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An Indiana senator has proposed a bill that would make it illegal for people to use a restroom or locker room that does not match their sex at birth. Under Indiana Senate Bill 35, using a restroom that does not match a person’s sex at birth could result in being charged with a Class A misdemeanor and a $1,000 fine. If passed, the bill will become effective on July 1, 2016. Indiana Sen. Jim Tomes (R), who proposed the bill, did not respond for comment. However, Ball State’s Student Government Association is currently proposing legislation that recommends the university allot space for gender-neutral restrooms in new and remodeled buildings. The legislation is sponsored by more THE BILLS than 15 student orWhat is each Senate ganizations and 44 considering? students, including SGA Spectrum and the Gender-neutral Alliance for Disabilbathrooms in new and ity Awareness chair. renovated buildings The restrooms SB 35 must be compliant Would not allow people with the disability to go in any bathroom other than for their standards, which is designated sex at birth an important eleSOURCE: in.gov, SGA legislation ment to the legislation, SGA President Jack Hesser said. Lexi Williams, chair of diversity and the multicultural committee on SGA, said the issue of gender-neutral, accessible bathrooms was brought to her. “It’s not just about it being gender-neutral, it’s about people who would need to help their grandpa or their grandma if they come to visit,” Williams said. “If I needed to help my grandpa, I couldn’t just stand outside.” Brendan Jones, SGA representative for Spectrum, said having options for restrooms is important for people who don’t fit with the binary gender system.
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our groups of students worked to direct, produce and edit four television commercials for the university. The commercials promote Ball State’s goals of being studentcentered, community-engaged and a 21st-century public research university, as well as promoting the athletic department. They began airing this semester. When President Paul W. Ferguson took office in 2014, he and his senior adviser Julie Hopwood took a tour of the telecommunications facilities. They discussed Ball State’s new campaign and “that’s when the lightbulb went off,” said Tim Pollard, the chair of the telecommunications department.
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Four groups of students worked to create television commercials about Ball State. Tim Pollard, chair of the telecommunications department, came up with the idea, one that has never been done before.
He suggested something that had never been done before: having the telecommunications department produce the commercials. The idea was originally rejected, but Pollard didn’t give up. At the beginning of Fall Semester, Pollard, Hopwood and the strategic communications department held a meeting. Pollard pitched the idea again; this time, Hopwood said yes. After the meeting, Pollard
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approached four faculty members with the proposition. “All four of them said yes because they saw the possibilities and the opportunity to do something that had never been done before,” Pollard said. “Then they went to the students and every single one of them was enthusiastic about it. … They wanted to do it because these are the Ball State commercials; … imagine that on your résumé.”
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COLLEGE-AGED HIV TESTING RATES LOW People ages 20 to 24 have highest number of STD diagnoses SABRINA CHILDERS SGA REPORTER | sechilders2@bsu.edu Many college-aged people are prone to contracting HIV — especially because many don’t even get tested. Of the U.S. people ages 13 to 24 diagnosed with HIV in 2013, 81 percent of them were college-aged people (ages 20 to 24), according to the Centers for Disease Control. The 20 to 24 age group had the highest number of
diagnoses with 8,053. A 2012 study showed that only two in five college students had ever been tested for HIV, and men were less likely than women to be tested. That’s why the Ball State Amelia T. Wood Health Center offers free HIV testing. The Health Center offers the testing twice a month through the Heartland Community Services Foundation. Christopher Simons, a counselor and tester as well as a hepatitis education trainer at Heartland, said getting tested is the most important way to manage the virus.
