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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals looking for second straight win

Ball State hosts lowly Buffalo in first part of doubleheader

After breaking a five-game losing streak against Kent State Wednesday, sophomore guard Shanee' Jackson and the rest Ball State women's basketball team (8-14, 3-6) will attempt to dig in and continue fighting in the Mid-American Conference. Full story

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MEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING: BSU falls to Southern Illinois

Slow start dooms Cardinals against Salukis

The Ball State men's swimming and diving team's seniors put out a good performance Saturday on senior day but fell to conference rival Southern Illinois 146-91. Full story

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MEN'S TENNIS: Ball State looks to keep momentum against Xavier

Coach isn't concerned about team's health going into match

Over the past few days, the Ball State men's tennis team has been busy receiving honors from the Mid-American Conference front office.

WOMEN'S TENNIS: Sweep of Detroit-Mercy puts win streak at four

Johnson returns from injury to get singles win

The Ball State women's tennis team extended its season-opening winning streak to four Friday night with a 7-0 win against Detroit Mercy.

GYMNASTICS: Ball State take on MAC opponent NIU

Both teams searching for second win of season

At 5 p.m. Ball State gymnastics is set to travel to Northern Illinois University to take on the Huskies.

MEN'S TENNIS: Cards tabbed as favorites in the MAC

Western Michigan finishes three votes behind Ball State

After winning the Mid-American Conference tournament last season, the Ball State men's tennis team has been named the preseason favorite in the MAC this season, according to the conference office Tuesday.

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Teddy Cahill has Ball State football covered. Send him your thoughts at edcahill@bsu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @tedcahill.

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The most comprehensive Ball State men's basketball coverage out there brought to you by DN reporters Conor Hockett, Josh Blessing, Mat Mikesell and Tyler Poslosky.

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Pfizer recalls 1M birth control packs after mixup

INDIANAPOLIS — Pfizer Inc. is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills due to a packaging error that could raise the risk of an accidental pregnancy by leaving women with an inadequate dose.

Congressional candidate to visit campus

Congressional candidate Brad Bookout will visit Ball State today to speak with students and members of the public.

Famed photographer to speak on campus

Shawn Records, a photographer who followed the production of "Where the Wild Things Are," will speak today at 5 p.m. in the Art and Journalism Building Room 225. He will be discussing his experiences behind the lens with his lecture entitled, "My Favorite Things: Some Things I've Made and Some Others That I Wish I Had."

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Students volunteer at Super Bowl events

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, these students lend a hand in downtown Indy events.

Rachel Koch suits up in a blue and white NFL hat, scarf, shirt and fleece jacket along with her father, Fred, and mother, Denise.

Indy welcomes Jimmy Fallon

Students receive tickets to comic's Late Night show

Jimmy Fallon is bringing his late night show to Indianapolis next week, and he wants to see plenty of students in the crowd. 1 comment

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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State preparing for interior battle

Buffalo’s strong play under the basket will leave Ball State playing tighter offense

Last week's games featured guard play, but coach Billy Taylor said Wednesday's game at Buffalo will be won far closer to the basket.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Cards looking to end current losing skid

Packard says it’s possible if key players continue to show confidence on the court

Packard referred to tonight's game against Kent State and Saturday's home game versus Buffalo as "very doable."

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THE BRIGHT SIDE: How to sound smart while watching the Super Bowl

Cameron Bright is a freshman animation major and draws "The Bright Side" for the Daily News. His views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Cameron at crbright@bsu.edu.

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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DISTANT FIRST: Indianapolis a new city thanks to Super Bowl XLVI

It's a wonderful time to be a Hoosier, folks.

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Students volunteer at Super Bowl events

Rachel Koch suits up in a blue and white NFL hat, scarf, shirt and fleece jacket along with her father, Fred, and mother, Denise.

SUPER BOWL: MAC players show path to next level

INDIANAPOLIS — Playing at Kent State, one of the 13 teams in the Mid-American Conference, has made Julian Edelman's journey into the NFL even more improbable.