Ball State first-generation graduates reflect on their experiences (7 hours ago) Set to be the first person in her family to graduate with a college degree, Lauren Kamykowski, senior political science and French double major, has learned every first-generation college student faces their own challenges “that impede their academic success in one way or another.” https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/news-ball-state-first-generation-graduates-reflect-on-their-experiences
Byte BSU costreams The Game Awards 2021 (13 hours ago) MUNCIE, Ind. — Byte BSU will officially co-stream the 2021 Game Awards on Thursday, Dec. 9 starting at 7:30 p.m. on Facebook. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/byte-bsu-costreams-the-game-awards-2021
How It's Played S5, E2 - The 2021 Game Awards Betting Special (Part 1) (12/07/21 3:00am) Welcome back to this special edition of How It's Played! In this first edition of a two part series, we discuss the 2021 Game Awards and predict who will take home coveted title of "Game of the Year." Which of our lovely contestants accurately predict this year's winners? Find out on this edition of How It's Played! https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/how-its-played-s5-e2
One Last Lap (13 hours ago) Sophie Nulph is a senior magazine journalism major and writes “Open-Minded” for The Daily News. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/one-last-lap-taking-longer-than-expected-college-isnt-bad
Fall 2021 Ball State graduate finds uncommon connection to grandmother (12/06/21 10:00pm) It’s 1957. Poodle skirts are “in,” Elvis Presley songs play all over the radio and drive-in movies are popular destinations for teenagers. Trending news topics include integrating schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/daily-lifestyles-alumna-2021-graduate-family
‘We’re just not satisfied with being here’: Louisville sweeps Ball State in 3 sets to end Cardinals’ season (12/05/21 2:55am) In 2011, Ball State Women’s Volleyball (30-4, 17-1 MAC) met the University of Louisville (30-0, 18-0 ACC) in the NCAA tournament and Louisville left with the 3-0 match win. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/sports-ball-state-cardinals-womens-volleyball-louisville-cardinals-ncaa-tournament-recap
Ball State Women’s Basketball falls to a ‘physical’ Pittsburgh Team (12/04/21 10:25pm) Ball State women’s basketball (4-3) lost its game on Saturday to Pittsburgh (7-2) 64-54. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/sports-ball-state-womens-basketball-cardinals-pittsburgh-panthers-recap
Cardinals end 26-year NCAA win drought with win against Michigan in the first round of the NCAA tournament (12/04/21 2:55am) In 1995, ‘Toy Story’ hit theaters for the first time, Ball State Women’s Volleyball defeated Loyola Chicago in the first round of the NCAA tournament and no volleyball player currently on the Cardinals roster was born. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/sports-ball-state-cardinals-womens-volleyball-ncaa-tournament-michigan-recap
Made for basketball: Basheer Jihad and his brother’s basketball careers come full circle. (12/03/21 9:48pm) When Basheer Jihad was 5 years old, he played basketball for the first time, but he didn’t take much interest in the sport. He stopped playing and decided to go on to soccer. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/sports-ball-state-mens-basketball-cardinals-basheer-jihad-feature
Muncie Central Basketball claim first win in 20 months (12/03/21 7:03pm) MUNCIE, Ind.(NewsLink) – How long is a long time to wait for a win? For Muncie Central Basketball, the answer is 20 months. The Bearcats claimed their first win since March 6, 2020 after knocking off local rival Wapahani last Friday 62-57. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/muncie-central-bearcats-claim-first-win-in-20-months
‘Doom Patrol’ Season 3 stresses the importance of self-growth (12/04/21 5:00am) Warning: this review contains spoilers for Doom Patrol Season 3 https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/doom-patrol-season-3-review
Cool off early next week (12/03/21 3:59pm) Today: For today we will see sunny skies with highs in the 50s. Unreasonably warm for this time of the year, enjoy the 50s because colder air will return for next week. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/cool-off-early-next-week
Remixed Minisode Native American Heritage Month (12/03/21 2:00pm) In the wake of Native American Heritage month host, Sam Shipe discusses Native American musicians from years past as well as newer artists that deserve attention. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/httpssoundcloud-comuser-519363288remixed-minisode-native-american-heritage-monthsi812197c5d58d4529ab20363ea0e04c9c
Ball State Women’s Basketball uses aggressive defensive identity to defeat against Purdue Fort Wayne (12/03/21 3:17am) In a game originally scheduled for Nov. 12, Ball State (4-2) defeated Purdue Fort Wayne (4-3) 86-56 Dec. 2. The Cardinals forced 29 turnovers and scored 32 of their 86 points off those turnovers. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/sports-ball-state-cardinals-womens-basketball-purdue-fort-wayne-recap
A mild and dry end to the week (12/02/21 11:46pm) https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/a-mild-and-dry-end-to-the-week
Ball State SGA introduces minimum wage resolution (12/02/21 3:00am) Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) introduced a new resolution that proposes to raise the on-campus minimum wage. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/news-ball-state-sga-introduces-minimum-wage-resolution
Wounds at home (12/02/21 9:00pm) John Lynch is a senior journalism news concentration major and writes “Fine Print” for The Daily News. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/opinion-wounds-at-home-kyle-rittenhosue-was-always-going-to-walk
Spring like start to December (12/02/21 12:25am) After a colder than normal November, we look to enter the first week of December with temperatures above normal. The month of November included 19 days below average, 10 days above average and 1 day at the normal average. A new pattern emerged on the last day of November that will contiue over the next couple of days brining us spring like temperatures. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/spring-like-start-to-december
Not done yet: Ball State Women’s Volleyball sets sights on NCAA tournament after MAC Championship victory (12/01/21 8:04pm) Fifth set. Win or go home. https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/sports-ball-state-cardinals-womens-volleyball-mid-american-conference-championship-feature
Elevate your future with a graduate degree from Ball State (12/02/21 5:00am) After you proudly receive your diploma and move the tassel on your graduation cap this Fall, the big question on your mind may be, “What’s next?” https://www.ballstatedailynews.com/article/2021/12/brsu9la8an8brip
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