MASSEY: ACC Tournament preview

By Dane Massey / March 1, 2023

This tournament will be the first one in a very long time that we see a different Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in the men’s tournament. Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, one of the game’s most legendary coaches has stepped away from coaching, so this will be the first ACC tournament we see without Coach K on the bench. The powerhouse programs of the ACC like Duke and North Carolina have taken a step backward and this has allowed other teams to take advantage. Pittsburgh, Miami and Virginia have taken their places this year amongst the ACC’s elite and are looking to capitalize.

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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MASSEY: PAC-12 Tournament preview

By Dane Massey / March 1, 2023

It might be Déjà vu with the way this tournament is playing out so far, but it’s playing out like a movie script in a way. The top two seeds in each tournament feature the two teams who finished last year in the championship rounds of the men’s and women’s tournaments. These teams are all ranked in the top 10 teams in the nation, and all have solid basketball histories of glory and championships. Obviously, rematches are always fun, but there is something about PAC-12 rematches that are just so special. In that third game in a neutral site, you never know for sure who’s going to take the third and final round of the series, and that is what makes this tournament such a fun one to watch.

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MASSEY: Big 12 Tournament Preview

By Dane Massey / March 1, 2023

No matter the odds, always bet on the Big 12 to deliver an amazing  Tournament, as this tournament features some of the best basketball programs in the nation. Especially this year. Heading into this year’s Big 12 tournament, both tournaments have a combined total of eight teams in the Top 25 in each of their respective brackets. It also features two of last year’s and this year’s favorites to win the national title. The Big 12 tournament always starts out with really high expectations from the start, but what about this year?

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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MASSEY: SEC Tournament preview

By Dane Massey / March 1, 2023

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is always one of the most competitive conferences every year and it provides us with some of the most talented teams in the nation. However, the SEC this year is THE conference to beat this year in both Men’s and Women’s college basketball. On the men’s side, we have Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas A&M and even Missouri all fighting for the SEC crown, and in women’s? South Carolina looks for redemption for last year and to come away with the SEC title to avenge last year’s miserable defeat.

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MASSEY: American Athletic Conference Tournament preview

By Dane Massey / March 1, 2023

One of the youngest conference tournaments in the nation, the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament has seen a massive rise in popularity as it has featured some of the best games since starting just nine years ago. But what makes this year’s tournaments extra special is that history has been written before each tournament. Both of the number one seeds in this tournament are having historical seasons posting two of the best records in their respective teams’ histories. The top two teams are also ranked in the top 25 and there is a lot of underdog competition in each of the brackets which is what will make this tournament interesting. Will it be that easy for the top dogs to get by? Well, we’re about to find out.

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MASSEY: Big Ten Tournament Preview

By Dane Massey / March 1, 2023

This tournament might be one of the most unpredictable as there have been so many wild moments throughout the regular season, but hey; crazy moments are in the recipe for a great tournament. 

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BYTE

Artist of the Month: Black History Month

By Bernadette Harding , Adjwou Mesgana Waiss , Rainna Yarborough , Lily Jones and Sam Baumann / February 28, 2023

In honor of Black History Month, several of Byte’s feature writers have compiled a group of trailblazing Black artists who have impacted the music scene in profound and exciting ways. These artists push the envelope and dare to create within an industry that often fails to recognize their innovation and creativity. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Cardinals succumb to late run, fall to Akron on the road

By Derran Cobb / February 28, 2023

In a thriller between two of the top Mid-American Conference (MAC) basketball teams, Ball State (20-10, 11-6 MAC) fell short at Akron (21-9, 13-4 MAC).  

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WEATHER

Above average temperatures ending soon

February 28, 2023

Weather Forecaster Rachel Sherfey tracks above average temperatures as well as rain chances for the late week.

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NEWS

Black History Month: Reverend Reed Shares the History of Bethel A.M.E.

By Jacob Boissy / February 28, 2023

Reverend Maurice Reed and Reverend Maria Williams-Hawkins describe the history of Bethel A.M.E. and its impact on the Black community.

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NEWS

AI/Chat GPT Panel Discussion

By Madison Smith / February 28, 2023

“I feared AI when it first came out. Then I realized it can be used for an advantage,” Fisher said.  

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ASUN TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

MASSEY: Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament preview

By Dane Massey / February 28, 2023

March is finally here, and with it comes the madness of tournament time. The madness starts with the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Tournament which is scheduled to start with the men’s tournament featuring two matchups, one being Queens taking on Florida Gulf Coast and the reigning champions Bellarmine taking on North Florida. It’s time for magic to happen and dreams to be crushed, what fun!

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VIDEOS

Who is your Same-Sex Celebrity Crush? | Byte-ing Questions

By Byte Staff / February 28, 2023

OK asks Ball State the Byte-ing Question, who is your same-sex celebrity crush?

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CHILD CARE

More than Child’s Play: Parents searching for child care in Muncie face limited capacity and steep costs

By Alex Bracken / February 28, 2023

Child care providers in Delaware County face staff shortages, which can make it difficult for parents to find care. On average, child care in Delaware County costs more than Ball State’s annual tuition.

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WEATHER

Roller coaster week

February 27, 2023

Assistant Chief Weather Forecaster Oliver Moster is expecting above average temperatures, but another storm system on the way. 

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SPORTS

Men's Golf kicks off season

By Samuel Morris / February 27, 2023

“It doesn’t matter if they’re the best team in the country, or the worst team in the country, we’re gonna put up the best that we can put up,” Smith said. 

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TESTS

The fear of Big Brother: how test proctoring websites increase student’s anxiety

By Grayson Joslin / February 27, 2023

Taking an exam should not make people worry about their privacy and be anxious if one minor, insignificant thing they do gets flagged for cheating.

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WOMEN'S TENNIS

Women's Tennis head coach placed on administrative leave

By Staff Reports / February 27, 2023

Ball State Women’s Tennis head coach Max Norris has been placed on administrative leave, according to a statement from Ball State athletics.

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WOMEN'S TENNIS

Cardinals dominate double-header and extend win streak to seven

By Caleb Zuver / February 27, 2023

Ball State women’s tennis (8-2) is hitting its stride as the end of non-conference play draws near. Since the loss at home to James Madison on Feb. 3, the Cardinals have stayed the course to put together this win streak which stands at seven matches after Sunday’s wins in their doubleheader. 

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

CARTER: Delaware County's best high school boys Basketball players

By Zach Carter / February 26, 2023

This season, there have been multiple high school players in Delaware County that have been, in my opinion, at the top of my list.