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Rural residents make their own internet access

Internet. According to the United Nations, it’s a human right. ISPs (Internet Service Providers), however, don’t seem to be in much of a hurry to get access out to everyone. According to the FCC, about 19 million people in the United States do not have access to broadband internet. Places like Kentucky and Maryland have stopped waiting for ISPs to give them access and have started taking matters into their own hands. 


Forward Abbey Main fights for control over the ball during the game against St. Louis on Aug. 25 at the Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals won 5-0. Kyle Crawford // DN

Field hockey takes 2-0 record into 8-game road trip

The Ball State field hockey team opened its season with a pair of wins against St. Louis and Ohio, to make them undefeated as they travel to Oxford, Ohio to take on Boston University (2-0) and University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1-1) in the Miami Invitational.



Junior midfielder Lauren Roll dashes for the ball during the game against Appalachian State at the Briner Sports Complex on Aug. 27. They travel to Oxford, Ohio to take on Boston University (2-0) and University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1-1) in the Miami Invitational. Kyle Crawford, DN File

Soccer heads to Texas for two-game swing

Ball State soccer travels to Texas this weekend to take on a pair of Big 12 opponents.     With games against Texas Christian (3-1-0) and Baylor (2-0-1), Ball State (1-2-1) will look to grab their first victory in three games. 


Assistant chair of programs and English professor Deborah Mix and English professor Lynne Stallings have created Little Free Libraries. The set-up for the library is temporary, but has the opportunity to become permanent if it is popular with students.  Kaiti Sullivan, DN

English professors add to Little Free Libraries on campus

The walls in the shared space between Robert Bell and the David Letterman Communication buildings are often beige and bare, minus the English department bulletin board filled with miscellaneous posters for events throughout the university.    


'Look What You Made Me Do' says goodbye to the old Taylor Swift

 “Look What You Made Me Do” starts off as a promising clap back to the media and the multiple people who have crossed Taylor Swift. With angsty verses and a driving pre-chorus, the song has plenty of potential but is ultimately a let down due to its lackluster chorus. 



'Science Fiction' by Brand New: the end of an era

"Here's some advice: if you want to get your house party hoppin' with some angsty emo, don't put this record on. Its slow progressions and stripped back production don't lend themselves well to anyone who isn't fully invested in the music. Though the band has not gotten so caught up in their own maturity that 'Deja Entendu' diehards won't be able to appreciate this record, they have truly created one of the most intricately woven, conceptual emo records of all time. 'Science Fiction' deals with big themes like nuclear war and self-harm in incredibly nuanced ways, and for that reason, patience is highly suggested."


Steve Bannon returns to Brietbart

 Steve Bannon, former Executive Chairman of Brietbart News, is set to return to the outlet after being dismissed from his chief strategist position at the White House.