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Charlie Ricker, the assistant director for the Ball State Career Center, said one-third of employers have rejected a candidate based on social media. CEO of the National Institute for Social Media, Jennifer Radke, agreed, saying the largest problem people have while managing their social media is a lack of professionalism. Wikimedia Commons // Photo Courtesy

Social media can help, hurt job searches for Millennials

It may have been an innocent group picture taken during a tailgate or a friend's 21st birthday party, but what students put on their social media can come back to haunt them when they apply for jobs.

Ball State students cheer on the men's basketball team during the game against Kent State on Jan. 19 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO PATRICK MURPHY

Ball State athletics donates to Dance Marathon

Ball State athletics is joining the effort to raise money toward Ball State University Dance Marathon by donating part of its game proceeds to the year-long fundraising organization.

Students gather near gates 3-4 in Worthen Arena to get free t-shirts during Ball State athletics second annual Social Media Night

Piles of unclaimed shirts left at Social Media night

Tuesday’s Social Media Night game promotion was not enough to push the Cardinals (15-9) to a win against the Ohio University Bobcats (15-8) in Worthen Arena.

Ball State Athletics hosted the first Social Media Night for students. There were activities and free t-shirts for students that attended. DN PHOTO ALISON CARROLL

Social media night aims to 'pack the nest'

Students will be cheering for more than just a basketball game on Feb. 9, as Ball State athletics hosts its second annual social media night at Worthen Arena. Through email, Ball State athletics gave away free customized T-shirts for students who sent their name, T-shirt size and Twitter handle. Around 1,000 students are set to receive shirts.

Ball State’s senior wide receiver Jordan Williams attempts to gain a few yards during the game against Bowling Green on Nov. 24 in Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO GRACE RAMEY

Former Cardinal Jordan Williams prepares for NFLPA Bowl

Every year, thousands of college football players graduate from their respective universities with hopes of moving onto the next level. This includes former Ball State wide receiver Jordan Williams.

Marathon training takes time, dedication for student runners

Training for marathons is a months-long endeavor, but three Ball State students have risen to the challenge, including one who will run the Boston Marathon in April.

Freshman first baseman Colin Brockhouse approaches first base during the first game of the double header against Buffalo on March 28 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. DN PHOTO ALAINA JAYE HALSEY

Purdue shuts out Ball State 6-0

After defeating Purdue earlier in the season, Ball State used eight pitchers in a 6-0 road loss to the Boilermakers on April 22.

The Ball State baseball team congratulates junior infielder Ryan Spaulding after scoring a home run during the first game of the double header against Buffalo on March 28 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. DN PHOTO ALAINA JAYE HALSEY

Ball State looking to win 2nd straight MAC title

The Ball State baseball team sits at 24-14 overall and 9-6 in Mid-American Conference play with 15 games left in the season. The Cardinals are second in the MAC West Division, looking for their second straight regular season title.