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Freshman center Payton Sparks (5) dunks the ball against IU Kokomo on Dec. 12, 2021 at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN. Sparks scored 12 points throughout the game. Amber Pietz, DN

Ball State headed in right direction despite loss to Akron

 Despite Ball State Men’s Basketball's 84-74 loss to Akron, head coach James Whitford and freshman center Payton Sparks said they believe the Cardinals are starting to play together with good chemistry as Mid-American Conference play begins. 


Things Every Manager Should Do to Improve Performance Reviews

Performance reviews are excellent assets when they are done right. Carried out wrong, however, they can destroy morale, hinder productivity and breed a toxic, competitive company culture that has people constantly looking over their shoulder. The real purpose of feedback is not to offer criticism, though that can have its place too. Instead, feedback is an opportunity for management to provide guidance and support while steering workers toward the company's objectives. So before your next performance review period, keep these feedback tips in mind for long-standing results.


Cardinal Kitchen’s Got Your Back!

Welcome back to Ball State from your friends at Cardinal Kitchen! This year, we will continue to help students attain free groceries and personal care  items. Take-out and grocery stores are expensive and can be very difficult for students to shop when they have to keep a strict budget in mind. 


American football players on sidelines at a game field.

The Best College Football Team Picks for 2022

The feeling of football, the ultimate American sport, is hard to put into words. Yet, the anticipation of a season full of victories, defeats, surprises, and satisfying calls is one of the most widely celebrated times for millions of US citizens.