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Alcohol arrests increase by 70 percent

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‘You may be the brightest student ever, but it’s not going to matter if you

can’t get to class.’

Ball State crime report not consistent with IU, Purdue

Study addresses challenges for students with mobility impairment

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Alcohol arrests at Ball State jumped 70 percent last year — far more than some other state universities — as Indiana State Excise Police continued targeting underage drinking at Indiana colleges.

Ball State’s annual security report showed 150 liquor law arrests on campus last year, compared with 88 in 2013 and 87 in 2012. The offenses included underage drinking, public intoxication and the use of fake IDs. The annual report is issued each October in compliance with the federal Clery Act, which requires public colleges and universities to share information about campus safety.

Excise has made hundreds of arrests in university towns the past three years as part of its Intensified College Enforcement program. The state agency, which enforces alcohol and tobacco laws, announced the ICE program in 2012, saying that two-thirds of Indiana college students reported recent alcohol use — including more than half of students who were under the state legal drinking age of 21, according to a news release.

Experts advise against using Clery Act data to make direct comparisons between schools, because reporting methods may vary between institutions. Critics have said the reports are misleading because some crimes off campus are not tallied.

For whatever reason, the crime reports from Indiana University and Purdue University did not show the same increase in on-campus alcohol arrests as Ball State.

Purdue actually saw an 80 percent decrease from 2013 to 2014. Indiana University had a 1.2 percent increase.

“These numbers [at IU] mean nothing to me without more data,” said Lt. Craig Munroe, spokesman for the IU Police Department. “It could be because of the weather. If it’s colder, less folks are tailgating.

hen a prospective student considers a college, most think about their area of study, finances, location and extracurricular activities.

However, some students have to think about how they will get to class in the morning or how they will pass a class.

Four Ball State faculty followed prospective, wheelchair-using students and their families to observe challenges they may have while touring, choosing and transitioning to a university from secondary education. The research was done to advise other universities on how to be more attractive for wheelchair users.

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Offensive production was no BSU VS. UMASS issue during Ball RECEIVING STATISTICS State’s 20-10 win over the University KeVonn Mabon - 6 of Massachusetts receptions, 150 yards Saturday, especial- Jordan Williams - 6 ly from the wide receptions, 60 yards, 1 touchdown receiving core.

Corey Lacanaria - 3 Between the receptions, 36 yards six players who James Gilbert - 2 caught a ball, the receptions, 16 yards offense finished Darian Green - 2 receptions, with 275 receiv- 0 yards ing yards on 20 Sam Brunner - 1 reception, catches with a 13 yards touchdown.

“I don’t think we were cautious at all,” head coach Pete Lembo said.

“I think we were very aggressive with our plays.”

Contributions came from the usual suspects, such as senior wide receiver Jordan Williams and sophomore running back Darian Green. But two other faces have been stepping up in a big way the past couple of weeks, much to quarterback Riley Neal’s delight.

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Art major utilizes life experiences to personalize works

The mural may have been Jones’ first large-scale commission project, but he’s been fascinated with art for as long as he can remember.

In high school, he was motivated by his teachers to take his passion somewhere, even though the school he attended didn’t have an art focus.

“I’ve been going through the program [at Ball State] refining all my skills for years,” he said.

In the past, he’s focused on oil paintings, surrealism and realism, but his style changes depending on the medium with which he’s working.

“With the spray paint, the art is more abstract. I have to put down color first, and then outline it. There’s more ‘flat color’ there,” Jones said.

“There is more blending in oil painting, and there are more dimensions.”

Despite his experience, Jones said he’s started taking his passion more seriously recently.

“Art is a very competitive field,” he said. “You must rep-

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Eric Jones was used to creating as a senior visual communications major, but before this summer, he’d never been asked to direct his skills toward something as large as a mural.

Now his talents are immortalized in Village Promenade’s parking garage. It’s a sprawling piece with multiple parts — a brightly colored combination of geometric and abstract shapes, Ball State imagery and nature scenes.

He spray-painted the mural in May and August after his former art professor David Hannon contacted him. Village Promenade had asked the Ball State art department for help finding an artist.

