Cardinal Metrics to host a social mixer showcasing emergent tech tonight

By Jeremy Rogers / December 5, 2017

Cardinal Metrics is hosting a social mixer Tuesday evening in the hopes that students from all walks of life and all majors will come to learn about how they can get involved with using emerging technology. The event will be held in the Holden Strategic Communications Center in the Arts and Journalism building from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Participants will be able to explore the emergent technology of eye-tracking through an iSpy game. Afterwards, students will get to visualize their results and make an in-depth evaluation of how they did.

Missouri sophmore, Shameka Ealy, watches senior forward Moriah Monaco attempt a 3-pointer on Nov. 13 in John E. Worthen Arena. Monaco led the team with 21 points. Andrea Cooper, DN

BASKETBALL

Ball State women's basketball outlasts Purdue in defensive battle

By Sam Barloga / December 4, 2017

Ball State (7-0) pressured the Purdue (5-4) offense into 18 turnovers and its worst 3-point shooting night of the season en-route to a 66-60 victory on Monday evening.

WEATHER

Widespread rain tonight; much colder week ahead

By Nathan Gidley / December 4, 2017

Weather Forecaster Nathan Gidley details the timing of tonight's rain, as well as the latest on a much colder week ahead.

NEWS

Muncie Fire Department responds to house fire on Carson Street

By Staff Reports / December 4, 2017

Muncie Fire Department responded to a house fire at approximately 5 p.m. Monday at 806 W. Carson St.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Photo Provided

NEWS

Muncie man arrested after selling drugs near Ball State

By Andrew Smith / December 4, 2017

After police say Pierre Robinson, 46, Muncie, was selling drugs to a confidential informant near campus on Friday evening, Muncie Police officers made an arrest.

Natasha Thompson is pictured by the gaming center. Photo provided.

MUNCIE

Muncie hospital adds a little fun to the ER waiting room

By Brittany Karlin / December 4, 2017

Sitting in the emergency room, waiting to be seen, is not fun for anyone. Now, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital has a new feature for kids.

Cornerstone is holding several special events this December. The events offer a wide range of participants the chance to learn and create. Samantha Brammer, DN File

COMMUNITIES

Cornerstone hosts December holiday workshops

By Staff Reports / December 4, 2017

With the approaching holidays come new events hosted by Cornerstone Center for the Arts.

GAMING

These games really exist

By Dylan Bateson / December 4, 2017

Now as long as the gaming industry exists many more weird games will and the only thing that we the people can do is play them, question reality, and then go seek some form of mental help.

NEWS

Daily News awarded at ICPA-HSPA College Division Contest

By Staff Reports / December 4, 2017

The Daily News staff recently took home five awards, one of which was a first-place award, at the Indiana Collegiate Press Association-Hoosier State Press Association College Division Contest.

Four Culture is an online podcast that discusses four hot topics in our culture each week that might impact us in some way.

CAMPUS

Four Culture Podcast Dec. 1

By Jake Thomas , Vanessa Brooks and Ross Cooper / December 4, 2017

Four Culture is an online podcast that discusses four hot topics in our culture each week that might impact us in some way.

Ball State women's and men's swimming and diving teams went against Tiffin on Nov. 11 in the Lewellen Aquatic Center. The women's team won 176-46 and the men's team won 173-101.

SWIMMING & DIVING

Ball State men’s swim finishes 2nd behind Ben Andrew and Cullen Tyler’s stellar performances

By Patrick Murphy / December 4, 2017

Ball State men’s swimming and diving finished in second place at the Eastern Michigan Invitational, which is the best the team has done in this meet. Last season, Ball State placed third out of six teams.

LIFESTYLE

Bigger bodies

By Emily Sabens / December 4, 2017

Bodybuilders make sacrifices to obtain their perfect bodies, but “perfect” does not necessarily mean healthy.

ENTERTAINMENT

South Park Season 21, Episode 8: “Moss Piglets”

By Jeremy Rogers / December 2, 2017

“Moss Piglets” is a relatively inoffensive entry to the series, but it will not be remembered except as a set up for future episodes if those are any good. There are some good foundations for jokes, but none of the set-ups are executed on.

Sophomore forward Kyle Mallers gets fouled by Stony Brook’s Junior Saintel as he brings the ball down the court during Ball State’s game against the Seawolves on Nov. 17 in John E. Worthen Arena. Mallers got 26 minutes of playing time. Paige Grider, DN

BASKETBALL

Dominating first half keeps Ball State perfect at home

By Robby General / December 2, 2017

Any travel fatigue that Ball State had appears to be gone now. Ball State trailed only once against IUPUI on Saturday, winning 83-64 at home, marking the Cardinals third straight victory.

ENTERTAINMENT

Pixar’s tired formula is given new life in ‘Coco’

By Emily Reuben / December 2, 2017

‘Coco’ looks fantastic and can be extremely heartfelt at times. The colors are bright and welcoming and the plot is easy to follow. However, there is not too much newness in regards to the plot and the “twist” is easy to spot from a mile away. Because of the beautiful animation and charming characters, these narrative faults are easy to ignore. Overall, the film is a must-see for Pixar fans or anyone who appreciates animated films.

NEWS

As Accusations Grow, Lauer Releases Apology

By Eben Griger / December 2, 2017

Former Today Show host Matt Lauer has released a statement regarding the sexual assault allegations against him. This comes a day after NBC received two new complaints about Lauer’s behavior.

Cardinal Metrics to host a social mixer showcasing emergent tech tonight