Junior Jennifer Gilbert receives a high-five as she rounds third after her home run. The left fielder, Gilbert, set the Ball State single-season home run record with 19 in 2012-13. Gilbert also became the Mid-American Conference’s all-time career RBI leader on April 12. The Cardinal offense rallied around Gilbert’s play to claim a MAC-best batting average. DN FILE PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
SPORTS

Gilbert feels 'comfortable' in 2nd pro season

The former Ball State outfielder is in her second season with the Akron Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch League after being selected 10th overall in 2014. Through five games this season, Gilbert ranks near the top of many hitting categories.



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DIY: Polaroid photo magnets

Some apartments, or dorm room mini-fridges, are bland and boring. These Polaroid photo magnets are the perfect solution to add some color and personality to your space.



SPORTS

University updates Charlie Cardinal logo

In an effort to refresh Ball State's brand, the university has made some minor changes to the Charlie Cardinal logo. The changes includes the removal of the motion lines and deepening of the red.  "It sort of sends a subtle message that things are changing, things are improving," athletic director Mark Sandy said.



Head coach James Whitford talks to his player during a timeout at the game against Central Michigan on Jan. 10 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
SPORTS

Ball State adds competition, size for next season

Ball State has added five newcomers to its roster, four of which will be eligible to play in the 2015-16 season. Whitford said his staff did a nice job of adding competition for playing time and insurance for the inevitable, such as injuries.


Charnice Milton
NEWS

Ball State graduate dies in D.C. shooting

A Ball State graduate died Wednesday night in a shooting in a southeast Washington, D.C., neighborhood. Charnice Milton, 27, graduated from Ball State with a bachelor's degree in communication studies, and then earned a master's degree from Syracuse University in magazine, newspaper and online journalism. She was waiting for a bus after covering a meeting for the Capital Community News.






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