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The Spot offers the best vibes, most helpful staff in town

We really value our customers, and we believe that their experience in our shop should be one that leaves a lasting impression. We want to be a place where you can show up, enjoy the atmosphere and friendly staff, and take a look at our extensive inventory. The Spot offers the best vibes and most helpful staff around town.



U.S. President Joe Biden and other officials attend the dignified transfer of the remains of fallen service members at the Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, Aug. 29, 2021, after 13 members of the U.S. military were killed in Afghanistan last week. U.S. troops officially left Afghanistan Aug. 30, ending their participation in a 20-year-long war. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images/TNS, Photo Courtesy

Taliban guard says last US planes have flown out of Kabul

A Taliban guard at Kabul’s airport said the last U.S. planes have flown out of Afghanistan and celebratory gunfire erupted across the Afghan capital, marking the symbolic end of 20 years of war. In Washington, the U.S. confirmed the withdrawal of its last troops, which faced a self-imposed deadline of Aug. 31 from President Joe Biden.




The Ball State Run Club women's team meets up before a cross country race. Hollyn Anderson, vice president of the Run Club, said she enjoys the environment of the races, and likes that it isn't as much of a commitment level as the official Ball State cross country and track team. Zack DeSimone, Photo Provided

Ball State's Run Club returns after pandemic hiatus to host practices

When Brock Spahr stepped onto Ball State’s campus as a freshman in 2019, he carried his passion for cross country running with him. Now, as a junior, Spahr belongs to a community of runners with Ball State’s Run Club —  an organization that allows people of all paces and abilities to get together and run.



Ball State Baseball players and coaches line up for the national anthem for their game against Indiana April 23 at Victory Field in Indianapolis. The Cardinals fell to the Hoosiers, 9-3. Zach Piatt, DN

Hansen: Normalcy in sports brings clarity to life

Little did I know it would be my last Major League Baseball game for over a year. Little did I know it would be the last time I would get to have the summer tradition with my dad where we try to hit as many MLB stadiums as possible. 


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Fine Print: Ball State, let’s do this right

A vaccination requirement is the key to never going through that particular low point of our college experiences again. Ball State has an option to take a stand and place itself firmly on the right side of this issue.


6 local women to be honored in Women's Equality Day celebration

The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host its 29th annual Women’s Equality Day program at 5 p.m. Aug. 25, 2021 in the Muncie City Hall auditorium to honor the achievements of women who fought for the right to vote and the successes of today's community leaders. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.


Ball State Cardinals redshirt senior quarterback Drew Plitt drops back for a pass in the first half of a game against the Central Michigan Chippewas Dec. 5, 2020, at Kelly/ Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Mich. The Cardinals beat the Chippewas 45-20. Jacob Musselman, DN

‘Run it Back’

 After last year's success, Ball State Football is entering 2021 with the same exact goal as last season: repeat as Mid-American Conference (MAC) Champions.