'Overwatch' pro team fires manager after sexual assault allegations

By Eben Griger / November 8, 2017

In what might be the quickest turn-around between allegation and repercussion, the manager of Overwatch e-sports team San Francisco Shock Max Bateman was let go just 14 hours after the abuse allegations were shared over Twitter. A woman under the handle Krystlin had tweeted that Bateman had sexually assaulted her in September after giving her a drink that made her go “in and out of consciousness” and driving her back to his home.

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COMMUNITIES

Fred Cook to speak at Schranz Lectureship

By Mariah Thatch / November 8, 2017

Fred Cook, director of public relations at the University of Southern California and the chairman of Golin media company, will be this year's speaker at the Vernon C. Schranz Distinguished Lectureship Thursday.  

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FOOTBALL

Ball State football travels to play Northern Illinois' top-ranked MAC defense

By Robby General / November 8, 2017

No matter who they’re playing, Ball State has the same goal every week – establishing the run game. 

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LIFESTYLE

Wyman's Words: Everyone's wired a little differently, let's embrace it

By Elizabeth Wyman / November 8, 2017

I hate the number four.  I have absolutely no reason to hate the number four, but the sound, the look and the way my fingers feel spelling out that dreaded number makes me cringe as if somebody put nails to a chalkboard. Seem odd? Maybe quirky? Crazy? It is.

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LIFESTYLE

Hysteric

By Allie Church / November 8, 2017

When news of a disease outbreak hits the public, misinformation and lack of resources can cause some people to panic.

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NEWS

Delaware County Jail officer placed on leave after apprehension incident

By Max Lewis and Andrew Smith / November 8, 2017

A Delaware County Jail officer has been placed on leave after an apprehension on Tuesday morning, according to the Star Press. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

South Park Season 21, Episode 6: “Sons a Witches”

By Evan Fischer / November 8, 2017

“Sons a Witches” takes a stab at male culture in an interestingly funny way. While not necessarily as funny as other episodes, it is still a great time despite including another Cartman/Heidi subplot that terribly detracts from the main plot.

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WEATHER

Cooler temperatures and rain to come

By Molly Coates / November 8, 2017

Weather Forecaster Molly Coates has your update on cooler temperatures and rain chances.

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NEWS

Disney in talks to purchase television assets from 21st Century Fox

By Zachary Siddiq / November 7, 2017

21st Century Fox has held multiple talks to sell a large portion of its entertainment business to the Walt Disney Company, close sources say this week.

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COMMUNITIES

Big Brothers, Big Sisters to host annual Art for Kids' Sake event

By Justice Amick / November 7, 2017

On Nov. 11, the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Organization of Delaware County will be holding their fourth annual Art for Kids' Sake event at MadJax.

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BASKETBALL

What was learned: Ball State men's basketball win over Saint Francis

By Robby General / November 7, 2017

While the win didn't count in the regular season standings, there were several takeaways from the Cardinals exhibition victory.

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NEWS

Indiana winter outlook: La Niña’s potential impacts to Central Indiana

By Nathan DeYoung / November 7, 2017

The forecasters at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook in October ahead of the upcoming winter season, which is December through February in the Midwest. 

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CAMPUS

Justin Moore's 'Hell on a Highway' tour to visit Emens Auditorium

By Melissa Kraman / November 7, 2017

Country singer Justin Moore will perform his six No. 1 hits, along with songs from his four albums at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in John R. Emens Auditorium. 

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NEWS

4 school referendums up for vote across state during special election

By Sam Barloga / November 7, 2017

Indiana will host four special elections, all involving school referendum questions Tuesday.

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CAMPUS

PRSSA awards students with diversity grant

By Justice Amick / November 7, 2017

The Public Relations Student Society of America awarded its first diversity grant as part of a goal to promote inclusiveness in the organization on Oct. 12. 

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GAMING

Culture Check: Moira – Overwatch’s David Bowie banshee

By Daley Whilhem / November 7, 2017

This weekend at BlizzCon, among many things, Blizzard announced the new Overwatch hero Moira—a support healer who has no ethical boundaries when it comes to her work.

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CRIME

Police chase ends in arrest

By Andrew Smith / November 7, 2017

Around 10 p.m. Sunday, a deputy with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department initiated a traffic stop in the area of Centennial Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive after a vehicle failed to dim its bright lights. 

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LIFESTYLE

Never Being Boring: Leave the past behind? Never say never

By Evan Hatfield / November 7, 2017

When I walked into Sursa Hall this more than a week ago for a choir concert, I couldn't help but notice something seemed different.

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ENTERTAINMENT

South Park Season 21, Episode 5: “Hummels & Heroin”

By Jeremy Rogers / November 7, 2017

“Hummels & Heroin” has some decent commentary about how the elderly are treated, but every other aspect of the episode falls on its face. The humor never gets off the ground. The new characters are boring tropes and the returning cast does nothing remotely interesting in the situation.

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LIFESTYLE

Gaining mindful habits

November 7, 2017

Through health education programs, students can learn how to make better lifestyle choices.