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Sallee thinks big picture for program's future

In its third season under head coach Brady Sallee, the Ball State women's basketball game finished with a 17-12 overall record and 13-5 mark in Mid-American Conference play, both bests during his tenure.



Vanessa Trosper is a fourth generation "lunch lady." Trosper has worked at Ball State for the past 19 years; she was also born and raised in Muncie. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Atrium employee finds family in students, coworkers

Vanessa Trosper can’t even eat her lunch without students stopping to say hello, but that’s the way she likes it. She currently tends to the cash register in the Atrium and is known for her outgoing personality, positive attitude and jokes.


Fire beats meets phone app

Your phone goes off and you expect a photo or a text. But instead you’re greeted by the sounds of a beat and your best friend embarrassing themselves, rapping.



Senior outside attacker Shane Witmer hits the ball during the game against Ohio State on Feb. 21 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO ALAINA JAYE HALSEY

Senior sees team evolve as 4-year starter

Witmer, along with many past and current Cardinals, have played their four-year career in Ball State's home gym. He is one of four seniors on this season's team.



Entrepreneurial direction affects proposed funding

Before President Paul Ferguson’s State of the University Address, in which he spoke of Ball State as an “entrepreneurial” university, the Indiana state government had already been recognizing the university with an item of funding called “entrepreneurial college.” In 2007, the Statehouse gave Ball State the extra allocation directed to “entrepreneurial college,” for $1 million.



Muncie Police Department to receive body cameras

In about four months, Muncie police officers will add body cameras to their arsenal. Taser International, based in Arizona, will supply 90 body cameras to outfit the Muncie Police Department at a total cost of $385,392.96. The Muncie Redevelopment Commission is paying for this contract. Muncie police will seek grants to offset some of the cost.