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This year will mark the fourth year for The New Play Initiative in the department of theatre at Ball State. Emma Rund was selected as this year's playwright. Department of Theatre, Photo courtesy

'Rosemary and Time' selected as play for New Play Initiative 2019

April 5, 2019

For a year and a half, senior playwright Emma Rund has been writing and rewriting what she called her masterpiece, “Rosemary and Time.” 



NEWS

Students using the Ball State Learning Center have higher retention, on-time graduation rates

By Scott Fleener / April 5, 2019

Students stressed about their academic performance might benefit from using the resources available at Ball State’s Learning Center. 


NEWS

Ball State professor to teach immersive class on rape culture in the age of #MeToo

By Kelli Ross / April 5, 2019

A creative writing professor will be leading students in an intensive study of rape culture on college campuses nationwide. 


Junior Parker Swartz cheers after winning a volley against Quincy in the second game on March 31 at John E. Worthen Arena. The Ball State Cardinals won all three games played. Rebecca Slezak, DN
VOLLEYBALL

Isaacson elevates Ball State Men's Volleyball in comeback over McKendree

By Connor Smith / April 4, 2019

With Thursday’s win, the Cardinals tied their season series with the Bearcats after suffering a 3-0 sweep at Worthen Arena on Feb. 7.


Seul Yi in front of her work titled "Passage of Time." Her work is modeled after traditional Korean outfit tassels. The length of each resembles the passing of time. Chase Martin, DN
NEWS

Ball State School of Art kicks off 2019 Art Month

By Chase Martin / April 4, 2019

Students from Ball State’s master’s of fine arts (MFA) program showcased their creative works as the School of Art began their celebration of Art Month this April.



Freshman Brendan Kogiones registers his bike outside of DeHority Complex on Aug. 31. Participants got a slice of pizza for registering and a better chance at recovering a stolen bike, according to the Ball State University Police Department. Kyle Crawford, DN
NEWS

How Ball State students can protect their bikes on campus

By Charles Melton / April 4, 2019

She locked only the tire of her bike to the rack.


Michale DeLong relays the plans of her group to Adam Rude, an advisor for the one credit hour, independent study course dedicated to the ELECTRI International Green Energy Challenge. With her are group mates Cassie Deorony and Kevin Zielinski. Michale DeLong, photo provided
CAMPUS

Students partner with Muncie nonprofit to implement green energy

By Erika Leak / April 4, 2019

The concept of saving energy and using more eco-friendly resources has been around for years — businesses like the Indianapolis International airport have even made the switch entirely to solar panels. 


Unoccupied computers, keyboards and mice sit in room 284 in the Robert Bell Building April 3, 2019. Ball State's campus experienced a nearly six-hour long internet outage Feb. 9, 2021. Andrew Harp, DN File
NEWS

Both Ball State Department of Computer Science master’s programs suspended

By Andrew Harp / April 4, 2019

Matthew Smith always knew he wanted to work with computers. 


(Left to right) Amplify slate members Jalen Jones, Student Government Association (SGA) treasurer; Jake Biller, SGA parliamentarian; Kyleigh Snavely, SGA secretary; Kameron Bontrager, SGA president pro tempore; and Isaac Mitchell, SGA president give the final platform point update at the senate meeting April 3, 2019 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. The slate reported that it has completed 14 of 16 platform points. Charles Melton, DN 
NEWS

SGA president gives final platform points update

By Charles Melton / April 3, 2019

In the second-to-last Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, President Isaac Mitchell delivered his last platform points update. 



Ball State senior first baseman John Ricotta rounds third in the fourth inning of the Cardinals' game against Purdue March 19, 2019 at Ball Diamond at First Merchants Ballpark Complex in Muncie, IN. Ball State's win over Purdue gives them a 11-9 record. Paige Grider, DN
BASEBALL

Sebby clutches up, gives Ball State Baseball lead, win

By Zach Piatt / April 3, 2019

Redshirt junior Chase Sebby got the call to pinch hit in the bottom of the sixth inning, and he had an at-bat that shifted momentum in Ball State’s (19-9, 4-0 MAC) 12-4 win over Manchester (7-14, 2-0 HCAC) Wednesday. 