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This was Jones’ first large-scale commission project, and it included brightly colored shapes, Ball State imagery and nature scenes.

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The show focuses on the duality of their long-distance relationship.

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WATER PAINTING To kick off the Asian American Student Association’s month of events, it will be hosting a water painting session from 5 to 7 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Room 301.

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TUESDAY SELF DEFENSE CLASS Learn how to keep yourself safe with the International Justice Mission’s self defense class put on by an officer from the University Police Department from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center in Cardinal Hall B. The free class will teach the Rape Aggression Defense System, which teaches realistic tactics and techniques for women. It’s a part of IJM’s No Slave November programs. IJM’s Koby Bluitt will also be speaking about what human trafficking is and how to be more aware to keep yourself safe.

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WEDNESDAY FALL 2015 CULTURE EXCHANGE SERIES: PALESTINE (WEST BANK) Check out the weekly Culture Exchange Series at the Yuhas Room (106) in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This week, Ihab Ghosheh will be speaking about Palestine at 2 p.m. The program will give an insiders look at Palestine and teach others about the country and its culture. From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., internationally themed food will be served in Tally Food Court.

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE AND ETIQUETTE Learn how to make a strong, professional first impression at job interviews or just when networking from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Schwartz Digital Complex in Bracken Library. The session will also teach about professional dress, both verbal and non-verbal communication tips and how to maintain a professional online presence.

USING YOUR CREATIVITY: WORKPLACE PROBLEM SOLVING Check out the Career Center workshop to help learn how to effectively solve workplace problems on from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Schwartz Digital Complex in Bracken Library. The session will teach how to develop and utilize critical thinking strategies and teach you to use your creativity to learn values and ethics when making decisions.

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THANK A DONOR DAY The Ball State Foundation is hosting its second Thank a Donor Day in the Atrium. The event is all day, but from 12 to 12:30 p.m., President Paul W. Ferguson, board members, deans, Charlie Cardinal and cheerleaders will be there for a “blitz.” The day is to thank the more than 22,000 alumni, corporations and others who donated more than $14 million to the university in the last academic year. There will be games, trivia, music, prizes and special appearances.

PINE LEAF BOYS Pine Leaf Boys, a Cajun music band that has been nominated for a Grammy four times, will be performing at 7:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. This show is a part of the John R. Emens Presents at Pruis series.

Tickets for the show are $5 in advance or $10 at the door for students, or $19 in advance or $24 at the door for adults.

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INDIANA ASTA ORCHESTRA INVITATIONAL The Ball State School of Music and the American String Teachers Association are hosting the second annual High School Orchestra Invitational from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Music Instruction Building. The event is free and open to the public and will feature some of the best string programs in Indiana.

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Declined creates unique blend of music genres New local band comes together, faces challenges

The band is a meld of different people with various musical backgrounds.

Arnett grew up going to church and uses her gospel influence in a natural way, adding a soulful tinge to a mix made up of old-school rockers and a heavy-metal-taught drummer. The

band also features several multi-instrumentalists.

Arnett provides lyrics while Reynolds brings the music. Before Arnett joined, the band wrote its own lyrics, but was heavily influenced by romantic songs.

Being able to focus on music while Arnett creates lyrics has led to an enriched writing environment and an even better band than before, Reynolds said. The personal stories and beliefs she brings, readily apparent in her lyrics, offer a tangible “feel” and blues quality that the music didn’t have before.

“We’re just coming together and really clicking and throwing out all these new songs,” Reynolds said. “It’s been a crazy ride, and I’m glad to see where we’re at now.”

Joining the band has been a fulfilling experience for Arnett as well. Though the band came together to play music, she’s come to refer to her bandmates as some of her best friends, even outside the band environment. “[It gives] me the opportunity to delve into my music and develop as a writer and a singer,” she said. “The fact that I get to spend time with people that I love, as well as do something that I’m incredibly passionate about, just blows my mind, and I feel like it’s something that is worth making time for.”

“The way that they live and love and put that in the world is inspiring.

My mother’s strength and my dad’s work ethic have also really been influences on me.”

