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Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Nixon National Energy Conference at The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California, on April 19, 2023. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Associated Press: Mike Pence will launch his presidential campaign in Iowa on June 7

By Associated Press / June 1, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his long-expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing GOP field and putting him in direct competition with his former boss. Pence will hold a kickoff event in Des Moines on June 7, the date of his 64th birthday, according to two people familiar with his plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to share details ahead of the official announcement. He is also expected to release a video message that morning as part of the launch.

LOCAL EVENTS

Muncie Artswalk, a Muncie First Thursday event

By Staff Reports / May 31, 2023

The Brink of Summer Artswalk presented by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County will be on Thursday, June 1. There will be a wide variety of things to do and buy at the Artswalk. There will be YART or a yard sale for art, this will feature local vendors and makers who price art under $40 at Canan Commons. Art galleries and exhibits can be found featuring local artists and various media at Gordy, Cornerstone, Madjax and other galleries. 

The Cowan Blackhawks pose with the regional championship trophy May 30 at Cowan Junior/Senior High School. It is the program's third straight regional championship. Zach Carter, DN.
REGIONAL SOFTBALL

Cowan walks-off Tri for third straight regional championship

By Zach Carter / May 30, 2023

When the state tournament for high school sports rolls around in Indiana, communities come together to show their support. Win or lose, they are always there. But when they see their team play great defense, never give up, and hit a walk-off single on their home turf, it becomes something that they will never forget. That’s what the Cowan faithful saw today as the Blackhawks softball team defeated the Tri Titans 2-1 for their third straight regional championship.

Delta sophomore Zane Cline prepares to throw a pitch May 29 during the Sectional #24 championship game at Yorktown High School. Zach Carter, DN.
SECTIONAL BASEBALL

Delta falls, Wes-Del prevails in sectional championships

By Zach Carter / May 30, 2023

If you wanted perfect baseball weather for yesterday’s sectional championships, you got it as the day brought sunshine and enjoyable temperatures. But if you were looking forward to the final two Delaware County teams continuing their postseasons, disappointment was your answer. The Sectional #24 championship game at Yorktown High School came down to two teams who ended the regular season under .500, with both teams losing their first five games of the season. In the semi-finals, the Delta Eagles knocked off the hometown Yorktown Tigers (20-7, 11-3 Hoosier Heritage) 5-3, while the New Castle Trojans defeated the Jay County Patriots (13-14, 1-5 Allen County) 4-3. 

Samuel Altman, CEO of OpenAI, testifies during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law oversight hearing to examine artificial intelligence, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
AI

Associated Press: Regulators take aim at AI to protect consumers and workers

By Associated Press / May 29, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — As concerns grow over increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, the nation’s financial watchdog says it’s working to ensure that companies follow the law when they’re using AI. Already, automated systems and algorithms help determine credit ratings, loan terms, bank account fees, and other aspects of our financial lives. AI also affects hiring, housing and working conditions.

Savannah Boneta, third-year public relations major, poses with her crown and sash in Carmel, Indiana, for the premiere of 100 Days to Indy in early April.
INDY 500

Junior Savannah Boneta Hand-Picked for Indy 500 Princess Program

By Payton Hammett / May 28, 2023

Savannah Boneta was born in Fishers; however, she did not grow up in the Hoosier light. She knew what the Indy 500 was, but she had never attended the race or the parade. After submitting her application and completing multiple interview rounds, Boneta was selected for the 500 Festival Princess Program. Each year, 33 college-aged women are selected and serve as ambassadors for the race, their hometown and their college/university. This rigorous program selects women based on their academic performance, community involvement, commitment service and leadership abilities. Since 1959, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has provided over 2,000 women with opportunities for leadership and professional development. 

Graduate student infielder Ryan Peltier hits the ball in a game against Bellarmine on April 4 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Peltier had two runs and one RBI. Katelyn Howell, DN
BASEBALL

Cardinals defeat Kent State to move to MAC Championship

By Elijah Poe / May 26, 2023

Just about a week ago, Ball State got beat 29-11 at home against Kent State in the last regular season series. Yesterday, Ball State (35-21) beat that same Kent State (41-15) team 6-1 to advance to the Mid-American Conference Championship. Senior Trennor O’Donnell, who started in the 29-11 loss, went a complete nine innings today to beat the Golden Flashes. It was the first complete game of his career. 