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Local shop still selling tasty treats after 57 years
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It’s like a metaphorical kid in a candy store’s dream: The smell of icing, sugar and candy fills the noses of customers within their first steps into Concannon’s Bakery. Rich and creamy chocolate beckons customers from behind glass casing. Golden glazed donuts tempt all who pass by. The smell of strong and tantalizing coffee fills the air. The bakery, which J. Michael and Wanda Concannon started in 1959, is home to around 120 employees between its two locations. “Back then, there were bakeries everywhere, and compared to now, there’s not,” Marc Concannon said. “We’re arguably one of the largest bakeries in Indiana.” Marc, whose grandparents started the business, has been working at the bakery
for a long time. “My grandpa probably didn’t want to work in a factory,” he said. “I mean, in 1959, the factory business was really booming, and my grandpa, he would open up the store and he would [serve], like, 500 customers in the morning.” Marc’s dad took over the business in 1998, and he has been following in his father’s footsteps since. “My dad has added three times onto [the downtown] location,” he said. “He also started doing convenience stores and delivery routes and stuff like that.” Concannon’s now has six delivery trucks in service that drive to more than 90 gas stations and other stops. This is a vast jump from just one delivery truck when Marc was little. “I’ve worked in here since I was in seventh grade,” Marc said. “When I was in high school, I started working and baking. So I’d get done with school, then I’d come in.” Marc, who works primari-
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Tim Pollard, chair of the telecommunications department, said his idea of student-created commercials was originally rejected, but he persisted on making it an opportunity. The student groups focused on a portion of the school’s vision of student- and community-centeredness.
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Sophomore telecommunications major Mick Tidrow was a co-producer on the athletics commercial along with Zac Miklusak, a senior digital sports production major. Tidrow said he was sitting in Sports Link when he was approached by Chris Taylor, the director of digital sports production, who asked Tidrow if he would like to participate. “[Miklusak] and I were cool with the idea, and we really wanted to go forward with it because we knew it was an opportunity that we couldn’t pass up,” Tidrow said. The first thing Tidrow and Miklusak did was create scripts for the athletes. In addition, the two edited, produced, directed and set up the shots for the commercial along with their team. The script for the athletes was written one line at a time, and the commercial covers all 17 sports at Ball State. Both the athletes and students in Sports Link
wrote “Dear Ball State” letters to get their thoughts and outside perspective. “We had the athletes just recite all the lines, and we chose which line that they said the best and used that, … kinda mixed and matched to see what we could come up with,” Tidrow said. Tidrow said the biggest challenge was preproduction and being unaware of how much work is necessary before a shoot. He wants to be a sports announcer and broadcaster, but also loves the production and said he could also see himself producing and editing content as a side job. “I loved every minute of it, but you don’t know how much it’s going to take to get to where you need to get to,” Tidrow said. “I love to edit and really just put all of it together and make one final product just come alive. The production woark is starting to really grow on me, and I’m starting to enjoy it.” Junior telecommunications major Sadie Lebo was the producer of the community engagement commercial. Her respon-
sibilities included scheduling, planning locations and talking with outside sources. Lebo said the crew was treated like professionals and because of that, she feels they did become professionals. “Just the fact that they believed in the students to do this was what was truly amazing about the project,” Lebo said. “It was how Ball State talks about being very immersive and very community-engaged, which is what Ball State’s all about, and I really got to be a part of that.” Junior telecommunications major Micah Holtgraves was one of three directors of photography for the community engagement commercial and set up the camera and actors for the commercial shots. “It was great experience and definitely something that’s going to be worthwhile to put on my résumé,” Holtgraves said. “I feel it’s very professional, because this is the first time a university has actually had the students make the commercials, so it’s a big deal.”
ly in the downtown location, is in charge of the candy, popcorn, donut, cake and cookie productions. “Being a family business, I guess it’s all coming back on you more so than if you work for somebody,” Marc said. “Here, you quit, and you still have the empty building. It’s all on you. You take on all the risk.” Concannon’s is a family-oriented business, and it shows in the admiration and appreciation of its staff. Catherine Reynolds, a Ball State graduate, has worked for Concannon’s for a little more than a month. “I feel like a little kid working here. It’s so much fun,” she said. Reynolds calls Concannon’s a “local success story.” “They aren’t a big chain store, and it’s second generation,” she said. “So, it’s not just this one guy who’s just barely making it. It’s like a very viable business, and the second generation built [one of the] stores.”
