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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).



Empty Nest: Ball State working to increase attendance at football games

Media reports from Mid-American Conference schools Eastern Michigan University and Kent State University show that universities are experimenting with a new marketing strategy: selling beer at stadiums. Will Ball State see beer at Scheumann Stadium anytime soon? Shawn Sullivan, Ball State’s assistant athletic director for marketing and fan engagement, says there have been discussions but nothing anywhere close to final decisions. “I think it’s always a discussion point, and we’ve certainly had internal discussions about it,” Sullivan said. “But there are several discussion points that may increase revenue and attendance and that’s just one of many options that we talk about.” While there are no plans to sell alcohol in the immediate future, one thing is clear — attendance at Cardinals football games was one of the lowest in the country in 2015.


Charlie Cardinal welcomes the Cardinals onto the field at the beginning of the home opener game against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 17 in Scheumann Stadium. Ball State won 41-14. Grace Ramey // DN

SGA aims to paint campus red for Homecoming Friday

Wear red Friday or be deemed a “Cardinal Culprit.” The Student Government Association is holding a Paint the Campus Red initiative the day before the Homecoming football game against Akron.


The Homecoming Court watches performances during the 32nd annual Talent Search at Emens Auditorium on Oct. 18. Reagan Allen // DN

More students vote for Homecoming royalty than for SGA elections

More students have voted for Homecoming royalty than the Student Government Association executive board in the past nine out of 10 years. In 2015, nearly 700 more students voted for royalty than SGA. This may not seem like a lot, but only about 4,000, or a fifth of Ball State’s student population, vote in these elections.



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 fighting for last spot in MAC Tournament

Only four teams make the Mid-American Conference field hockey tournament, and right now Ball State (6-9, 1-2 MAC) is in that last spot. Half a game back in the standings is Missouri State (7-8, 1-3 MAC), which hosts the Cardinals Friday at 4 p.m. “It’s a must-win game, 100 percent," said senior forward Lexi Kavanaugh. "We have to [win].”


BLAKE'S BEATS: What Cudi taught us

Words cannot even describe how much Scott Mescudi’s music has meant to me over the years. I am sure I'm not the only one. It has been in my headphones, my car, my room and my laptop.


The Latino Student Union voted on Wednesday to change their name to Latinx Student Union from now on. Latino Student Union Facebook // Photo Courtesy 

LSU postpones name change

TThe vote to rename the Latino Student Union resulted in a stalemate on Oct. 19.