Cardinals place ninth in Western Michigan Rio Verde Invitational

By Elijah Poe / February 26, 2023

The Ball State Women’s golf team placed ninth out of 18 in the Western Michigan Rio Verde Invitational this weekend, shooting 918 over three rounds. Head coach Cameron Andry said each time the team goes out he is looking for a little growth each time. The Ball State’s five-person lineup consisted of junior Kiah Parrott, freshman Sarah Gallagher, freshman Jasmine Driscoll, freshman Madelin Boyd and sophomore Paige Hillman. 

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BASEBALL

Ball State Baseball gets back on track, going 3-1 at the Swig and Swine Classic

By Kyle Smedley / February 26, 2023

After going 1-3 in its opening weekend series against Charlotte (3-4), Ball State Baseball (4-4) flips the script and goes 3-1 in the Swig and Swine Classic Feb. 24-26. The Cardinals return to action Mar. 3-5 at a four-game series in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where they take on Cornell (0-2) at 10 a.m. in the first of two Mar. 3 games. 

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

CARTER: Delaware County's most improved boys high school basketball players

By Zach Carter / February 26, 2023

When a new season of high school basketball comes around, people wonder what players will stand out. To some, it’s their skill level, their attitude or just how they play the game. Since taking over the beat writer position for Delaware County high school boys basketball earlier this season, multiple players have stuck out to me. This list is, in my opinion, the players who have improved the most from last season.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Through his ‘Seven Pillars’, Brady Sallee has established a winning culture at Ball State

By Kyle Smedley / February 26, 2023

Competitive. Hardworking. Accountable. Prideful. Tough. Invested. Selfless. The seven pillars of Ball State University Women’s Basketball. It is these seven words that head coach Brady Sallee built his program on when he took the reins in 2012. 

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Ball State Men’s Volleyball win back-to-back over rivals Lindenwood and Quincy

By Corbin Hubert / February 26, 2023

Saturday, the Cardinals (9-5, 4-2) exited the Pepsi Center on the campus of Quincy University with the win in straight sets (25-23, 25-22, 25-22). The win for Ball State was actually the seventh-straight loss via sweep for the Hawks (4-10, 0-6). 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Cardinals fall to Eastern Michigan, lose second straight road game

By Derran Cobb / February 25, 2023

Following what was arguably its biggest game of the season on Tuesday, Ball State (20-9, 11-5 MAC) traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan to take on Eastern Michigan (8-21, 5-11 MAC). After taking a ten-point lead going into halftime, the Cardinals looked to be in control and poised to finish the game on top. It was in the second half when everything began to collapse. 

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BASKETBALL

On Senior Day, Ball State Women's Basketball's contest against Toledo was bigger than the game

By Kyle Smedley / February 25, 2023

Ball State Women's Basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) fell 72-70 to Toledo (23-4, 14-2 MAC) in two players' final game at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals return to action Mar. 1 at Bowling Green (24-4, 11-3 MAC) at 5 p.m. in a contest on ESPNU.

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2A HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Bulldogs fall a point short to Rangers in first state championship appearance

By Zach Carter / February 25, 2023

Lapel girls basketball made its first-ever trip to the state finals on Feb. 25. In the end, the Bulldogs fell to the defending 2A champions, Forest Park, 38-37 as junior Madelyn Poynter’s last-second three-point shot bounced off the rim.

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BASKETBALL

Four takeaways from Ball State Women's Basketball's loss to Toledo

By Elijah Poe / February 25, 2023

Ball State Women's Basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) fell to Toledo (23-4, 14-2) 72-70 in the final home game of the season. In a game that came down to the wire, here are four takeaways.

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NEWS

New art exhibition

By Avery Johnson / February 25, 2023

“These are real treasures that were hidden away right here in Muncie for decades,” La France said. “We’re excited to bring those out of the closet and put them on display for everyone to see.”

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NEWS

City Council President Jeff Robinson announces run for mayor

By Conner Simpson / February 25, 2023

“Truth be told, I’d rather surround myself with smart people who sometimes disagree with me. That’s where the real change, the real solutions happen,” Robinson said.

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RELATIONSHIP ABUSE

Advocates share resources for domestic violence survivors at Ball State University and in Muncie

By Zach Gonzalez / February 25, 2023

As the month of February is ongoing, find out about several resources for relationship abuse, such as dating and domestic violence, at Ball State and in the Muncie community.

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VIDEOS

Rihanna Reveals her Pregnancy | Checkpoint

By Byte Staff / February 24, 2023

Kevin and Neely break down Rihanna's Super Bowl pregnancy reveal.

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LIFESTYLES

Troy Dobosiewicz, deceased theatre education program coordinator, is remembered for his impact on students

By Miguel Naranjo / February 24, 2023

On Feb. 4, Troy Dobosiewicz passed away unexpectedly at 51 in his home in Muncie, according to his obituary in the South Bend Tribune. Though the professor is no longer alive, his memory and his impact on the Department of Theatre and Dance and its students continue to serve Theatre Education students at Ball State.

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WEATHER

Warmer days and rain

February 24, 2023

Weather Forecaster Ian Kowalski discusses our warm start to March, and the multiple chances of rain throughout the week. 

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LIFESTYLES

From majoring in math to working on Broadway, Ball State University theatre professor Michael Rafter shares his journey

By Lila Fierek / February 24, 2023

Five children in a high stakes battle. Who can play piano the best and win the cookie? When Michael Rafter is your brother, there is no chance.  The Emmy-award winning conductor and professor at Ball State University discovered his musical talent through an at-home piano playing competition. Rafter’s older sister would babysit and teach her five other siblings something on the piano, and whoever could play it best would win a sweet prize.  “I always won the cookie,” he said, “but my brothers beat me up and ate the cookie.” Though the rest of his brothers were athletic and could pick up a football and throw a “perfect spiral,” the keyboard is what made sense to Rafter.  He won the cookie for a reason. Today, Rafter is the musical director for the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” starring Lea Michelle. 

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NEWS

SGA Election: Meet the president-elect and vice-president elect

By Alex Almanza / February 23, 2023

The inauguration for Gassensmith and Lindstrand for their term will be April 19 at 3:15 p.m. in Cardinal Hall in the Student Center.

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NEWS

UPB works against low turnouts

By Maya Abramson / February 23, 2023

“We really focus on what the student body is interested in gaining out of their experiences here,” Renken said.

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SPORTS

Men’s basketball gets home win against lauded Kent State

By Isaiah Rosner / February 23, 2023

“When we make a big play and you just hear the crowd behind you, how can you not just keep playing hard, keep trying to make plays for your teammates, and play good basketball for them?” Sellers said.

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WEATHER

Major temperature drop tonight

February 23, 2023

Weather forecaster Dimitri Gegas has the details on the falling temperatures that are on the way tonight.