Jones also gives credit to his girlfriend, whom he calls a “positive source of energy.” Having watched her transition from student to professional artist, he respects and admires her drive.

The Village Promenade murals have increased Jones’ confidence, but

they’ve also given a “huge boost” to his professional career, he said.

He’s had oil paintings commissioned and he’s done some work for a local CrossFit gym.

His Promenade work is still garnering attention.

Katie Bowman, a junior secondary education major, said the murals are cool, and they add “artistic value” to Muncie.

“It’s impressive they were done by a Ball State student, too,” Bowman said.

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Difficulties are expected when a new band forms, but local soul-rock group Declined embraced the inevitable and incorporated it into the band’s name.

“The funny thing is that we fought about names for a really long time when I joined in,” said Dayna Arnett, a junior biochemistry and pre-medicine major and the band’s lead singer. “The word ‘declined’ really exemplifies us as a group, mostly just because each of us has been rejected in some way or form.”

The five-piece group’s name has another meaning, too.

“We’re poor college students, so every time we swipe our card, [‘declined’] is what we see,” said Blake Reynolds, the band’s guitarist and an Ivy Tech student majoring in paralegal studies.

Some of the band’s members haven’t been friends for long, but after meeting, everything seemed to fall into place and “click,” Reynolds said.

Arnett knew drummer Nathan Bongard and bass-

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Declined is a five-piece group that got its name because each member had been rejected in some way in their life. The group has played one show at Be Here Now.

ist Aaron Gecowets and introduced them to guitarists Reynolds and Jase Crehan.

The group has played one local show at Be Here Now since getting together, but it’s actively looking for more gigs.

Some of Declined’s trials have been unprecedented

— like hospital visits.

Arnett couldn’t breathe the day after the band’s first performance. She visited the hospital, only to discover she had a blood clot in her right lung.

“Come to find out, if we wouldn’t have done the show, I probably wouldn’t

have found out as soon,” Arnett said. “It’s pretty intense; I just think it’s kind of coincidental how you’re performing and, next thing you know, the lead singer’s in the hospital.”

Arnett made a quick recovery and the band continued to practice, spirits intact.

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He said his art portrays his feelings and emotions and always has to do with him — at least in some sense.

“My morals, values and belief systems always come out in the paint,” he said. He has also been inspired by the people and relationships in his life.

“My parents are wonderful people,” Jones said.

Students can learn to play instrument for elective credit

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When the stresses of college life get to Megan Bradford, a senior majoring in architecture, she runs over to the Music Instruction Building to practice the harp.

This is Bradford’s second semester playing the instrument.

“It is like an escape from [the College of Architecture and Planning],” she said.

“The harp is right here on campus. It is available all the time, so I can just go practice and relax.”

Bradford is one of six nonharp majors taking harp lessons for credit this semester.

This opportunity has been offered since the mid-80s said Elizabeth Richter, the harp professor and former vice president of the American Harp Society.

Richter said that harp lessons are not offered for credit at very many schools and that even fewer offer harp lessons to the general student body.

“It is unusual for children and teenagers to have the opportunity to study the harp. There are a few places where there are active programs,” she said.

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Joanne King, a graduate assistant, has played the harp for 20 years.

King teaches non-harp majors how to play the harp, along with professor Elizabeth Richter.

Ball State still isn’t the only Indiana college to offer harp lessons, however. Indiana University Bloomington has a harp department.

Harps are expensive instruments. A pedal harp costs as much as $105,000 and lever harp prices start at $3,900 on the website for Salvi Harps, Inc., a business that has been manufacturing harps since 1955. Ball State gives people like Bradford unlimited access to their harps—helping them curb that cost.

It’s a boon to Bradford, who never played an instrument before starting harp.

She would often tell people that it was her dream to play the instrument.

Last year at a Bible study,

she mentioned her aspirations to a harp major who told her to take harp lessons for credits.

Students who decide to take the class for credit will meet with either Elizabeth Richter or the graduate assistant, Joanne King, individually for an hour every week.

Students are expected to practice for at least 45 minutes every day of the week.

