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Molly Ellenberger does the warrior pose Feb. 11, 2020. The warrior pose is suppose to improve focus, balance and stability. Jacob Musselman, DN Illustration

Indiana Scones: Unrolling tensions

Have you ever looked at the clock, see it says 11:58 p.m. and realize you somehow forgot to turn in the essay that is due in one minute? Well, let me tell you, you're not alone — we've all been there at some point.



In this Feb. 12, 2020, photo, a statue stands outside the Boys Scouts of America headquarters in Irving, Texas. The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy protection as it faces a barrage of new sex-abuse lawsuits. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

5 national stories of the week

Boy Scouts of America filing for bankruptcy, the flooding in Mississippi, Mike Bloomberg joining the Democratic debate stage, Virginia lawmakers rejecting an assault weapons ban and the Daytona 500 results make up this week’s five national stories.





A man dressed in South Korean traditional "Hanbok" attire wears a face mask in the snow as he gestures to take photos Feb. 17, 2020, at the Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul, South Korea. Chinese authorities on Monday reported a slight upturn in new virus cases and hundred more deaths for a total of thousands since the outbreak began two months ago. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

5 international stories of the week

An update on the number of people affected by the coronavirus, Americans aboard a cruise ship returning back, the Iranian president’s belief the U.S. will not pursue war against Iran, the possibility of Afghan refugees returning home and General Motors’ plans to pull out of three countries make up this week’s five international stories.


Junior guard, Ishmael El-Amin (5), attempts a teardrop layup against Bowling Green, Feb. 15, 2020, at John E. Worthen Arena. The cardinals made a run at the end of the game but it wasn't enough as they fall to the Falcons 77-71. Omari Smith, DN

Late comeback, rebounding not enough to hold off Bowling Green

Ball State cut its 20-point deficit to three, but the Falcons ultimately held the Cardinals off with free throws, defeating them 77-71. Most teams may throw up the white flag down 20 points in the final minutes, but Coleman said he knows the team will keep fighting until the end.


Sophomore forward Thelma Dis Agustsdottir runs towards the paint, Jan. 25, 2020, in John E. Worthen Arena. Dis Agustsdottir scored 19 points against the RedHawks. Jaden Whiteman, DN

4 takeaways from Ball State's regular-season sweep of Buffalo

The defense has been the story for the Cardinals this season, and Saturday was no different. The second matchup against the Bulls proved to be quite similar to the first one. The defense was a great point of emphasis for Ball State, and it executed like it has all year and came out on top.


Senior outside attacker Blake Reardon jumps to serve the ball Jan. 11 in John E. Worthen Arena. Ball State defeated Queens, 3-0. Jacob Musselman, DN

Ball State's 5-match win streak snapped by No. 6 Lewis

Senior outside attacker Blake Reardon’s effort in the third and fourth sets Saturday was not enough to get the job done for Ball State Men’s Volleyball. Dropping their first match at Worthen Arena this season, the Cardinals’ five-match win streak came to an end against No. 6 Lewis in a 3-1 loss.