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Ball States take on the Rocky Horror Picture Show

“Due to COVID two years ago, we weren’t able to hold a shadow cast for Halloween night in 2020. Last year was the first time, and we hope to get more numbers from last year's show and get everyone involved,” Reich said.


Ball State students performing at Air Jam pose at the end of their routine on Oct. 21, 2021, at Emens Auditorium in Muncie, IN. Amber Pietz, DN

A Tradition of Performance

Air Jam is one of the most popular events occurring throughout Ball State’s Homecoming week, but there’s a lot of historical depth behind past and current competitors, along with numerous opportunities for Ball State students to get involved with Homecoming week through Air Jam.



Drainage construction underway in Muncie

While the detour markings are set to direct drivers towards the designated detour route, some drivers cut through the nearby neighborhood, which while shorter, created backups and upset neighbors. 


Yorktown football preparing for sectionals

“We all put in a lot of work to improve athletically,” Moulton said. “So, we felt really confident going into this year and then I felt like we did a great job translating that onto the football field.”



Non-profit helps feed the hungry

“By giving meat to these hunger relief agencies, we are also providing a nutritional option that can help not just feed people but also make sure they have proper nutrition so our children can have full bellies and focus better,” DeForest said. 


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Wild ride from wind and snow to groovy 70s

A couple more nights of unseasonable cold, but NewsLink Indiana Weather Forecaster Ryan Hill is tracking a substantial warm-up ahead, along with a breakdown of some precipitation chances along the way.



Food truck festival

“I'm looking forward, obviously, to eat good food. I haven't had anything yet but I've had Farm Stand over there before and it's really good and I think I'm gonna get their bacon grilled cheese,” Leffler said.


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Spice and nothing-else nice ruins ‘Kingdom of the Feared’

Kingdom of the Feared is the final edition to Kerri Maniscalco's Kingdom trilogy. Despite so much potential in the magic system and world building, Kingdom of the Fallen falls short on delivering. Offering up weak characters, poorly written plot and dialogue, and a lack of development. 


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Money Makers

Before incentives, the top five earners in Ball State Athletics make a combined $1.49 million dollars per year.