The Muncie Police Department is investigating two robberies that were reported to have occurred southeast of campus according to an email from the Ball State Public Safety Advisory. The reported time was overnight between midnight and 3:30 a.m. In both cases of the robberies, the suspect approved the victims on foot, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash and belongings.
The Ball State Staff Council’s Angels for Life Campus-wide blood drive will take place in just a few days on Wednesday, May 17. The blood drive will take place in Pruis Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Ball State Baseball team won its series with Miami (Ohio), only losing one of the three games. The series took place from May 12-14. The Cardinals dropped the first game and won the last two to take the series.
During the top of the sixth inning of the 2023 Delaware County Championship, the Wapahani Raiders and Delta Eagles were tied at one apiece. Wapahani senior Daniel Blevins, a former Delta student, stepped up to the plate. Until this point, he was zero-for-two on the day. But he would end the contest one-for-three as he destroyed a two-run home run to left field. This helped the Raiders capture their 13th Delaware County Title in program history as they downed the Eagles 4-1.
On their final day of competition, the women’s track and field team scored 70 points on Saturday to take the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championship title. This is the first MAC Outdoor title since 2001 and the program’s fifth overall. Sophomore Moriah Johnson, freshman Alana Springer, freshman Lindsey Steele and sophomore Jenna Oriani combined for a MAC Championship record time of 44.93 to win in the 4x100m relay.
Despite poor performance on launch, Jedi Survivor proves itself as Star Wars quality. With exciting gameplay, expanded universe, and all the customization your heart could want, the Jedi sequel sets itself above the competition.
After falling to No. 1 seed Miami (Ohio) in the first game, the Cardinals needed a win against Central Michigan (29-25, 18-11 MAC) to stay alive in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament. But after falling 4-1, they go down as the first team to be eliminated.
After being a standout basketball player for Muncie Southside High School, Ty’Ronda Benning played two seasons of women’s basketball at Lincoln Trail Community College. But at the end of her second year, she wanted to return to her hometown. She decided to transfer to Ball State University. Years later, she hopes to bring that mentality to her new job as Delta High School’s girls’ varsity head basketball coach.
Minnetrista is holding a free Garden Fair today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as having it on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of the available activities include live music, food, a beer and wine garden, selfie stations, local vendors and more. “This is definitely one of the bigger events that we hold,” Lindsey Horan, vice president of community engagement said.
The Cardinals believed that they needed to open the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament with energy and needed to “leave everything on the field.” For the first three innings, Ball State did that. In the top of the third, they scored four runs after multiple hits and walks. But after a three-run home run on a two-strike, two-out pitch, the No. 4 team in the tournament could not make up ground and fell in their first game to the No. 1 Miami Redhawks 8-4.
West View’s Kira Zick has received the Ball Brothers Foundation’s Excellence in Teaching Award, according to a report from the Ball Brothers Foundation. The award includes $5,000 for the district, $5,000 for the school, $5,000 for the classroom and also $2,500 for professional development. The award is given annually to one Delaware County teacher who inspires students and colleagues, according to the report.
Swiftes, unite, unite, UNITE!! Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour kicked off in Swift City, Arizona on Friday, Mar. 17, 2023. This tour is a celebration of Swift's incredible catalog of all the amazing songs that she has given to the Swifties over the years, From Fearless to Midnights. She is one of those rare artists who can make a song personable and relatable. For those still struggling to get tickets, or didn’t get tickets, don’t worry, we can still enjoy her music from afar. In honor of her Eras tour kicking off, here are Swift’s best albums gifted to us over the years.
The 2023 Delaware County Tournament started with some stellar performances that included a no-hitter from Wapahani’s starting pitcher senior Gavin Lash and a defensive shutout by Wes-Del. Both teams will move on to Saturday’s second round.
U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, has been indicted on charges that he embezzled money from his campaign, lied to Congress about his income and cheated his way into undeserved unemployment benefits, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Indiana State (33-13) was able to surmount a 2-1 lead in the first inning and grew to 3-1 in the third inning. In the fourth inning, Indiana State was able to drive in four runs in the inning.
Metallica returns this year with their 11th studio album and despite being a marked improvement from their last release St. Anger, 72 Seasons doesn't manage to capture the classic thrash style that brought the band to fame. While boasting headbanging riffs and revived vocals, Metallica can't seem to escape their habits.
A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House. The verdict was announced in a federal courtroom in New York City on the first day of jury deliberations. Jurors rejected Carroll's claims that she was raped, but found Trump liable for sexually abusing her. Hours earlier, U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan read instructions on the law to the nine-person jury before the panel began discussing Carroll's allegations of battery and defamation shortly before noon.
Closing the doors to its heart and soul, The Owl House concludes it's third and final season with teary eyes and a massive heart. From stunning animation to award-worthy performances, The Owl House cements itself as an animation must-watch.
While having heartwarming conclusions and suspenseful action set-pieces, the season three finale of The Mandalorian falls somewhat short of the energy the season was building towards. While still quality in many regards, it can't help but feel like Disney played it far too safe.
One year after missing the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament by one spot, Ball State softball is heading to Miami University (Oxford, OH) for this year's edition of the conference tournament. It will also be head coach Lacy Schurr’s first time coaching in the tournament. The Cardinals finished the 2023 campaign with a 27-24 record. They went 17-12 in the MAC which set them up to clinch the fourth spot in the conference. Besides fifth-year Amaia Daniel and senior Jazmyne Armendariz, no other Cardinal on the roster has made the postseason.