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Quiz to get on ‘Jeopardy!’ show to open Tuesday Cold weather not car-friendly Regularly check battery in winter, mechanics say
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Students who have to drive to school or work should take precautions to keep their cars running well in cold weather, local mechanics said. Temperatures have been below freezing since the beginning of the Spring Semester, which can sometimes cause car trouble. But Keith Johnson, store manager of Sparks Computerized Car Care in Muncie, said most of the problems he sees are preventable, including dead batteries, loss of heat and tire repairs. “Those who take preventable repairs are less likely [to experience a] breakdown than those who don’t,” Johnson said. James Sams has been working on cars for more than 30 years. His family owns Sams Auto Service in Carmel, Ind. He echoed the importance of maintaining cars, rather than waiting until something breaks.
“If your car has over 100,000 miles, getting a tune up from a local mechanic or having your oil changed at regular intervals may cost a little, but compared to what it could [cost] is minimal.” Keeping tabs on the battery is important, Sams said. Just checking under the hood can show if the battery could cause problems in the future. “Look for powdery white dust on your battery’s post. It can cause a ‘no connection’ [light], but doesn’t mean the battery is bad,” he said. Both mechanics endorsed warming up cars before driving them. This is good for the engine and can actually increase the life of a vehicle. “Wait until you have heat,” Johnson said. “This will give your car the time to get fluids into the engine so it is not running metal on metal.” Even in a rush, Sams said it’s important to give a car “five minutes at least, but don’t just get into your car and go.” Sams also recommended always having at least a quarter tank of gas in a car to keep it from freezing and to consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual with any doubts.
Do you want to show off your trivia skills on “Jeopardy!”? Here’s your chance. The official online quiz to determine eligibility to become an adult “Jeopardy!” contestant opens Tuesday and closes Thursday. The dates for the student quiz is still to be determined. The adult quiz is open for people ages 18 and up, and the student quiz is open for full-time undergraduate students with no degree. There are four steps to becoming a “Jeopardy!” contestant. First, register to take the test, then take the online quiz. The quiz consists of 50 categories and 50 clues, according to “Jeopardy!” FAQ. Adults are allowed to take the quiz once per year, and kids, teens and students are permitted to take the test once per season. Everyone who passes the test will be placed in a pool for an in-person audition. The in-person audition consists of another written test, a mock game and a personality interview. If a contender nails their in-person audition, he or she will be asked to participate in the show, according to jeopardy.com. The “Jeopardy!” website offers a practice test for adults, students, teens and kids, which has 30 categories and 30 clues.
portunity from the Sales Career Fair, then it’s a success.” Bartlett said she remembers being the same age as the students and the challenge of finding a good job. Having an internship is a good way for students to “test drive” the opportunities available at a company before committing. “I encourage all students to come to this because we have such a great variety of industries, and most students don’t realize how they can enter into the field that they want through the companies that are at the Sales Career Fair,” she said. “They can build their résumé with the experience necessary to achieve their dream job.” Nathan Vander Zanden, a senior professional selling major, has attended four Sales Career Fairs and encouraged underclassmen to go to get to know recruiters
and figure out how to interact at a career fair. “It’s a great opportunity because recruiters and the professors that are there are very friendly and open to interacting with you and critiquing résumés and talking about goals,” he said. “If you’re a senior and you don’t know how to talk to people, no one is going to offer you a job.” Senior professional selling major Nicole Murdoch attended her first Sales Career Fair last year and was surprised the companies were “intrigued” with talking to her while she was also interested in talking to them. “They want to get to know you, they want to know where you’re going and what you’re doing and they want to offer you jobs,” Murdoch said. “The skills that you learn from a career fair are going to be beneficial
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Former Ball State student Alex Sventeckis poses with Alex Trebek on the set of “Jeopardy!” for the College Championship in 2014. The quiz to be a contestant on “Jeopardy!” opens on Tuesday and closes Thursday.
