Redshirt Freshman middle blocker Aniya Kennedy spikes the ball against Kent State Oct. 27 at Worthen Arena. Kennedy scored 13 points in the game. Mya Cataline, DN

Ball State sweeps Kent State to regain momentum

“There wasn't a ton of pressure that was put on us, but at least we were staying focused and doing things on our side of the court regardless of what was happening on the other side,” Ball State head coach Kelli Miller Phillips said.





Sophomore defender Sami Bird takes the ball upfield against Central Michigan Oct. 26 at Briner Sports Complex. Bird played 51 minutes in the game. Andrew Berger, DN
SOCCER

Ball State snaps losing streak

This win secures the third seed in the conference for Ball State and home advantage for their quarter-final match this Sunday, October 29. At the time of this publication, the Cardinals are currently slated to face Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference tournament. 


Lindsey Blom poses for a photo Sept. 13 at Briner Sports Complex. Blom has worked for Ball State for 15 years. Mya Cataline, DN
SOCCER

Lindsey Blom’s instruction makes an impact on Ball State Alumni

Blom's experience overcoming adversity helps her empathize with student athletes she has mentored during her 15-year career at Ball State University. Blom has worked as a faculty athletic representative, chairperson for Ball State’s School of Kinesiology, and professor of sport and exercise psychology, but was just named associate athletic director for championship performance.



Police respond to an active shooter situation in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
MASS SHOOTING

At least 16 dead in Maine shooting and dozens injured, law enforcement officials tell AP

A man opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, killing at least 16 people and engulfing the state's second-largest city in chaos. The suspect remained at large as authorities ordered residents and business owners to stay inside and off the streets. Two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press dozens of people also had been wounded. The officials were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.


DN Illustration, Meghan Holt
OPINION

Being a first-generation college student shaped my cultural identity.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to share how being a first-generation Latina in college has led to a unique journey filled with both challenges and opportunities. As a trailblazer in my family, I’ve faced the exciting — and often overwhelming — task of navigating the contemporary educational system in America while still finding ways to embrace my cultural identity. 







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