The Cardinals celebrate after Emily Roper scores the final point of the game against Northern Illinois Sept. 29. Ball State defeated the Huskies 4-1.
Meghan Sawitzke, DN.
The Cardinals celebrate junior catcher Hunter Dobbins' homerun during a game against Ohio Univeristy March 30 at First Merchants Ball Park Complex. Dobbins was up to bat five times throughout the game. Meghan Sawitzke, DN
Redshirted junior wide-receiver Qian Magwood celebrates Vaughn Pemberton's run into the end zone Nov. 23 in a game against Bowling Green at Scheumann Stadium. Magwood made the second touchdown for Ball State in the fourth quarter. Meghan Sawitzke
Southern Illinois Cougar Dorian Staples practices his dunk during warm ups in Worthen Arena Dec. 10, 2023. Ball State won with a final score of 83-71.
Meghan Sawitzke, DN.
Junior opposite hitter Aaron Hernandez watches the ball come toward him against Penn State Feb. 2 at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals lost 3-0 against the Lions. Meghan Sawitzke, DN
Redshirt-junior McKayla Timmons looks toward the dugout between batters during a game against Kent State March 23 at First Merchant Ballpark Complex. Timmons was up to bat four times throughout the game. Meghan Sawitzke, DN
Chris O'Connor dips Raegan Mullins on stage Oct 24. in Emens Auditorium during an annual homecoming event called Air Jam. Alpha Chi Omega paired with Sigma Chi for this event. Meghan Sawitzke
Alpha Omicron Pi sisters pose in the Alpha Tau Omega house Oct. 30 before scaring people for a haunted house. Alpha Omicron Pi pairs with ATO every year for this philanthropy event. Meghan Sawitzke
Mike Martin, lead singer of Mike Martin & The Beautiful Mess, performs at the Brown Family Ampitheater Sept. 2. The band opened for singer-songwriter Don McLean. Meghan Sawitzke, DN
Don McLean, singer of hit song "American Pie," opens the Brown Family Ampitheater on Ball State's campus Sept. 2. The show was McLean's last in the Midwest before his tour later in the fall. Meghan Sawitzke, DN
Haylee Green and Kyan McKain pose together in the arts and journalism building photo studio Dec. 6, 2023. Meghan Sawitzke
Cadets assigned to 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, walk down range after shooting five rounds to evaluate their accuracy during group and zero training on Fort Knox, Ky., June 20, 2025. Group and zero is a training event Cadets complete to calibrate their weapon, ensuring they can shoot consistently and accurately. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
A Cadet, 2ndRegiment, Advanced Camp, jumps over a wood beam during the confidence course on Fort Knox, Ky., June 19, 2025. The confidence course is made to challenge the physical and mental strength of Cadets, instilling trust in themselves as they complete obstacles. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets assigned to 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, shoot down range during Battle March and Shoot training on Fort Knox, Ky., July 5, 2025. During BMS training, Cadets ruck six miles to the range, which simulates a stress response before practicing shooting under pressure. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
A Cadet, 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, crawls under wire to complete an obstacle during the confidence course on Fort Knox, Ky., June 19, 2025. The confidence course is made to challenge the physical and mental strength of Cadets, instilling trust in themselves as they complete obstacles. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets, 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, participate in the Battle March and Shoot training on Fort Knox, Ky., June 15, 2025. During BMS training, Cadets ruck six miles to the range, which simulates a stress response before practicing shooting under pressure. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadet Beyonce Francis, Mercer University, assigned to 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, throws the M69 grenade during the Hand Grenade Assault Course on Fort Knox, Ky., June 12, 2025. Each lane consists of seven tasks, requiring Cadets to navigate various obstacles while engaging targets by throwing practice grenades from five different positions. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets, assigned to 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, participate in the Battle March and Shoot training on Fort Knox, Ky., June 15, 2025 During BMS training, Cadets ruck six miles to the range, which simulates a stress response before practicing shooting under pressure. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
A Cadet, 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, participates in the M4 Carbine practice qualification on Fort Knox, Ky., June 14, 2025. This practice allows Cadets an opportunity to shoot live rounds before qualifying on their weapon system. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
Loaded magazines sit on a table before being distributed to Cadets assigned to 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, for the M4 Carbine practice qualification on Fort Knox, Ky., June 14, 2024. This practice allows Cadets an opportunity to shoot live rounds before qualifying on their weapon system. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office
A Cadet, 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, shoots blanks during the ‘Grizzly’ field training exercise on Fort Knox, Ky., June 29, 2025. The FTX combines warrior tasks and leadership skills in a simulated combat environment during increasingly complex training scenarios. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office.
A Cadet, 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, uses the radio during the ‘Grizzly’ field training exercise on Fort Knox, Ky., June 29, 2025. The FTX combines warrior tasks and leadership skills in a simulated combat environment during increasingly complex training scenarios. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office.
A Cadet, 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, applies camouflage during the ‘Grizzly’ field training exercise on Fort Knox, Ky., June 29, 2025. The FTX combines warrior tasks and leadership skills in a simulated combat environment during increasingly complex training scenarios. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office.
