Afghan women take part in a protest march for their rights under Taliban rule, in the downtown area of Kabul on Sept. 3. The Taliban has a history of oppressing women by only allowing them in public while dressing modestly and being escorted by a male relative. Hoshang Hashimi/AFP via Getty Images/TNS, Photo Courtesy

Muncie community members reflect on personal experiences in Afghanistan, future of the country under Taliban control

By Grace McCormick / September 7, 2021

When she was just 13 years old, Bibi Bahrami saw her home become a place too dangerous to live. Her friends and family had to evacuate the Behsood district of eastern Afghanistan to live as refugees in Pakistan after the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Bahrami witnessed death and devastation, as she lost a brother, three cousins and her grandfather.

Junior Joey Ranieri tees off Oct. 1, 2018. Ranieri earned the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year Award in 2019. Jeff Harwell, Photo Provided

GOLF

Ranieri leads Ball State Men’s Golf in first action of season

By Charleston Bowles / September 6, 2021

Ball State took the course for its first action of the season this past weekend in Bloomington, Indiana. The Cardinals tied 7th out of 15 teams, with a final score of 888 (+18) at the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational.

On Oct. 2, Muncie will host a full 140.6-mile triathlon and half 70.3-mile. Muncie is one of only eight communities in the world holding both the full and half races on the same day. Gary Thomas, Photo Provided

NEWS

Muncie to host 140.6-mile Ironman Triathlon in October

By Staff Reports / September 6, 2021

Since its creation in 1977, the Ironman Triathlon has made itself known as one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world, and, this year, it’s making its way to Muncie.

Water is seen outside of Bracken Library Sept. 5. Everyone was asked to evacuate the building at approximately 5 p.m. Taylor Smith, DN

NEWS

Bracken Library evacuates building Sept.5, closed temporarily due to water line issue

By Staff Reports / September 5, 2021

Bracken Library evacuated its building at approximately 5 p.m. Sept. 5 with water seen outside the main doors. The university tweeted Monday that Bracken will remain closed Sept. 7 due to an ongoing issue with a main water line.

Redshirt junior midfielder Nicky Potts kicks the ball April 11, 2021, at Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals beat the Eagles 2-1 to become the Mid-American Conference West Division champions. Jaden Whiteman, DN

SOCCER

Onslaught of shots help lift Cardinals over Mastodons Sunday afternoon

By Nate Grubb / September 5, 2021

For the first time since 2019, Ball State soccer experienced a win in its home stadium in front of fans. Ball State used its home field advantage to secure a 3-1 victory against Purdue-Fort Wayne Sunday afternoon.

Sophomore middle blocker Marie Plitt spikes the ball Feb. 12, 2021, in John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals lost to the Falcons 0-3. Madelyn Guinn, DN

VOLLEYBALL

Multiple players help Ball State stay perfect

By Daniel Kehn / September 4, 2021

Ball State Women’s volleyball went undefeated in tournament play for the second straight weekend, defeating DePaul and Marshall to remain perfect on the season and win the TRU by Hilton Dayton Beavercreek Invitational.

Cardinals sophomore outside hitter Natalie Mitchem goes up for a spike against Central Michigan University March 19, 2021, at John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals beat the Chippewas 3-2. Jacob Musselman, DN

VOLLEYBALL

Cardinals remain undefeated after taking down Wright State in 4 sets

By Daniel Kehn / September 3, 2021

Ball State Women’s Volleyball extended its undefeated streak Friday evening against Wright State. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders in four sets, by scores of 25-21, 20-25, 26-24 and 25-20, respectively.

Ball State University running back, Carson Steele, has his eyes set on the endzone looking for his first touchdown as a Cardinal in a game against Western Illinois on September 2nd, 2021 at Scheumann Stadium. Kyle Atkisson, DN

FOOTBALL

A lot of firsts was theme of Ball State's win against Western Illinois

By Ian Hansen / September 3, 2021

It was also the first game of the season for Ball State Football. There were a lot of firsts for the Cardinals in their 31-21 win against Western Illinois.

NEWS

Peace Center to host panel with Muncie mayor, other guests discussing ongoing conflict in Afghanistan

By Staff Reports / September 3, 2021

Ball State's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies will host a free panel discussion about the current Afghanistan crisis Sept. 9 in the Art and Journalism Building.

Owen Roberts sits in class, April 16, 2021, in West View Elementary School. All schools in Muncie Community Schools (MCS) have changed their quarantine policies to allow students to continue coming to class if they are designated close contacts of classmates who have tested positive for COVID-19, as long as those close-contact students are not exhibiting symptoms of the virus. Masks are still required for all staff, faculty and students in MCS at this time. Andy Klotz, Photo Provided

NEWS

MCS students not required to quarantine if designated COVID-19 close contacts and not experiencing symptoms

By Staff Reports / September 3, 2021

Following a Sept. 1 executive order from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has updated its quarantine guidelines for students designated close contacts in the classroom of those who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Cardinals fifth-year senior wide receiver Justin Hall runs the ball for a receiving touchdown against the Western Illinois Roughnecks Sept. 2, 2021, at Scheumann Stadium. The Cardinals beat Western Illinois in the home opener 31-21. Jacob Musselman, DN

FOOTBALL

Ball State Football earns 1st win of season behind energetic atmosphere

By Charleston Bowles / September 3, 2021

For the first time since Nov. 2019, Scheumann Stadium was full of Cardinal fans Thursday evening. Ball State used a 24-point second half to pull away with a 31-21 victory against Western Illinois. Head coach Mike Neu was ecstatic with the atmosphere and fan turnout.

