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Associated Press: Wildfire devastates Hawaii's historic Lahaina Town, a former capital of the kingdom

By Associated Press / August 10, 2023

KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Dissipating smoke and ash revealed the sheer devastation that a wildfire left behind in Lahaina Town, one of Hawaii’s most historic cities and onetime capital of the former kingdom. At least 36 people were killed and hundreds of structures were damaged or destroyed in the blaze that sparked Tuesday and quickly spread throughout the western Maui community of less than 13,000 residents.

NEWS

Meet the Divine 9

By Ball State Daily Advertising / August 9, 2023

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) of Ball State University is a self-governing body that represents the nine nationally recognized historically black fraternities and sororities known as the Divine 9.

NEWS

Find a community through Spectrum

By Ball State Daily Advertising / August 9, 2023

Since 1974, Spectrum has served as Ball State University’s organization for gender, sexual and romantic minorities (LGBTQ+) and their allies. Spectrum provides social support to create a comfortable, confidential and accepting atmosphere for its members.

NEWS

What's new on campus this year: A look at construction projects on campus

By Ball State Daily / August 8, 2023

As a Cardinal, you will hear mentions of old buildings and complexes that were once part of Ball State’s campus. The LaFollette Residence complex, or maybe the parking garage north of Woodworth. In the past four to five years, Ball State has taken on several construction and remodeling projects all across campus—easy to be seen on a drive or walk through campus while navigating traffic cones and road closures. The resulting projects are worth the struggle, specifically the North Residential Neighborhood completed in 2021, and the Health Professions Building and Foundational Sciences Building completed in 2019.

Photo provided by Fraternity & Sorority Life.
NEWS

Find out if fraternity life is right for you

By Ball State Daily / August 8, 2023

As an incoming Freshman, it can be a real struggle to find people similar to you to spend time with. Fraternities at Ball State are looking for the next wave of people to join their chapter! Fraternities are an way to meet a lot of people. And, according to those involved, it doesn’t end after graduation — many form friendships that last a lifetime.

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NEWS

Sorority Life: Find out if it's right for you

By Ball State Daily / August 8, 2023

Over 1,300 Cardinals participate in Fraternity and Sorority Life at Ball State, but for those considering joining, the process can seem confusing and intimidating at first. You might have questions such as “What exactly is FSL?” or “Why should I join?” This article is here to teach you more about specifically sorority life at Ball State, what the benefits are, and the process of joining.

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NEWS

Cures for the homesick blues

By Ball State Daily / August 8, 2023

While it may be exciting to move to campus and kick off your college career, it can also come with some unexpected obstacles. After the first month, many people might notice a slight pang in their hearts being far away from home. Homesickness is a nasty bug to catch, and it can be pretty consuming and while there’s no immediate remedy for homesickness, there are some healthy ways to adjust.

The Profession of Nurse Practitioner in Indiana, Pros and Cons

August 8, 2023

Being a nurse practitioner in the state of Indiana has many pros and cons that should be considered. This is a vital role in primary care, and before delving into it, you should get acquainted with all the relevant information of what are some benefits and challenges of this profession. 

NATIONAL NEWS

Associated Press: Soaring sales of diabetes drug Mounjaro, widely used for weight loss, sends Eli Lilly to new heights

By Associated Press / August 8, 2023

Eli Lilly’s diabetes treatment Mounjaro, which is widely used for weight loss, raked in nearly $1 billion in second-quarter sales, or more than $200 million above what Wall Street had expected. Shares of the drugmaker soared to an all-time-high early Tuesday after Lilly said Mounjaro sales swelled more than 70% since the first quarter to $980 million. Almost all of that came from the U.S., and the company said significant demand was leading to delays in filling orders for some doses.

Vlatko Andonovski, Head Coach of USA, talks to Crystal Dunn before the extra time during the FIFA Women; World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Sweden and USA at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Aug. 6, 2023, in Melbourne / Naarm, Australia. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images/TNS)
NATIONAL NEWS

Associated Press: US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women's World Cup exit ever

By Associated Press / August 7, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The United States played its best game of this Women's World Cup and it wasn't good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated in the round of 16. The Americans' bid to win an unprecedented third consecutive title ended Sunday on penalty kicks. It is the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States, four-time winners of the World Cup.

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

Ball State hosting Fan Jam to celebrate fall sports

By Staff Reports / August 6, 2023

Ball State is hosting the Annual Fan Jam for area families to celebrate fall sports. The event will be on August 12 a Scheumann Stadium, according to a Ball State Athletics Release. Fan Jam will start at 5:30 p.m. and will have food, games, music, activities and autographs involving athletes from every Ball State fall sports team. Admission will be free to all. 

Ball State soccer huddles together before the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship game against Buffalo. The Cardinals fell 2-0 in their third MAC championship appearance. Joe Gilbert/Ball State Athletics photo courtesy
SOCCER

Duty vs. Desire

By Kyle Smedley / August 5, 2023

After just the third practice back from the offseason, those in the Ball State soccer program gathered together to hear head coach Josh Rife’s closing remarks. The 2021 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Coach of the Year talked about the importance of being battle-tested, and encouraged the Cardinals to continue the energy they’ve brought to camp after just two days back in Muncie.

Writers Guild of America members have gotten support on the picket line from SAG-AFTRA, which announced Thursday that it is also going on strike. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
NATIONAL NEWS

Associated Press: Why are actors making movies during the strike? What to know about SAG-AFTRA waivers

By Associated Press / August 4, 2023

The actors and writers strikes have resulted in most Hollywood film and television productions being shut down, from the “Gladiator” sequel to the live action “Lilo & Stitch.” But some independent films and television productions are being granted waivers by the union that will allow them to continue, with Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists actors, amid the strike.

NEWS

Road closures impacting campus arrivals

By Staff Reports / August 3, 2023

As move-in day approaches for Ball State residents, construction may impact your arrival on campus, according to a Ball State Housing report. If you travel by Interstate 69, State Road 332 off of Exit 241 will be closed until mid-August. 

Abortion-rights protesters chant during a session of the Indiana state Senate at the Capitol on July 25, 2022 in Indianapolis. The legislature held a special session to consider curtailing abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade last month. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images/TNS)
INDIANA NEWS

Associated Press: Indiana abortion clinics stop providing abortions ahead of near-total abortion ban taking effect

By Associated Press / August 2, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s six abortion clinics have stopped providing abortions ahead of the state’s near-total abortion ban officially taking effect and as a petition is pending before the state’s high court asking it to keep the ban on hold while legal action continues, clinic officials said Tuesday. Planned Parenthood’s four Indiana abortion clinics stopped performing abortions Monday in accordance with state guidance that providers received in July alerting them that on or around Tuesday abortion would become illegal in Indiana in clinic settings “with really very, very limited exceptions,” said Rebecca Gibron, CEO of the Planned Parenthood division that includes Indiana.

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