and having a good hair day. But why not have the best of both worlds? These five hat-friendly hairstyles eliminate the need for a choice.


The Anthropomorphic Art Society brings individuals with a common interest in the human characteristics of animals together. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK

Anthropomorphic Art Society focuses on more than just fursuits

The community and bonding that Ball State's Anthropomorphic Art Society provides is more important than the costumes they may wear, said the organization's president. Ball State’s Anthropomorphic Art Society (AAS) focuses on the appreciation of art styles concerning anthropomorphized animals—animals with human characteristics such as being able to talk and having human emotions. However, Stephen Vogel, the president and a senior Japanese major, said what is more important is the bonding the organization experiences.