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Lemuel Turner hugs Charlie Cardinal after making the half-court shot for free tuition on Aug. 20 in Worthen Arena. Turner played varsity basketball the last four years in high school. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Ellen challenges Ball State's half-court shot winner

By Rachel Podnar / September 8, 2015

When a Ball State freshman made a half court shot for a semester of free tuition, it went so viral it caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres.  Freshman Lemuel Turner, who made the half court shot, will be a guest on Ellen during its season premiere week.  Judging from a preview video, Ellen put to Turner to the half court shot test, and it looks like he made the shot again.  VIDEO  Props to Turner, but sorry Ellen, that's not very original.

NEWS

10 signs you're becoming an adult

By Miller Kern / September 6, 2015

College is a time for growing up and learning. These four years shape students’ personalities and habits. While 18- to 24-year-olds may not be completely ready for the real world, here are 10 signs you’re becoming an adult.

Realtor.com ranks Muncie as the most affordable college town in the country. DN FILE PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
NEWS

Muncie ranked most affordable college town

By Kara Berg / September 5, 2015

Muncie was ranked the most affordable college town by realtor.com last month, and though that may seem like a positive achievement, it could actually be the opposite, according to a university researcher.

The Ball State football team faced Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Scheumann Stadium.
SPORTS

Ball State attendance eclipses 10,000 in 1st game

By Jake Fox / September 4, 2015

For just the third time in the last two seasons, Scheumann Stadium's attendance reached 10 thousand for a home football game. Ball State defeated Virginia Military Institute 48-36 in the season opener in front of 10,473 spectators. Athletic Director Mark Sandy said attendance was about where he expected, but it could have been better.

Players react to a pile up during the game against the Virginia Military Institute at Scheumann Stadium on Thursday night. DN PHOTO TAYLOR IRBY
SPORTS

Offensive line key in Ball State victory

September 3, 2015

In its first game of the season, the Ball State football team gained 567 total yards and put up 48 points. Head coach Pete Lembo was able to utilize his fast-paced, short-yardage-based offense thanks to the time his veteran offensive line provided for the quarterback and running backs.

Members of the women's volleyball team celebrate after winning the match in the second game of the Active Ankle Tournament against Belmont on Aug. 28 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
SPORTS

Ball State to take on 3 undefeated teams in Lipscomb Tournament

By Zach Cains / September 3, 2015

Following the loss to IUPUI on Sept. 2, the upcoming Lipscomb Tournament might've gotten even tougher for the Ball State women's volleyball team. Because the team is on the road, there isn't much time to adjust following its three-set loss. The Cardinals head into the Lipscomb Tournament Sept. 4 where they will see three undefeated teams.

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