On May 9, 2010 women across the country will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the approval of the birth control pill. However, millions of low-income women still lack access to birth control. (Kelsey Snell/MCT)
NEWS

The college student's guide to birth control

College students are having sex. The amount of 18-24 year-olds who reported doing “it” in the past 12 months is high —about 75 percent, according to a 2014 survey from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. When it comes to birth control, 94 percent of 18-29 year-olds are confident they know how to prevent unplanned pregnancies.



Colts rookie Jonathan Newsome was "more than just a number" at Ball State.
SPORTS

Former Cardinals face-off in NFL matchup

In Oct. 26's Nation Football League action the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in a matchup that had two former Cardinals on the same field for the first time since playing at Ball State.


The Ball State football team faced off against Central Michigan on Oct. 24 at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO EMMA ROGERS
SPORTS

Defense shows signs of improvement in loss

The Achilles' heel for Ball State thus far has been the inconsistency of the defense. This season, the Cardinals are allowing 484 yards per game to opposing offenses, which ranks 11th in the Mid-American Conference.



The United Way of Delaware County raised more than $150,000 last year. This year, Ball State employees are working to raise more. PHOTO COURTESY OF BALL STATE
NEWS

Employee fundraising drive underway

After raising more than $150,000 for the United Way of Delaware County last year, Ball State employees are working to beat that number this year. 



The Charles W. Brown Planetarium put on their second Halloween show, which talked about the astronomical importance of the holiday. The planetarium hosts shows most Friday and Saturday nights. DN PHOTO SABRINA CHILDERS
NEWS

Planetarium puts on feature Halloween show

This time of year, there won't be a typical astronomy show at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium. Instead, viewers can dive into the history of Halloween and how it was first recognized by the direction of the stars 2,500 years ago.


Sophomore defensive back David Moore pauses on the sideline during the game against Central Michigan on Oct. 24 at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
SPORTS

Weather contributes to Ball State home loss

Today’s weather provided a significant advantage for whichever team was playing with Scheumann Stadium’s westbound wind at their backs in the Cardinals’ 23-21 loss to Central Michigan. Head coach Pete Lembo said it's something his team practices with.







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