There have been a sizable amount of pinch me moments in my young career in sports journalism, but very few, if any, have come close to what I have felt while covering volleyball.
With information obtained from the Associated Press, this is the week of May 14-May 21 news and events.
For the first time since 2014, Ball State Baseball (38-17, 32-7 MAC) are Mid-American Conference (MAC) Regular Season Champions, after sweeping Miami (Ohio) (23-33, 18-22 MAC) in four games.
Kendrick Lamar put out his first album since 2017 May 13, 2022, with "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers", sparking conversation between fans of hip-hop and music in general.
Ball State University singers have an upcoming performance at a legendary venue and a state-of-the-art facility is set to be introduced to campus.
The morning of May 19, Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College in Muncie announced a joint Navigating the Enrolled Student Transition (NEST) dual-enrollment program.
Here are three things those involved with Ball State University and the Muncie community as a whole should keep an eye on.
May 17, the Orlando Magic won the NBA Draft Lottery, meaning they will select first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft held June 23. However, is the NBA right for holding a lottery or should the worst team automatically be given the first pick?
Beginning May 19, Ball State University's Working Well Program is offering a 15-20 minute Mindful Meditation session over Zoom every Thursday until June 16.
May 16, Ball State University announced its hours of operation for dining this summer.
May 14, at the Delaware County Building, people gathered and rallied for a "Bans Off Our Bodies" women's march concerning the ongoing Roe v. Wade trial.
The David Owsley Museum of Art played host to the annual Art in Bloom event May 14-15.
Ball State Baseball (34-17, 28-7 MAC) split their series against Ohio (26-21, 18-14 MAC) 2-2. The May 13-15 series saw the Cardinals win 11-5 and 16-6, and lose 5-3 and 15-10, with the latter loss coming on Senior Day.
Delta High School, in Muncie, Indiana, had its prom May 14.
Round two and three of the 2022 Delaware County Baseball Tournament took place May 14, with the Yorktown Tigers (15-7) coming out as champions.
Daily News staffers Daniel Kehn and Amber Pietz traveled to Los Angeles, California, and the surrounding areas with Ball State Men's Volleyball as they earned a spot in the NCAA Men's Volleyball Tournament.
After their final event on May 14, Village Green Records in The Village on Ball State University's campus will close their doors after 16 years on May 21.
With summer on the horizon for K-12 students, it may be time for some parents to gather options for what their children can/will do once the school year ends. For many, the answer comes in the form of summer camp.
Mid-American Conference (MAC) Softball Awards were announced May 11, as voted by the head coaches of each team in the conference, where Ball State took home five awards.
