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Powerlessness In Politics

I saw what opioid addiction could do. I saw the shaking, tremors and slurred speech. I saw my friends whose parents were laid off and couldn’t afford the Lunchables that many of us had in our lunchboxes. I saw the countless businesses that moved onto the mostly desolate main street – floundering and failing before the end of the year. I saw how hillbilly transplants and middle Americans felt left behind in political endeavors.



Renters want more rights

One council member, Roza Selvey, who is on the board of the Muncie Human Rights Commission offered a way for citizens to hopefully get the solution they need.


Graduate student safety Trenton Hatfield poses for a portrait Oct. 3 at Scheumann Stadium. Amber Pietz, DN

Helping your hometown

Giving back to his community was always something of importance to graduate safety Trenton Hatfield. Now, he has the opportunity. 



Fifth-year midfielder Sammi Corcoran fights for the ball against number 19 on the opponent team, Eastern Michigan, in the first half of the game on Oct. 9 at Brinner Sports Complex. Eve Green, DN

Ball State falls to Western Michigan at home

Adrenaline-rushed players scrambled around the field in attempts to guide the ball toward the net but a scuffle between the teams resulted in two red cards, three yellow cards, seventeen fouls and a 10v10 match.


The Ball State women’s volleyball team is huddles together after receiving a kill in the second set from their opponent Eastern Michigan on Sep. 30 at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana. Eve Green, DN

Snyder has career night as Cardinals beat Bulls

“I’m so proud of her,” second-year setter Megan Wielonski said. “She’s just been killing it recently. She’s really someone I can rely on, on the court and I really trust now. It’s just awesome to see her development and our connection grow.”



Third-year linebacker Clayton Coll celebrates making a play against Central Michigan Oct. 8. Ball State defeated the Chippewas 17-16 to imrpove to 2-1 in  Mid-American Conference (MAC) play. Ball State Athletics, photo provided.

Ball State defeats Central Michigan, wins second straight

“I’m just proud of this football team,” head coach Mike Neu said. “We talk about being the best team and the best family and we have to have each other’s back no matter how it happens but the goal is to always win by one more point than our opponent and that is what we did today.”


Fans sit in the stands during a game between Ball State and Northern Illinois Oct. 1 at Scheumann Stadium. Amber Pietz, DN

JOSLIN: Low attendance for Ball State football needs to be fixed

I have been going to Ball State University games since I was 10. I was born in Muncie and grew up in New Castle. Ball State has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember, and I take great pride and passion in this school and our teams.  I vividly remember the first game I saw; we were playing South Florida in October 2012. Keith Wenning and Willie Snead were tearing up the Bulls’ defense en route to a 31-27 triumph that day. That was the first time I got to experience the magic of college football, live and in living color.


Snyder, defense helps Cardinals put away Akron

Coming off of two straight home wins last weekend against Eastern Michigan, Ball State Women’s Volleyball (11-6, 3-2) knocked off another Mid-American Conference (MAC) rival Akron (4-13, 1-5) after a career night for third-year outside hitter Cait Snyder.



A YART Artists' vendor booth, where handmade items are sold
for under $40 in Muncie, Oct. 6, 2022. Ashton Connelly, DN

Wandering through ArtsWalk October

Muncie Downtown Development Partnership hosted ArtsWalk October, where local artists, performers, food vendors and attendees transformed Walnut St. into a marketplace. Muncie YART, PrimeTrust FCU's Soup Crawl and a variety of live entertainment were all a part of said event.


Pat Ton, holding his dog Ginger, takes in the damage to homes and businesses on 3rd Street at Fort Myers Beach on Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022, which was mostly destroyed after Hurricane Ian made landfall overnight on Wednesday. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tamps Bay Times/TNS)

After the Storm

Category 4 storm, Hurricane Ian, made landfall in Florida Sept. 28, causing destruction unseen for years. The morale of many Florida residents and natives is low, yet many are hopeful their area will bounce back.