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In this 1990 file photo, first lady Barbara Bush poses with her dog Millie in Washington. A family spokesman said Tuesday, April 17, 2018, that former first lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92. AP Photo

Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at age 92

HOUSTON (AP) — Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.



30 Seconds to Mars’ “America” is not worth high expectations

Overall, the album was not completely bad, just very mainstream  sounding. If the listener is a die-hard fan, especially of their early  2000’s music, they may really enjoy some of these songs such as “Walk on  Water” or “Rescue Me”. Though these songs sound like a reminiscent  mainstream evolution of that, basically it as if they took the  foundation of the songs, kept it, and changed the words.  Great songs  that stand out on this album are “Great Wide Open” and “Love is Madness”  featuring Halsey. These represent either Leto’s strong vocal talents,  strong features, or great instrumentals.  



Lucy Dacus @ The Hi-Fi, Indianapolis (4/7/18)

Unlike many rock artists of her time, Lucy Dacus does not raise the roof  or inspire any dance parties. However, her live show is anything but  timid. At her first-ever Indianapolis concert, she supported the aptly  named album ‘Historian’ with songs that told well-documented stories in  creative new ways. The subtly epic qualities of her music were perfectly  suited to the homely atmosphere of the Hi-Fi and the eager  attentiveness of the crowd. 



Rain mid-week, but better days ahead

Temperatures warm up this week, but rain chances move into the forecast for Wednesday. Better days are in store this weekend, with each day warming up closer to the average temperature of 64°.


Jack Southard and Kevin Zhang practice their poses at the Recreational Center April 11 for the upcoming 2018 Mr. and Ms. Ball State Bodybuilding Competition. Eric Pritchett, DN

Contestants gear up for Mr. and Ms. Ball State competition

Twelve egg whites, eight ounces of chicken, eight ounces of brown sirloin, eight ounces of tilapia, eight ounces of sweet potato and a cup and a half of broccoli are what make up the six meals a day Josh Kuechler, senior exercise science major consumes.