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Ball State defeats Akron

Ball State narrowly defeated Akron Wednesday night in Worthen Arena. Nathalie Fontaine lead the team in rebounds and points, earning her "Cardinal of the Game."



NewsLink Indiana Weather Forecast, February 3, 2015 David Siple

After seeing our high temperature this morning around 1:00 am, we fell into the mid 30s by late this evening while seeing a few rain/sleet showers around the area. Temperatures stay below freezing for Thursday, however start to rebound into the 40s by Friday and into the weekend.


Ball State head coach Mike Neu speaks at his introductory press conference on Jan. 8. Neu's first recruiting class brought in 22 new players. Breanna Daugherty // DN File

Ball State football: National Signing Day

National Signing Day featured 22 new athletes from eight different states Ball State football.  Here is an interactive map of the newest members of the Ball State Cardinals.




Finding the balance

Rising tuition and living costs mean more of the financial burden of a college education falls on students’ shoulders, creating the need to work and go to class


There is a large touchscreen in the Ball Communication Building that is known for their games that are developed by Digital Corps, which is located across the hallway. The screen, Multi User Touch Technology, was put in BC in 2012 to help the Digital Corps keep up with current technology. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Student employees develop games tailored to Ball State

Most students have walked past the large touchscreen mounted in the Ball Communication Building. The screen is most known for the game "Flappy Cardinal," a game similar to "Flappy Bird." But few people know much about the detail put into the games developed by Digital Corps, which is located across the hallway.


McCormick Clouser participates during the Fighting Irish Classic on Sept. 30 at Notre Dame. PHOTO PROVIDED OF JOE RAYMOND

Men's golf alumni take next step

Three Ball State golf alumni are one step closer to playing at golf’s highest level. Brian Maurer (2009), Eric Steger (2011) and McCormick Clouser (2015) qualified for the Professional Golf Association Tour Latinoamérica.



President Obama signed the Campus SaVE Act on March 7, 2013, which meant higher education schools must offer staff and students sexual assault preventative programs. The  Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act is requiring higher education institutions to train employees about how to handle and prevent rape, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAWROOM.COM

Sexual assault prevention industry is quickly growing

In recent years, sexual assault prevention has become one of the fastest growing industries in the market. From date-rape detecting nail polishes to apps that will record whether or not someone gave consent, the number of products to decrease the amount of sexual assaults has expanded from the niche market it once was. 


Falling temps and flurries on the way

Even though it was very warm early this morning, temperatures are falling with a slight chance for some flurries later on. Weather Forecaster Ethan Rosuck has the forecast.