COULD YOU MAKE IT ON JEOPARDY? 1. John Steinbeck originally called this 1937 short novel “Something that happened.” 2. In Roman numerals it follows I, V, X, L … 3. This Minnesota congresswoman dropped her presidential bid after the 2012 Iowa caucus. 4. Camille Grammer is one of the “Real Housewives of” this place. 5. Whether natural or acquired, it’s the body’s ability to resist certain diseases. 6. These mountains on India’s northern border have a name from the Sanskrit for “snow abode.” 7. He finished writing “Paradise Lost” in 1667. 8. This big-headed supervillain voiced by Will Ferrell finds life empty without a hero to fight. 9. This author created the character Jean Valjean. 10. The U.S. stopped issuing this type of stamp in the 1970s, when most domestic mail was being sent that way anyway.
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With temperatures below freezing since the beginning of the Spring Semester, students should take precautions to keep their cars running in the cold weather. Some of the most common problems this time of year are dead batteries, loss of heat and tire repairs.
Contestants are voracious readers, researchers and travelers, according to the tips and tricks section on the “Jeopardy!” website. Potential contestants are encouraged to be themselves but, above all, competitive. In 2014, Ball State had its first student on the show. Alex Sventeckis, then a senior marketing major, competed in the College Championship show. After he was on the show, Sventeckis encouraged other students to complete the application process to get their chance to be on the show. “I’d love to go out there and see some more Cardinals ten, fifteen, twenty years from now even, and be able to cheer them on from home,” Sventeckis said in a previous Daily News article. Sophomore deaf education major Morgan Neblett said she and her boyfriend Chase McCorkle, an Anderson resident, get competitive while watching “Jeopardy!” together. Their “Jeopardy!” nights include snacks and a lot of smack talk, Neblett said. “I get really excited when I get something right that the contestant didn’t get right,” Neblett said. “I like feeling smarter than the contestants and I like beating Chase. Chase never gets excited, not like me.” McCorkle plans to take the quiz, and said he does get excited, just in a quieter fashion. He usually gets the questions on the show right, he said. “More often than not, I’m right,” McCorkle said. “But... each show is different and the caliber of the contestants throws everything off.” History and modern
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questions are among McCorkle’s favorite trivia categories, which he said is the exact opposite of Neblett’s favorites. Although McCorkle will take the adult quiz, Neblett doesn’t plan on taking the
college student quiz. “I really don’t think I will, I’m too scared,” she said, laughing. “I do not want to be on T.V.” Registration is open for adults and students online now.
Get involved in sales fair early, upperclassmen say Students can get jobs, internships at career event
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The H.H. Gregg Center for Professional Selling will bring 84 companies together in the Alumni Center today for the 20th annual Sales Career Fair. Scott Inks, director of the center, said full-time and internship opportunities will be available at the fair. He advised attendees to dress professionally, bring their résumé and prepare to ask the recruiters questions. “Go up to companies that you’ve never heard of and talk to people,” Inks said. “That’s the best thing people can do — get used to going
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up to a company or meeting somebody you don’t know, introducing yourself and talking to them.” Michele Bartlett, the outreach coordinator for the Center, coordinates everything from promotion and marketing to getting the companies to come. Bartlett said she wants to give students the opportunity to intern or work “with not just any company, but great companies,” and a company that they are proud of. “[The fair] is important because our students are important and that’s my drive,” Bartlett said. “With those companies [coming], they’ll really build a résumé by being there, so when they do decide to move on, they have a great foundation. If a student has at least one internship or interview opportunity or full-time op-
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“Would you want to go to a different building or go to a different floor just to go to the bathroom?” Jones said. “Some people don’t feel comfortable in gender-related bathrooms.” Other Mid-American Conference schools have more gender-neutral restrooms than Ball State, according to SGA legislation. Ball State has 14 gender-neutral restrooms, whereas Western Michigan University has 52, Miami University has 47 and Bowling Green State University has 23. “I think it’s a learning curve,” Jones said. “It’s an unfortunate learning curve, but Ball State is on their learning curve, swinging up. We’re changing, we’re getting better.” Williams said she thinks this is a conflict that can be avoided. “Can you imagine going to a public bathroom and feeling uncomfortable?” Williams said. “Or further, going
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to the bathroom knowing you’ll make another person uncomfortable? Or, we could have gender-neutral accessible bathrooms.” Jones said he can’t speak on behalf of Spectrum on political matters, but for him, he said it comes down
to rights. “It doesn’t harm anyone, it doesn’t impede anyone else’s rights, it’s not going to affect people,” Jones said. “All humans have to do it, all humans should be comfortable going to the bathroom.”
