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Junior midfielder/forward Allison Abbe fends off attackers from the rival team, Xavier University, during their match Aug. 25. Ball State tied 1-1 after a double overtime. Kara Berg // DN

Soccer on track to defend Mid-American Conference title

Defending conference champions. Ball State soccer is off to a 3-0-1 Mid-American Conference record (8-2-2 overall) start in its defense of its MAC regular season title, but on Oct. 6 they'll play Western Michigan, a team that takes exception to Ball State's title claim.



Political correctness influences modern world

The “P.C. movement,” as it is often referred to, has sparked debate and controversy in the United States and has become one of the most talked about issues for government officials and the working class alike.



TAMING OF THE SHREW: Magical realism meets reality

"When the Moon was Ours" by Anna-Marie McLemore is a story about a girl who came from a water tower and a boy struggling to be who he is. The story follows Miel and Sam closely — their struggles with finding themselves, finding each other and forgiving their past.


Muncie will host a First Thursday ArtsWalk on Oct. 6. Ball State students and faculty will perform and show artwork alongside other musical guests. Alexandra Smith // DN

What to do for October's First Thursday ArtsWalk

DWNTWN Muncie hosts a First Thursday ArtsWalk on the first Thursday of every month. This month, Ball State students and faculty will be performing and showing artwork during the event. There will also be several musical guests.



Park Hall hosts VP debate viewing party

There was an atmosphere of apprehension and disappointment as students gathered in the Park Hall lobby Oct. 4 to watch the first and only vice presidential debate between Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Senator Tim Kaine.



How lobbying impacts Ball State

Lobbying as a whole is generally looked at in a negative way. The reality is that lobbying is crucial for Ball State and similar universities across the country to function.


WEIN AND DINE: Spicy twist on a soup standard

Today’s installment of "Wein and Dine" continues my Facebook food video experiment. Since last time featured an appetizer, I moved on to soup, which coincides perfectly with the arrival of crisp fall weather. Having tried a dish from Tasty, I turned to another dominant force in the world of overhead-too-simple-and-scrumptious-to-be-true videos: Delish.