Activision experiences layoffs

By Whitney Gibson / February 18, 2016

GameInformer reported that it was “tipped off” at some changes over at Activision regarding staffing, with reason to believe that the area affected is the Minneapolis, Minnesota location. Activision confirmed that layoffs had taken place, “As announced on our earnings call, our games for core audiences did extremely well, but the casual audience has not yet emerged on the next gen consoles,” an Activision spokesperson told GameInformer.

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NEWS

'Fallout 4' DLC expanded, release dates and pricing detailed

By Graham Taylor / February 18, 2016

Bethesda announced this morning, via a post on their website, its plans for the upcoming Fallout 4 DLC, including pricing.

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SPORTS

Ball State prepares for 2nd home match of week

By Quinn Schlegel / February 18, 2016

On Feb. 17, No. 12-ranked Ball State took down No. 8 Loyola 3-1 at Worthen Arena and will turn around to play No. 14 Lewis University on Feb. 18. 

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SPORTS

Ball State baseball picked to finish 2nd in MAC preseason coaches' poll

By Staff Reports / February 18, 2016

Ball State baseball was picked to finish second in the Mid-American Conference West Divison in the MAC coaches' preseason poll. The Cardinals also have high expectations after finishing 2015 with a 33-25 (14-13 MAC) record.

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NEWS

​Personal recreation center use is hard to come by, student says

By Laura Arwood / February 18, 2016

Sophomore accounting major Ebony Powell said when things get tough, she likes to dance. Dancing is her favorite way to relieve stress. But she hasn't been able to get space in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center to be able to dance. 

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NEWS

Cousin Vinny's pizza box prompts Ball State bomb scare

By Rachel Podnar and Jenna Liston / February 18, 2016

The student who caused a bomb scare at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Feb. 17 was trying an unconventional way of paying a parking ticket.

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NEWS

First Main Street Cabaret to raise funds for arts, non-profits

By Allison Nusbaum / February 18, 2016

On Feb. 20, prepare for an evening of entertainment by the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the Muncie Symphony League (MSO) to put on the first Main Street Cabaret.

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NEWS

DINNER FOR 2ISH: Spaghetti squash

By Emma Rogers and Tyson Bird / February 18, 2016

We started cooking together in the summer of 2015 and have planned and cooked a dinner every week since. Our recipes are often inspired by the New York Times’ cooking website but are adapted to fit Muncie availability and a college budget.

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OPINION

MISS BRIHAVIN': Fiorina talks about the Republican “C” word: choice

By Brianna Kirkham / February 18, 2016

Republican candidate Carly Fiorina ended her campaign last week after a 7th place finish in New Hampshire.

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SPORTS

CBS Sports Network airing two Ball State men's basketball games

By Staff Reports / February 18, 2016

CBS Sports Network has decided to add the second matchup between Ball State and Northern Illinois to its schedule as well. This game is on March 4 at 6 p.m.

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SPORTS

Ball State athletics donates to Dance Marathon

By Eric Kuznar / February 18, 2016

Ball State athletics is joining the effort to raise money toward Ball State University Dance Marathon by donating part of its game proceeds to the year-long fundraising organization. 

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NEWS

How to tackle Dance Marathon like a pro

By Taylor Kelly / February 18, 2016

Every year, hundreds of students lace up their shoes and prepare to dance for 12 hours to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children.

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NEWS

The choice to rent or buy

By Taylor Meyers / February 18, 2016

As room and board rates and rent prices continue to rise, some students choose buying a house instead of renting it

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NEWS

Warmer weather on its way

By Balint Szalavari / February 18, 2016

With the work week nearing its end, warmer temperatures are coming for the weekend! Weather Forecaster Balint Szalavair has the full story.

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SPORTS

Ball State men's volleyball knocks off No. 8 Loyola 3-1

By Elizabeth Wyman / February 17, 2016

The 12th-ranked Ball State men’s volleyball team (10-3, 4-0 Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) defeated the reigning NCAA champions, No. 8 Loyola University (8-4, 3-2 MIVA), in four sets.

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SPORTS

Women's basketball wins 73-57 at Northern Illinois

By Staff Reports / February 17, 2016

After losing two straight games, Ball State women's basketball returned to form with a 73-57 win on the road Feb.

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NEWS

Tonight we will see a low of 25 degrees with some areas of fog

By David Siple / February 17, 2016

For Thursday look for temperatures to be in the 40s but highs on Friday and throughout the weekend will reach into the upper 50s. A great spring like weekend is upon us.

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SPORTS

Jonathan Newsome arrested for marijuana possession

February 17, 2016

Former Ball State football player and current Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome was arrested on possession of marijuana charges. According to fox59.com, police arrived at Newsome's apartment around 2 a.m.

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NEWS

Supreme Court justice death leads to politcal upheaval

By Sabrina Childers / February 17, 2016

The U.S. government is based around the cooperation of differing political views. However, after the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Feb. 13 — which was determined to be from natural causes — debates between Republicans and Democrats have broken out.

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NEWS

What's new on Netflix in February

By Stacie Kammerling / February 17, 2016

This graphic is the first of a monthly series that will show what is new on Netflix.