“Knowing your status is the key for maintaining the progression of this infection,” Simons said. “If you are negative, you need to learn how to keep yourself protected. If you are positive, we need to work together to get treatment to manage the virus and reduce the spread to others.” The CDC estimated in 2010 around 50 percent of people ages 13 to 24 did not know they were infected. In 2014, 213 students were tested at the Health Center, and that number went up to 239 students in 2015. While some students may think they have little reason to get tested, aids.gov suggests they do if they have: • Had unprotected sex • Had sex with someone who may have been exposed to HIV • Failed to use condoms correctly for every sex act or with every partner • Shared needles
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The Sales Career Fair is today from 3-7 p.m. in the Ball State Alumni Center. The fair will have full-time job and internship opportunities available.
and you’re only going to improve upon them the more career fairs that you go to and the more comfortable • H ad more than one sex partner HIV can’t survive outside the body or be transmitted through things like saliva or shaking hands — only through the exchange of body fluids like blood, semen, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids and breast milk, according to aids.gov. Simons said the No. 1 way of protecting yourself from the virus is to always use a condom, and make sure you’re having open communication with your partner. If your partner is HIV positive, then another precaution would be to start Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, he said. The CDC recommends getting tested for HIV once a year for those who are sexually active, and every three to six months if a person has had multiple partners. If students have questions or concerns about HIV or STDs, they can contact the Health Center and schedule an appointment. Simons said HIV is preventable and manageable but, unfortunately, not curable. “This is a life-changing infection,” he said. “You have
you get talking to recruiters or anyone in general. I wish I could have gone my freshman and sophomore year.”
HIV FACTS (2010) • People ages 13-24 account for 26 percent of new HIV infections in the U.S. • Most new infections occur among gay and bisexual males — 72 percent of new youth infections are in this age group • More than 50 percent of youth don’t know they’re infected • African Americans face the most severe HIV burden • 1,218,400 people ages 13 and above have HIV currently • The estimated amount of HIV infections has not gone up or down a lot in recent years • There are about 50,000 new HIV infections per year • Youth make up 17 percent of the population, but account for 26 percent of new HIV infections SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control
to constantly be aware of the risk of illness and conscious of making sure that the virus is not being spread to other individuals.”
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Rating: 3.5/5 stars. “Legends of Tomorrow” may have had a shaky pilot, but it spent the episode building up elements that could make this show more exciting than both of its predecessors, “Arrow” and “The Flash.” This is a spin-off of two of The CW’s other DC comics shows, and it takes a sci-fi ensemble approach with a massive amount of time travel and a main cast of nine characters. Unlike the other DC shows on TV, this one is entirely original. The main cast never appeared altogether as a team in the comics. Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill), a time traveler from 2166, heads to 2016 to recruit a team of eight to save the world from Vandal Savage (Casper Crump). Savage has lived for thousands of years, extending his immortality each time he kills the reincarnated Hawkgirl (Ciara Renée) and Hawkman (Falk Hentschel). In Rip Hunter’s present, Savage has taken over the entire world. Hunter is hoping his team, composed of Hawkgirl,
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Hawkman and six others, can travel through time to prevent Savage from succeeding in his mission. Sound like a lot? Well, it is, and that’s part of why the pilot was so rocky. There was a lot of explaining to do and plenty of exposition to get through. For fans of “Arrow” and “The Flash,” most of this exposition could have been glossed over; after all, the entire main cast (minus Hunter) and Savage have all appeared in the other CW shows. Even with that exposition, the characters are introduced too hastily, but the show is at least making an effort to be accessible. The two halves of the hero Firestorm, professor Martin Stein (Victor Garber) and young auto mechanic Jefferson Jackson (Franz Drameh), first appeared on “The Flash.” Sara Lance (Caity Lotz), the White Canary, and Ray Palmer (Brandon Routh), the Atom, both played major roles on “Arrow.” Finally, Mick Rory (Dominic Purcell) and Leonard Snart (Wentworth Miller) are Heat-
