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The Ball State women’s volleyball team giving high-fives to each other  to celebrate their win against the Eastern Michigan on Sep. 30 at Worthen arena in Muncie, Indiana. Eve Green, DN

Cardinals' season comes to a close in loss to Marquette

After 32 games, a regular season championship, an appearance in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament championship  and an appearance in the NCAAtournament, it is over. Ball State was swept in straight sets by the no. 4 seed in the Texas Quarter of the bracket, Marquette University. 


Foster Parent Shortage in Muncie

“We really are desperate for people who are interested, so if people have ever thought about being a foster parent, now is really the time that we need you. There’s a lot of children being placed and then removed from foster home to foster home and they need those services right now,” said Heath.


Turn away no longer to build foster home

“The case manager has to stay in the office, the child has to stay in the office, they sleep on the floors and chairs, and shower in sinks. They have all their stuff in a garbage bag,” said Walters. 



FILE - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, center, speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington, May 16, 2022, as Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, left, and Environmental Protection Agency administrator Michael Regan, right, listen. The Biden administration is saying the U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don't pass legislation this week to avert a rail worker strike. Walsh and Buttigieg are meeting with Democratic senators Thursday, Dec. 1, to underscore that rail companies will begin shuttering operations well before a potential strike begins on Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

AP: Senate moves to avert rail strike amid dire warnings

The Senate moved quickly Thursday to avert a rail strike that the Biden administration and business leaders warned would have had devastating consequences for the nation’s economy. The Senate passed a bill to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached between the rail companies and union leaders in September. That settlement had been rejected by some of the 12 unions involved, creating the possibility of a strike beginning Dec. 9.


Rain and snow chances increases

Weather Forecaster Hunter Luzadder has an update on rain and show chances throughout your weekend and a rollercoaster of temperatures.


Ball State Director of Athletics Beth Goetz (right), claps as the Ball State fight song is played after the field hockey match against Saint Francis University Aug. 26 at Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals won 2-1 over Saint Francis in their season opener. Eli Houser, DN

Ball State's process for finding a new athletic director

$26,942,849. That’s Ball State University’s Athletic Department budget. The next Ball State Athletic Director will be in charge of $26,942,849. With Beth Goetz leaving for Iowa, Ball State University officials are now in the process of searching for the next athletic director to lead the department. 



Muncie Central Defeats Guerin Catholic 55-47

Muncie Central led Guerin Catholic by eleven points going into the fourth quarter. But after multiple baskets, including a fast-break slam dunk, they found themselves only up one with 2:19 remaining. After a back-and-forth minute, the Bearcats used their ability to drive in and draw fouls. 


Artist of the Month: Special Interest

Special Interest is a sonic sucker punch to the stomach. Quickly barreling out of the New Orleans DIY music scene is knockout vocalist Alli Logout, guitarist Maria Elena, bassist Nathan Cassiani, and sonic soundmaker Ruth Mascelli. Together, the group deftly crafts an explosion of dance grooves and post-hardcore noise into complementary waves of glitzy sound. These artists are hot off the release of their 2022 album Endure which cemented their influence as revolutionists of a new sound and social consciousness.  



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Active pattern to begin December

NewsLink Indiana Weather Forecaster Ryan Hill is tracking some strong storms tonight, a big cooldown ahead for tomorrow and an active weather pattern ahead.


School of Art: Print sale

“There were so many things that I wish I had bought. There are some really cool pieces and everyone is so talented. I ended up going with the Heart drop, it's honestly one of my favorites. I love being able to support my classmates.” Hauser said.