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Deus Ex coming in February

According to a Square Enix press release, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be launched on February 23, 2016. The PlayStation Blog revealed further details about the game's release.



Wes Craven dead at 76

Acclaimed horror film master Wes Craven has died. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed with family sources that the 76-year-old filmmaker lost his battle with brain cancer this Sunday. Framed for such films as A Nightmare on Elm Street and Last House on the Left, Craven was also set to develop several TV projects in the coming year. He is survived by his two children Jonathan and Jessica Craven. -------Source: Hollywood Reporter, AV Club Image: Robyn Twomey



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VMA 2015: The most memorable Miley moments

Viewers were in for quite the show as Miley Cyrus hosted the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time Aug. 30. Cyrus is no stranger to the VMA stage — who could forget her twerk-filled performance in 2013 or the time she brought a homeless youth on stage with her to accept an award? Here are some of Miley’s most memorable moments from the 2015 VMAs.



Sophomore outside hitter Bailey Baumer attempts to hit the ball over the net in the second game of the Active Ankle Tournament against Belmont on Aug. 28 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BROOK HAYNES

Injuries give young players chance to step up

When the season began, Sabrina Mangapora and Mackenzie Kitchel were expected to be key performers for the Ball State women's volleyball team. Before the first tournament of the year, however, both players went down with unspecified injuries.


Small Town Vapes in the Village has places to sit, a vape lounge and cases of products. Chronister runs the shop with his brother. DN PHOTO TAYLOR IRBY

New vape store opens in Village

A vape business co-owned by a Ball State junior and his brother expanded into the Village over the summer in an effort to reach the college demographic.