Editor-in-chief Vinnie Lopes and ace photographer Sam Householder preview the women's volleyball team's match against Akron.
In her first season running the Cardinals, Kelly Packard posted a 26-9 record, which included a 14-2 Mid-American Conference record. She also led Ball State to its first NCAA Tournament appearance and a 71-55 upset of the University of Tennessee.
The No. 8 seed Ball State defeated the No. 9 seed University of Akron 27-25, 25-19 in the first two sets of its best-of-five Mid-American Conference Tournament match Tuesday at Worthen Arena.
Meghan McCain, daughter of former presidential candidate John McCain, was on campus Monday evening. She spoke about standing up for one's beliefs and being a progressive Republican, which often puts her in opposition to some traditional Republican viewpoints.
Ball State University men's basketball coach Billy Taylor on Tuesday announced the signing of two recruits nearly one week after National Signing Day began.Taylor welcomed high school seniors Matt Kamieniecki and Marvin Jordon to the program and said both will be key replacements for the current team's two senior players — guard Brawley Chisholm and forward Terrence Watson."I like both young men that we signed to help in different areas," Taylor said. "They will add depth and good talent in a couple positions that we lose key players in."
Indiana lawmakers are preparing for their largely ceremonial organization day at the Statehouse. But Tuesday is also a chance for lawmakers to outline their priorities for the legislative session that begins in January.
Ball State sophomore middle blocker Kelsey Brandl was named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday afternoon. This marks the second time this season that Brandl has been recognized for excellence on the court.
In the chaos there was calm for a split-second, then an eruption. Danielle Gratton had single-handedly turned the tide. Gratton positioned herself under the basket and drew a charge with just over a minute to go with the game still very much in doubt.Trailing by one, 58-59 with the ball and 1:05 on the clock, Ball State (0-2) got a great look at the basket. Senior Audrey McDonald got the ball on the left wing and put up a shot. The ball went halfway down and then popped back out.
Former 2008 Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain, talked to students about fitting into the political spectrum and the evolution of politics.She spoke at 7 p.m. Monday in Pruis Hall. Building Better Communities, College Republicans, The Excellence in Leadership Program, Spectrum and The Office of Student Life sponsored her speech.
Alpha Phi sorority raised more than $5,000 at its first "Red Dance Gala" philanthropy event.The Red Dress Gala took place Nov. 7 at the Student Center Ballroom. The money from this event was donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation, which supports cardiac care.
The DN's football beat writer breaks down the positional battles in Wednesday night's game.
I think Amelia Earhart was ambiguous, though I wouldn't go so far as to call her a lesbian. My "conclusion," in quotations because I haven't researched the reality of my claim, is an effect of the Hilary Swank-produced film, Amelia, wherein Swank portrays the title role. Although this claim is founded on Hollywood cinema, the idea of questioning Earhart's sexuality in the larger context of a reconsideration of perspective is the real, central issue.
A group of elementary and middle school students had fun and learned a lot from decorating Frog Baby last week.Ball State University student teacher Megan Chance said the students learned through the experience, including about artists Christo and Jeanne Claude.
Whenever I walk down the street, I can't help but notice how many people on campus have tattoos somewhere on their body. It seems like either society is beginning to accept them more, or the people getting them are not as worried about them being seen as they have been in the past.
It was probably the most memorable art class in MiQuale Lewis' life.Lewis expected to end his career at Fort Wayne Snider High School with plenty of scholarship offers to play Division I football. He had the tools required to take the next step, and the vision, the speed and the natural ability to find a hole and accelerate through it.
