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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.




Muncie Central head football coach Adam Morris works on onside kicks with his team. Morris played football at Ball State from 2008-2011. DN//Colin Grylls

Ball State football alumnus fulfills dreams as Muncie Central head coach

On a gray, unseasonably warm Tuesday afternoon in October, the only glob of color at Muncie Central’s football practice is the red facade of Muncie Liquors across the river. The Bearcats are running through seven-on-seven drills when senior defensive back Gino Taylor is blocked by a receiver, the ball carrier bursting past him. Head coach Adam Morris’s sharp whistle pierced the air, but where other coaches might yell and shriek, his voice was calm — yet still firm.



Ball State’s quarterback Riley Neal makes a touchdown during the home opener game against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 17 in Scheumann Stadium for Family Weekend. Ball State won 41-14. Grace Ramey // DN

Homecoming 'special' for Neu, who led 1993 record-breaking comeback

There have been a number of close Homecoming football games in Ball State's past, but the 1993 game set a number of records that still stand to this day. To say the Cardinals fell in an early hole is an understatement. Toledo scored on five of its first eight possessions and jumped out to a 30-3 lead at Scheumann Stadium. But behind a quarterback by the name of Mike Neu, Ball State stormed back with 28 straight points and scored a touchdown as time expired for a 31-30 victory — still the largest comeback in Ball State history.



VIDEO: Air Jam 2016

Split in two shows due to limited seating at John R. Emens Auditorium, Air Jam 2016 persists as contestants dance it out to win it all. There will be a winner from each show, as well as an overall winner announced at the end of the 9 p.m.


Free Speech Week promotes freedom of expression

Freedom of speech is one of the most important aspects not only in this presidential election, but in the everyday lives of Americans. 41 percent of participants found the First Amendment to be the most important amendment in the Bill of Rights, according to a survey conducted by YouGov.


Sophomore outside hitter Ellie Dunn jumps up to spike the ball at the game against IUPUI on Aug. 31 at John E. Worthen Arena. Kyle Crawford // DN

Cardinals women's volleyball travels to Bowling Green, Miami

When Ball State women’s volleyball plays Bowling Green State University and Miami (Ohio) this weekend, plenty of long rallies should be in store. The three teams top the Mid-American Conference in digs per set, with Bowling Green leading the conference (16.88), followed by Miami (16.31), and Ball State (16.18).