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The Ball State Football Team practices hitting drills. During practice, as well as during games, athletes wear helmets in order to protect against concussions.

More Than a Headache

After hitting the opposite player, Cooper fell to his knees and blacked out for a few minutes. After he gained consciousness, he walked to the sideline and tried to remember where he was.


A Dime a Day

Intro Because of technology advancements, chain stores have more insight on buying trends than ever, and they’re using it to their advantage.


Sophomore forward Franko House attempts to get a basket during the game against Central Michigan on Jan. 10 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Start of conference brings reason for optimism

With back-to-back wins over Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan, the Ball State men’s basketball team opened it’s Mid-American Conference schedule 2-0. The Cardinals are on a four-game winning-streak overall, and sophomore forward Franko House thinks the team’s recent play is sending a message to the rest of the league.





The Indiana State Senate votes on the day's legislation during the 2014 session. Senators and representatives returned to the Statehouse Monday to begin the 2015 legislative session. DN PHOTO ARIC CHOKEY

State legislators to work on bills for 2015 legislative session

The Indiana General Assembly is back in session for 2015. Here are some of the laws that senators and representatives have proposed that could impact Ball State students. Education Senate Bill 109- Education support What it says: Child support for education will not be required after the child turns 19. Why it matters: Students receiving money from child support to help with education may not get funding after they turn 19. Senate Bill 259- STEM program What it says: I-STEM Resource Network and the state would establish a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) associates degree program at five universities within the state. Why it matters: High school students would have the option to get an associate’s degree in a STEM related field at one of five universities before they graduate.