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wave and Captain Cold — two villains from “The Flash.” These two actors were the leads in “Prison Break,” and their reunion as these two villains has always been entertaining. But the two add a flavor that “Legends of Tomorrow” may not have worked without. They aren’t as into saving the world as the rest of the crew, which could lead to some interesting conflict down the road. Beyond that, Rory is by far the funniest character on the show. This show is much more similar in tone to “The Flash” than it is to “Arrow.” Jokes are
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time travel, superpowers and loads of high-tech weaponry are involved. What makes the show great is the unlimited potential; with an extremely varied main cast and a host of times and locations for them to visit, this show can essentially do anything. It would’ve been nice if more than two of the nine main characters were female, but hopefully more female characters will show up as the show progresses. If you haven’t seen “Arrow” and “The Flash” and have time to do a hefty amount of binge-watching, definitely watch them. The references and background will better orient you to the show. Plus, there’s guaranteed to be guest appearances and a good probability of crossovers. That being said, you don’t need to watch them. “Legends of Tomorrow” is a show all on its own. With so many elements, characters and complications of time travel to deal with, the series could face a bumpy road ahead. But it’ll be an exciting one.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8. Take on more work today and tomorrow. It’s easier to clean up misunderstandings, with Mercury direct. Communications barriers dissolve, especially between friends. Reconnect with a distant friend or relative. Let go of water under the bridge.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9. Creative collaborations spark easily with Mercury’s direct. Communication between partners connects. This could get profitable, over the next few days especially. Congratulate each other on a job well done. Store away provisions for the future.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9. Long-distance connections come together. It’s easier to get your message out, to travel and to launch projects now that Mercury’s direct. Publish, broadcast and present. Your influence is rising, over the next two days. Take advantage of the spotlight.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. Your professional creativity surges, with Mercury direct. It’s easier to concentrate. The road ahead is clear. An author’s circumstances inspire you. Team projects go well. Communication moves forward about career plans. Get the word out.
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Sophomore helps lead Cardinals to 4-2 start in conference play Tyler averaging 10.8 points during MAC competition
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Since Ball State opened up Mid-American Conference play on Jan. 6, sophomore guard Jeremie Tyler has flipped the switch on what has been a streaky season. Before MAC play, Tyler averaged 5.7 points on 33.7 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from 3-point range, an area of the game he is known for. Since the Cardinals’ conference season started, Tyler is averaging 22.8 minutes, 3.9 more minutes than he saw during the team’s non-conference schedule. The 6-foot-2 Indianapolis native is shooting 41.4 percent from long range in the six MAC games so far, which has helped him average 10.8 points per game. Tyler is playing his first full season with Ball State after starting in only nine games last year before becoming academically ineligible. The time he missed in the second half of last season could be one reason why his rhythm was thrown off in the first 13 games of the year. “[Assistant] Coach [Danny] Peters and [head] coach [James] Whitford has been talking to me about getting up shots on my off time and getting my
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Sophomore guard Jeremie Tyler has averaged 5.7 points during the regular season. This is Tyler’s first full season after starting nine games last year before becoming academically ineligible.