Junior defender Lexy Smith does a header April 11, 2021, at Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals beat the Eagles 2-1 to become the Mid-American Conference West Division champions. Jaden Whiteman, DN

SOCCER

Ball State commit 3 yellow cards, fall to Cincinnati 2-1

By Nate Grubb / September 3, 2021

A total of five yellow cards were called, three on Ball State, two on Cincinnati, as the Bearcats won 2-1 over the Cardinals.

SOCCER

A natural fit: Ball State Soccer's new assistant coach reflects on adjusting to new role.

By Charleston Bowles / September 2, 2021

Soccer is not just a game for Ball State Soccer’s first-year assistant coach, Hannah Sullivan. It’s a way of life. Ever since she trotted onto the field at her local YMCA as a 3-year-old, Sullivan has made soccer a big part of her identity.

Senior anthropology major Kiera McWhinney organizes completed 3D scans on her computer in the Applied Anthropology Lab, Aug. 30. Including editing, McWhinney can usually complete six or seven 3D scans during one five-hour shift. Grace McCormick, DN

NEWS

Ball State’s Applied Anthropology Laboratories share progress on digitization project

By Grace McCormick / September 2, 2021

For senior anthropology major Kiera McWhinney, figuring out what profession she wanted to work in took almost four years of college, a new job within her minor and finding the right mix of anthropology and design.

Maddy Hamp and Kelsey Friis pose in front of Shafer Tower on McKinley Ave. Hamp and Friis have been friends since their freshman year at Ball State. Maddy Hamp, Photo Provided

NEWS

Ball State master's student reflects on living with cystic fibrosis during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Maya Wilkins / September 2, 2021

When Maddy Hamp, Ball State exercise science graduate student, first heard about COVID-19, she said, even walking outside during the early days of the pandemic scared her.

Because college students have busy schedules, they may not have the time to properly care for their plants. Consider these five low-maintenance plants to bring the outside into your homes. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

CAMPUS

Five low-maintenance plants for busy college students

By Staff Reports / September 2, 2021

As you’re thinking about how to decorate your dorm, apartment or house for the school year, consider adding a few small plants to your bedroom or living room.

Brenna Hackett, newly-elected collegiate representative for the College of Science and Humanities, speaks to Ball State's Student Government Association (SGA) Sept. 1. Hackett was one of 11 new senators voted into SGA at the senate meeting. John Lynch, DN

NEWS

Ball State SGA welcomes 11 new senators

By Nathan Hill / September 1, 2021

On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Ball State's Student Government Association (SGA) conducted its first meeting of the semester and voted multiple new students into the senate.

OPINION

Abstraction: Gay is still normal

By Elissa Maudlin / September 1, 2021

There is still this looming idea that LGBTQ people are different. We are seen as special, unique, brave, edgy, but all those adjectives give off the same impression: we’re still different.

FOOTBALL

Bowles: Colts starters are putting the season at risk with vaccination status

By Charleston Bowles / September 1, 2021

The NFL has made it clear they will not reschedule games in light of an organization's COVID outbreak. This could put several games, and quite frankly, the season, in jeopardy. If the trend continues, Indianapolis could be at a competitive disadvantage due to its players’ reluctance to get vaccinated.

Ball State plays Toledo on homecoming Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Scheumann Stadium. The Cardinals won 52-14. Paige Grider, DN

FOOTBALL

A full season: Coming off of last year’s shortened season, Ball State Football begins its quest to repeat as champions.

By Ian Hansen / September 1, 2021

As fans trickle into Scheumann Stadium for Ball State Football’s season opener against Western Illinois Sept. 2, there will be a different energy in comparison to last season. There won’t be capacity limitations due to COVID-19 concerns, and the Cardinals will be the defending Mid-American Conference Champions.

Muncie community members reflect on personal experiences in Afghanistan, future of the country under Taliban control

Ranieri leads Ball State Men’s Golf in first action of season

Muncie to host 140.6-mile Ironman Triathlon in October

Bracken Library evacuates building Sept.5, closed temporarily due to water line issue

Onslaught of shots help lift Cardinals over Mastodons Sunday afternoon

Multiple players help Ball State stay perfect

Cardinals remain undefeated after taking down Wright State in 4 sets

A lot of firsts was theme of Ball State's win against Western Illinois

Peace Center to host panel with Muncie mayor, other guests discussing ongoing conflict in Afghanistan

MCS students not required to quarantine if designated COVID-19 close contacts and not experiencing symptoms

Ball State Football earns 1st win of season behind energetic atmosphere

Ball State commit 3 yellow cards, fall to Cincinnati 2-1

A natural fit: Ball State Soccer's new assistant coach reflects on adjusting to new role.

Ball State’s Applied Anthropology Laboratories share progress on digitization project

Ball State master's student reflects on living with cystic fibrosis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Five low-maintenance plants for busy college students

Ball State SGA welcomes 11 new senators

Abstraction: Gay is still normal

Bowles: Colts starters are putting the season at risk with vaccination status

A full season: Coming off of last year’s shortened season, Ball State Football begins its quest to repeat as champions.

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