Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band responsible for "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird," has produced 30 albums. It will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at John. R. Emens Auditorium.   PHOTO PROVIDED BY RICKEY MEDLOCKE 
NEWS

Lynyrd Skynyrd member, band keep rock alive

After 50 years of touring, more than a dozen different band members and 30 albums, Lynyrd Skynyrd is still on the road entertaining audiences with its trademark southern rock and classic hits like “Sweet Home Alabama.”


SPORTS

Proctor closer to home after transfer from Illinois

Proctor committed to Illinois as a sophomore at Pendleton Heights High School. He did not see any action for the Fighting Illini during his freshman season, however, as they spent much of the season as the No. 1 team in the country and reached the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.



The crowd cheers during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
SPORTS

Chirp: X Factors on the Field

Ball State rushing attack vs. Toledo run defense Ball State: Ball State's ground game is averaging over 230 yards per game and have 10 touchdowns. These numbers look even more impressive with big games against Texas A&M and a top defense in Northwestern. Running back Darian Green has had no trouble running behind Ball State's veteran offensive line.




Freshman Johnny Watts became the third Ball State golfer in history to win the individual championship for the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Watts is also the first Ball State freshman to win it. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BALL STATE ATHLETICS
SPORTS

Ball State finishes 3rd at Badger Invite

The Ball State men's golf team finished third of 12 teams at the Badger Invitational, marking its best finish of the fall season so far. The Cardinals entered the final round in third place as well. They finished behind Kansas, who won the title, and Miami University who finished second.


OPINION

AK's OPINION: Scream Queens: Love it or hate it

For those of you who are into the B-movie style films that are so bad they’re good, the new Foxcomedy/horror television series "Scream Queens" is for you. For those who don’t find comedy in continuous idiotic commentary and mean-spirited stereotypes, this show may be more exhausting than exhilarating.


Sophomore Darian Green runs the ball inside the red zone against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3. Green and center Jacob Richard have contributed to an efficient offense for the Cardinals this season. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BSU PHOTO SERVICES
SPORTS

Richard, Green providing lift for offense this season

The Ball State running game has excelled this season, averaging over 230 yards per game through four games. Running the ball takes a team effort, but the Cardinals' attack has been ignited by two players. Head coach Pete Lembo does not "talk in absolutes or extremes," but said it all starts with two players.





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