“I’ve kind of made it my mission to have people learn about the harp, and it is enormously popular as a hobby because it is such a beautiful sound,” Richter said.

At the end of each semester, the students usually play in a concert in Sursa Hall.

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Muncie department repaves roads near Ball State City fixes streets in preparation for upcoming winter

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Muncie’s public works department is currently focusing on repaving some of the roads around the Ball State area.

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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 It could be what events are occurring on campus or what day Halloween falls on.”

Ball State’s lower 2013 figure could stem from decreased funding to Excise in 2013, said Corporal Heather Lynch of the state agency. She said in other years, ICE was funded with a $100,000 grant.

“While the Indiana State Excise Police worked on and around campus in 2013, having the ICE grant [in other years] allowed for increased officer presence for longer shift periods,” Lynch said.

Jim Duckham, chief of the University Police Department at Ball State, said in an email sent through a spokeswoman that he did not know why arrests increased last year.

Purdue University Police did not respond to a request for comment.

Lynch said the stepped-up enforcement was helping make students more safe.

“Since the inception of the ICE grant, the alcohol-related crashes, fatal alcohol-related crashes and alcohol-related medical

The most recent was Wheeling Avenue between Riverside and Neely avenues.

Duke Campbell, superintendent in the department of public works for the city of Muncie, said the department tries to equally divide money among different neighborhoods and the 430 lane miles — the total distance of all the lanes combined — in the city.

“We’ve paved over 100

miles of road in our three years,” Campbell said. “The last administration was lucky to get 12 to 14 miles per year.”

Even though it has improved from the past, it’s still struggling to keep up on potholes, Campbell said.

“However, with a total staff of 20 people at the street department, even running two patchers a day, you can’t really keep up on the potholes,” Campbell explained.

“We aren’t caught up and are still running a patcher every day, but we’ve got a handle on it right now.”

Wheeling still needs to be painted, but it is paved from Muncie’s city limits to Riverside Avenue. For future projects, Campbell said the focus will be in the Ball State area because Wheeling Avenue and Madison Street have been completed.

“Eventually, we’d like to see

treatment incidents have been reduced among underage college students in Indiana,” she said.

In 2012, Excise recorded 14 incidents in which people were sent to the hospital due to alcohol-related illness.

Every year after, it saw only about five incidents per year.

The campus security reports only show part of the picture of drinking in college towns. Fall 2014 saw 320 people arrested in Muncie, according to past Excise news releases. In Bloomington and West Lafayette, that number was 175 and 19, respectively.

This fall, Excise has arrested 199 people in Muncie, 215 in Bloomington and 18 in West Lafayette.

Kay Bales, vice president for student affairs at Ball State, said the school was working hard to help students stay clear of alcohol problems.

“We are most effective when we have education and enforcement together,” she said. “We do offer somewhere around 225 alcohol education programs every year.”

One program, AlcoholEDU, is an online course for those who break the law or the school’s alcohol policy.

Another, called Think About It, is a mandatory online course for incoming students intended to help them avoid alcohol abuse.

“I think you have to have a multi-prong approach on this issue and many others in any population,” Bales said.

Students face possible university sanctions and criminal prosecution when arrested on campus.

The consequences depend on the situation, said Michael Gillilan, director of student rights and community standards, and Eric Hoffman, chief trial deputy for Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office.

The most common university sanctions include official reprimands, disciplinary probation, an online program associated with Think About It, group classes and assessments for substance use, Gillilan said.

“Sanctions rarely reach [suspension and expulsion] levels in response to alcohol policy violations alone,” he said. “We did a review two years ago; the vast majority of violators violate our alcohol policy only once.”

First-time offenses can qualify for the pre-trial di-

version program in Delaware County, which allows certain misdemeanors, such as minor in possession or public intoxication, to be expunged from criminal records after one year. The case doesn’t go to court if it becomes diverted.

Most first-time offenders take the pre-trial diversion, Hoffman said.

“If they don’t have a record, they are more than likely going to enter the pre-trial agreement. They won’t go to court,” Hoffman said. “If not, they’ll go to court and get probation and a conviction on their record.”

