Survivor: a cultural phenomena in the early 2000s and one of the longest-running reality TV shows of all time. For 21 years, viewers have watched host Jeff Probst challenge different groups of strangers to provide food, fire, and shelter for themselves; win challenges for rewards and immunities; and ultimately survive 39 days in an isolated location. With the release of season 43 of Survivor, many people may feel overwhelmed with the plethora of available series content. Now, after binge watching all the fully released seasons, I feel like I can break down what newcomers need to know when starting Survivor.
Kamara Heier stood at the front podium of SunShine Cafe Muncie. She watched customers come in and helped them pay out. The cafe wasn’t new to her; she’s been working on and off there for the last 14 years.
Following up a 15-point performance in a five-set loss to Lewis (7-6, 1-1 MIVA) in the conference opener, Ball smashed a career-high 18 kills as the Cardinals (6-4, 1-1 MIVA) bounced back against Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) opponent McKendree (5-4, 0-2 MIVA).
On Saturday afternoon, Ball State attempted to improve its spot in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as Bowling Green visited Worthen Arena. Before the game, they were alone in fourth place. After the Cardinals (17-7) used an offensive clinic to guide them past the Falcons (10-14) 93-72, they now sit tied for third and have a chance for second place.
Ball State Women's Basketball (21-4, 11-1 MAC) defeated Akron (14-9, 5-7 MAC) 61-56 in a contest decided by the Cardinals' defense forcing 23 turnovers. Ball State returns to action Feb. 15 against Ohio (5-18, 3-9 MAC) at 6:30 p.m. in Muncie, Ind.
Through offensive scoring runs, efficient defense and a standout performance, Ball State Women's Basketball (21-4, 11-1 MAC) jumped out to the best Mid-American Conference (MAC) start in program history with a 61-56 win over Akron (14-9, 5-7 MAC).
What had it all been for? Just to see the number on the pause screen slowly tick up until it reached the triple digits?
Ball State’s David Owsley Museum of Art embraced an anti-Valentine’s Day theme at the DOMA After Hours event Friday. The event was from 5-8 p.m., and included a variety of activities and events, such as cross stitching, fortune telling, anti-speed dating and creating ex-effigies.
On Friday night, Wes-Del took on the Eastbrook Panthers. Before the game started, each Warrior walked across the court with their grandparents. Wes-Del head coach John McGlothin thought that was the only ceremony taking place. The PA announcer then told the crowd that coach Mcglothin would be retiring following the end of this season. Then numerous former players and coaches walked through the gymnasium doors to hug and talk to the 30-year career coach.
The Ball State women’s tennis team is coming back to Muncie after picking two wins in northeast Ohio. The first came in a 5-2 win against Cleveland State, and the second came on Feb. 11 over Youngstown State. Head coach Max Norris wanted to switch the lineups around for the match today and wanted to see more production out of doubles. He got exactly that.
Ball State women’s tennis (3-2) secured a road win over Cleveland State (5-3) on Friday, bouncing back from a tough loss at home to James Madison last week.
Ball State Men’s Tennis (3-2) ended a two-match losing streak on Friday, defeating Butler (5-5) 5-2 in what turned out to be an incredible back-and-forth match.
After a stint at the University of Missouri, redshirt junior Jarron Coleman wants to help Ball State Men's Basketball make its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2000.
Weather forecaster Ian Kowalski breaks down the warming temperatures and chance of rain towards the midweek.
Despite the detrimental effects COVID-19 has had on Ball State University Dance Marathon, the student-led organization is once again doing its best to make Feb. 11 special for the patients at Riley Hospital for Children. Two families share their stories about how Riley has affected them.
“When the kids go off the mat and they have that feeling of wow, we did a really good job and they’re so excited, that’s the best part and that’s what we kept talking about,” Richards said.
“It was a moving thing just to see how much love a person can have in their heart for an animal-- a dog even. It's a blessing to be able to see that. But I won't lie, almost every session I sit in my car and cry afterward,” said Richardson.
Ball State Men’s Volleyball suffers five set loss (22-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20,16-18) to Lewis in its first Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) game of the season.
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