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The Ball State University Board of Trustees met Dec. 16, in L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Cardinal Hall A&B in Muncie, Ind. The Board met with three separate committees, and held a general session to close. (Kyle Smedley, DN)

Ball State University Board of Trustees meet December 16

Dec.16, the Ball State University Board of Trustees held their semester-end meeting, addressing business from three different university committees, and holding a general session to close. The Board of Trustees next meeting is set for March 3, 2023. 


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‘Evil West’ —The Demigod of War

Coming with action, violence, and a bloody good time, Evil West delivers a exciting gameplay experience. While not being entirely worth the price tag, Evil West has plenty of fun to be had within.




Team Kentucky blocks and prepares for Team Indiana's jammer to try to get through them Dec.10 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. In roller derby, jammers are the only ones who get points for their team by passing the blockers. Elissa Maudlin, DN

Indiana defeats Kentucky at Delaware County Fairgrounds

The whistle blows. Skates screech on the floor. Two players with stars on their helmets attempt to push through the opposing team, ready to burst their way through a human-made wall. Shoulders shove, players use the back of their bodies to block aggressively, as one starred player forces their way past the others and lunges forward with momentum around the circle that acts as a field.


Offense flowing in Ball State Men's Basketball's win over Aces

Ball State fans flocked to Worthen Arena to watch their team take on the University of Evansville. If they were wanting an offensive presentation, then they went home happy. The Cardinals defeated the Aces 88-69. It was clear after the first half that the home team came to play.



Junior guard Jacob Grim shoots a free throw Dec. 9 at Yorktown High School in Yorktown, Indiana. The Tigers defeated Delta High School 49-39. Zach Carter DN

Yorktown defeats Delta 49-39 in cross-county rivalry

One of the biggest rivalries in Delaware County took place on the court Dec. 9. Fans from both teams created an environment at Yorktown High School that gave the game an extra spark. “It was a great high school basketball atmosphere just like it should be,” Yorktown head coach Matt Moulton said. “Just a classic Delaware County basketball matchup.” In the end, the Yorktown Tigers defeated the Delta Eagles 49-39. 


Ball State Women’s basketball team wins a “rock fight” against IUPUI

“We're a big game on their schedule,” head coach Brady Sallee said. “I mean, you know, an hour up the road, they want every bit of this and the chance to beat us and believe me when I tell you they’d enjoy winning if they do. Our kids had to make this a big game on our schedule that might be a little bit harder but that's not I'm not being disrespectful it's just a little bit different.” A Rock fight. What head coach Brady Sallee told his players before the game, and in the end, he was right. 


Women's basketball head coach Brady Sallee coaches from the sidelines during an exhibition game against Wheeling University Nov. 1 at Worthen Arena. Amber Pietz, DN

Four Takeaways from Ball State's 61-54 victory over IUPUI

On Dec. 8, Ball State Women's Basketball faced in-state school IUPUI. It was apparent in the first quarter that both teams had issues shooting the ball, and this proved to be a big part of the contest at Worthen Arena. In the end, the Cardinals defeated the visiting Jaguars 61-54. Even with the victory, the game was one that was filled with mistakes.