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Time to head outside

Stressed from election week? Take a break outside! Weather Forecaster Natasha Leland has details on warm temperatures and how much sunshine we'll be seeing.


Professors and students discuss vote counting procedures

In previous presidential elections, Brandon Waite, associate professor of political science, could ask his classes five days after an election how many students voted, and about half would raise their hands, he said. On Oct. 29, 2020, five days before Election Day, all but one raised their hand.


Disney+: One Year Later

Once Disney+ finally launched in November 2019, things started off great in terms of content. They launched with The Mandalorian, one of the most exciting shows in recent years, as well as a large library of content, unlike other streaming services like Apple+ and CBS All Access that launched with smaller amounts. However, once The Mandalorian‘s first season came to an end, the streaming service quickly began losing steam and soon became one of the more disappointing services out there.



Coven S7E3: Notorious RBG vs. Anonymous ACB

Welcome back, witches, for another episode of the Coven! Bubbling in the cauldron this week is the late Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Recently, the senate nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill Ginsburg's seat. What will this mean for women's rights in America? What will happen to LGBTQ+ rights? Tune in as we answer these questions, talk about RBG's legacy, and more! Hosts: Shwetha Sundarrajan & Lia Weisbecker-Lotz Edited by: Lia Weisbecker-Lotz Graphic by: Kellyn Harrison For more entertainment related content, visit www.bytebsu.com Hosts: Shwetha Sundarrajan & Lia Weisbecker-Lotz Edited by: Lia Weisbecker-Lotz Graphic by: Kellyn Harrison For more entertainment related content, visit www.bytebsu.com



Remixed S5E6: Hate to Love vs. Love to Hate

Welcome back to another episode of Remixed! Tune in as we discuss Bieber's latest song, "Holy", with Chance the Rapper, Bieber's new project with Benny Blanco, and how to cope when an artist you idolize does something controversial. Hosts: Sam Shipe & Bethanie Ackerman Edited by: Sam Shipe Graphic: Kellyn Harrison For more entertainment related content, visit bytebsu.com


Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb addresses supporters after winning his second term as governor in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana Republicans sweep by Democrats in statewide races

Gov. Eric Holcomb and President Donald Trump both won victories in the state for Republicans, along with the state attorney general’s race where Democrats had made a major push. A central Indiana congressional seat that Democrats hoped to win after decades as a GOP bastion was undecided Tuesday night.


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Warm and dry football weather

Chief Weather Forecaster Nathan Gidley has an evening update on warm temperatures continuing over the next several days, as well as the Ball State Football opening game forecast.  



Challenge Accepted: Uncovering the Youth’s Political Voice

I am a 19-year-old political science minor, and I voted for the first time last week. As a junkie for political science research, I have always been aware of my place in the election process. However, this year was different. It felt like I was standing in a room surrounded by people screaming at me; those people being older politicians, celebrities, advertisers, etc. Everyone demanding me to vote, but never looking at who I am. Politicians seeing me as a percentage, just a mindless number in their popular vote. 


Top Underrated Indie Switch Games

Three years ago, the Nintendo Switch was released, and it quickly became one of the company’s most popular home consoles. However, one aspect of the Switch that was less marketed was the company’s decision to let indie game developers publish and port their games to the console. This has given a variety of indie games a chance at a wider audience and greater acknowledgment for their work. Here is a list of the top underrated indie games.  


Demonstrators stand across the street from the federal courthouse in Houston, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, before a hearing in federal court involving drive-thru ballots cast in Harris County. The lawsuit was brought by conservative Texas activists, who have railed against expanded voting access in Harris County, in an effort to invalidate nearly 127,000 votes in Houston because the ballots were cast at drive-thru polling centers established during the pandemic. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Five national stories of the week

A large voter turnout is expected across the U.S. on Election Day, a judge rejected the effort to throw out drive-thru ballots cast in Houston, hospitals hire short-term travel nurses to combat rising coronavirus cases, Kyle Rittenhouse's bail is set at $2 million and a federal judge in Chicago blocks the effort to deny green cards to immigrants who use food stamps make up this week's five national stories.