Real Estate performs on the main stage at the Fountain Square Music Festival on Oct. 6. Over 50 artists performed across five venues during the two-day festival in the heart of Fountain Square, Indianapolis. Reagan Allen, DN
CAMPUS

Sight and sound work to 'Ignite the Night' in The Village

By Jack Hart / April 3, 2019

Featuring 20-foot screens, lights that can be seen almost a mile away and lasers that require federal waivers, Muncie has never witnessed a concert scene like this before. 


OPINION

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Freedom of speech is a right for all, including university students

By Contributor / April 3, 2019

Freedom of speech, enshrined as the first of many freedoms guaranteed under the Bill of Rights in our Constitution, is just as important today as it was back in 1791. President Trump’s executive order to ensure that universities and institutions promote free speech is not a government overreach, but rather a protection of one of our most basic human rights. 


OPINION

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Universities should not allow discriminatory speakers

By Contributor / April 3, 2019

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”



David Ferguson, interim dean of the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP), was appointed to continue in his position but as dean of the CAP. Ferguson will take on the new title July 1. Marc Ransford, Photo Provided
NEWS

Ball State appoints new dean for College of Architecture and Planning

By Staff Reports / April 3, 2019

Interim Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) Dave Ferguson will continue in his position with a new title. Ferguson will continue as the dean of the CAP, according to a press release from the Office of the Provost.


Sophomore defender Yela Ziswiler kicks the ball away from Western Illinois Sept. 15 at Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals won 3-0. Harrison Raft, DN
SOCCER

A game without borders: International talent has played a major role in the rise of Ball State Soccer

By Tyler Griffith , Ben Schueren , Ike Dirrim and Tommy Smith / April 3, 2019

While seven players from the 2018 Ball State Soccer roster weren’t born in the United States, they all call Muncie home. 


Freshman Hailey Demnianiuk runs in for a hug with sophomore Kennedy Wynn to celebrate their victory. Wynn scored the last point during the Ball State verses Kent State game at the Softball Field at First Merchants Ballpark Complex on April 6. Carlee Ellison, DN
SOFTBALL

Grit drives Ball State Softball in split doubleheader against Northern Illinois

By Jack Williams / April 2, 2019

After Northern Illinois (16-18, 3-4 MAC) held off a Cardinal comeback in the first game for the 7-6 victory, Ball State Softball (26-11, 4-1 MAC) stormed back in the second game to defeat the Huskies 7-5 and split the doubleheader. 


In this Jan. 15, 2019, file photo, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb speaks at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Senate is moving toward a vote on legislation aimed at getting Indiana off a list of five states without a hate crimes law, even as the bill's critics contend that it falls short of that goal. Senate Republicans decided in a private meeting Monday April 1, 2019, to put the bill up for a final concurrence vote as early as Tuesday. Republican Gov. Holcomb, supports it. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
NEWS

Indiana Senate OKs hate crimes bill, governor will sign it

By Associated Press / April 2, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Senate approved legislation Tuesday aimed at getting Indiana off a list of five states without a hate crimes law, and Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb promised to sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk.


Graphic by Emily Wright,DN
GOLF

Ranieri leads Ball State Men's Golf at Butler Invitational

By Connor Smith / April 2, 2019

Freshman Joey Ranieri’s score of 140 led all individuals and Ball State Men’s Golf at the Butler Invitational on April 1 and 2.


Sophomore McKenna Crews attends a Be The Match event as president of the organization. Crews became involved in Ball State's chapter of Be The Match after she was accepted into her current sorority, Chi Omega. McKenna Crews, Photo Provided. 
CAMPUS

President of Ball State's chapter of Be The Match shares her experience with rare disease

By Tierra Harris / April 2, 2019

After fighting severe cases of kennel cough, chicken pox and pneumonia for years as a child, McKenna Crews and her family suspected something was wrong. 


The Cardinals rush the field to meet then-junior Ross Messina after his game-winning hit against Kent State March 31, 2019, at Ball Diamond at First Merchants Ball Park Complex. The game went 13 innings before the Cardinals came out on top, 9-8. Rebecca Slezak, DN
BASEBALL

Cardinals get playing, coaching experience in Ball State Baseball win

By Zach Piatt / April 1, 2019

After getting rained out Saturday and snowed out Sunday, Ball State (18-9, 4-0 MAC) woke up Monday to some better news. According to the Collegiate Baseball Division I Poll, the Cardinals were ranked 28th in the nation, and they showed why in their 12-5 win over Indiana Kokomo (24-10, 12-3 RSC). 

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