Lynch, the Excise officer, said she thinks the extra enforcement has helped deter more students from drinking.

Hoffman said he has not seen a decrease in the number of drinking cases, but was confident that students, including those who run afoul of the law, were learning an important lesson.

“Over and over again, you see people make poor choices,” Hoffman said. “Then, they end up getting arrested and prosecuted and, more than likely, entering the pre-trial diversion program.”

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“Just because [Markle] is learning disorder. in this role doesn’t mean he Ball State wait-listed has to be friendly,” he said. Hammerstrom, and after INDIANA PURDUE UNIVERSITY “In fact, go UNIVERSITY to some cam- visiting University of Kenpuses, you’ll get hesitant tucky, she was determined 46,416 38,770 responses like, ‘Oh, this can to get off of the wait list. be quite expensive.’ They’re “I was driving to school not very friendly. So first, is one day and I decided, ‘I’m there an advocate for stu- gonna go to Ball State,’” dents on campus who re- Hammerstrom said.

“So I 1215 ally care about helping stu- called, and I made an apdents? That’s what makes pointment to let them know BSU an easy choice.”

I was coming to speak with Independence is import- an admissions officer. I endant for any student coming ed up sitting with him and to college, with or without a we spoke for 20 minutes.

873 Self-advocacy is a At the end of our conversadisability. skill necessary for a smooth tion, he said, ‘Welcome to transition to college, Mar- Ball State.’” kle said.

Hammerstrom said she Advocating is tricky be- did not have a good 616 expe660 cause a student with a rience in high school.

She 573 disability will typically ex- 527 originally expected to reperience a controlled envi- ceive a certificate of com531hard to ronment and pletion, but worked 500plan through- 485 out high school, which is bring up her GPA to a 2.4. not the case in post-secGoing to college was her ondary education. dream, she said, so she “I will never do anything spoke with the guidance 2012 2013 2014 to you, for you, about you, counselor who discourDN GRAPHIC without you taking the lead aged her from applying to in the process,” Markle said. college and told her to try “So the student has to be beauty school instead. the one to drive process in “She told me to try Ivy college.”

Tech and she even said, Senior interpersonal ‘Oh look at your hair, just communications major go to beauty school,’” HamSari Hammerstrom has merstrom said. “She said, non-apparent disabilities, ‘College isn’t for everyone, and she fought to go to Ball sweetheart.’ And she might State because of accom- have said that to me and modations she would not never thought about saying receive elsewhere. She has that again, but I think about Attention Deficit Hyperac- that every day. And now, tivity Disorder, dyslexia, dy- I’m a senior and I’m going scalculia and a non-verbal to graduate.”

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end in an arrest. The decision on whether to make an arrest or referral is based on the specific circumstances of each incident. »

Drug offense arrests and disciplinary referrals were on the rise on campus and on university-owned JOAN TODD, associate property last year.

In 2014, 91 drug viola- vice president for strategic tions were reported — communications an 89 percent increase from the 48 documentContrary to Ball State, ed in 2013. The report other Indiana public shows 71 cases occurred universities are seeing in campus housing, with drops in drug arrests and only 17 incidents ending violations. in arrest, a drop from 29 Indiana University is on-campus drug arrests continuing to see a downmade in 2013. ward trend, with drug University spokeswom- arrests down by 52 incian Joan Todd said the ma- dents, according to iu.edu. jority of UPD’s drug-relat- Purdue University’s West ed calls are for marijuana Lafayette campus reportuse, rarely receiving re- ed that drug-related arEXCISE ports of ARRESTS other forms of rests are steadily on the Number of arrests in Indiana drug use. drop, and disciplinary college 9, 2014 “We towns, see Aug. the17.-Nov. slight in- referrals have fluctuated crease in crime statistics over the past five years, 350 as a sign 320 that our efforts according to purdue.edu. are working to encourage 300 The number of sex better reporting,” Todd offenses have also in250 said. “We want students to creased, going from 17 200 know that we’re 175 here, that in 2013 to 19 in 2014. there is assistance and Instances of dating vio150 [that we] encourage them lence, domestic violence 100 to reach out for help.” and stalking increased Todd said drug-related marginally from 2013, 50 19 arrests and disciplinary according to the campus 0 referrals are for WEST minor report.

