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February First Thursday Gallery Walk

“We believe it is important to encourage the creative paths of our artists, we also celebrate the youth who are creative artists in the community,” said Debra Gindhart Dragoo, the event organizer. 


Colder temperatures continue

Assistant Chief Weather Forecaster Oliver Moster is anticipating cooler temperatures for Central Indiana for the rest of the week.



First-year journalism major Kate Farr poses in the photojournalism studio in the Art and Journalism Building on campus Jan. 24. Jacy Bradley, DN

Trapped in the Fetters of Society: Our individualism should trump obligations

Based on my own experience, it isn’t uncommon that through perception, we become a direct reflection of everything before us and around us. Whether it be through generational origins or conditions, we aren't viewed as an individualistic self but instead a notion generated by others — possibly before our own lives have even begun. 



Third-year architecture major Brooke Fuller poses in the Sigma Chi fraternity house Jan. 24. Fuller is the fraternity's sweetheart. Jacy Bradley, DN

Ball State fraternity sweethearts discuss their roles

Sigma Chi fraternity brothers stand in the formal room, waiting for a special girl to arrive. A white rose, the fraternity’s flower, is handed to her as the brothers serenade her with their sweetheart song and welcome her into the fraternity. She is now their sweetheart.


The Ball State Women's Tennis team huddles before a match March 26, 2021, in the Cardinal Creek Tennis Center. The Cardinals won 4-3 against the Falcons. Rylan Capper, DN

Ball State uses momentum swings to down Louisville 4-3

Ball State (2-1) was ready to go from the first serve in its victory over Louisville Jan. 28. Ball State dominated the doubles matches. Third-year Masha Polishchuk and fourth-year Jessica Braun got singles action started, winning each of their singles matches 6-3, 6-1. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead. But if they wanted to win, they were going to have to earn it. 



Meghan Holt, DN Illustration

Five gym etiquette rules to follow when working out

With 52 percent of Americans’ New Year’s resolutions being to exercise more, according to Statistica, and 12 percent of new gym members starting in January, according to RunRepeat, gyms have been filling up. This means new people to fitness centers, some who don’t know the “unwritten rules” of the gym. Here are five rules of gym etiquette for all those visiting the gym.


Senior Connor Mckibben attempts to shoot a ball over a Seton Catholic defender Jan. 27 at Ball Gymnasium. Zach Carter, DN

Burris Swoops Pass Seton Catholic 48-32

The Burris Owls have now won their last four games. Their latest victory was this Friday night’s matchup against the Seton Catholic Cardinals. The red-hot Owls defended Ball Gymnasium as they soared past the visitors 48-32. But this win was special for the home team for a few reasons. First, it was homecoming week. Second, this is the same Owls team that started the season 0-8.


Delta High School senior Caleb Elliot poses on the football field Jan. 21 at Delta High School in Muncie, Ind. The senior was a finalist for the Man of The Year Award. The award, given by the Indianapolis Colts youth program, goes to a high school football player who show’s leadership on and off the field. Jacy Bradley, DN

Delta's Caleb Elliott a finalist for Colts' High School Man of the Year

Who is Caleb Elliott? Most high schoolers might be asleep at 9 a.m. on a winter Saturday morning. But not Elliott. The senior hops out of bed and gets dressed. He heads to the school he’s been to all week. Elliott, a wide receiver and point guard for the Eagles football and basketball teams, is not going for a practice. Delta runs a program called “The Future Eagles.” It allows elementary kids to play team basketball inside the school’s gym.


Senior forward Annie Rauch (left), redshirt senior guard Anna Clephane (middle), and graduate student Thelma Dis Agustdottir (right) celebrates a made basket in a game against Akron Jan. 25 at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals dominated the Zips as they won 89-66. Brayden Goins, DN

Ball State zips past Akron at home

“I think we were that good,” head coach Brady Sallee said. “I don't think Akron was necessarily bad. I just think we were that good.” For Wednesday night's midweek Mid-American Conference (MAC) play it was the second-seed Ball State Cardinals and the third-seed Akron Zips. On paper, this game should be close, but it was anything but.