Ball State Men’s Tennis opens campaign with sweep of Eastern Illinois

By Caleb Zuver / January 20, 2023

“I felt that we were prepared and ready to go,” said Ball State Men’s Tennis head coach Bill Richards after the Ball State Men’s tennis team dominated its home match versus the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Friday to open the 2023 spring season. After a couple of weeks off around Christmas, the Cardinals had packed a lot into the past couple of weeks to prepare for their first match, and being ready to compete was a huge emphasis in practice.

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LIFESTYLES

Ball State’s Pre-Seed Fund offers students the chance to win $2,500 toward their business

By Lila Fierek / January 20, 2023

The first step third-year Ball State student Hunter Seagraves took to winning the Pre-Seed Fund: rejection. Two years ago, when Seagraves applied to the Entrepreneurship Center’s bi-annual grant, he was turned away. He said he was never going to apply again.

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ALEC BALDWIN TO BE CHARGED

Associated Press: Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in set shooting

By Associated Press / January 19, 2023

Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer who was killed on a New Mexico movie set, prosecutors announced Thursday, citing a “criminal disregard for safety.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies issued a statement announcing the charges against Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who supervised weapons on the set of the Western “Rust.”

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CENTER FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT

The Office of Victim Services was renamed the Center for Survivor Support

By Jayda Mann / January 19, 2023

Through confidential advocacy, the Center for Survivor Support will continue to give Ball State students inclusive, survivor-centered support. 

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ACCESSIBILITY

Ball State University’s history of accessibility has encouraged it to become a leading campus in Indiana

By Hannah Amos / January 19, 2023

Ball State University’s accessibility makes it a leading campus in Indiana. Cardinal students and staff share why this is so important.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Cardinals top Bulls with solid shooting performance

By Elijah Poe / January 18, 2023

March 12, 2022. The stage was set, and the Ball State Women’s basketball team was set to play Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship. Buffalo wins 79-74. January 18, 2023, the first meeting between the two teams since the MAC Championship. Ball State Women’s basketball team defeats Buffalo 81-59.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Three new senators appointed and two amendments proposed at the first Ball State Student Government Association meeting of 2023

By Elijah Poe / January 18, 2023

Jan. 18, the Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) opened its first meeting of the year appointing three senators, and had two new amendments proposed. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State wins nail-biter in Worthen

By Derran Cobb / January 18, 2023

“Three games in a row here that we'll be thanking the crowd. They played a huge role tonight. Their energy, their noise, they tried to help the officials. The whole thing. I love it,” head coach Michael Lewis said. “The students were fantastic. We're going to try to continue to play hard and compete and put a product out there that those people appreciate.”

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Takeaways from Ball State's 71-70 victory over Western Michigan

By Zach Carter / January 17, 2023

On Tuesday night, Ball State welcomed Western Michigan to Worthen Arena for the next game of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) season. After a game that had little emotion until late, the Cardinals were able to use a last-second second-half stop to defeat the Broncos 71-70.

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FROM NFL TO PRISON CELL

3 years after being released from a Chinese prison, Wendell Brown is sharing his story

By Zach Carter / January 17, 2023

Wendell Brown sits in a Chinese prison cell. The cell is about 30 feet by 15 feet and has around 30 other men in it. While sitting there, he takes out a small sheet of paper and writes down some goals to accomplish when he is released.

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4 Common Misunderstandings About Student Loans

January 17, 2023

The Federal Government has seen through the problems of its people regarding education. Since college education is too high for some, most teenagers opt to find a job rather than pursue college. Many tried their best working part-time to sustain college education, but they realized it's not that easy.

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What to Look for When Shopping for Sea Moss

January 17, 2023

Sea moss is a kind of seaweed, also known as algae, that grows in oceans worldwide.

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4 Wellness Trends to Try in 2023

January 17, 2023

When making your goals for the coming year, it’s important to take some time to consider the ways in which you want to improve your health and wellness.

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How to Feel More Alert Throughout the Day

January 17, 2023

Finding extra energy throughout the day is no easy feat. Especially considering that most of us aren’t getting enough regular rest.

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MENTAL HEALTH

Seasonal affective disorder: What it is and how to combat it this winter

By Maya Kim / January 17, 2023

Current Ball State University students and staff speak about seasonal affective disorder, it's severity and how to combat it.

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SPONSORED

MITS: The easiest and cheapest way to get around town

By Ball State Daily Advertising / January 17, 2023

The Muncie Indiana Transit System, or MITS for short, makes riding a breeze with our convenience and mobility. Check out these five reasons why you should take the MITS Bus this winter.

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UNITY WEEK

Ball State University holds Martin Luther King Jr. Day March on first day of Unity Week 2023

By Zach Gonzalez / January 16, 2023

Jan. 16 from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Ball State University's MLK Planning Committee, Ball State students and Muncie community members were involved in an on-campus march to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and raise awareness for inclusion and equality.

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GEN Z

Gen Z is presented with the opportunity to lead, and we must take that mantle

By Grayson Joslin / January 16, 2023

Gen Z has the weight of the world on their shoulders, and I believe that we will be able to help make humanity not only survive but thrive for generations to come. 

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TRACK & FIELD

Cardinals continue indoor season at Hawkeye Invitational

By Bella Bonilla / January 15, 2023

After a strong exhibition match at the Tom Wright opener last weekend, Ball State Track and Field showed out at the Hawkeye Invitational hosted by Iowa.

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Wapahani girls, boys basketball make history in Delaware County Championship

By Zach Carter / January 15, 2023

“Jobs not done,” said junior Isaac Andrews after his team, Wapahani, defeated Delta in the quarterfinal round of the Delaware County high school basketball tournament Jan. 13. The Wapahani girls squad also made the championship on their side of the county tournament. After the boys team won, their head coach, Matt Luce, wanted to see history. The Raiders had never had both teams win the championship in the same year. Until now.