Blake’s Beats: Why I’m regretfully excited about the NFL season

No Deal: Auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute

More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.

‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ seeps through the cracks of normality, even for Post Malone

Missed opportunities prove difference in Cardinals loss to UMass Lowell

In the Cardinals second game of a five game road trip, Ball State Field Hockey lost to UMass Lowell, 2-1. 

Offensive struggles continue for Ball State Soccer in loss to Florida Gulf Coast

The Cardinals were shut out 2-0 Sunday by Florida Gulf Coast to end their season-opening road trip at a record of 1-2.  

Jordan Williams has day of firsts in loss to Florida Atlantic

When Jordan Williams woke up Saturday, he didn’t expect to have a game he’d never forget. He was just excited to play football.  

Cardinals drop final 2 matches of Northern Kentucky Tournament

Ball State (4-5, 0-0 MAC) went into the weekend at 3-3 on the season looking to leave Highland Heights, Kentucky, with an above .500 record. The Cardinals were off to a good start Friday, defeating Northern Kentucky in five sets, but they were unable to reach their goal after a pair of losses Saturday against Cincinnati and Notre Dame. 

Travis Scott soars to the top in ‘Look Mom I Can Fly’ documentary

 ‘Look Mom I Can Fly’ is a must-see documentary about one of the most ingenious and dedicated artists of our lifetime. 

“IT Chapter 2” is a memory I wish I could forget

 ‘IT Chapter 2’ never was able to clear the bar set by its predecessor in any category, disappointing fans across the board.  

Ball State loses turnover battle, game to Florida Atlantic

Ball State was down 17 with less than five minutes to play. It had to go for it on fourth-and-6. The Cardinals (1-2, 0-0 MAC) didn’t make it and turned the ball over to Florida Atlantic (1-2, 0-0 CUSA). It was the Cardinals’ fifth turnover of the day. Three drives and four minutes later, the Owls locked up a 41-31 victory. 

6 personal records accompany cross country's third place finish at Spartan Invite

A third place finish out of 26 competing teams highlighted Ball State Cross Country's finish at the Spartan Invite in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday. 

Ball State Soccer's unbeaten streak snapped by Florida Atlantic

Facing 18 shots, Ball State (5-1, 0-0 MAC) saw its 16-game unbeaten streak come to a close Friday at Florida Atlantic (5-2, 0-0 Conference USA). The Cardinals fell to the Owls, 1-0, as Ball State’s offense was shut out for the first time since a 1-0 loss at Kent State Sept. 28, 2018. 

Cardinals earn first road victory of season in comeback win over Norse

Ball State (4-3, 0-0 MAC) began the Northern Kentucky Tournament with its first road win of the season over Northern Kentucky (4-2, 0-0 Horizon League) Friday night. The Cardinals’ victory did not come easy as they dropped the first two sets of the match, 25-18 in set one and 25-19 in set two. 

Brutally Honest: Petty energy

The 2020 presidential race is already underway, with the third Democrat debate Thursday night. This was the first time all 10 candidates were on the same stage, and this was something many people, including myself, were happy to see. Having two different nights for all the candidates was exhausting and confusing. Going in, I hoped to hear more about gun control regulations and medicare. While immediately off the bat, Medicare was brought up, gun control was only briefly mentioned. Not only that, all I felt I got out of last nights’ debate was a lot pettiness.

‘Fear Inoculum’ finds Tool making their best and most average music after 13 years

It is disappointing that Tool didn’t fully deliver with 'Fear Inoculum,' but it is still an incredible display of craftsmanship and talent.  

‘Norman F***ing Rockwell’ is a new best for Lana Del Rey, as well as one of this year’s best records

 ‘Norman F***ing Rockwell’ is more than just all of the stars aligning for Lana Del Rey. Sure, it’s the best production, writing, and singing to ever be on a Lana record. But there’s also unprecedented elevation of her craft featured all across the record. The character that Lana has crafted across her discography has never felt so fleshed out, emotionally potent, or real before.  

Revisiting an essential album: Kid Cudi's 'Man on the Moon'

On Sept. 14, 2009, Kid Cudi gave the world a vibrant, psychedelic tour of his mind and his lifelong struggle with mental illness. Now, ten years and several albums later, Cudi’s breakout concept album Man on the Moon: End of the Day remains as essential, fresh, and moving as ever.

Revisiting an essential album: Kid Cudi's 'Man on the Moon'

Tickets for Bob Dylan concert at Ball State go on sale

As part of its fall tour, Bob Dylan & His Band will be performing November 2019 at Emens Auditorium.

Muncie Origins: The Cup offers drinks, social atmosphere in The Village

At The Cup, the smell of roasting coffee beans wafts through between the roastery, lounging area and into the tattoo shop upstairs.