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Cardinals redshirt sophomore guard Anna Clephane shoots a free throw during a game against the Miami University Redhawks Jan. 27, 2021, at John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals took the win 85-82. Grace Walton, DN

Four Takeaways from Ball State's home loss to Ohio

 The Bobcats defeated Ball State 88-66 to hand the Cardinals their third-largest loss of the season. The loss also marked the second time this season that Ball State has lost three in a row, this streak coming after a five-game winning streak. 


Hoping for 11 years

Ball State University’s Speech Team is competing at the Indiana Forensic Association State tournament this weekend. However, this is not just any old state tournament: this is the team’s chance to win for the 11th year in a row during a COVID-19 world. 




YMCA to offer free meals

Starting this Friday, Feb. 12, The YMCA in Muncie will be providing kids 18-years-old or younger three meals and three snacks. 


Snow falls on the rooftops of campus buildings Feb. 8, 2021 from the top of Teachers College. Rylan Capper, DN

A Surge of Artic Air

Weather Forecaster Morgan Taylor has an update on the cold temperatures and snow chances headed to Indiana, specifically Muncie.  



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Snow returns Wednesday

Weather Forecaster Rachel Stinger has an update on tomorrow's snow chances and the continuing arctic cold.


The Common Market store is located at 900 W 8th St Jan. 26, 2021, in Muncie. The Common Market will use the $15,000 to build a kitchen and install touchless checkout counters, as well as paint the outside of the building. Jaden Whiteman, DN

VIDEO: Muncie's Common Market

The Common Market recently received a $15,000 grant from National Hartbeat of Main Street grant program and a $14,400 local grant from 8twelve Coalition. Its goals include being a food market, thrift shop, vinyl record store and many more, all in one location.