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Sbarro to shut down Wednesday

A new pizza brand will move into the Atrium in August.

Clay Aiken wins North Carolina Democratic congressional primary

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — "American Idol" entertainer Clay Aiken has won what had been a hotly contested Democratic primary for a North Carolina congressional seat.

New Water Bowl owner hopes to keep site running

After 57 years of business, a Muncie summer recreation site has a new owner.

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State adds Youngstown State transfer

After losing four players to graduation and another two to transfer, the Ball State men’s basketball team is adding a player to the roster.Forward Ryan Weber is transferring from Youngstown State to play at Ball State.Weber was a sophomore last season and will redshirt for his mandatory one-year sit out period, leaving him two years of eligibility with the Cardinals.Weber was a major contributor last season with the Penguins, starting 28 games and averaging 33 minutes per game.“Ryan had a great season at Youngstown State and has proven he can produce at a high level in college,” Ball State head coach James Whitford said in a press release.

FOOTBALL: 2 Ball State players drafted into NFL

For the first time since 2009, a Ball State player’s name was called in the NFL Draft.The Indianapolis Colts selected former Ball State defensive end Jonathan Newsome in the fifth round.One round later, record-setting quarterback Keith Wenning was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with the 18th pick.NEWSOMEAfter transferring from Ohio State, Newsome played in 23 games during his two seasons at Ball State, accumulating 116 total tackles, 16.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.

FOOTBALL: Snead's NFL dream becomes real when Browns call

Expectations of being selected between rounds three and five of the NFL Draft proved too lofty for a former Ball State wide receiver.Willie Snead forwent his senior season at Ball State after registering 1,516 yards and 15 touchdowns in his junior campaign.

BASEBALL: Sweep of Kent State brings Senior Day victory

For 10 seniors on the Ball State baseball team, Sunday’s 9-8 walk-off victory over Kent State would mark the last time they would play on their home field.“It’s exciting but sad all at the same time,” senior Kyle Raleigh said after the game.

SOFTBALL: Perry, team win postseason awards

Under first-year head coach Tyra Perry, the 2014 Ball State softball team went 33-19 and continued to establish itself as a prominent Midwest softball program.However, the team lost in the Mid-American Conference Tournament to Northern Illinois on Friday.Perry, who previously served as the head coach at Western Kentucky for six seasons, was named the conference coach of the year by her peers.“To have that type of respect from such a great group of women was amazing,” she said.

Ball State begins summer construction

Summer is the season of change for Ball State’s campus with a price tag between $64 million and $77 million.

Muncie sees summer business closings, openings

This summer, Muncie will say goodbye to some businesses while making way for new ones.

Water Bowl site to be auctioned, could be industrialized

After 57 years of business, a Muncie recreation area will be sold to the highest bidder tonight and could be used for intense industrialization.

355 selfies earn Guinness World Record for alumnus, boyfriend

A recent Ball State alumnus and his boyfriend broke a Guinness World Record with 355 selfies in an hour.

May events

See a list of May events in and close to Muncie.

University made $534,264 from parking tickets in 2012-13

Ball State raked in more than half of a million dollars in parking tickets during the 2012-13 academic year.

Muncie Livin': 11 things to do this summer

Muncie Summer Events 

Kennedy gives Ball State walk-off win over Kent State

Tied at four in the bottom of the ninth inning this afternoon, third baseman Sean Kennedy knocked a bases loaded single back up the middle to give Ball State the walk-off win, 5-4, over visiting Kent State.With the win, head coach Rich Maloney tied former Ball State baseball coach Pete Quinn for the most wins in the program's history with 323.Pitcher Scott Baker started the game for the Cardinals, allowing three runs on nine hits over seven innings of work.Kent State broke a 3-3 tie in the top of the ninth to take a one-run lead, but a dropped pop-up in the bottom of the inning opened the door for Ball State.The Cardinals proceeded to load the bases following the error, and Kennedy ultimately delivered with the game winning hit.Zach Plesac, who came into the game in relief for Ball State earned his 11th win

FOOTBALL: Former Ball State players picked up by NFL teams

Three former Cardinals are now NFL players.

Men's tennis falls to #12 Illinois in NCAA champhionships

The Ball State men’s tennis team finished its season