John Allen Seidel, professor of trombone, passed away June 10 at age 67. PHOTO COURTESY OF JON SEIDEL

Professor of trombone dies at age 67

John Allen Seidel, a Ball State professor for 24 years, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, at the age of 67. He was born Oct. 1, 1948, to Charles Seidel and Elsie (Reinert) Seidel in Reading, Pa.



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NEWS

Student, alumna meet actor Shia LaBeouf

A Ball State student interning with an Indiana newspaper caught up with “Transformers” actor Shia LaBeouf after the car he was riding in broke down Thursday during his hitchhiking trip across the country.



Alex Call, Ball State’s junior outfielder runs to first base during the game against Bowling Green on April 23. DN PHOTO GRACE RAMEY
SPORTS

Four Cardinals selected in MLB Draft

Four Cardinals were selected in the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft this weekend. Junior right fielder Alex Call was taken in the third round by the Chicago White Sox, and junior catcher Jarett Rindfleisch was picked up by the Miami Marlins in the ninth round. Junior right-handed pitcher Zach Plesac was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 12th round and the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted sophomore right-handed pitcher/third baseman Colin Brockhouse.


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Muhammad Ali, boxing legend dies at 74

Muhammad Ali, the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion and one of the most celebrated sports figure of the 20th century, died June 3 at the age of 74. Ali fought Parkinson’s disease for more than 30 years.



Local residents have been complaining that narrow roads, such at Petty Road, do not have enough room for cars and pedestrians to walk safely. DN PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER
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Future plans for Petty Road on hold

With every problem there is a solution, but for Petty Road, both Mayor Dennis Tyler and City Superintendent Duke Campbell said they have their hands tied.


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NEWS

Geothermal project to be completed within a year

Ball State will soon be home to the biggest geothermal system in the world. Jim Lowe, associate vice president of facilities planning and management, said no one else thus far has come forward to say that their system is bigger.



NEWS

Your horoscope for June 8

Today's Birthday (06/08/16). This year revolves around home. Autumn initiates a two-year passion and romance cycle, as well as family breakthroughs and new professional directions.


Alex Call, Ball State’s junior outfielder runs to first base during the game against Bowling Green on April 23. DN PHOTO GRACE RAMEY
SPORTS

Call named 1st team All-American

Junior right fielder Alex Call has another award to add to his résumé after he was named the Louisville Slugger All-American first team, announced by Collegiate Baseball June 2. 


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Movies to catch this June

As the summer movie season begins, filmmakers are looking to break box office records and fill theatre seats. Here’s a list of all the nationwide releases this June.







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