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A fresh start for BSU football

At 7 p.m., it's game time; not only for the Ball State football team, but also for its fans. Tailgating season is underway as the Cardinals take on their first opponent and try to improve upon last year's 2-10 record. Full story

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FOOTBALL: Ball State not overlooking Southeast Missouri State

Cardinals ready to open season

Ball State will open the season Thursday night against Southeast Missouri State, eager to get back on the field after last fall's disappointments. Full story

Latest headlines

Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from NY jail

NEW YORK — The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the comedian's office affairs was freed from jail Thursday, city Correction Department records show.

Community gathers for new Recreation Center dedication ceremony

Students swarmed the basement of the newly renovated Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Wednesday, grabbing the food and freebies the facility offered as part of its dedication ceremony.

Also check out our media partner, WCRD 91.3 FM, for an interview with President Jo Ann Gora: http://wcrd.iweb.bsu.edu/news/

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Indiana Public radio presents preview art showcase

Indiana Public Radio and Gallery 308 will be the hosts for a preview art show today from 5 to 8 p.m. The show will feature art work from well-known local artists, including Ball State alumnus Jim Davis.

Ball State professor performs impromptu shows in Village

For Chester Geiselman, Friday and Saturday nights are always the same, but never boring.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Ball State hopes to return winning tradition to Worthen Arena

Worthen Arena hasn’t been a place for success. In the past four seasons, the Cardinals have struggled to a 17-32 regular-season record at home.

CROSS-COUNTRY: Coach confident Ball State will compete in MAC

The Ball State cross-country team has high hopes and expectations for the upcoming season.

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Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from NY jail

NEW YORK — The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the comedian's office affairs was freed from jail Thursday, city Correction Department records show.

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News

Ball State University adds new entrance to campus

Along with Kinghorn Hall and the new medians, sidewalks and vegetation on Neely Avenue, Ball State has installed a new set of entrance signs at the corner of Neely and New York avenues.

Exhibit at Bracken highlights local nursing history

Walking on the second floor of Bracken Library this month may seem at little different than in past semesters. Up the stairs and through the sea of bookshelves is the library’s most recent exhibit, which focuses on nursing in Muncie.

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Student Volunteer Services attracts more than 500 volunteers

Students from all majors and backgrounds filled the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom to look at opportunities for helping the community, and Student Voluntary Services registered 505 students at Wednesday’s recruitment fair.

Sports

CHIRP: The Edge - Ball State vs. Southeast Missouri State

Sports editor Teddy Cahill breaks down the matchups in Thursday's game between Ball State and Southeast Missouri State.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Ball State hopes to return winning tradition to Worthen Arena

Worthen Arena hasn’t been a place for success. In the past four seasons, the Cardinals have struggled to a 17-32 regular-season record at home.

Features

Indiana Public radio presents preview art showcase

Garfield creator Jim Davis, local artists donate artwork for auction

Muslim, Christian students gather to share religious history, meal

Students join for the iftar dinner at the Christian Campus House

A traditional Muslim iftar dinner is being held Friday night at the Christian Campus House to bring together people of both faiths in a cultural experience.

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Photographers Dylan Buell and Bobby Ellis go through a list of Ball State and national news in a funny way in an attempt to keep you sane. Full story

Opinion

OUR VIEW: Efforts not over

AT ISSUE: As the Iraq War heads toward its end, troops still need to be in our thoughts

It’s as if a chapter in American history came to a close Tuesday night when President Barack Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq during his speech.

KEEPING UP WITH MYSELF: Editor has near-death experience from birth control pills, blood disorder

Ever since we got back from summer break, I’ve heard stories of exciting internships, summer travels and lazy days spent soaking up the sun. When people ask me about my summer, I smile, but skip the details. It’s a little awkward telling people you almost died.