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Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance performers, pit musicians, and crew members practice during their dress rehearsal on March 18 for their opening night in Emens Auditorium. This was the first  dress rehearsal where the performers were in full costume, makeup, and wigs before their opening night. The CATS musical will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Ball State students can reserve tickets for the production online or by visiting the Emens Auditorium Box Office.

GALLERY: Ball State CATS Musical Dress Rehearsal

Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance performers, pit musicians, and crew members practice during their dress rehearsal on March 18 for their opening night in Emens Auditorium. This was the first dress rehearsal where the performers were in full costume, makeup, and wigs before their opening night. The CATS musical will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Ball State students can reserve tickets for the production online or by visiting the Emens Auditorium Box Office.



Warm Weekend Ahead

Weather Forecaster Zach Alberson is tracking much warmer weather for this weekend, followed by a return to normal temperatures next week.



Outside of the Hillcroft Services office. A nonprofit organization that offers services and programs to individuals with disabilities.

Meet Tyler: The Neighborhood Greeter

March is recognized as Developmental Disability Awareness Month, a journey many families navigate every day. One Muncie family has decided to share their story and spread awareness.


Photo provided by Jovi Taylor

Cardinal Spotlight: Meet Jovi Taylor

This week, the Cardinal Spotlight takes a trip to Portage, Indiana to highlight Jovi Taylor, a senior honors college student majoring in mass communications with a minor in criminal justice. She is deeply involved in campus life, and serves as a bright example of balance between professional aspirations, the demands of student life, and an active social life.



Album art provided by Harry Styles via Spotify

Review: Harry Styles is back with a fresh, new sound

Coming back strong from a four-year break, Harry Styles released his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Switching genres as a distinguished pop artist is a hard feat, but Styles transitions to dance music in a seamless way, making for a great listening experience.



Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance performers, pit musicians, and crew members practice during their rehearsal on March 15 for their opening night in Emens Auditorium. The CATS musical will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Ball State students can reserve tickets for the production online or by visiting the Emens Auditorium Box Office.

GALLERY: Ball State CATS Musical prepares for opening night March 20

Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance performers, pit musicians, and crew members practice during their rehearsal on March 15 for their opening night in Emens Auditorium. The CATS musical will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Ball State students can reserve tickets for the production online or by visiting the Emens Auditorium Box Office.


Finding your pot of gold: Muncie’s week of events

Discovering the perfect event to attend can be challenging, luckily Muncie is teeming with different opportunities to explore. This week cheer on the Ball State Baseball Team against Butler, attend a screening of Space Jam, watch Ball State’s production of CATS, or see our Cardinal Chorus and University Choral Union.