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Batman travels to local schools

“The best part about this job is knowing that when I walk away from the school I’ve left something behind that will impact their lives and change the community for the better. Maybe it’ll save some lives or empower some kids,” Buckland said.


Nalox-box’ installed at Ball Memorial

“This machine gives our community zero-barrier access to a medication that could mean the difference between life and death,” Dr. Ryan Brown, Medical Director IU Health East Central Region Addiction Medicine, said in a statement.


A soccer ball rolls on the field Sept. 4 during a game between Ball State and Valparaiso at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State shutout Valparaiso 3-0. Amber Pietz, DN

Cardinals draw in MAC opener

Ball State (1-3-3, 0-0-1 MAC) headed East to their neighboring state, Ohio to battle it out on the field at Miami University (4-2-2, 0-0-2 MAC).  The Cardinals scored twice quickly to go up 2-0 before the Red-Hawks swooped in putting two on the board, resulting in a 2-2 draw.



Finished in 1937, the Beneficence statue or “Benny” was the last piece of work commissioned from sculptor Daniel Chester French. Isaac Miller, the video media intern at the Ball State Foundation, was able to capture Beneficence during sunset in February 2021. Isaac F. Miller, Contributor, DN File

"We are all part of Beneficence"

Ball State faculty, students, alumni and president Geoffrey Mearns comment on the significance of Beneficence, the winged statue that has been here for 85 years on September 26. 



A Ball State Quadball player stands on the sidelines with their broom at Student and Wellness Recreation Center Sept. 6. Jacy Bradley, DN

Chaos is part of the charm

Duck under the balls flying at you, pass the ball around and try to score but don’t forget the PVC pipe between your legs, don’t drop that. It’s your broom, but, contrary to what you may think, it doesn’t make you fly. 



4 Steps To the Perfect Morning Routine

We’re willing to bet that there’s not a single adult on this earth who has woken up every single day of their lives feeling fully refreshed and excited to jump right out of bed.