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Kyle XY: The Secret to Life

Those that grew up in the 90s and early-mid 2000s will remember the dramatic, colorful TV shows that influenced popular culture. From Dawson’s Creek to Gilmore Girls to Zoey 101 and Hannah Montana, every single teen sitcom made its mark. While many may claim that these shows are well known because they were the best, there are some great shows that were forgotten. Kyle XY is just one example of an exceptional show that fell out of the public view. 



Junior Sydney Freeman runs down the court on Feb. 16, at Worthen Arena. Freeman scored 10 points for the Cardinals. Madelyn Guinn, DN

Freeman announces she will enter the transfer portal

Freeman started 31 games for the Cardinals in the 2021-22 regular season and averaged 11.1 points and four assists per game. Freeman was selected to the 2020 All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) Freshman Team and earned All-MAC Honorable Mention in 2020-21.



Rain to come

Weather Forecaster Adam Feick has the latest on the change from warm and sunny to cool and rainy.


Since the 21st Century Scholars program was introduced in 1990, it has helped more than 45,000 Hoosier students earn a degree. Less than half of eligible high school graduates are enrolled in the program. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Succeeding as Scholars: Behind the scenes of 21st Century Scholars’ progress in Indiana

Though college-going rates in Indiana have been decreasing over the past five years, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), 21st Century Scholars are on track to close that gap by 2025. The scholarship, which covers up to four years of tuition for eligible students at participating state universities, has helped more than 45,000 students earn a degree since it was introduced in 1990, said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers in a Dec. 15, 2021, press release. 



Must Ask Questions About Life Insurance

So, you’ve made the decision to get life insurance and now it’s time to choose the right plan based on your circumstances and budget. There are so many options available and choosing the right type of cover is extremely important. The following are some questions that you must ask when chatting with a broker. Doing so will ensure you get the cover you need to feel safe in the knowledge that you’re fully protected should something happen to you.


The theme of Women's Week 2022 at Ball State is "Grow Locally, Think Globally." Ball State Women's and Gender Studies, Photo Courtesy

Ball State Women's Week 2022 schedule

Ball State’s Department of Women’s and Gender Studies will host its annual Women’s Week March 21-25. The theme for this year is “Grow Locally, Think Globally.”  Each year, Ball State hosts this week-long event with lectures, discussions, film screenings, music performances and art that celebrates the achievements and experiences of women. According to a flyer from the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, the events scheduled to be held are as follows.


Heavy rainfall on the way

Weather Forecaster Kerstin Cox tracks heavy rain that will be affecting us most of this week. 



Rainy weekend ahead

Weather Forecaster Rachel Wynalda tracks the incoming severe weather threat and times out rain chances for the weekend.