A lack of information provided as Ball State UPD responded to a report of a gun discharge led to spread of confusion and rumors on campus

An Aquatic Escape: After fourty years, coach Chris Walker continues to push the Ball State Waterski and Wakeboard Club to new heights

Ball State Waterski and Wakeboard Club coach Chris Walker continues to find joy in leading the club even after his son, who led him into the coaching world of watersports, passed away from melanoma, a type of skin cancer in 2015.

City council at-large candidates participate in forum

Ball State viewing MAC play as ‘new season’ after slow start

Although the Cardinals were gearing up for a doubleheader with Central Michigan – the same team they faced in last year’s conference debut – the red and white enter this season with a different non-conference resume than they did in 2022.

Ball State University Student Government Association gives updates on senate resolutions

The Ball State University Student Government Association (SGA) began their meeting with a special order of business, asking senators if they would be open to participating in the homecoming parade.

Grand opening for the Brown Family Amphitheater takes place Sept. 19

Community members were invited to take part in food trucks, back stage tours, and watch a free jazz concert during the event

Women’s Golf wins second annual Brittany Kelly Classic

The Ball State hosted event gets its name from the former Ball State alum Brittany Kelly who was a standout golfer for the Cardinals, a PGA professional, and a member of the U.S. Women’s PGA Cup Team in 2019. Brittany passed away in 2021 from ovarian cancer, but her memory still lives on in the hearts of the competitors who won the competition in her honor two years later. 

COBB: The real problem with the WNBA

Despite record-high viewership, WNBA players still suffer from poor marketing and poor contract agreements.

Wapahani's Wells gets a win over her former team

Tonight it happened once more as she left the court to her screaming players in the locker room. There was one key difference. Wells traded in the black and gold for a black and red when she became Wapahani’s head coach during the offseason. Tonight's 3-2 Middle-eastern Conference win over Daleville was her first time back in the familiar gym. 

Indiana attorney general faces disciplinary action

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita faces disciplinary charges brought by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. Rokita faces three charges, all alleged violations of the Indiana Rule of Professional Conduct.

KENDALL: The Chicago Bears are tanking their season and their fans' hope too

The 2023-24 campaign started with offseason hype and anticipation, and after an 0-2 start has turned into a position Bears fans and their organization have been all too familiar with.

I am tired of defending the way I am passionate about the things that make me happy

I am a fangirl. I am a girl who is a fan of something. But the way people say it, with a judgmental tone in voice and an eye roll, they say it in a way that insinuates that it’s “cringe” to be a girl who is a fan or is passionate. 

CARTER: Takeaways from Colts’ 31-20 win over Texans

I grew up in a family that rooted for the Colts after they packed up and fled Baltimore in the middle of the night in 1984 and moved to a city that was ruled by auto racing and basketball. But after drafting some guy named Peyton Manning and having some success, the Colts are now one of the staples of Indiana’s capital. 

Ball State Field Hockey wins home-opener against Saint Louis

Ball State took down Saint Louis 2-1 to earn the Cardinals’ third win in a row and first at home. Ball State plays Central Michigan at the Briner Sports Complex Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.

Join Sports Reporter Zach Carter As He Covers Delaware County Football

Join Zach Carter as he covers Delaware County football to learn his process in reporting.

Delaware County results from 9/11-9/16

Here are highlights and results from the past week’s Delaware County sporting events that those on the Daily News Sports Team were unable to attend. 

Ball State football's run game finally shows its potential in win over Indiana State

Ball State rushed for a combined 288 yards in a 45-7 victory over Indiana State, nearly double the season total beforehand. The Cardinals look to continue this momentum moving forward, as Georgia Southern (2-1) comes to Muncie Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.

POE: Will every Ball State football game day be like Family Weekend? I hope so.

From Tillotson Ave to the Ball State softball field, the lot was packed with vehicles, people and in some cases, even dogs. To see the amount of people not only having a good time but doing so to support a school and a community as a whole was truly great to see. 

BREAKING: University Police investigating discharged firearm reports at Studebaker West

University police responded to a report of a discharged firearm in the Studebaker West Housing complex on campus Saturday, according to a Public Safety Advisory issued at 10:07 p.m.

A fist pump and a smile

The Cardinals defeated the Sycamores 45-7 in Ball State's home opener, backed by 15,054 fans at Scheumann Stadium. Ball State returns to action Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. when Georgia Southern (2-1) travels to Muncie.