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Junior Jennifer Gilbert receives a high-five as she rounds third after her home run. The left fielder, Gilbert, set the Ball State single-season home run record with 19 in 2012-13. Gilbert also became the Mid-American Conference’s all-time career RBI leader on April 12. The Cardinal offense rallied around Gilbert’s play to claim a MAC-best batting average. DN FILE PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

Gilbert feels 'comfortable' in 2nd pro season

The former Ball State outfielder is in her second season with the Akron Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch League after being selected 10th overall in 2014. Through five games this season, Gilbert ranks near the top of many hitting categories.




Delaware County again leads state in illegal meth labs

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — For the second straight year a central Indiana county leads the state in the highest number of illegal meth labs reported between January and April, according to statistics released by the Indiana State Police. Authorities discovered 68 methamphetamine labs in the four-month period in Delaware County, up from the 42 reported during the same time a year ago, The Star Press (http://tspne.ws/1Kdb58J ) reported. Noble County ranked second in the state with 24 meth labs this year, and only five of Indiana's other 90 counties had 20 labs or more. Scott O'Dell, who oversees the Muncie Police Department's narcotics unit, said Thursday he didn't think thatMuncie and Delaware County had more meth producers in the state.



DIY: Polaroid photo magnets

Some apartments, or dorm room mini-fridges, are bland and boring. These Polaroid photo magnets are the perfect solution to add some color and personality to your space.


University updates Charlie Cardinal logo

In an effort to refresh Ball State's brand, the university has made some minor changes to the Charlie Cardinal logo. The changes includes the removal of the motion lines and deepening of the red.  "It sort of sends a subtle message that things are changing, things are improving," athletic director Mark Sandy said.