Sen. Dylan Teubert presents for the College Republicans in the Oct. 26, 2022, Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) meeting in L.A. Pittenger Student Center. The College Republicans were voted in to be an SGA-approved organization 28-2 with one abstention. Elijah Poe, DN

The Ball State Student Government votes in College Democrats and Republicans

Oct. 26, the Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) not only voted in organizations, but they did so dressed in their Halloween costumes. The most significant topic of the day came from the voting in for the College Republicans and the College Democrats at Ball State University. The votes made the organizations SGA-protected. 



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BEN SIMMONS

SCOTT: The Potential of Ben Simmons

Now do not get me wrong, I am not stupid; I am well aware of the fact that Ben Simmons is a below-average three-point shooter with a three-point percentage of 14.7 percent. I am also well aware that the majority of Ben Simmons’ career points are from the restricted area/paint where he is effective 61.9 percent of the time.


Alex Bracken, DN Photo Illustration; Dayna thompson, Photo Provided; NASA, Photo Courtesy
ASTRONOMY SLAM

'In a Galaxy Far, Far Away'

The 3rd annual Astronomy Slam takes place Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Presentation’s for this year’s Astronomy Slam include a tour of the night sky, the scale of the universe, the life cycle of stars and searching for another earth.


A guest pets Jason Michael's 3-year-old Cuban rock iguana on Sunday, Sept. 10. Alex Bracken, DN
LIFESTYLES

The World of Exotic Animals

Ron Billingsley hosted the Indiana Exotic Pet Expo on Sept. 25, and will host the next one on Nov. 27. Several members of the Muncie exotic pet community share their stories and what the community means to them.



The Ball State womens soccer team stands as the National Anthem plays before the start of the game on Sept. 23, 2021, at Briner Sports Complex in Muncie, IN. Amber Pietz, DN
SOCCER

Cardinals draw against No. 1 seed Buffalo

Before the whistle to start the game, Ball State prepared by listening to music, going for walks, talking and even watching Premier League soccer. Elgert said she takes time to watch soccer before her games as a way to get into the mindset while learning from some of Manchester City’s strategies.


APATHY

Calling Apathy to Action

It is time to take a stand against the evils of the world, to be informed about what is going on within our external factors. We must have the confidence and will to be a leader and push for the change we want to see. 


LIFESTYLES

Day of a Thousand Bulbs

The East Central Neighborhood Association arranged for volunteers to plant flowers in a couple of spots downtown. Take a look at the members of the Muncie community during this beautification effort.



FOOTBALL

Shot in the foot

Ball State Football (4-4, 2-2 MAC) fell 20-16 to Eastern Michigan (5-3, 2-2 MAC) to put an end to their three-game winning streak, unable to cap off Homecoming week on a positive note.


Amber Pietz, Jacy Bradley, DN Photo; Amber Pietz, DN Photo Illustration
MUNCIANA CLUB VOLLEYBALL

A hometown powerhouse

Delaware County, Indiana. A population of 114,461 people. Lesser known to a majority of the United States population. A powerhouse in AAU volleyball. Munciana Volleyball Club has experienced success on the travel volleyball club circuit with 38 national championships, 22 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Championships, 15 USA Volleyball Championships and one Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) Championship.



Cardinals fifth-year safety Bryce Cosby looks over lineman Oct. 23, 2021, at Scheumann Stadium. The Cardinals lost the Redbird Rivalry 24-17. Jacob Musselman, DN
FOOTBALL

A Homecoming Welcome

The Cardinals host Eastern Michigan in the 2022 homecoming game with both sides coming into the matchup 4-3 overall. Ball State played a comeback role in the last three games, defeating Northern Illinois in overtime, beating Central Michigan 17-16 after trailing most of the game and most recently knocking off UConn with a shutout in the second half after being behind 21-10 at halftime.





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