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Altered reputation

Sexting is becoming increasingly popular among young adults, but the possibility of the sext being shared is often overlooked.



Freshman telecommunications major Sam Essex and sophomore telecommunications and design technology major Selena Webb play "Charlie Destroys Worlds" outside of the Digital Corps office. The game was developed this semester by senior animation major Marisa Lozano. Michelle Kaufman // DN

Digital Corps releases 2 new games

The Digital Corps has released two new games on its digital board outside Ball Communication Building Room 205, just in time for finals week.



It's lit

Illuminate: Sensory Arts Festival 2017, hosted by Muncie EDMC and held at Be Here Now, was LITerally lit up by glow sticks, strobe lights and people’s happiness as they danced the night away to electronic dance music.


KeVonn Mabon, Ball State football's all-time receptions leader signed with the Tennessee Titans following the 2017 NFL Draft. He was one of five Ball State athletes who received an NFL opportunity.

5 former Ball State athletes earn NFL opportunities

Following the conclusion of the 2017 NFL draft Saturday, five Ball State athletes earned opportunities to pursue professional football. Four of them played for on the Ball State football team during their collegiate careers, but one made his presence known on the basketball court. Three players were signed as undrafted free agents: standout wide receiver KeVonn Mabon signed with the Tennessee Titans, safety Martez Hester signed with the Indianapolis Colts and gradating power forward Franko House signed with the Chicago Bears.  The other two, linebacker Aaron Taylor and offensive lineman Drake Miller didn't sign, but did pick up mini-camp offers.



The Muncie Police Department is currently investigating a bar fight that led to shots being fired at Brothers Bar and Grill a little after 3 a.m. on Saturday. Kalib Kemper is being held on preliminary charges of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and both Kemper and Devin Weatherly are being held on a preliminary charges of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. Grace Ramey // DN

Shots fired during bar fight in The Village

Muncie police are currently investigating a bar fight at Brothers where shots were fired early Saturday morning.  Police were dispatched to Brothers a little after 3 a.m. on reports of shots fired.