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The Yorktown ball carrier tries to get by the Delta defender Sep. 28 at Yorktown High School. Trinity Rea, DN.

Yorktown outlasts conference rival Delta 1-0

The Tigers came out of the gates aggressive, maintaining possession for the majority of the first half. This strong attack did not wear down the Eagle defense and did not allow many shots on the goal.



Keeping Tabs on MAC Football and Ball State Weekly Injury Reports

In the world of Mid-American Conference (MAC) football, staying informed about injuries is a vital part of the game. Injury reports play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of games. They also have an impact on betting odds and influence team strategies.


A Better Way worker Katie Madden takes a 988 call at the call center Sept. 26 in Muncie. The call center also takes calls for the Ball State Crisis Line. Olivia Ground, DN

Ball State Counseling Center’s new crisis line for students

Ball State Students this year are able to call a 24-hour crisis hotline that connects them to campus resources and assists in a time of need. The line is part of a larger effort by the Counseling Center to offer more options for students beyond just those found in the office.




Democratic candidate for Governor Jennifer McCormick speaks to Ball State students at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Sept. 27. McCormick previously served as Indiana's State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2017 until 2021 as a Republican. Grayson Joslin, DN

McCormick speaks to students about bid for governor

McCormick was the state superintendent of public instruction from 2017 until 2021, as a Republican. Before running for office, she was a special education teacher, language arts teacher, and school superintendent of Yorktown Community Schools. 



Senior Kiah Parrott studies her putt with graduate assistant Valeria Patino Sep. 18 during the Brittany Kelly Classic at The Players Club. Zach Carter, DN.

Cardinals finish 13th at Red Sky Classic

In a stacked field of 16 competitors from across the country, including ninth-ranked Pepperdine, Ball State finished 13th place after three days of competition at the Red Sky Classic’s Fazio course. 


Ball State's Counseling Center has seen an increase in calls for appointments and wait times. William Betts, director of Counseling and Health Services at Ball State, said the center has implemented a "river" design in attempt to shorten the time it takes for a student to see a therapist. Stephanie Amador, DN File

6 reasons to go to therapy

Therapy can be very beneficial to individuals struggling with mental health and conflict in their day-to-day lives. There are a wide variety of reasons that someone would attend therapy to improve their quality of life.