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Heartland Film Festival: ‘Alaska is A Drag’ is anything but

'Alaska is A Drag' may be a unique film in it’s premise, but it’s  familiar in a feel-good kind of way; it’s a clever take on the sports  film genre. It’s also just a feel-good movie in general: it’s lovable,  sometimes dark sense of humor is very enjoyable and the leads are an  absolute joy to watch. And at the core of 'Alaska' is an inspiring story  for all those people who don’t fit in and have dreams bigger than their  small town. 


The Day the Woods Closed

When Josie Weaver was a student at Ball State, walking through Christy Woods gave her a sense of peace, reminding her why she chose to major in natural resources.



Heartland Film Festival: ‘Nathan’s Kingdom’ is a journey that’s worth the hardships

‘Nathan’s Kingdom’ is a gritty, real film that tackles familial  relationships involving a developmental disorder in a way that very few films are  willing to stomach. It’s tough to watch at times (sometimes  unintentionally so), but the hardships make the triumphs all the more  worth it. It really is a beautiful journey to watch all the way through,  with an extremely satisfying and tear-jerking ending. This film is a  must-watch for anyone looking for a heart-warming story about such a  tough subject matter. 




Junior running back Malik Dunner scores a touchdown during the game against Kent State Saturday, Sept 28, 2018, at Scheumann Stadium. Dunner scored the first touchdown of the game. Rebecca Slezak,DN

Strong 2nd half lifts Ball State over Chippewas

Ball State Football (3-4, 2-1 MAC) found it rough sailing in the first half against Central Michigan (1-6, 0-3 MAC). The Cardinals found their groove in the second half, and a field goal would end up being the decider.