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Benedict arrives in Cuba as 'pilgrim of charity'

SANTIAGO, Cuba - Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cuba on Monday in the footsteps of his more famous predecessor, saying he holds great affection for Cubans on both sides of the Florida Straits and heartfelt hopes for reconciliation.



4 nabbed for alleged thefts in Indiana disaster areas

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. - Indiana State Police said officers have arrested four southern Indiana residents for allegedly looting scrap metal from tornado disaster areas in southern Indiana's Clark and Washington counties.


BASEBALL: Cardinals travel to play against Flyers

After snapping a seven-game losing skid at Akron on Sunday afternoon, Ball State made a brief return to Muncie before departing for Dayton with a 4 p.m. game against the Flyers today.



From the East Coast to the Midwest

After traveling all over the nation from their native East Coast, Delicate Steve and Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang will stop in at Downtown Muncie's Center Stage at 9 tonight. 



GYMNASTICS: Two named to All-MAC squad

Monday brought welcome news for Ball State gymnastics. Junior Nicole Allen and senior Julie Cotter were both awarded Mid-American Conference honors and the chance to advance as individuals into post-season competition.



KAMERA OSCURA: "The Hunger Games"

In any culture, how much is too much? Is there a point where entertainment becomes more than a device to pass the time and trends toward a destructive reflection of the times?


Santorum beats Romney in Louisiana

WASHINGTON - Rick Santorum won the Louisiana Republican presidential primary Saturday, beating front-runner Mitt Romney in yet another conservative Southern state.


BASEBALL: Cardinals defeat Zips in 12-inning thriller

After struggling to score runs all weekend at Akron, Ball State coach Alex Marconi was willing to take a gamble in the 12th inning on Sunday. After T.J. Weir tripled with one out in the inning, Marconi flashed the sign for a suicide squeeze.