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Although arrests by any given day, we are a Number of arrests in Indiana UPD are college townsup, as ofthere Oct. 6,are 2015no ‘city’ of 17,000 to 25,000 specific criteria for arrest, people,” Todd said. “We 350 she said. Officers evaluate care about our students the circumstances of each and the entire university 300 incident and take the ap- community. We incorpo250 propriate action. rate prevention programs, 215 200 The 199 numbers enforcement 175 are from rigorous this year’s campus secuand support services to 150 rity report, which was reduce the potential of 100 released earlier this harm to our community month to comply with members.”

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before the upcoming winter season. The entire process, from repairing drains to paving, takes about four weeks.

Denise Blankenberger, a senior architecture major, lives in a house off of Wheeling Avenue and often drives on the road.

“Before it was paved, it had some potholes like any other road, but it wasn’t awful,” Blankenberger. “It’s nice now, though.”

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TUESDAY Women’s basketball will take on Urbana at home for an exhibition game.

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THURSDAY Football will travel to Kalamazoo, Mich. to face off against Western Michigan starting at 7:30 p.m.

Women’s volleyball breaks streak FOOTBALL:

Cardinals step up offense to win 4 straight matches

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After a four-match losing streak, the Ball State women’s volleyball team has gained momentum with four straight wins.

During their recent fourmatch win streak, the Cardinals have taken down some very tough opponents. This included third-ranked Miami and, most recently, Buffalo, who was on a three-game win streak heading into their matchup.

Their momentum has brought them back into the fold among the best in the conference with a 7-5 record. Though that would put them sixth in the seeding, they only sit a game out of the tie for fourth place.

“We sat down and really looked at what we needed to do to get ourselves back into playing well,” senior Alex Fuelling said. “When we faced Ohio, even though we lost, we played really well and felt things start to click, and that has brought us to this point.”

The biggest change for the Cardinals has been their at-

tack. The mistakes that were happening were something head coach Steve Shondell felt was hurting them.

In their five-game losing streak before these last four games, Ball State averaged 29 attack errors. In the last four games, that number has dropped to 14.75 a game.

“We aren’t beating ourselves anymore. We are so much more consistent with our hits and forcing our opponents to beat us for every point,” Shondell said.

Along with holding errors to a minimum, the attack percentage has shot up. In the Cardinals’ last three victories, they have hit above 60 percent.

Many players have been stepping up to increase the attack percentage. Junior Mackenzie Kitchel has led the attack in this four-game stretch with 39 total kills, either leading or tying for most kills in three of the matches. Fuelling is right behind her with 34 kills.

Senior Amanda Raker had a career game against Toledo Thursday, going a perfect nine for nine in kills.

“I feel that, with this team, anyone can go out there and produce and get us points, and it’ll be someone different almost every night that steps up,” Fuelling said.

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The Ball State women’s volleyball team has recently won its last four matches, bringing the team to a 7-5 record in the Mid-American Conference.

has led them to dominating wins, as the Cardinals have won 12 straight sets.

Though they have won in such dominant fashion, the team isn’t focused on that aspect.

“The set streak hasn’t been important to us, as we have only been focused on our play,” Raker said. “Our play has really stepped up these past few weeks, and we are still trying to make it better because we constantly want to be better and be ready for the MAC tournament.”

Ball State will have another big test coming up this weekend as it travels to Northern Illinois (14-10; 10-2 MAC) and Western Michigan (12-

15; 8-4 MAC), the second and fifth seeds in the conference.

Northern Illinois has only lost once at home in the conference, and Western Michigan beat Ball State earlier this season in Muncie. Though Shondell knows it will be a tough last-road weekend, he sees it as a great opportunity for his players.

“This weekend is going to be a great chance for us to see exactly where we are right now as a team,” Shondell said. “What we learn from this will be great for when we begin the tournament and use what we learn to be prepared for it.”

While Williams still leads the team in receptions, yards and touchdowns, Sophomore Corey Lacanaria and senior KeVonn Mabon are closing the gap.

