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Ball State softball begins MAC play

The Ball State softball team will kick off its Mid-American Conference play this weekend against Miami University. The team's schedule up to this point has been one of the toughest Ball State has ever played, and all 28 of its games have been on the road.



Gov. Mike Pence gives his inaugurual address in January 2013. The governor gave his State of the State address Tuesday and discussed his vision and goals for 2015. DN PHOTO FILE BOBBY ELLIS
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BREAKDOWN: Indiana's new abortion restrictions explained

House Bill 1337 was placed on Gov. Mike Pence’s desk on March 17. This bill focuses on abortion and its requirements, including new forms and regulations on fetal tissue disposal. The bill has received a lot of flack because of the perceived burden it places on women’s reproductive rights. The bill’s signing deadline was March 24, and Pence signed it, putting it into law.



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Friday brings cooler temperatures after heavy rain

Student weather forecaster Holly Beemer has a look at your weather forecast update. Easter Weekend brings both a mix of sun and clouds with a chance for showers Sunday afternoon into the evening. Next week looks to be fairly quiet with temperatures in the mid 50s and increasing through the end of the week. 



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Hackers bypass iPhone security

Technology researchers at Johns Hopkins University have recently found a way to crack open the security encryption on certain iPhone apps, although it was fixed with the recent update iOS 9.3.


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GameStop partners with Autism Speaks for April

GameStop, the popular video game and technology vendor, announced in a press release Monday that will partner with autism awareness group Autism Speaks for the month of April. @GameStop partners with Autism Speaks for Autism Awareness Month >> https://t.co/4FYlX3SkOQ #LIUB pic.twitter.com/1azOaAHGS1 — Autism Speaks (@autismspeaks) March 22, 2016 During Autism Awareness Month in April, customers at GameStop Corp.’s retail stores GameStop, ThinkGeek, Simply Mac, Cricket Wireless, and Spring Mobile AT&T will have the opportunity to donate directly to Autism Speaks during checkout.  Specialized in-store promotions will support the effort, as well as outreach programs via GameStop’s online and mobile platform Kongregate and its magazine Game Informer. This is the first time GameStop has partnered with Autism Speaks, but both entities seem optimistic.  GameStop vice president of public investor relations Matt Hodges mentioned the use of technology as aids for those affected by autism. “Many of our associates and customers have shared how the video game and technology products we sell have helped them have a meaningful relationship with their child who has autism,” Hodges said.  “We look forward to a successful campaign and helping those families impacted by autism.” Autism Speaks Vice President of Corporate Development Peter Morton added that the organization is grateful for the partnership.  “We are thrilled to see the world of gaming and technology embrace autism,” he said. GameStop’s promotion for Autism Awareness Month isn’t the first time a video game company has raised awareness for autism.  Earlier this year, Autism Speaks introduced a partnership with Activision to produce special Skylanders toys and their digital counterparts in white and blue, the colors of Autism Speaks. In January, Akili Entertainment Labs, Inc., a Boston-based video game producer, announced that it had raised $30.5 million to fund Project: EVO, a game aimed at helping individuals affected by ADHD, autism, depression, and traumatic brain injury. GameStop customers who donate $1 or more to Autism Speaks will also receive triple PowerUp Rewards points based on the donation amount. All proceeds will go to Autism Speaks’ Family Services iPad Grant program.  The program provides iPads to financially disadvantaged individuals affected by autism, which allow individuals on the autism spectrum to more effectively learn and communicate via non-stressful and non-judgmental apps.  Since 2012, Autism Speaks has donated more than 4,000 iPads to individuals across the country. The funds not used to purchase iPads will be used for medical research, Autism Speaks said. This partnership with Autism Speaks marks yet another charity association for GameStop, which has in the past partnered with and raised money for organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, St.



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Byte's top dogs of gaming

In honor of National Puppy Day, we here at Byte have taken a look at the best canines characters that gaming has to offer. Lesser Dog -- Meghan Duffy The moment I saw Lesser Dog in Undertale was the moment I realized that it was going to be a game that would last on in my heart.





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