‘My Hero Academia’ Season 5, Episode 2: “Vestiges”

By Kellyn Harrison / April 6, 2021

Looking back, the previous episode’s slow start was exactly what viewers needed to prepare for the Pandora’s box this episode opened. “Vestiges” finally dug into plot points from season one, answered burning questions, and left more questions in its wake. Despite the huge plot developments viewers were treated with, the show didn’t let up on its amazing character development and visuals, per usual. The episode was so well made that it prompts an even more satisfying second watch to make sure a single detail wasn’t missed. 

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WEATHER

Will records be broken this week?

By Natasha Leland / April 5, 2021

Warm temperatures at the beginning of the week could break records, then comes a cool down. Weather Forecaster Natasha Leland has the latest.

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WEATHER

Recording breaking temperatures possible this week

By Adam Feick / April 5, 2021

Weather Forecaster Adam Feick has the latest on the upcoming warmth and is tracking our next chance for rain.

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SOFTBALL

Cardinals remain perfect in conference play with another series sweep

By Charleston Bowles / April 4, 2021

Unbeaten in Mid-American Conference play. Through two weeks, that holds true for Ball State Softball. 

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BASEBALL

4 takeaways from Ball State Baseball's weekend sweep of Butler

By Connor Smith / April 3, 2021

Here are four takeaways from this weekend's action. 

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OPINION

Keeping it Real: How COVID-19 worsened my mental health

By Delmy Hernandez / April 2, 2021

My assignments were put on hold, my symptoms continued to develop, and, although I’ve recovered, my mental health deteriorated in the process. 

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NEWS

Indiana 529 college savings plans increase in 2020

By Grace McCormick and Mackenzie Rupp / April 2, 2021

As many college students worry about paying off student loans, the average cost of college tuition in the United States has consistently risen at two to three times the rate of inflation each year, according to the College Savings Plans Network. The majority of federal financial aid comes in the form of loans, which increases the burden of student loan debt for graduates and families.

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ESPORTS

Cardinal Esports members give an inside look on what goes on beyond the screen

By Charleston Bowles / April 2, 2021

While the public viewing of esports takes place almost exclusively in weekly live competitions on streaming platforms, there is so much more that happens behind the scenes. 

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ESPORTS

Cardinal Esports members give an inside look on what goes on beyond the screen

By Charleston Bowles / April 2, 2021

While the public viewing of esports takes place almost exclusively in weekly live competitions on streaming platforms, there is so much more that happens behind the scenes. 

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NEWS

One Ball State Day returns in 2021 with a new twist

By Staff Reports / April 2, 2021

Plush cardinals will be scattered around campus, cardboard cutouts of deans will stand in their colleges and organization members will strategize what times to ask people to donate to their crowdfunding projects. This is what One Ball State Day will look like April 6.

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ENTERTAINMENT

League of Legends: Wild Rift Goes Live | Checkpoint

By Byte Staff / April 2, 2021

Blake and Graham break down the newest mobile version of League of Legends.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Star Wars Expands with Obi-Wan Kenobi Show | Checkpoint

By Byte Staff / April 2, 2021

Graham and Blake break down the newest future installment in the Star Wars franchise, a series focused on Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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WEATHER

Warmer temperatures ahead this weekend

By Ryan Crump / April 1, 2021

Weather Forecaster Ryan Crump has your update on colder temperatures and a big warm up next week.

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NEWS

Ball State students found Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter

By John Lynch / April 1, 2021

If you were to ask Eddie Osburn what they thought of the Biden administration's first 100 days, they’d probably express some disappointment. Osburn, junior English creative writing major and chair of the newly formed Ball State chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), founded the chapter with some help from fellow speech team member and sophomore political science and English rhetoric major Parker Abrell.

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NEWS

Ball State to continue to enforce face mask mandate

By Staff Reports / April 1, 2021

In a campus-wide email sent around 9 a.m. April 1, Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns said the university will continue to enforce a mandatory face mask policy while inside campus buildings through the end of the spring 2021 semester.

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COMMUNITIES

Muncie local shares his wildlife photography across social media

By Savannah Jordan / April 1, 2021

On a rainy fall day two years ago, Muncie local Patrick Conner was driving around Muncie’s Prairie Creek Reservoir when he spotted an eagle flying over the water.

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SPORTS

Where Clay meets dirt: For half his life, Phil Clay has kept Ball State’s athletic grounds in fresh condition

By Evan Weaver / April 1, 2021

If the fields could talk, they and Phil Clay would probably be best friends.

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NEWS

Ball State SGA introduces five amendments, passes graduation cords amendment

By Mackenzie Rupp and Maya Wilkins / March 31, 2021

At its hybrid in-person and Zoom meeting March 31, Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) introduced five new amendments.

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NEWS

The Common Market opens amidst pandemic

By Libby Klemeyer / March 31, 2021

People in need of food now have a new option thanks to a long-time business owner. 

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NEWS

War veteran commemorates fallen soldiers and family members with cat statues

By Alex Almanza / March 31, 2021

When you take a drive down Tillotson Avenue in Muncie, you might come across a few large cat decorations. But don’t worry, these cats aren't after their next meal.