Cowan senior pitcher Tatum Rickert winds up May 25 during the Sectional #55 championship game at Daleville Junior/Senior High School. Zach carter, DN.
SECTIONAL SOFTBALL

Cowan defeats Wes-Del for third straight sectional championship

By Zach Carter / May 26, 2023

“Foul Ball, USA, hit the ball the other way, Aruba, uh uh, Jamaica, uh uh Hawaii, uh uh Aloha.” That was one of the chants that the Cowan softball team screamed from their dugout during the 1A Sectional #55 championship game. But when the seventh inning at Daleville Junior/Senior High School came to a close, those chants turned into cheers as the Blackhawks defeated Wes-Del 5-1 and became back-to-back-to-back sectional champions. 

Senior pitcher Casey Bargo pitches in a game against Bellarmine on April 4 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Ball State won 12-3. Katelyn Howell, DN
BASEBALL

Ball State wins first game in MAC Tournament

By Zach Carter / May 25, 2023

Grit. Following today’s 7-6 win against No. 2 Central Michigan (33-21, 19-11 MAC), he used it once more. “[The Cardinals] are a gritty bunch who believe in themselves,” Maloney said. “And they've been amazing because we've been short-handed for a long period of time.” With the team going through some adversity this season, yesterday’s win made the Cardinals’ (34-21, 19-11 MAC) first Mid-American Tournament (MAC) victory more than just that. It was a big moment for multiple players and lifted the team's spirits.

Tina Turner is featured in 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything," a new documentary series airing on Apple TV+. (Courtesy of Apple TV Plus/TNS)
AP

Associated Press: Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83

By Associated Press / May 24, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping "What's Love Got to Do With It," has died at 83. Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago.

Fruits and vegetables in a cooler a 3 Hermanos Supermarket in Muncie, Ind. April 16, 2023. J. Doudt
BALL BEARINGS

Un negocio familiar

By Evan Chandler / May 24, 2023

On a typical Saturday afternoon, the parking lot near 3 Hermanos Supermarket off of Wheeling Avenue in Muncie can be seen filled with people and cars. Music can be heard from open windows of trucks, and people scatter in and out of the small market, either joining or leaving the line that’s formed down the center of the store.

US President Joe Biden meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (left) about the debt ceiling, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 22, 2023. US President Joe Biden said he was "optimistic" as he met Monday with top Republican Kevin McCarthy for their first one-on-one talks in months, with just 10 days left to stop a calamitous debt default. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
DEBT CEILING

Associated Press: Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle in Washington and how the impasse could end

By Associated Press / May 24, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House negotiators were back at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday for another day of discussions with House Republicans over raising the nation's debt ceiling. Time is short: there are just days left before the government could run out of cash to pay its bills. The two sides are working to reach a budget compromise before June 1, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the country could default. The possible outcomes range from bad to apocalyptic, depending on how long the standoff drags on.

ESPORTS

Ball State University Earns National Program of the Year Honors at EsportsU Collegiate Awards

By Staff Reports / May 23, 2023

Ball State University was awarded Program of the Year honors at the EsportsU Collegiate Awards. Ball State Esports was selected as the best out of more than 3,000 academic institutions. “We are thrilled to receive the Esports Program of the Year Award. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches, and staff, and it's an honor to be recognized as one of the top programs in the industry,” Dan Marino, esports director at Ball State and head coach of the University’s esports varsity team said. “We're proud of the work we've done this year to earn this award and look forward to continuing to build a program that fosters excellence, sportsmanship, and teamwork.” 

SGA

OUR VIEW: SGA didn’t RISE to the challenge

By Editorial Board / May 22, 2023

Every year, The Daily News assigns a grade to the outgoing Student Government Association (SGA) executive slate based on how effective it was in accomplishing its goals, along with its impact on the Ball State community. This year’s slate, RISE, consisted of Tina Nguyen, who completed her second term as President of SGA and Vice President Monet Lindstrand, who will be returning as vice president in the 2023-24 school year. RISE ran on the main points of increasing diversity, improving campus transportation, increasing awareness for sexual assault and raising student wages. 

Ball State Men's Golf Head Coach Mike Fleck (left) and sophomore Kash Bellar look for a shot on the green of hole eleven of the Earl Yestingmeier Invite Sep. 3 at the Delaware Country Club. Hosted by the Delaware Country Club, the 2022 Earl Yestingsmeire Invite had 15 teams from schools across the region competing on the par-70 course. Eli Houser, DN
MEN'S GOLF

Bellar wins and Cardinals end up in fourth in the National Golf Invitational

By Elijah Poe / May 21, 2023

Playing in the first National Golf Invitational, Ball State Men’s Golf finished tied for fourth with their 859 score over three rounds. Sophomore Kash Bellar won the individual title with his 7-under-par performance over three rounds. “It's about time I've had some really good opportunities to win this spring alone, I just didn't capitalize on and didn't take advantage of the final round,” Bellar said. “I think today I just proved to myself that I can be an elite player. That's the best way to show some other people and teams around the country that I am a pretty good player.”

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