Mabon leads all other receivers in yardage during the UMass victory. He finished with 150 yards on six receptions, including a reception late in the fourth quarter that went for 53 yards to seal the win.

Despite the impressive yards after the catch, Mabon has benefited from Lembo’s aggression in calling plays. As any coach would be, Lembo is happy to see the improvement from his receiving core.

“It’s good to see guys improve, whether he’s in the last third of his senior year or a young guy,” Lembo said.

Mabon is currently second statistically on the list of Cardinal receivers with 536 yards on 49 receptions. Behind him is Lacanaria, who has 355 yards on 42 receptions.

Lacanaria finished the game against the Minutemen with 36 yards on three receptions.

The week before, against Central Michigan, Lacanaria was the leading receiver

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While there is increasing production from other receivers, Williams still leads in all statistical categories. On Saturday, he recorded six receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown, and in the week before, he finished with 70 yards on six receptions as well.

“That’s what you need out of your veteran receivers,” Lembo said. “We felt like the matchups on the outside were favorable coming into this game.”

For most of the season, Williams has been in the spotlight, but the past couple weeks have proven that the Cardinals have more weapons than opposing defenses give them credit for.

Mabon is now just nine receptions behind Williams’ 58, while Lacanaria is seven receptions behind Mabon.

Neal and Lembo will need the two receivers to continue their upward trend with a tough matchup against the Western Michigan University Broncos, who are allowing just 239 passing yards per game this season. To go with the tough matchup, the Cardinals will be playing away during a short week since the road game is on a Thursday.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8. Mercury in Scorpio inspires home renovation over the next three weeks. Discuss designs and colors. You’re especially confident and sensitive today and tomorrow. Fill your home with love to surround your family. This revitalizes you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9.

Discussions with partners bear fruit over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Play with long-range plans. Listen for what they want. Choose your course. Household issues demand attention today and tomorrow. Family comes first.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8. Passions run wild. You may need to move fast. Seduce your audience over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Write, broadcast and record. Notice your dreams today and tomorrow. Look back for insight on the road ahead.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is an 8. Things are starting to make sense. Study, write and research flow today and tomorrow. Soak up local culture. Work booms over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Get what you need, within budget.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8. Figure out whom to ask for help. Teamwork wins today and tomorrow. For the next three weeks income depends on strong communications, with Mercury in Scorpio. Establish your message clearly. Get expert assistance. Don’t try to do everything.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 9. Today and tomorrow are good for making (and spending) money. For the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio, it’s easier to express your feelings and creativity. Get physical about a passion. Dance, run and play.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9. For about three weeks it’s easier to make difficult personal decisions, with Mercury in your sign. Share your vision. You’re powerful and attractive. Hold your temper. Smolder pensively. A professional challenge requires focus today and tomorrow. Keep practical stability.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7.

Relaxation and playfulness restore you today and tomorrow. Expand your perspective. Explore cultural arts and pleasures. Retrospection and reflection occupy you over the next three weeks (with Mercury in Scorpio). Complete the old phase and prepare for what’s next.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8. A creative collaboration feeds your spirit. For about three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio, go further as a team. Plan carefully, and listen to your partner’s view. Handle financial matters today and tomorrow.

Take care of family.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 .

Develop your partnership today and tomorrow.

Talk things over and align on the plan. Professional opportunities arise over the next three weeks (with Mercury in Scorpio), and communication is the key that unlocks doors.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9. Exotic adventures pull you over the next three weeks.

Research, study and learn voraciously. Today and tomorrow get busy, so focus on providing great service, while you plan your next getaway. Resolve logistics and make reservations.

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SNAPSHOTS

‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’

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Ball State students put on their shadow cast performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Halloween night at John R. Emens Auditorium. The cast members mimic the movie during the performance, and they also dress up as the characters and mouth the dialogue and lyrics.

Performers tried to stay as close as possible to the original movie, but they added their own unique style. This year, Unexpected Resolution, an a cappella group, performed prior to the performance.

There was also a proposal onstage before the show. The audience was encouraged to participate in the show.

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