Muncie bookstore T.I.S. bought out by Gameday Spirit, now named The Cardinal Fanstore

By Lila Fierek / September 15, 2021

As most students do at the beginning of the school year, sophomore architecture major Allysa Britting set out to purchase textbooks before courses started. She went to the Ball State Bookstore first but said the lines were long, and she didn’t see too many books on the shelves, so she decided to go to the T.I.S. College Bookstore in the Village, only to discover it was no longer a bookstore. 

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NEWS

Ball State's Cardinal Job Fair returns in person

By Richard Kann / September 15, 2021

After being pushed online last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cardinal Job Fair returned in person for fall 2021.

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NEWS

Mayor attributes population drop to Covid-19, Economist says he’s wrong

By Kara Porzuczek / September 15, 2021

After the 2020 Census data showed a drop in Muncie’s population, the mayor released a statement saying the data was inaccurate. However, economists believe he is wrong. 

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NEWS

Ball State introduces 'We Soar' campaign to embrace diversity on campus

By Mackenzie Rupp and Krystiana Brosher / September 15, 2021

Ball State’s new “We Soar” campaign will encourage faculty, staff and students to expand their worldview to make the university’s campus a more inclusive place.

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SPORTS

Ball State Girls' Volleyball has MAC action in its sights

By John Klemeyer / September 14, 2021

The Ball State's Girls’ Volleyball team has its sights set on MAC action with the final week of non-conference this week.

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SPORTS

Delta High School's football team starts with a strong season

By Charlie Cronin / September 14, 2021

Delta High School’s football program has had an incredibly strong start to their 2021 campaign, winning 3 of their first 4 games and having a point differential of 131-44. 

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NEWS

Storm chasing at Ball State University

By Katherine Sehgal / September 14, 2021

While it’s been quite dry and hot in Muncie, other areas are in the midst of hurricane season. 

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WEATHER

Severe storms possible tonight

By Hope Kleitsch / September 14, 2021

Weather forecaster Hope Kleitsch is tracking the severe threat for tonight along with the above average temperatures that will stick around.

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NEWS

Multicultural Center staff shares goals for new location

By Eli Houser / September 14, 2021

Formed in the 1970s, Ball State’s Multicultural Center has served as a resource for students of color and other minority groups for nearly 50 years. Now located in the heart of campus near Bracken Library, the center hopes to educate and inform students on current issues relating to race, culture and inclusivity.

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WEATHER

Tracking severe weather for tonight

September 14, 2021

Weather Forecaster Rachel Wynalda tracks chances of severe weather today and above average temperatures this week. 

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NEWS

President Mearns discusses Ball State's COVID-19 vaccine policy

By Alex Balint / September 13, 2021

As Ball State students return to campus, new COVID procedures are being put in place to keep students and faculty safe.

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SPORTS

Ball State Women's Soccer falls 3-0

By Andy Newman / September 13, 2021

Sunday afternoon, the Ball State Women’s Soccer team (2-4-0) took on in-state foe, the Butler Bulldogs (6-1-0), at Briner Sports Complex. 

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NEWS

Flags of Honor reflects on 9/11 at Minnetrista

By Vanessa Tosino / September 13, 2021

From Sept. 4 through 11, The Exchange Club of Muncie partnered up with the Flags of Honor fundraiser, which showcased 1000 flags at Minnietrista to honor our veterans and those lost during 9/11. 

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WEATHER

Severe weather possible Tuesday night

By Maddi Johnson / September 13, 2021

Chief Weather Forecaster Maddi Johnson recaps near record breaking temperatures, tracks the imminent landfall of Tropical Storm Nicholas, and details chances for severe weather tomorrow night 

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VOLLEYBALL

A new regime: Ball State Men’s Volleyball’s first-year coaches prepare to lead program in a fresh direction

By Charleston Bowles / September 13, 2021

After taking over for former head coach Joel Walton, who spent 23 years at the helm, head coach Donan Cruz comes to Ball State after winning two NAIA Men’s Volleyball championships during his tenure at Grand View University.

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NEWS

VIDEO: 9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial Service

By Elvin Cesareo / September 13, 2021

Muncie community members and students gathered at Beneficence Statue on Sept. 10 at 9:11 am to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

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NEWS

VIDEO: Charity Dunk Tank at $2 Tour of the Village

By Adele Reich / September 13, 2021

Mayor Ridenour and other Muncie city council members participated in a charity dunk tank at $2 Tour of the Village on Aug. 28.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Ashley C. Ford reflects on her time as a student to bestselling author

By Taylor Smith / September 13, 2021

Ashley C. Ford was nearly 10 years old when she felt it might be true she had an inclination toward writing. Ford was sitting in her third grade classroom during poetry week, and there were two new movies on Ford’s mind that she was “obsessed” with, both starring Leonardo DiCaprio: “Titanic” and “Romeo + Juliet.”

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NEWS

Bracken Library reopens, lower level remains closed

By Staff Reports / September 13, 2021

Bracken Library has reopened its doors for visitors after a burst water main line closed the facility for about a week.

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SOCCER

Butler dominates shot chart in 3-0 win against Cardinals

By Nate Grubb / September 12, 2021

Butler defeated Ball State 3-0 Sunday afernoon. The Bulldogs defense held the Cardinals to one shot through the entire match.