Justin and Rachel Patten, two former teachers who now run their own art company, had to make tough decisions to grow their business and become licensed artists for universities and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Miami (OH) took the Cardinals’ ticket to the 2022 HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl, sealing their sixth win with a last-minute touchdown to go up 18-17.
For the second straight season, it all comes down to the final regular season game. Ball State football is still searching for a sixth win and bowl eligibility after falling to Ohio 32-18 Nov. 15.
Through the early November chill in a corridor outside of the visiting team locker room, Lee, along with the rest of the Ball State football program reconciled with the result of their 28-21 loss to Toledo.
If I take the night off, lounge around my room and get too comfortable, I’ll start to lose pace; it’s a spiral I’ve met before and have been running from ever since.
Paddock and Sape played against each other in elementary school youth sports, more than five years before they played together at Bloomfield Hills High School and almost a decade before they both committed to play for Ball State Football.
“[When] we’re looking at scheduling and things of that nature, you are competing against other, more established meets that are on the schedule,” Wheatley said. “Our sport is a little different from other sports, again, it’s you’re at the mercy of what’s going on that weekend, and we have come up against a couple weekends where there are some established meets that attract other teams.”
The Cardinals host Eastern Michigan in the 2022 homecoming game with both sides coming into the matchup 4-3 overall. Ball State played a comeback role in the last three games, defeating Northern Illinois in overtime, beating Central Michigan 17-16 after trailing most of the game and most recently knocking off UConn with a shutout in the second half after being behind 21-10 at halftime.
That ‘Cardiac Cardinals’ moniker popped in and out of conversations from fans as they left Scheumann Stadium. It could be heard around the team facility as players and coaches filtered out as if emphasizing the idea that this team would hang around until the bitter end.
“I’m so proud of her,” second-year setter Megan Wielonski said. “She’s just been killing it recently. She’s really someone I can rely on, on the court and I really trust now. It’s just awesome to see her development and our connection grow.”
A flower on display at UCLA's Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden May 8. Because the garden is frost-free, it can accommodate tropical and sub-tropical plants, including special collections of ferns, palms, eucalyptus and figs. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog standing by its owners during a picnic at the UCLA campus May 8. Dogs with their owners are popularly seen around the campus on the weekends. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog drinking water from its owner at the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden in Los Angeles May 8. Dogs are allowed in the garden but are asked to remain on a leash. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog enjoying the weather at a picnic with its owners at the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden in Los Angeles May 8. The garden spans more than five acres and houses over 70 sculptures. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog walking with its owner on the UCLA campus May 8. The Los Angeles campus is a popular destination for locals to walk and exercise. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog walking with its owner on the UCLA campus May 8. The Los Angeles campus is a popular destination for locals to walk and exercise. Daniel Kehn, DN
An engraved message on a bamboo stump in the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden at UCLA May 8. Despite the messages on the bamboo trees, the garden discourages disrupting the natural elements of the space. Daniel Kehn, DN
A dog going for a walk with its owner on the UCLA campus May 8. Daniel Kehn, DN
A squirrel finding snacks in a trashcan on the UCLA campus May 8. Wildlife like squirrels, geese, ducks and pigeons can be spotted all over the Los Angeles campus. Daniel Kehn, DN
Three turtles sunbathing in the creek at UCLA's Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden. The seven-acre property was opened in 1919 in Westwood, Los Angeles. Daniel Kehn, DN
