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POLICE SAY PLAYERS INVOLVED IN FECAL MONEY CASE 17-year-old suspect charged with battery, released on Sunday

away, defensive lineman Kennan Noel and linebacker Nicholas Isaacs were listed as three of six “subjects that were allegedly causing the problems” around noon on Sunday. The suspect, a 17 year old, left their table, which was also occupied by the three Ball State football players, and went into the bathroom after their waitress gave him his bill, according to the police report. After returning to the table he put the money into the black folder, according to police who sourced a security video of the event. The group’s waitress told police she saw the suspect laughing

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CHRISTOPHER STEPHENS CRIME REPORTER castephens@bsu.edu

Three Ball State football players were involved in an incident at Brothers Bar & Grill in which a minor attempted to tip a waitress with two dollar bills covered in fecal matter. According to the Muncie Police report, defensive back Darius Con-

Ball State not planning to see video applications

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ed to contact the Ball State students, but did not receive a reply. The Ball State football staff said it was aware of the incident. “We.. find the alleged actions deplorable,” Associate Athletic Director for Media and Alumni Relations Joseph Hernandez said.” We are continuing to collect information on the matter and will refrain from further judgment until then.” Conaway was suspended for two games after being arrested on preliminary charges for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and illegal consumption of alcohol by minor on Sept. 28.

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Maryland college to implement alternative admissions process TODD BLEVINS STAFF REPORTER | tblevins@bsu.edu An East Coast college is rethinking the college admissions process by accepting video applications. Goucher College, a small liberal arts college in Maryland, now accepts two-minute video applications that state why a student would be a great addition to the university. Chris Munchel, director of undergraduate admissions, said he does not think Ball State is moving in VIDEO CRITERIA the same direction. GOUCHER VIDEO “I do not see Ball EVALUATION CRITERIA State University mov- • Content and thoughtfulness ing towards a video application, especial- • Structure and organization ly as the decisive factor for an admissions • Clarity and effectiveness decision, anytime • Two-minute duration SOURCE: goucher.edu in the near future,” Munchel said. Munchel said the admissions department feels it is important to continue to evaluate factors like high school curriculum, GPA and SAT/ ACT scores when determining whom to admit to the university. According to Goucher’s official rubric for the video applications, reviewers are looking for thoughtfulness, structure and clarity from applicants’ videos. A Goucher video application costs the same as a traditional written application, which Goucher still accepts. However, the major difference lies in the accompanying materials that go alongside the applications. For written applications, students must also submit a high school transcript, a recommendation letter from a teacher and a secondary report with a letter of recommendation from a college adviser. For video applications, students must also submit a brief written form, one graded writing assignment and one other outstanding assignment.

when she picked up the check and smelled a “foul odor.” She said two of the bills were covered in a brown substance that she later realized was fecal matter. The suspect was still at Brothers Bar & Grill when police arrived at the scene and was taken to Delaware County Juvenile Probation Center and charged with battery with bodily waste. He was later released to the custody of his legal guardian. His name was not released because he is a minor. Brothers Bar & Grill management declined to comment on the incident. The Daily News also attempt-

Actors portray Vietnam veterans battling grief, painful memories

Kelsey Johnson plays Steel in the play “A Piece of My Heart” that is based off the Vietnam War. The production features six women who struggle with post-traumtic stress disorder after serving their country.

A PIECE OF MY HEART WHEN

At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14-18 and at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 18-19 WHERE

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General Admission, $6

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n the first Cave show of the season, one actress’s personal connection to the story has allowed her to become closer to her own mother. Set during a 20-year time period of personal unrest after the Vietnam War, “A Piece of My Heart” features six women who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after serving their country. Director Joel Kirk, a junior theatrical directing major, defines PTSD as “a perpetual reliving of a traumatizing experience.” He goes on to describe this performance as a “memory play” which “is a reflection of how the women handle revisiting these lifealtering moments and how they pursue peace through the war echoes in their mind.” Senior acting major Jessica Ervin plays LeeAnn, a halfChinese/half-Italian hippie. Originally, LeeAnn plans to express her anti-war sentiments while taking care of soldiers after they return home from combat, but she is sent to Vietnam despite the fact that she didn’t volunteer.

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LeeAnn is played by Jessica Ervin, a senior acting major, for the production “A Piece of My Heart.” Ervin was able to connect with her mother, who served in a similar way.

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DEFENSE LEADING TO SHUTOUT VICTORIES Cardinals are 3-3 in MAC play, currently 4th in West Division ZACH CAINS CHIEF REPORTER | @zpc1329

Wheelchair basketball initiates camaraderie SEE PAGE 5 MUNCIE, INDIANA

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The Ball State soccer team has made defense its priority, and it has put the Cardinals in position to compete for a top seed in the MidAmerican Conference tournament. At the halfway point of MAC play, Ball State currently sits at 3-3 in the conference. Ball State defeated Kent State 1-0 on Sunday, shutting out an opponent for the sixth time this season. “The girls had been competing against some of the tough competition lately and come up just short,” head coach Craig Roberts said. “Today, they played physical, stuck to the game plan and looked like champions out there.” The shutout went to freshman goalkeeper Alyssa Heintschel, who

made her first collegiate start. “We decided to give Alyssa the start, and she really played tremendously, as she has all season,” Roberts said. Heintschel and sophomore Brooke Dennis, Ball State’s regular goalkeeper, have been the anchors at the back end of the Cardinals’ defense. Dennis and Heintschel have combined for 71 saves on the year, a save percentage of .855. The pair has lifted Ball State into the top three in save percentage in the MAC. 1. CLOUDY Dennis said at the beginning of the season, one of her goals was to post shutouts in half of Ball State’s matches. So far, she is on track, with just under half 6.of the RAIN games being shutouts. The shutouts aren’t occurring just at home either. The Cardinals have four shutouts at Briner Sports Complex, but the most re11. SNOW FLURRIES cent performance was on the road.

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13. SNOW SHOWERS Sophomore goalkeeper Brooke Dennis said at the beginning of the season that she wanted to have shutouts in half of the matches Ball State plays. There have been four shutouts at the Briner Sports Complex this season. 12. SCATTERED FLURRIES

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Winds are generally coming from the south and we’re getting a lot of moisture and unstable conditions Mostly Cloudy with allowing for another day with gusty winds, showers, Thunderstorms and thunderstorms. 19. RAIN/SNOW MIX 21. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS High: 70 Low: 52 20. THUNDERSTORMS -- Ashley Baldwin, WCRD weather forecaster

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