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Ball State football sings its fight song to the crowd after defeating Central Michigan 24-17 Oct. 21 at Scheumann Stadium. The win marked the Cardinals' first Mid-American Conference victory of the season. Dalton Clark, DN

‘I'm ingrained in this place:’ Colin Johnson takes over as interim head coach for Ball State football

By Elijah Poe

Ahead of the last two games of the season, Ball State alum and assistant coach Colin Johnson was named the interim head coach.

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Ball State University President Geoffery Mearns speaks to an audience of students in the university's L.A. Pittenger Student Center room 301 about his goals for the future of the university. During an open forum Nov. 19, Mearns detailed his plans to increase undergraduate excellence and innovation at Ball State. Shelby Anderson, DN

President Geoffery Mearns holds an open forum for students

By Shelby Anderson

Ball State University President Geoffery Mearns welcomed students to an open forum at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Nov. 19 to discuss the next iteration of the university’s strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path.

Addiction 11/19/2024, 10:00am

Ball State professor of anthropology Caitlyn Placek poses for photo Nov. 5 in Burkhardt Building. Placek has been a Ball State professor since 2017. Isabella Kemper, DN

Ball State University Professor receives the Fulbright Scholar Award

By Linnea Sundquist

Professor Caitlyn Placek’s cross-cultural research project examined how different populations treat addiction.

Indiana 11/19/2024, 9:54am

Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor speaks to the press at sine die on March 8, 2024. (Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle)

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana Senate Democrats retain leader despite sexual harassment allegations

By Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana Senate Democratic caucus on Monday reelected its leader, Sen. Greg Taylor of Indianapolis — just hours after the Indianapolis Star reported three women have accused Taylor of sexual harassment.

David Letterman 11/18/2024, 1:18pm

A sign posted outside of Emens Auditorium Nov. 18 confirms tickets are sold out for the ‘A Conversation with David Letterman and Caitlin Clark’ event. The event will take place on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Andrew Berger, DN

Tickets for ‘A Conversation with David Letterman and Caitlin Clark’ are sold out

By Staff Reports

A stand-by line for tickets will be available the night of the event, Dec 2.

Local Business 11/18/2024, 10:00am

A new business in Muncie offers resources to try meditation

By Shelby Anderson

Meditate Muncie is a space to learn meditation techniques to cope with stress.

11/17/2024, 5:03pm

Freshman outside hitter Carson Tyler spikes the ball against Western Michigan Nov. 16 at Worthen Arena. Tyler scored 14.5 points in today's match. Jayce Blane, DN

Ball State ends regular season on a loss, eyes next weekend’s MAC tournament

By Daniel Kehn

Ball State Women’s Volleyball (20-9, 15-5 MAC) was unbeaten in 10 matches — even winning 28 consecutive sets. Western Michigan (17-12, 13-5) ended both streaks at Worthen Arena.

Women's Basketball 11/17/2024, 11:38am

Senior Ally Becki dribbles the ball against IU Indianapolis Nov. 8 at Worthen Arena. Becki had three steals in the game. Andrew Berger, DN

Ball State women’s basketball defeats UNI on the road

By Staff Reports

Ball State defeated UNI 76-70 in Saturday's road contest.

Opinion 11/17/2024, 10:00am

Zach Carter, Photos Provided. Jess Bergfors, DN Illustration.

Life without my father highlighted the importance of role models in my life

By Zach Carter

I don’t know if my dad knows what I’m up to or if he knows where my life is going. I’m not going to hypothesize about what happens after death, but I hope he knows I miss him every day.

11/16/2024, 6:56pm

Senior center Payton Sparks drives to the basket against Indiana State Nov. 16 at Worthen Arena. Sparks scored 16 points in today's game. Jayce Blane, DN

Ball State falls at home, Michael Lewis speaks on topics beyond results

By Zach Carter

Mens Basketball 11/16/2024, 5:00pm

Redshirt senior Mickey Pearson Jr. dribbles the ball in a game against Indiana State Nov. 16. Ball State fell to Indiana State 94-84. Derran Cobb, DN

Here are 3 takeaways from Ball States home loss to Indiana State

By David Moore

The Cardinals fell at home to the Sycamores 94-84. Here are 3 takeaways from the matchup.

Football 11/16/2024, 3:45pm

Jeff Mitchell at his introductory press conference as Ball State’s new Athletic Director Feb. 6 at the Ball State Alumni Center. Daniel Kehn, DN

'The results matter too:' Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell speaks on firing of Mike Neu

By Zach Carter

After it was announced Saturday morning that Ball State football head coach Mike Neu was dismissed, Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell spoke to the media about the move.