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Grady Gaynor, a sophomore sports administration major, winds up for the pitch as he attempts to dunk an officer Aug. 22 at the Scramble Light. DN FILE PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP

Dunk-A-Cop rescheduled

After being canceled due to rain, the second annual Dunk-A-Cop event is rescheduled for Friday, according to an email sent by the Communications Center.The University Police Department uses the event to raise money for the Special Olympics of Indiana.



A gay-marriage supporter flies a rainbow flag during a rally in Seattle, Washington, in March, when the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that led to federal recognition of same-sex marriages. (Greg Gilbert/Seattle Times/MCT)

Federal judges hear Indiana gay marriage case

CHICAGO (AP) Federal appeals judges bristled Tuesday at arguments defending gay marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin,with one Republican appointee comparing them to now-defunct laws that once outlawed weddings between blacks and whites.


Junior defensive end Michael Ayers runs a play during practice on Aug. 21 at Scheumann Stadium. Ayers made his first career start on Sept. 7, 2013,  against Army at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

FOOTBALL: Run defense will be tested by Colgate

Ball State’s new look defensive line won’t be eased into the season by any means.Saturday’s opponent, Colgate, is a run-heavy team that will test Ball State’s Michael Ayers, Darnell Smith, Keenan Noel and Nick Miles for all four quarters.Miles is the only returning starter from the defensive line last season and is just one Cardinal defender who will be dealing with a varied Raider rushing attack.“We’ll have to play fast and be relentless,” Miles said.



DN PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BREANNA DAUGHERTY

University assessing printing policies

Students and faculty might have to change the way they print on campus as the university takes a closer look at current usage.Possible changes and policies will cut costs and standardize all printers on campus, and may remove some printers within university departments. The campus-wide moves are part of an agreement the university has made with Ricoh, a printing services company.


Julia Louis-Dreyfus, right, is kissed by Bryan Cranston during the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Louis-Dreyfus won the award for lead actress in a comedy series. MCT PHOTO

Top Moments from 2014 Emmys

Seth Meyers opened the 2014 Emmy Awards with many jokes like introducing Amy Poehler as Beyoncé and poking fun at celebrities in the audience.




University attorney gives advice to students living off-campus. DN PHOTO ILLUSTRATION ALLISON CARROLL

University attorney explains renters' rights

With a new academic year underway, many students will be living off-campus for the first time and they may not know their rights and responsibilities as renters.


Funeral services for Michael Brown are held on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, at Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis. Michael Brown, 18, was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer on Aug. 9, 2014. (Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)

Ferguson mourns Michael Brown, family urges peaceful change

ST. LOUIS (AP) ? Relatives said goodbye Monday to the 18-year-old Missouri man who was shot and killed by a police officer, remembering him as a "gentle soul" with a deep and growing faith in Christianity and ambitions that one day "the world would know his name." Thousands of mourners filled the massive Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church in St.


MTV VMA Wrap-up

Missed last night's live coverage? Here are the winners from each category.