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 This football will be presented to Andy Cullum in memory of his brother Alex Cullum after the world’s longest field goal approach event. Alex Cullum died from electrocution from down power lines following a car accident. Benji Koontz, Photo Provided

Another Berry Long Run honors lost loved ones, brings community together

Those passing through the one-flashing-light town of Gaston this Friday are liable to see games of pumpkin ball, rock-paper-scissors tournaments, grilled food, bounce houses, the Hunter Smith Band and even the world's longest field goal kick. Behind all of that, however, is a tight-knit community of people coming together for a good cause.




Kaiti Sullivan, DN

Abstract Thinking: Life in LaFollette

11 p.m., Thursday night.  Sit up in bed. Turn up the fan so you don’t sweat to death in your sleep. Watch centipedes run across the floor and into the closet. Lay down and go back to sleep. 



Forward Sierra Jefferson brings the ball up the field during the game against St. Louis on Aug. 25 at the Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals will play James Madison University Sept. 22. Kyle Crawford, DN File

Field hockey travels to ranked James Madison

For the second time this season, the Ball State field hockey team will face a top 25 team in No. 13 James Madison. After a close loss last weekend to Indiana, the Cardinals believe they can hang with the best of the best.



The members of SGA's executive branch are president Greg Carbó, vice president Katy Volikas, secretary Lizzie Ford, treasurer Kaia Thompson and president pro-tempore Zoe Taylor. Sara Barker, DN File 

SGA tables vote for budget approval until next week

Already this academic year, the Student Government Association has progressed with platform points and set programs in motion, like lengthening the time Blue Loop runs and establishing a shuttle to and from the Farmers Market.


Senior music education major Jacob Sleek proposes senior exercise science major Shelby Fortlander during halftime of the Cardinals’ game against Tennessee Tech on Sept. 16 at Scheumann Stadium. Ball State won 28-13 on family weekend. Paige Grider, DN

Band member pops big question at game

The Pride of Mid-America marching band hit an especially high note during its halftime show on Saturday — a marriage proposal on the 50-yard line.