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Another bar to open in Village around January

Yet another bar will be joining the Village around January, said owner of Cleo’s & Redbird bar. Chris Ellison said he has already signed the lease for the building by the Locker Room, approved floor plans through the state and started some construction. The concept for the business is still under wraps, but Ellison said it will bring something new to the area. “That will be the newest concept next semester” he said.


Ball State defeated Central Michigan 44-24 on a rainy night at Scheumann Stadium. Produced by News Link Indiana Sports By Darian Philips, Brandon Pope, Petar Hood, Amanda Smith and Andy Wright

Win over Central Michigan University sets up showdown with Northern Illinois University

Just two questions into the news conference following Ball State’s 44-24 win over Central Michigan University on Wednesday night, head coach Pete Lembo was already being asked about the next game.


5 matches that shaped the MAC standings

With the women’s volleyball regular season coming to a close within the next few weeks, there have been numerous upsets and influential games that have shaped how the Mid-American Conference standings have shaped up.


Senior wide receiver Jamill Smith is hoisted into the air by teammate Zane Fakes after scoring a touchdown against Central Michigan University on Nov. 6. Ball State won the game 44-24. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

Athletic Department will bus 240 students to football game

The athletic department will bus 240 students to the football game against Northern Illinois University on Wednesday. Jason Whitlock, an ESPN.com journalist and Ball State alumnus, agreed to pay $5,000 to transport 100 Ball State students to the game.



Baker makes quick jump to college

There wasn’t much of a freshman adjustment period for Kylee Baker. Now a senior, Ball State’s outside hitter was immediately thrown into the game when she was a freshman.



Senior quarterback Keith Wenning throws the ball in the second quarter against Central Michigan University on Nov. 6 at Scheumann Stadium. Ball State

Top MAC West teams square off

Kylee Baker didn’t mince words. “That loss never should have happened in the first place,” she said. Ball State’s senior outside hitter remembers what happened the first time Ball State played the University of Toledo.



Explosive offense leads to victory

On a drive early in the second quarter, Ball State faced a 2nd and 6 at Central Michigan University’s 30-yard line. Out of the shotgun, senior quarterback Keith Wenning calmly looked left at senior wide receiver Jamill Smith. After a second’s pause, Wenning threw to Smith, who had broken free of the defense and was wide open at the 10-yard line.


The volunteers move at a quick pace while moving the produce from crate to bag to box.  Some had different techniques for doing so, as they would bag the fruit and keep it in the original crate until they could unload many bags at a time.

Your community bulletin board

Today Welcoming student veterans at Ball State April Krowel, a doctoral student and army veteran, will discuss military culture, reintegration, physical and psychological health and more in a program titled “Understanding and Welcoming Student Veterans.” The event will be from 1-4 p.m.


Jordan Moody, a junior telecommunications major, will perform in Bloomington, Ind., this weekend at the RedBull Thre3style event. Moody performs as a DJ under the name Jordnmoody. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JORDAN MOODY

Behind booming speakers

Party orchestrators: the people behind the speakers Anna Ortiz | features editor features@bsudailynews.com The beat of a song begins pumping through the crowd of people.


The cast performs " Lullaby of Broadway" during a rehearsal of "42nd Street" on Nov. 5 in University Theatre. DN PHOTO TAYLOR IRBY

Students dive into character for ‘42nd Street’

Departing from the darker themes of many other shows this season, “42nd Street” depicts the world of show business in a story of romance, confusion and opportunity. During the Great Depression, the frustrations of the economic downturn had a profound effect on the world of theatre.