The New Family Tree: Millennials and Family

By Miranda Carney and Ben Beckley / November 4, 2015

The Millennial generation is changing the construction of families in many ways. According to Pew Research, Millennials between the ages of 25 and 34 are most likely to live in multi-generational homes compared to other generations. Usually for financial support during or after college, Millennials move in with their parents or other extended family members, even when trying to raise their own children

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NEWS

NewsLink Indiana Midday Weather Update - November 4, 2015

By Rachel Russell / November 4, 2015

These unseasonably warm temperatures we've been experiencing this week can be expected to continue for the rest of the week. Today's high is 73 degrees with sunny skies.

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NEWS

Pokémon Trainer's Union to host live-action Pokémon battle tournament

By Cadyn Nickerson / November 4, 2015

Ball State’s Pokémon Trainer’s Union is bringing the franchise to life this weekend with a live-action role-playing (LARP) event that will take place across campus.

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OPINION

TOWER OF BABEL: Fewer gun regulations leads to higher body count

By Anna Wiegand / November 4, 2015

Anna Wiegand is a senior integrated studies major and writes ‘Tower of Babel' for the Daily News.

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NEWS

Annual student event to thank Ball State alumni, friend donors

By Jacqui Schlabach / November 4, 2015

Students will have a chance say "thank you" to donors who give money to fund student opportunities like scholarships, studying abroad and tuition.

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SPORTS

Ball State field hockey season ends, practice continues

By David K. Jones / November 4, 2015

Ball State field hockey lost their season finale on Nov. 1, but within 48 hours, they were back out for another practice. The Cardinals' latest loss came at the mercy of Kent State, who left Briner Sports Complex with a 6-1 victory on a particularly sunny November afternoon. The loss gave Ball State an overall record of 2-16, while going 0-6 in Mid-American Conference play.

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NEWS

Center for Peace and Conflict Studies to host panel on gun rights, reform

November 4, 2015

At the beginning of October, 10 people were shot and killed at Oregon's Umpqua Community College. Public officials—and voters in general—almost immediately tried to determine what the problem was, and suggested solutions.

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NEWS

Ball State vs. WMU Game Day Forecast

By Michael Behrens / November 4, 2015

Chief Forecaster Michael Behrens breaks down all you need to know for our Cardinals' Thursday night road game at Western Michigan.

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NEWS

Warm weather continues, but not for long

By Michael Behrens / November 3, 2015

Chief Forecaster Michael Behrens looks at continuing warm weather over the next few days followed by the possibility for storms to end the week.

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SPORTS

Ball State women's basketball wins exhibition by 79 points

By Colin Grylls / November 3, 2015

Ball State women’s basketball team unofficially opened its season with a resounding 79-point exhibition victory against Division-II Urbana University 151-72.

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NEWS

Muncie Salvation Army taking applications for holiday season

By Demie Johnson / November 3, 2015

The Salvation Army of Muncie is taking volunteers to assist for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season. They are taking holiday applications until Saturday Nov. 7 until 2 p.m.

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NEWS

Muncie potholes become less of a burden, more of a joyride

By Paris Buslon / November 3, 2015

Student Government Association and the Muncie Street Department has been teaming up to repair potholes within 2 miles of campus.

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SPORTS

Women's Volleyball Raker named MAC West offensive player of the week

By Staff Reports / November 3, 2015

For the first time in her career, fifth year senior Amanda Raker was named the Mid-American Conference West offensive player of the week. The middle attacker earned the award after hitting a career best two-match performance for hitting a combined .850 (18-1-20) against conference rivals Toledo and Buffalo over the weekend. During Thursdays sweep against Toledo, Raker had nine kills on all nine attempts, posting a perfect 1.000 attack percentage, making her the first to have a perfect attack percentage with at least seven attempts in the rally scoring era dating back to 2001. This was also the first time Raker hit above .500 in her entire career.

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OPINION

Generally Speaking: Three reasons why Ball State soccer had its best season in team history

November 3, 2015

Senior midfielder Lauren Hall spun placed the ball on the ground. The 629 fans at Briner Sports Complex all knew that the fate of the Ball State Cardinal soccer season relied on this kick.

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NEWS

Third annual Well-O-Ween takes place

By Colton LeTourneau / November 3, 2015

The third annual Well-O-Ween was held in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

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NEWS

Students' opinions on Election Day

By Patrick Calvert / November 3, 2015

Voting rates of people ages 18-24 have traditionally been lower than any other age group. Only 38 percent of that age group voted in the 2012 elections, which is down from 50.9 percent in 1964, according to the U.S.

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NEWS

Ball State student, Noyer resident, dies

By Staff Reports / November 3, 2015

Ball State student and Noyer Complex resident Zachary Barnes died, according to an email sent out to residents of Noyer.

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NEWS

Two students arrested for drunk driving during Halloween weekend

By Casey Smith / November 3, 2015

Over Halloween weekend, two Ball State students were arrested for operating while intoxicated. Both arrests were made by officer from the Muncie Police Department.

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NEWS

The Amazing Taste adds countries, activities

By Samaria Hamilton / November 3, 2015

The Amazing Taste will return to Ball State for its fifth year on Thursday, Nov. 5, and the event will feature several new countries and activities.

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NEWS

CHAARG now official campus group, brings women together

By Rebecca Kizer / November 3, 2015

A nationwide exercise team of college women started its official chapter on Ball State's campus at the start of this semester.