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Junior middle hitter Hayley Benson goes in for a kill against Western Michigan on Oct. 11 at Worthen Arena. Benson had 15 kills. Women

Ball State prepares for strong Central Michigan defense

The last time Ball State women’s volleyball played Central Michigan University, head coach Steve Shondell’s team walked away with a 3-0 victory. Things have changed since then. “After you beat a team one time, the second time they’re really going to be hungry,” Shondell said.


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Freshmen provide spark

The Ball State women’s basketball team had its home exhibition against Oakland City University Wednesday and came out on top with a score of 109-58. All 10 players showed up and dominated in the fast pace game, including the freshmen. When they were not making plays in the paint, they were taking care of defense.


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Spooky playlist to play at Halloween parties

For Halloween, it’s essential to have a playlist to drive the night. While there are plenty of overplayed — some deserving, some not so much — holiday songs, this list also includes some lesser known tunes.



Vivimos sports a new paint scheme courtesy of the FAB crew on Oct. 28. The walls have since been repainted to the taupe color of the rest of the Atrium vendors. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

University repaints Vivimos mural in Atrium

The walls of Vivimos in the Atrium were painted beige Monday night after the dining hall closed, covering a graffiti-style mural that was recently painted. Jon Lewis, Ball State Dining director, said in an email that they were “trying something a little different,” but did not like the end result.



	A new Twitter account will launch by the end of the semester for emergency notifications, said a university spokesperson.
Tony Proudfoot said Ball State Marketing and Communications began considering it at the end of the last academic year, when student demand increased.

Twitter to be set up for emergency alerts

A new Twitter account will launch by the end of the semester for emergency notifications, said a university spokesperson. Tony Proudfoot said Ball State Marketing and Communications began considering it at the end of the last academic year, when student demand increased.


A Ball State freshman helps a friend during Heights and Frights at the Student Wellness and Recreation Center on Oct. 30. The event had free blacklight climbing with music, door prizes and a costume contest. DN PHOTO MARCEY BURTON

Students dress in costume, rock climb

Students at Outdoor Pursuit’s “Heights and Frights” Halloween event today were scared more times by the mechanical spider hanging from one of the climbing wall ropes than dangling 36 feet in the air at the top of the wall.


Students Talk About Gora's Legacy

This quad talk focused on student opinions of Ball State’s current president, Dr. Jo Ann Gora. Gora announced her plans to retire at the end of this school year on Sunday, October 27th.



DN PHOTO CHRIS STEPHENS

Car accident occurs near Delaware County Fairground entrance

A two-car accident occurred on Minnetrista Parkway near the Delwaware County Fairground entrance on Wednesday afternoon. One person was taken to a hospital for minor injuries, a police officer said. A black sports utility vehicle rolled over in the accident. No Ball State students were involved in the accident.