rhythm back,” Tyler said. “I think I’ve gotten it back, but I’m still continuing to improve it more because I want to be shooting more than 40 percent [from 3-point range].” During Ball State’s road test where they escaped Eastern Michigan with a buzzer beater in double-overtime, Tyler had a 17-point outing. After the Jan. 23 performance, Tyler is the third leading scorer on the team against conference opponents behind junior forward Ryan Weber (14.8 points per game) and sophomore guard Francis Kiapway (11.2 points per game). Kiapway was the hero during the action in Yp-
silanti against Eastern Michigan Jan. 23. The Canadian finished with career highs with 22 points and seven 3-pointers made, none more important than his last, which came at the end of double overtime, leaving 0.7 seconds left on the clock. While Tyler’s 17-point performance was overshadowed, he was glad to see his team walk away with the win. “It was really good just seeing the ball go through the rim,” Tyler said. During that game, he was awarded with his second start this season after Whitford decided to go without a point guard for defensive purposes
INDIVIDUAL STATS JEREMIE TYLER, MAC GAME STATISTICS • Games - 6 •Minutes per game - 22.8 • Points per game - 10.8 • Field-goal percentage - .407 • 3-point percentage - .414 • Free-throw percentage .900 against the guards for Eastern Michigan. “I’m glad that I can make some shots for my team,” Tyler said after the win. “I kind of got hot, and my boy [Kiapway], me and him had a shootout.” Tyler and the Cardinals (13-6, 4-2 MAC) will continue conference play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Bulls.
WILLIAMS LEADS RECEIVERS IN BOWL
Former Ball State receiver Jordan Williams led all receivers in receiving yards during the NFL Players Association Bowl game in Carson, Calif., on Saturday. He was joined with 110 other top NFL prospects from across the nation during the game. Williams outperformed all other skill position players in the game with 54 yards on his five receptions. He was tied with 54 total yards from National Team running back Travis Calton Greene. While Williams didn’t get a touchdown reception in the game, his teammate, Jaydon Mickens from Washington University, did. After the second-quarter reception, he was met first by Williams as the two celebrated the 17-6 lead the American Team held. Williams represented Ball State by wearing the Cardinals’ helmet throughout the game, but wore the number 88 instead of his Cardinal number 8. The American Team was on pace to win its first ever NFLPA Bowl Game, but gave up the 17-6 second-quarter lead. The National Team was able to pull away with a win by kicking only field goals during the team’s 18-17 victory. In the five seasons the bowl has been in existence, the American Team has yet to win. Williams finished his collegiate career at Ball State with 200 receptions for 2,723 yards and 24 touchdown grabs. – STAFF REPORTS
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The Ball State University gymnastics team competed in its second tri-meet of the weekend against Eastern Michigan University and Illinois State on Sunday, at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals came in second place with a final score of 192.700. Eastern Michigan finished with 195.050, and Illinois State took third with 191.900. “It’s always hard to go two meets back-to-back in one weekend,” head coach Joanna Saleem said in a statement. “I think we saw a little bit of that strain today. The team wasn’t quite as sharp as we looked last weekend at home.”
Ball State started off on vault, scoring a 48.200 overall. Senior Denasiha Christian was last week’s Mid-American Conference gymnast of the week and scored a 9.800 to take second place overall. Rachel Slocum of Eastern Michigan took the top spot with a 9.9. Junior Shelby Arms finished in fourth place with a 9.750, and junior Jala Washington scored a 9.700, good for sixth place. The Cardinals then moved onto the uneven bars, where they scored a total of 47.675. Both senior Angela Durkac and junior Kayla Beckler finished with a mark of 9.725, coming in a five-way tie for sixth place. Senior Katie Honarmand finished with a 9.675 on the event. At the half-way mark of the meet, Ball State sat in third place with a score of 95.875, behind both Illinois State (95.925) and Eastern Michigan University (97.950).
Two events remained for the Cardinals, and they picked up momentum on the balance beam. Freshman Sydney Finke scored a 9.750, finishing in seventh place. Sophomore Jordyn Penny, Beckler and Christian tied for eighth place, along with Illinois State’s Demi Pas. The four gymnasts scored 9.725, giving Ball State a combined score of 48.050, advancing them into second place (143.925), after the third event. The fourth and final event for the Cardinals was the floor exercise. Christian tied for first place with Eastern Michigan’s Rachel Slocum with a mark of 9.850. Junior Sarah Ebeyer followed in third with 9.800, ahead of her sister Kimberly Ebeyer of Eastern Michigan, who finished with a 9.775. The Ball State Cardinals will go on the road to face off against Central Michigan at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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