Heartland Film Festival: ‘Alaska is A Drag’ is anything but

By Jack Gillespie / October 15, 2018

'Alaska is A Drag' may be a unique film in it’s premise, but it’s  familiar in a feel-good kind of way; it’s a clever take on the sports  film genre. It’s also just a feel-good movie in general: it’s lovable,  sometimes dark sense of humor is very enjoyable and the leads are an  absolute joy to watch. And at the core of 'Alaska' is an inspiring story  for all those people who don’t fit in and have dreams bigger than their  small town. 

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WEATHER

Fall like temperatures are here

By Tyler Ryan / October 15, 2018

Weather Forecaster Tyler Ryan has your update for tomorrow and into the week

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ENTERTAINMENT

Heartland Film Festival: ‘Nathan’s Kingdom’ is a journey that’s worth the hardships

By Tanner Kinney / October 15, 2018

‘Nathan’s Kingdom’ is a gritty, real film that tackles familial  relationships involving a developmental disorder in a way that very few films are  willing to stomach. It’s tough to watch at times (sometimes  unintentionally so), but the hardships make the triumphs all the more  worth it. It really is a beautiful journey to watch all the way through,  with an extremely satisfying and tear-jerking ending. This film is a  must-watch for anyone looking for a heart-warming story about such a  tough subject matter. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

Heartland Film Festival: ’93Queen’ showcases the determination of Hasidic women

By Emily Reuben / October 15, 2018

'93Queen' showcases the determination and accomplishments of women in  the Hasidic community in a respectful, authentic way. The film makes the  process of establishing Ezras Nashim's credibility the struggles faced  along the way rewarding and emotional. The filmmaking and editing is  smooth and engaging adding to the film's appeal.  

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SOCCER

Cardinals rise to second in MAC with win over Buffalo

By Tyler Pence / October 14, 2018

Ball State Soccer (9-3-2, MAC 5-2-1) improves to four consecutive wins in a 1-0 victory over Buffalo (10-5, MAC 4-4) on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals finish off the weekend going 2-0. 

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FIELD HOCKEY

Early deficit sees field hockey fall to No. 7 Michigan

By Gavin Crafton / October 14, 2018

Ball State Field Hockey (2-12, 2-2 MAC) was unable to secure a road upset against No. 7 Michigan (11-5, 6-1 Big Ten) falling, 6-0. 

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FOOTBALL

4 takeaways from Ball State Football's win over Central Michigan

By Jack Williams / October 14, 2018

After being down by as much as 13 points to Central Michigan, Ball State Football roared back in the fourth quarter to escape with a narrow 24-23 victory over the Chippewas. 

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VOLLEYBALL

Women's Volleyball records fifth conference shutout against Kent State

By Gabi Glass / October 14, 2018

A sixth straight win was added to Ball State Women's Volleyball's (16-5, 7-1 MAC) record as the team defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes (9-13, 2-6 MAC) in straight three sets. Saturday's shutout puts the Cardinals at 11 shutouts on the season.

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SWIMMING & DIVING

Ball State Swim and Dive teams finish in top three at Purdue

By Patrick Murphy / October 14, 2018

Both the Ball State Women’s and Men’s Swim & Dive finished in the top 3 out of six teams at Indiana Intercollegiate Invite on Saturday. The women’s team finished second, behind Purdue, while the men’s were third behind Purdue and Evansville.

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FOOTBALL

Strong 2nd half lifts Ball State over Chippewas

By Zach Piatt / October 13, 2018

Ball State Football (3-4, 2-1 MAC) found it rough sailing in the first half against Central Michigan (1-6, 0-3 MAC). The Cardinals found their groove in the second half, and a field goal would end up being the decider. 

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VOLLEYBALL

Ball State tops Ohio in competitive four-set match

By Gabi Glass / October 12, 2018

Ball State Women’s Volleyball (15-5, 6-1 MAC) came out victorious after a four-set match against Ohio (8-12, 3-4 MAC). Eleven aces and 19 kills from senior Ellie Dunn ultimately sealed the win for the Cardinals. 

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SOCCER

Ball State Soccer defeats Akron for third straight win

By Tyler Pence / October 12, 2018

Ball State (8-3-2, MAC 4-2-1) faced off against Akron (4-8-3, MAC 1-5-1) on Friday night at Briner Sports Complex. 

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NEWS

Ball State Faculty engage and critique strategic plan at second open forum

By Charles Melton / October 12, 2018

The Strategic Planning Committee held their second strategic plan open forum for faculty Friday in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom.

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FIELD HOCKEY

Field Hockey shut out by Kent State

By Gavin Crafton / October 12, 2018

Ball State Field Hockey (2-11, 2-2 MAC) lost on the road to the Kent State  Flashes (5-9, 3-1 MAC) by a score of 4-0. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

Here’s how Taylor Swift influenced voter registrations

October 12, 2018

 Though voter turnout and registration fluctuates every year, support from social media and celebrities can certainly spike civic participation at least temporarily. 

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NEWS

NPHC looking for dedicated plot on Ball State's campus

By Gabbi Mitchell / October 12, 2018

For hundreds of years, the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC), consisting of nine fraternities and sororities nationwide, have seen plots of land dedicated to their organizations, but the process can be summarized as an uphill battle on college campuses.

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NEWS

What to do during Ball State Homecoming week

By Evan Weaver / October 12, 2018

Homecoming is one of the most popular times of the year for Ball State students, faculty and alumni. 

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FOOTBALL

5 ways Ball State can come away with a victory at Central Michigan

By Zach Piatt / October 12, 2018

Ball State Football (2-4, 1-1 MAC) hasn’t left the state of Indiana through the first six weeks of the 2018 season. That changes Saturday when the Cardinals travel to Central Michigan (1-5, 0-2 MAC). As the game approaches, here’s a look at five aspects the Cardinals should focus on to better their chances of taking down the Chippewas.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’ is the most tone-deaf film of 2018

By Katherine Simon / October 12, 2018

Even if it’s too late to remove the film from Netflix, it still deserves of all the criticism it's received. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

What do Gamergate and the Kavanaugh hearings have in common?

By Shwetha Sundarrajan / October 12, 2018

To put it simply, it's Mark Judge versus modern feminism.