In 2023, Ball State Baseball looks to make NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2006

By Kyle Smedley / February 16, 2023

Despite numerous accomplishments heading into his 18th season as head coach of Ball State Baseball, reigning Mid-American Conference (MAC) Coach of the Year Rich Maloney has never made an NCAA Regionals appearance at Ball State. The last time the Cardinals achieved that mark was in 2006 when Maloney was manning the Wolverines at the University of Michigan in the same tournament. 

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SPORTS

Father and son duo look to dominate the competition

By Zach Greer / February 15, 2023

"I got my start here at ball state in the fall of 1983 and wasn't sure where my game was going to go,” Orlando said. “I was fortunate enough to play for Coach Richards who is a great developmental coach."

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NEWS

Ball State’s SGA Presidential Debate

By Anna Drake / February 15, 2023

He says one project he is passionate for is by the name of “Beneficence Swipes.”

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State wins in the annual “Think Pink” game on a historic night

By Elijah Poe / February 15, 2023

The Cardinals (22-4, 12-1 MAC) were able to beat Ohio (5-19, 3-10 MAC) with a score of 78-53. Ball State moves to 12-1 in the Mid-American Conference for the first time in program history. 

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Vice presidential nominees for Ball State University's Student Government Association debate in the Student Center.

By Abigail Denault / February 15, 2023

Ball State University’s Student Government Association held its final debate with the vice presidential nominees on Feb. 15 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This debate was the third of three debates and allowed for the nominees to get to speak to the public and explain their running platform points.

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MEN'S TENNIS

Men’s tennis pulls off tight win over Purdue

By Caleb Zuver / February 15, 2023

The Cardinals (5-3) have been looking to get better production out of their doubles matches ever since shifting the lineups last Friday versus Butler. The switch has helped them get off to better starts, and the doubles point set the tone once again today against the Boilermakers (1-7).

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NEWS

Thundery Thursday then temps tumble

February 15, 2023

 NewsLink Indiana Weather Forecaster Ryan Hill is tracking some potential severe weather tomorrow along with a big change after in his full forecast! 

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NEWS

Tax season assistance on campus

By Terra Konieczny / February 15, 2023

Through the VITA program, you can upload your information and they will file your taxes for you, or you can file your taxes by yourself through VITA and have volunteers at your assistance to guide you through it. 

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Ball State University Student Government Association votes in secretary of transportation to the presidential cabinet

By Madelyn Bracken / February 15, 2023

In their weekly meeting, Ball State University Student Government Association (SGA) votes in three new members and approves two student amendments, including Senator Applicant Cody York.

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NEWS

AP: White supremacist gets life in prison for Buffalo massacre

By Associated Press / February 15, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after relatives of his victims confronted him with pain and rage caused by his racist attack.

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

Harris sinks second buzzer-beater of the season as Bearcats defeat Yorktown

By Zach Carter / February 15, 2023

Last Tuesday, Muncie Central senior guard Daniel Harris sank a game-winning shot against Pendleton Heights (6-15, 0-7 HHC). Last night, he did it again as he sank a 3-pointer to defeat the Yorktown Tigers 41-38. Following the game, one Muncie Central fan said that the team should only play on Tuesdays. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State grinds out another win over Northern Illinois

By Derran Cobb / February 15, 2023

Dishing out 15 assists as a team, Ball State (19-7, 10-3 MAC) took care of business as it completed the season sweep of short-handed Northern Illinois (11-15, 7-6 MAC) by 10 points. The first thing head coach Michael Lewis had to say in the post-game press conference was an acknowledgment of a hard-fought game from the Huskies. 

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WEATHER

Windy but warm (for now)

February 14, 2023

Weather Forecaster Rachel Sherfey shares details about a Wind Advisory in effect through tonight and a dramatic cool down this week. 

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Presidential nominees for Student Government Association debate in the Student Center

By Elissa Maudlin and Hannah Amos / February 14, 2023

At the SGA presidential debate Feb. 14, Gassensmith and Ellis elaborated on their campaign points and were given time to rebuke the other candidate’s platform points.

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NEWS

A Valentine’s Day social event

By Masen Trowbridge / February 14, 2023

Katrina Leming, the Campaign Manager, was there to present and provide information on what SGA is doing to help the environment, campus safety, Ball State transportation and more. 

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COLTS NAME HEAD COACH

AP: Colts hire Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as their head coach

By Associated Press / February 14, 2023

The Indianapolis Colts have hired Shane Steichen as their head coach. The move announced Tuesday ends a search that took more than a month, involved more than a dozen candidates and finally gives the Colts some direction in what still appears to be a tumultuous offseason. A news conference was scheduled for later in the day.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Hana Mühl’s journey from pro basketball overseas to NCAA basketball at Ball State

By Brayden Goins / February 14, 2023

Around a basketball court, it's 93,910 laps. That’s how far Hana Mühl is from her hometown of Zagreb, Croatia. 

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NEWS

AP: 3 people killed at Michigan State University; gunman dead

By Associated Press / February 14, 2023

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Police say a man suspected of killing three people and wounding five more at Michigan State University on Monday night has died.

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NEWS

AP: Michigan State University police: Shootings wound several

By Associated Press / February 13, 2023

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Multiple people were wounded in shootings Monday night at Michigan State University, police said.

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NEWS

A-I Online Essay Writer

By Madison Smith / February 13, 2023

Another Ball State student, Katie Kois said “The purpose of writing your own essays is to learn while you do it, and having something to write for you, will mean you lose that learning skill.”