Self-taught senior provides one-on-one manicures for students from the comfort of her home

By Ella Howell / August 25, 2023

The expectation of nail appointments consists of searching for parking in a crowded strip mall to wait for a nail tech’s availability. Once the appointment has begun, you’re sat between strangers for an hour before you leave and have to repeat the process in a couple of weeks. In contrast, pulling up to a home with a brick exterior in a serene residential area might offer a better chance of relaxation than traditional nail salons. 

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SOCCER

The Cardinals falls to Texas Tech

By Staff Reports / August 24, 2023

The Ball State Cardinals traveled to Lubbock, Texas to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their third game of the season. The Cardinals were defeated 4-1 but kept things even through the first 45 minutes of play at a 1-1 draw. Sophomore Delany Caldwell added the only goal for Ball State in the 36th minute, also securing her first goal of the season.  

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FIELD HOCKEY

Play fast, play forward, play together

By Elijah Poe / August 24, 2023

“I think just understanding the team better (on what she learned in her first year), I think now knowing our vision, our goals and kind of where we want this program to go,” Walsh said. “I think the team is on board with it. Having that experience and being able to take it to that next level.”

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NEWS

A Look Into the Early Start Program Letting Students With Disabilities Get to Know Their Resources

By Colin Brown , Daniel Huber and Mayah McCarty / August 23, 2023

Ball State's CARDS program held an event over the summer for students with disabilities to learn about their available resources and to feel a sense of belonging on campus.

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Ball State vs University of Kentucky Football Preview

August 23, 2023

The 2023 college football season is barely more than a week away, with the action kicking off in earnest on Saturday, August 26. Football fans in Kentucky will have to wait a little bit longer, though: after a game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on September 1, the Bluegrass state is diving head first into the season with a game between the Ball State Cardinals and the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington the following day.

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VOLLEYBALL

Ball State Women’s Volleyball is looking to use the highs and lows of the past to cultivate success in the present

By Kyle Smedley / August 23, 2023

A graduate of Muncie Central High School, the two-time reigning Mid-American Conference (MAC) Coach of the Year has guided the Cardinals to two conference titles and the program’s third-ever NCAA Tournament match win in 2021. Along with success, Miller Phillips wants to maintain that “Ball State Tradition” by instilling the same passion in the athletes who take the hardwood. 

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NEWS

Associated Press: Sweltering temperatures bring misery to large portion of central US, setting heat records

By Associated Press / August 22, 2023

The National Weather Service set an excessive heat warning Sunday for parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. Heat advisories or watches were also in place in parts of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota.

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DON MCLEAN

Don McLean to open Brown Family Amphitheater with Sept. 2 performance

By Grayson Joslin / August 21, 2023

After having conversations with several community leaders and finding out that Don McLean had an opening on his tour, the mayor of Muncie wanted to bring the “American Pie” singer and songwriter to the city. When he found out that the originally planned venue for the concert, Canan Commons, was already booked with events, he believed that the concert was not going to happen.

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ABORTION

Indiana Supreme Court won’t rehear near-total abortion ban ruling, putting law back in effect

By Indiana Capital Chronicle / August 21, 2023

The Indiana Supreme Court on Monday denied a request to rehear its ruling upholding the state’s near-total abortion ban.  That means the new law — which prohibits the procedure with only narrow exceptions — immediately takes effect once the ruling is certified on the court docket, which is expected to be a matter of days, according to court officials.

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SOCCER

No. 3 Notre Dame beats the Cardinals

By Staff Reports / August 20, 2023

The Cardinals find their way home after a 3-0 loss against NCAA’s third-ranked team, Notre Dame. Senior defender Eva Gaetino scored in the 21 minute, assisted by Sophomore midfielder Leah Klenke. Freshman forward Meg Mrowicki found the back of the net in the 38-minute, with an assist from graduate forward Audrey Weiss and graduate midfielder Erin Hohnstein in the 38-minute. 

