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Freshman Midfielder Angel Nkosi keeps the ball away from an Indiana University player Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State lost the scrimmage to Indiana University 3-1. Indiana scored 2 goals in the fourth quarter of the game. Michelle Shampton, scored 1 goal for Ball State in the third quarter. Rebecca Slezak, DN

Ball State Field Hockey drops fifth straight to No. 23 Michigan State

By Zander Lichosik

After getting its second win of the season on Sep. 6th, Ball State Field Hockey have now dropped their last five games following a loss to No. 25 Michigan State, 3-1.

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Junior wide receiver, Justin Hall runs the ball for a touchdown against Fordham in the Ball State Football home opener in Scheumann Stadium Sept. 7, 2019. Hall had 83 receiving yards in the game. Jacob Musselman, DN

5 takeaways from Saturday’s matchup between Ball State and NC State

By Drew Pierce

Saturday’s game was Ball State’s first true road test while facing a large crowd and an aggressive defense. Although Ball State (1-3, 0-0 MAC) ended up losing 34-23 to NC State (3-1, 0-0 ACC), there were positives to take away from the Cardinals’ performance.

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Ball State redshirt junior quarterback Drew Plitt throws a pass as an Indiana defender breaks past the line of scrimmage Aug. 31, 2019, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. After a close first half, Indiana walked away defeating the Cardinals, 34-24, in the season opener. Eric Pritchett, DN

‘Fantastic’ effort not enough for Ball State to top NC State

By Zach Piatt

In a game where Ball State (1-3, 0-0 MAC) had more total yardage and first downs than NC State (3-1, 0-0 ACC), it was the Wolfpack that took a 34-23 victory in front of a sold-out crowd in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Volleyball 9/21/2019, 10:44pm

Natalie Risi (7), Amber Seaman (11), and Maggie Huber (6)  celebrate winning their second match against Austin Peay on September 20, 2019, at Worthen Arena. Ball State continued on to win 3-0. Jaden Whiteman, DN

Cardinals split second day of Active Ankle Challenge, finish 2-1 in tournament

By Dorian Ducre

Ball State Women’s Volleyball (6-6, 0-0 MAC) finished the 13th annual Active Ankle Challenge dropping it’s first match to Wright State, 3-2, and sweeping Missouri State, 3-0.

News 9/21/2019, 5:54pm

Green Party candidates (left to right) Howie Hawkins, Ian Schlakman, Dennis Lambert, David Rolde, Chad Wilson and Dario Hunter take the stage for the debate as Muncie City Council candidate Monica James (center) speaks at L.A. Pittenger Student Center on Sept. 20. The Green Party’s Black Caucus hosted the event, and candidates were asked questions about social justice, the economy and environment. John Lynch, DN.

Green party presidential candidates hold forum at Ball State

By John Lynch

Six candidates seeking the Green party’s presidential nomination took the stage at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center on Friday night.

News 9/21/2019, 4:20pm

Students took turns throughout the eight hour demonstration to show their support for the climate. On Friday Sept. 21, Ball State students hosted a climate rally at the scramble, as part of a world wide protest. Chase Martin, DN.

Ball State Senior organizes a Ball State Climate Strike with her passion for the planet.

By Chase Martin

One Ball State student used her love for the environment to organize a climate protest on the day of Climate Action Day.

Football 9/21/2019, 10:00am

Friday Night Lights: Muncie Central v. Arsenal Tech

Muncie Central running game not enough in Homecoming loss to Arsenal Tech

By Evan Weaver

Despite being helped by several penalties and turnovers throughout the game, Muncie Central (0-5) couldn’t stop big plays in the second half as Arsenal Tech (4-1) rolled to a 48-14 victory Friday on the Bearcats’ Homecoming night.

Football 9/21/2019, 10:00am

Blackford High School football listens to a debrief after the Bruins' game against Alexandria-Monroe Sept. 20, 2019, in Hartford City, Indiana. Alexandria defeated Blackford, 40-35. Eric Pritchett, DN

Blackford draws short stick of back-and-forth battle with Alexandria

By Zach Piatt

As Blackford (3-2) football players circled up in the corner of the end zone after a 40-35 loss to Alexandria-Monroe (4-1) Friday, eyes were aimed at the ground. By the time head coach Randy Sehy was done addressing the team, everyone had their head down. Before he broke the huddle, Sehy had one last thing to say: “Heads up.”

Field Hockey 9/21/2019, 12:21am

Redshirt Junior, Rachel Pereira (3) passes the ball in a game against Saint Louis University at Briner Sports Complex on Sept. 6, 2019. The Cardinals won 3-0 against the Billikens. Jacob Musselman, DN

Field hockey falls to Miami (Ohio) in overtime

By Hunter Skillman

Freshman goalie Wietske Overdijkink was a major force in keep the Cardinals close throughout the game.

Volleyball 9/21/2019, 12:20am

Ball State’s women’s volleyball bench signals the ball was in as they watch a review on the big screen Oct. 12, 2018, in John E. Worthen Arena. Ball State defeated Ohio University 4-1putting the Cardinals 15-5 overall in the season. Eric Pritchett,DN

Ball State sweeps Austin Peay to kick off Active Ankle Challenge

By Dorian Ducre

The Cardinals to put together a total of 44 digs throughout the night making it difficult for the Governors to score consistently.

Soccer 9/21/2019, 12:20am

Sophomore defender Grace Alsop keeps ahold of the ball Aug. 28, at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State Soccer defeated lllinois State, 1-0. Rebecca Slezak, DN

Rejuvenated offense lifts Ball State Soccer over Purdue Fort Wayne

By Connor Smith

With the win, Cardinals are now 14-1-1 all time against the Mastodons

News 9/20/2019, 12:00pm

Chalk art drawn on the sidewalk at the Muncie Bridge Dinner Sept. 20 on the Washington St. Bridge. The annual Muncie Bridge Dinner had both food and music for participants. Chase Martin, DN.

New faces and an old bridge come together for fourth Annual Muncie Bridge Dinner

By Chase Martin

On any ordinary day, Muncie’s Washington Street bridge is filled with passing cars. his changed as the bridge filled with street-served food, live music and the Muncie community.

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Campus 9/20/2019, 10:00am

Maria Tomasula speaks about photo-realistic paintings, sense of self

By Kamryn Tomlinson

“Painting isn’t only about self-expression, and it’s not only about translating experience into form. I think making art really has to do with advocating a position.”

Campus 9/19/2019, 12:00pm

Big stage, small community: 'Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet' cast explores love and life changes

By Grace McCormick

When junior acting major Ogunde Snelling found out he was cast in the Department of Theatre’s upcoming production, “Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet,” he said it was insane how similar he was to his character, Marcus, a young black man coming to terms with his sexuality.