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SHELTON'S PICKS: What happens to fans if the Cubs win it all?

What will happen to the Cubs fans if they do win? My theory is that Cubs fans are either going to be the absolute worst-behaved fans or to be so happy that all they can do is smile. Now, before the entirety of the Midwest loses their mind, give me one second. Deep breaths, Chicago, deep breaths.



Junior midfielder Carley Shannon attempts to get the ball around a La Salle defender at Briner Sports Complex on Oct. 16.  Shannon had one shot on goal in the game.  DN // Patrick Murphy

Ball State Field Hockey falls to Miami in final home game of season

Emotions were not only running high for Ball State Field Hockey (7-10, 2-3 MAC) at Briner Sunday for Senior night, but to gain momentum going into the MAC playoffs facing Miami (10-7, 4-1 MAC).  Coming into the game the cardinals held a 2-2 conference record which is just enough to hold a playoff spot for the time being.


Akron's quarterback Tra'Von Chapman makes a touchdown during the game on Oct. 22 in Scheumann Stadium. Ball State lost 25 to 35. Grace Ramey // DN

Ball State allows 529 yards in Homecoming loss to Akron

At halftime of the Homecoming game, Ball State led 17-7 over Akron. The Cardinals had more yards, more possession and a habit of coming out strong in the second half. But the Zips came back to win 35-25. “We’re all disappointed, me included,” head coach Mike Neu said.





Students and faculty competed in the annual Bed Races on place on Oct. 21 on Riverside Ave. Reagan Allen // DN

VIDEO: Bed Races 2016

Ball State Homecoming Week continues on with Bed Races Oct. 21 on Riverside Avenue. Ball State organizations competed to win the title of Bed Race Champion 2016.