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Delaware County sports results from 8/14-8/19

By Staff Reports / August 20, 2023

Here are highlights and results from this week’s Delaware County sporting events that the DN was able to attend. Email sports@bsudailynews.com with results or the high school beat reporter, Zach Carter at zachary.carter@bsu.edu.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Delta defeats Muncie Central in first game of the season

By Zach Carter / August 19, 2023

In their first game of the 2023 season, the Delta Eagles received the opening kickoff and started to gain momentum. But then, first-year starting quarterback, junior Bronson Edwards, fired an interception near the endzone, which was returned to midfield. “I think it was mainly my mindset because, after that first pick, it kind of looked like everything was just going downhill,” Edwards said. 

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7 Signs That You are Ready to Further Your Education

August 18, 2023

It can be difficult for even the most motivated to figure out what they want to do in life and then stick to that plan, and many situations might force someone to drop out of college. Whether you had to put your education on hold, never went to college, or want to get an advanced degree, furthering your education can help you grow personally and professionally. There are a few signs you may be ready to further your education.

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FOOTBALL

CARTER: Players to watch

By Zach Carter / August 18, 2023

With the 2023 Delaware County high school season starting this Friday, I’ve decided to release the names of players that I think will ball out this season. 

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VOLLEYBALL

Yorktown defeats Brebeuf 3-1 in home opener

By Zach Carter / August 18, 2023

Yorktown went into last night’s home opener against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory having only played one other game (a 3-0 win against Westfield) this season. But the Braves had already played four games and had only lost one set in that stretch. Yet the visiting Braves have now lost four sets as the Tigers came out victorious as they defeated their opponent 3-1, giving Yorktown its second straight win. 

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SOCCER

Ball State takes the win during their home opener against Mercyhurst

By Meghan Sawitzke / August 17, 2023

Senior midfielder, Avery Fenchel, took on the first three goals as she stepped out on the field after recovering from last season's ankle injury. “Everyone contributed today,” Fenchel said. Sophomore midfielder, Tori Monaco, assisted two of Fenchel’s goals. Monaco listens to rap artists, Jay Cole and Trippy Red continuously the hour prior to the game to help set her focus and mindset while doing some visualization.  

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NEWS

Lending a helping hand

By Elijah Poe / August 17, 2023

For the past 14 years, Hearts and Hands United has hosted the Tools for School drive. Each year thousands of families are helped throughout the event. Tools for School gives out school necessities such as shoes, backpacks, school supplies and jeans. Hearts and Hands United also partnered with Safari Dental to give out free teeth cleanings and dental screenings, as well as partnering with Open Door for free immunizations and $25 sports physicals. 

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NATIONAL NEWS

Associated Press: Survivors of Maui fires face power cuts and poor cell service as teams work to find and ID the dead

By Associated Press / August 16, 2023

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Survivors of deadly wildfires on Maui contended with intermittent power and unreliable cell service as they sought help rebuilding their lives. Teams of people, meanwhile, labored to find the dead and identify them. With the death toll already at 106, a mobile morgue unit with additional coroners arrived in Hawaii on Tuesday to help with the grim task of sorting through remains. The governor warned that a new storm could complicate the search and recovery.

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UNIVERSITY POLICE

University Police Chief to retire at the end of August

By Staff Reports / August 15, 2023

After nine years as Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for Ball State, Jim Duckham will retire Aug. 31, according to a statement from the University. 

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LOCAL NEWS

Ball State PBS documentary features Anderson, Ind.

By Staff Reports / August 15, 2023

Ball State PBS will air a documentary about Anderson on Thursday, Aug. 17. It will be the next installment in the series highlighting great small towns in East Central Indiana. “Now Entering…Anderson” premieres live at 8 p.m. on Ball State PBS, it can also be seen online at ballstatepbs.org and on the PBS app or the Ball State Public Media app. “We are proud to highlight the civic pride and tell the wonderful regional stories of exciting things happening in cities and small towns all over our viewing area,” Dr. Phil Hoffman, assistant dean of media and general manager of Ball State Public Media said.