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Shootout video to be used by Muncie Police

A video of the shoot-out between police and a theft suspect at the Marathon gas station in the Village on Friday has surfaced on Facebook and is now aiding police in their investigation, Delaware County Prosecutor Jeffrey Arnold said. Full story

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Jimmy Fallon hosts Ball State idols

Charlie Cardinal and a group from Ball State's marching band joined Jimmy Fallon during his late night show in Indianapolis on Sunday, helping add to the college atmosphere of the night. Full story

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Belly dancers invade the Atrium

Almost without warning, the Atrium was flooded with the sounds of Middle Eastern dance music and several scantily clad dancers, weaving their way through the lines of tables and chairs during the light afternoon traffic. Full story

Newest Headlines

Amid Super Bowl kudos, Indy cleans up, looks ahead

INDIANAPOLIS — Bleary-eyed and jubilant, Super Bowl organizers swung into cleanup mode Monday and hoped the rave reviews from fans and journalists over how it pulled off its first Super Bowl will draw the NFL's showcase event back to town.

Super Bowl draws record 111.3M viewers on NBC

NEW YORK — For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history.

U.S. oil prices fall below $97

NEW YORK — U.S. oil prices fell below $97 per barrel Monday as growing supplies offset concerns that President Barack Obama and other Western leaders will make it tougher for Iran to sell crude.

Bauer tactics unite, divide outnumbered Dems

INDIANAPOLIS — Football fans in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl who found themselves inexplicably pondering labor law and political brinksmanship have a Democratic state lawmaker representing South Bend to thank for the bizarre confluence.

Other Headlines

Censors MIA on M.I.A.’s finger flip

NEW YORK — Less than a second stood between British singer M.I.A. giving the finger to 114 million people watching the Super Bowl halftime show and no one noticing at all.

Super Bowl boosts Indy’s image

Indianapolis was once called Naptown and India-No-Place for a reason.

Energy Challenge encourages students to save power

Many students will save energy to win a pizza party, a trophy and possibly free rock climbing passes this semester.

Locals say Indy surpasses Super Bowl expectations

Many locals and people from out of state said they were pleased with the Indianapolis Super Bowl Village.

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New sandwich shop serves up big bites

Muncie eats up Chicago-style sandwiches, hot dogs and sides at Chef Boys

Ryan Clements has always held the nickname Chef Boy RC, a play-on-words of the famous canned pasta brand Chef Boyardee. Clements decided to use his nickname as the name of his latest restaurant endeavor located on Oakwood Avenue, Chef Boys Sandwich Factory.

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Cancer charity halts grants to Planned Parenthood

NEW YORK — The nation's leading breast-cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is halting its partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates.

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Village gun fight leaves 1 dead, 2 officers wounded

Two Muncie police officers were shot today while conducting a sting operation to recover stolen property in the Village about three blocks from campus.

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SARCASM AND SMILES: Loss of funding can be cured

In my family, college wasn't an option – it was just part of the plan. Even at age 5, I remember my parents saying a four-year university was in my future. And being the upper-middle class family we were — it would be on their dime.

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Censors MIA on M.I.A.’s finger flip

NEW YORK — Less than a second stood between British singer M.I.A. giving the finger to 114 million people watching the Super Bowl halftime show and no one noticing at all.

Super Bowl boosts Indy’s image

Indianapolis was once called Naptown and India-No-Place for a reason.

Energy Challenge encourages students to save power

Many students will save energy to win a pizza party, a trophy and possibly free rock climbing passes this semester.

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For a good cause

Second Harvest Food Bank provides food for nearby communities

The students who help at Second Harvest Food Bank never get to see the people they're serving.

New sandwich shop serves up big bites

Muncie eats up Chicago-style sandwiches, hot dogs and sides at Chef Boys

Sports

BASEBALL: Cardinals make use of warm weather

Ball State practices outside three times in first preseason week

The same weather that drew rave reviews from the out-of-town visitors to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl last week has also been a boon for Ball State baseball. Almost since Jan. 27, the first day the NCAA permits baseball practices, the weather in Muncie has allowed the Cardinals to leave their normal winter home of the Field Sports Building for the roomier turf fields in the Briner Sports Complex.

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Rouse playing big role in second year

Second-year starter is making strides in his on-court communication

Tommy Rouse is in his second season as a starter. He's playing one of the few positions on the Ball State men's volleyball team that isn't undergoing significant change. And the team needs him to be a steady defensive presence in the backcourt.