‘The Spiral Scouts’ is a raunchy puzzle-adventure that earns its badges

Bracken House: A home of tradition and commitment

What now stands as “a symbol of commitment and celebration for members of the Ball State community,” according to Ball State’s website, began as a home purchased to support a growing family.

Doug Jones: A career built on creating creatures

Doug Jones, who is used to wearing intense make up and portraying a variety of creatures, graduated from Ball State in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications and a minor in theatre. 

Charlie Cardinal: From papier-mâché to fiberglass to feathers

Ball State athletics teams were first known as the Hooserions, adopting the “Cardinals” name in 1927, but it wasn’t until 1969 that an important addition to the field was made — Charlie Cardinal. 

Middletown business gives back to community

Ball State 'carefully considering' response to Schnatter's resignment

After Papa John’s founder John Schnatter resigned as chairman of the board and as a member of the University of Louisville board of trustees last week, many Cardinals were left wondering if Ball State would take any action in response. 

Jerry Anderson: Ball State's 9th president

Jerry Anderson was 45 when he became Ball State’s ninth president in 1979.

Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass: Fusing artistry, community

Located by Christy Woods and the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass is a place where the community can go to appreciate the glass arts.

'The Handmaid’s Tale' Season 2: An emotionally intense and relentlessly brutal return to Gilead

‘The Spiral Scouts’ is a raunchy puzzle-adventure that earns its badges

Women's basketball: An upward trajectory

 Ball State women’s basketball has found its most consistent period of success over the past two decades. 

Ball State English graduate finds internships and opportunities in NYC

 The concept of New York City, full of energy and creativity, was an alluring one for one Ball State graduate who found opportunities and connections after overcoming the toughness of the city. 

Honors College: A place for academics

For those students looking for an extra academic challenge while in college, Ball State offers an option — the Honors College.  

‘Luke Cage’ Season 2: An emotional, conflicted Luke Cage

 Season two of Luke Cage gives more than expected. More action, more  humor, and greater references to the MCU related to the Marvel Netflix  shows. While it doesn’t have a central villain for almost the whole  season, it still focuses on developing Luke Cage’s character. It brings  up questions about what it means to be a hero and how to reconcile with  those we love. This show is personal and not for younger viewers. If you  want action and an emotional story, than watch this season of Luke  Cage. It isn’t recommended for viewers that prefer the quirky, joyful  side of Marvel. 

‘Mario Tennis Aces’ grazes the net

 Overall, the game vastly improves on a lot of the major downfalls of  previous entries. However, the lack of customization and incentives does  negatively impact replayability. Despite this, the game’s brand new  mechanics and style creates a memorable experience that will appeal to  all audiences 

Homecoming: A university-wide celebration

On Nov. 18, 1926, the first Homecoming was hosted at Ball State.

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ falls short of its legacy

 “Ant-Man and the Wasp” has some good aspects to it. Most of the comedy  is well done, and Paul Rudd absolutely kills it once again. The action  is also good enough to fit in with the blockbuster season. Yet, with  underwhelming visuals and a pointless narrative, it can’t help but feel  forced. The film really does feel like it was just the next part in a  mechanical series of movies, moving forward without judging how the  previous films would impact this one. It’s an entertaining popcorn flick  for sure, but if there was ever a Marvel movie to skip, it would be  this one. 

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is pretty much “Establishing Shots: The Movie”

 While "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" had its fun moments, it  definitely started to unravel in the third act. It’s as basic as a  filler film can be, and overall isn’t very memorable. Despite being  riddled with problems, it does take steps in the right direction. It’s  too bad the first half hour is full of establishing shots. 

Men's golf: Earl Yestingsmeier, NCAA Tournaments and Academic All-Honors

 Throughout its history, Ball State men’s golf has known just three head coaches. 

FBI Investigation: More than two years into the probe of the City of Muncie

It has been more than two years since the first reports of the FBI’s investigation into Muncie City Hall.