The Hong Kong protests, immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, Pope Francis’ decree on poverty, the flooded streets of Venice and Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit vote make up this week’s five international stories.
Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler has been arrested by the FBI, according to a statement from FBI Indianapolis.
Despite shooting 7 percent from 3-point range in the first half, Ball State Men's Basketball rallied behind two veterans and a second-half surge to down Indiana State, 69-55, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Ball State just had one of the most successful fall seasons in recent years. Thanks to a home-tournament victory, top team finishes throughout the season and a few Cardinals hitting their stride, Ball State is a threat in the Mid-American Conference heading into the offseason. Here are some takeaways from the fall schedule.
Ball State and Cincinnati battled back and forth throughout the contest, but the Bearcats won the final stretch, which propelled them to a 63-56 win.
Despite the Chippewas sneaking away with the one-point win, Ball State firmly had control for the majority of the game. The evening started out slow with six total points scored in the first quarter. Then, an offensive explosion ensued for the last 45 minutes.
The Cardinals sought revenge from a 3-1 loss to Central Michigan on the road Oct. 11 where a big factor was their .121 hitting percentage. They vastly improved in the rematch to earn a share of the Mid-American Conference West Division title for the third year in a row, hitting an even .200.
Ball State players walked away from their contest with Central Michigan with heads hung low following a 45-44 defeat. The Cardinals had a 17-point lead three different times throughout the game and led for almost the entirety of the night.
The women defeated Grand Valley State, 197-103, and the men fell to the Lakers, 187.5-112.5.
It was a showdown at Fifth Third Arena Saturday afternoon where Ball State Women’s Basketball and Cincinnati traded leads and fought tooth-and-nail, ending in a 63-56 victory for the Bearcats.
A fire was reported at Ball State's Sigma Chi fraternity house at around 11 p.m. Friday.
The Ball Brothers Foundation’s Board of Directors approved grants in October to start two endowments for the director of public education and CEO position at Muncie Community Schools (MCS), according to a press release from the foundation.
For senior Brandon Eastom, recognizing others is becoming a seldom act that people do for each other. It was this belief that led him to create the Snap Jar.
Sophia Greenwood, junior fashion merchandising and apparel design major, said her interest in fashion started when she was 5 years old when her grandma taught her how to sew.
From scout team to the starting five, Josh Thompson has gone from doing the little things during practice in order to stand out to stepping up as a team leader this season.
Michael Hicks, professor of economics and director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, said he predicts a 50 percent chance of a recession — a period of diminishing economic activity — in the United States over the next year.
With Ball State just two wins away from bowl eligibility and temperatures in Muncie nearing single digits this week at practice, redshirt junior quarterback Drew Plitt has the Bahamas on his mind. As good as it feels to have the team’s first bowl birth since 2013 in sight, Plitt said, players’ eyes can’t get too wide.
For eight months, Muncie resident Earl Willson has been using the Healthy Lifestyle Center (HLC) — a Ball State service that provides students and the Muncie community with free nutrition, health and exercise advice.
People watch their favorite movie more than once, attend more than one sporting event to support their favorite team and visit the same city multiple times because it makes them happy. So, why is it wrong for me to want to see my favorite musician more than once for the same reasons?
The Cardinals cruised their way to victory, dominating both halves as they found contribution all around. Here is what stood out.
