Ball State faculty and graduate students reflect on being nominated for Muncie’s fourth biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards

By Grace McCormick and Sarah Olsen / November 3, 2021

Robert Dirden, Ball State assistant teaching professor of theatre, walked through the doors of the Muncie Civic Theatre as a 16-year-old in 1989 and wanted to help create sets and design shows. With theater experience from Muncie Central High School and a calling to create, Dirden said he helped the theater with whatever it needed, including painting sets, building props and sewing costumes.

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WEATHER

Cold temperatures for the next few days

By Hope Kleitsch / November 3, 2021

Weather Forecaster Hope Kleitsch tells how long these below normal temperatures will stick around and how long the sunny skies will last. 

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FOOTBALL

Carson Steele's work ethic pays off with career night in Ball State's win over Akron

By Ian Hansen / November 3, 2021

 In the first week night Mid-American Conference game of the season where temperatures were in the 30s, it was freshman running back Carson Steele who put together a career night in Ball State Football’s 31-25 win over Akron. 

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NEWS

Ball State announces plans for fall 2021 commencement

By Staff Reports / November 3, 2021

In a campus-wide email Nov. 3, Ball State staff announced plans for two in-person commencement ceremonies for fall 2021 graduates scheduled for Dec. 18 in Worthen Arena.

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FOOTBALL

Cardinals force late turnover to hold off Akron comeback in 31-25 victory

By Charleston Bowles / November 2, 2021

After losing to Miami-Ohio 10 days ago after a defensive turnover on its final drive, Ball State (5-4, 3-2 MAC) defeated Akron (2-7, 1-4 MAC) 31-25 Nov. 2, but this time forced the turnover.

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BYTE

History of: Celebrating Death in Different Cultures

By Shwetha Sundarrajan and Emma Fullen / November 2, 2021

The past few days held some of the most popular celebrations of death. Oct. 31 was Halloween and Nov. 1 and 2, El Día de los Muertos. We wanted to dive deeper into how people celebrate death among different cultures and religions. To start, we’ve compiled interviews and information to further observe three different cultural celebrations around their deceased. 

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WEATHER

Sunny skies and a warm up ahead

November 2, 2021

Weather Forecaster Rachel Stinger has the latest on when temperatures will warm up. 

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NEWS

Feeling the rhythm for Governor Davis: Sight and Sound Music Center hosts tribute

By Krystiana Brosher / November 2, 2021

People of all ages came out to Ball State alumnus Governor Davis’ memorial Monday night at Sight and Sound Music Center.

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CAMPUS

Six ways students can be more eco-friendly

By Staff Reports / November 2, 2021

Being environmentally friendly not only helps the planet but also your wallet. It can help you cut down on your electricity bills when you unplug appliances that are not in use. Here are six tips on how to be more eco-friendly in your day-to-day life. 

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OPINION

Remnant of the Monarchy

By Joey Sills / November 2, 2021

A system that gives so much power to a handful of individuals does not seem to be one that takes into account the popular consensus.

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CAMPUS

The new African American art exhibition at the David Owsley Museum of Art explores Kerry and Betty Davises’ hopes and passions

By Sumayyah Muhammad / November 2, 2021

“Start with what you like.”  That was Kerry Davis’ first lesson for his wife, Betty Davis, when she began collecting art alongside her husband. 

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BYTE BSU

‘Far Cry 6’ is proof we need a new look at the franchise

By Aaron Picklesimer / November 2, 2021

Far Cry 6 is upon us, but it seems this entry in the illustrious FPS series is a far cry from greatness, even with new gameplay elements and familiar cast.

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WEATHER

Chilly week ahead

November 2, 2021

Weather Forecaster Rachel Wynalda tracks beautiful sky conditions this week, as well as below average temperatures.

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BYTE

Top Seven Young Adult Fiction Books of All time

By Rosie Mitchell / November 1, 2021

I believe YA fiction books are universal across all cultures, time periods, and walks-of-life. These books, in no particular order, best fit my definition of the best YA fiction books of all time. 

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WEATHER

Sunny skies and cooler temperatures

November 1, 2021

 Weather Forecaster Vanessa Hintz is predicting a cool start to November and sunny skies for the week. 

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NEWS

Looking for a name: help the Muncie Sanitary District name their newest trash truck

By Ja'Nai Williams / November 1, 2021

Until Nov. 3 at 5 p.m., Delaware County citizens can submit potential names or votes on names that were already submitted.

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TENNIS

Ball State finds identity at Louisville Classic

By Kyle Smedley / November 1, 2021

Ball State Women’s Tennis finished it’s fall season this past weekend at the Louisville Classic at the University of Louisville. With Ball State winning more matches than it's lost, they believe the future is bright.

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NEWS

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast | Byte-ing Questions

By Byte Staff / October 31, 2021

Blake asks the cast of Ball State's "Rocky Horror Picture Show" shadow cast a series of Byte-ing Questions about the show.

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VOLLEYBALL

Phillips earns 100th win as Cardinals sweep Miami (Ohio)

By Daniel Kehn / October 30, 2021

The win improved Cardinals record to 9-0 at home and extended their win streak to 12. Sweeping Miami also earned head coach Kelli Miller Phillips her 100th career win as a head coach.

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BYTE

Five reasons why Tim Burton’s 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is definitely a Halloween movie

By Savannah Jordan / October 30, 2021

After watching the film for the first time, I can’t tell where the confusion lies - it is clearly a Halloween movie, not a Christmas one.  After all, the title does read The Nightmare *Before* Christmas