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BASEBALL: Bowling's savvy key to his success

There is no one moment when Cal Bowling became a true college ace. There was never a day when he discovered a new grip for his curveball or suddenly reared back and found a few extra miles per hour for his fastball.



Redbox pick of the week: 'A Dangerous Method'

When someone mentions psychology to you, what's the first thing you think of? Chances are it involves a be-speckled man with a goatee sitting on a coach and asking you a series of questions in a European accent.



Fangface to release first album

After being asked by a class to record their music, local instrumental band Fangface is set to release a full album before the end of the semester. The group contains three musicians including senior magazine journalism major Jordan Martich (guitar), senior geology major Dylan Gaffin (bass) and Ball State graduate Taylor Reynolds (drums).


Gregg talks education, employment in Muncie

Gubernatorial candidate John Gregg spoke directly about students leaving Indiana for employment after graduating due to the lack of good job opportunities.



Tougher Indiana school takeover rules on hold

INDIANAPOLIS - New rules proposed by the Indiana Board of Education that could greatly expand the number of public schools subject to state takeover have been shelved until state legislators can examine them more closely.


Groups question use of Muncie block grants

MUNCIE, Ind. - Muncie social service advocates who work to prevent homelessness are questioning the city's decision to spend federal money used for nonprofit programming on recreational and educational ventures.


Breaking through

Marti MacGibbon will share her story of human trafficking at Breaking Chains, an event put on by the Ball State chapter of International Justice Mission, on Wednesday night. 


Ind. counties see spike in prescription overdoses

MUNCIE, Ind. - A rising number of fatal drug overdoses in central Indiana is causing health officials, police and anti-drug groups to take a hard look at the issue of prescription drug abuse, and how to prevent it.


Muncie Gras takes the streets

From the go-go dancer cage to the mechanical bull rides, Walnut Street looked a lot like Bourbon Street on Saturday night.