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Ball State alumni Alice Thomsen's 8 year old cat, Del Ray, went missing two years ago after somehow escaping. Del Ray was found by another Ball State alumna, Krista Sanford, and was returned to Thomsen in October. Krista Sanford // Photo Provided

Lost cat finds owner two years later

When Ball State alumni Alice Thomsen lost her beloved feline friend, Del Rey, 2 years ago, she believed she would never see her charming 8 year old domesticated short-haired cat again. All of that changed this past October with one simple phone call.



Greg Ballard, a former mayor of Indianapolis spoke in the Architecture building on Nov. 7 to talk about his time as mayor. Patrick Calvert // DN 

Former Indianapolis mayor visits Ball State, talks about politics

Greg Ballard, a former mayor of Indianapolis spoke in the Architecture building on Nov. 7 to talk about his time as mayor. The presentation, “Creating a Vibrant City,” focused on his contributions to the city. These included improvements to the sewer system, the cultural trail and an electric bus system. He also touched on the current state of politics on the national level.





THE BAKER'S DOZEN: Vote

If you’ve watched TV for two seconds in the past month, then you’ve seen political campaign ads. Most of them just attack the other candidate, but every once in a while you’ll see the candidate physically ask for your vote.


Where to watch election results on campus

No matter who wins the presidency, don’t celebrate — or commiserate — this year’s historical election alone. Take a friend and join other fellow Americans for one of many watch parties happening on campus Nov. 8.