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Indiana University fraternity closes When things like this happen, Sammi Coppedge, the new member educator for Ball State’s chapter of Sigma Kappa, said it reflects badly on all Greek Life. “I’m just disappointed because when one person or group does something, it affects everyone,” Coppedge said. The university originally suspended Alpha Tau Omega, but Wynn Smiley, the CEO for the national Alpha Tau Omega office, later said in a statement the punishment

Alpha Tau Omega chapter shut down for hazing video KARA BERG NEWS EDITOR | news@bsudailynews.com

The Indiana University chapter of Alpha Tau Omega was shut down following allegations of hazing after a video surfaced of a member performing oral sex on a woman.

was changed for “the release of a highly inappropriate and vulgar video.” “The video is highly offensive and is antithetical to the values of Alpha Tau Omega,” Smiley said. After an investigation, the national office found the man in the video was an initiated member, and the woman to whom he gave oral sex was an exotic dancer. No pledge had to participate. The video showed the member giving the dancer oral sex as a group of men

WHAT IS HAZING? BALL STATE’S POLICY

Ball State’s handbook defines hazing as “any mental or physical requirement, request or obligation placed upon any person ... which could be harmful to the health and/or welfare of the person, or which is personally degrading ... or which has an adverse effect on the academic progress ... or which violates any federal, state or local laws or University policy.” in various states of dress watched, cheering him on and occasionally kicking and hitting him. Both Sigma Kappa and Ball State prohibit hazing, and Coppedge said she hasn’t

seen any kind of hazing at the university. “I honestly believe Ball State is a hazing-free zone,” she said. “It’s very obviously mandated, so I don’t think stuff like that happens on

campus.” Ball State’s handbook defines hazing as “any mental or physical requirement, request or obligation placed upon any person ... which could be harmful to the health and/or welfare of the person, or which is personally degrading ... or which has an adverse effect on the academic progress ... or which violates any federal, state or local laws or University policy.”

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A natural stress reliever

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People try meditation on campus to clear their minds

n Wednesday afternoons, students and community members gather together at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse for weekly group meditation. A small group of people fill a corner of the greenhouse around 3:30 p.m., all eager to get away from the outside world. For English professor Mai Kuha, meditation is a way to escape from things happening in her life. “Our everyday busy lives call us to either be worrying about what’s happening next or worrying about what happened earlier, and it’s absolutely necessary to notice what’s happening right now,” Kuha said. See MEDITATION, page 4

TRY IT YOURSELF RINARD ORCHID GREENHOUSE Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. DAVID OWSLEY MUSEUM OF ART Fridays 3:30 p.m.

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Ball State off to best start CARDINALS TO FIGHT through 12 matches since 2006 RIVALS FOR TROPHY FOOTBALL

Teams have fought yearly for Bronze Stalk since 2008 season

Cardinals own final undefeated record in conference play ROBBY GENERAL SPORTS EDITOR | @The_Generex6

The Ball State soccer team is having its best season start in eight years. The Cardinals are 4-0 in the Mid-American Conference, marking the third time in team history where they reached this feat, the last two times being in 2006 and 2007. In both of those years, the Cardinals walked away as MAC regular season champions. Through the first 12 matches this season, the team’s record (82-2) is the best in nearly a decade. The last time a team played better in the first dozen matches was

While Northern Illinois is winning the trophy series 6-1, the overall series record is at a 20-20-2 stand still. This season, the Cardinals and Huskies have a striking amount of similarities with how they have performed. Northern Illinois is a CHASE AKINS team that gets better as the game ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR @akins27_akins goes on, much like the Cardinals. “They tend to play their best It’s been seven years since Ball football late in games,” head State has beaten conference rival coach Pete Lembo said. “They Northern Illinois, but this year both pride themselves on beteams come into the game ing a great fourth-quarFOOTBALL evenly matched. ter team.” The Mid-American Con- Head coach says Through the first half ference foes will battle quarterback still has of the season, both teams for the Bronze Stalk Tro- room to grow despite have shown they can comearly success. phy, which was first prepete with some of the best sented in 2008, on Satur- + PAGE 6 competition in the nation. day. The rivalry between The Huskies lost the two teams extends their first game of the year 20far before that, originally plant13 against the No. 1 team in the ing its roots in 1941. country, Ohio State. In the first battle between the See NIU, page 6 teams, the game ended in a 6-6 tie.

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The Ball State soccer team is currently 8-2-2 in its season, its best start in eight years. Freshman midfielder Kelcy Fiser has scored one goal for the Cardinals so far.

2006 (9-1-2). “We’re delighted where we’re at right now, we’re in a very good place physically and mentally,” head coach Craig Roberts said. “Our

focus is solely on our progression as opposed to the end result, we’re just taking it one game at a time.”

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“Pan” Rating: PG Runtime: 111 min. Not just a kids’ movie, this film tells the origin story of one of the most beloved heroes from our childhoods. Directed by Joe Wright, the same man responsible for “Pride and Prejudice,” “Anna Karenina” and “Atonement,” “Pan” is sure to make the prequel to “Peter Pan” a visual masterpiece. Wright is known for choreographing scenes in his films, which would be inter-

esting to see continue in such a physically active story. At the very least, this film promises to be aesthetically and cinematically rich with Seamus McGarvey as the director of photography. McGarvey has worked with Wright on previous films, stamping his trademark skill of having an eye for angles on each one. In addition to a stellar crew, the cast isn’t bad either. Playing the part of a mermaid is Cara Delevingne, who has flawlessly worked her way up the ranks in Hollywood recently and is a sure fit for this mystical character. Hugh Jackman is barely recognizable in his role as Blackbeard, the villain in this version of “Peter Pan.” Alongside these stars is Rooney Mara, who shows her whimsical side as the younger (and whiter) version of Tiger Lily. Although targeted for a younger crowd, “Pan” has all the ingredients for a film to remember.

“Steve Jobs” Rating: R Runtime: 122 min. You’re probably thinking, “Another Steve Jobs movie? Didn’t we just see this?” and I don’t blame you. The timing could have been better. However, you shouldn’t look at this as

a newer version of the same thing—“Steve Jobs” is an adaptation of the best-selling biography by Walter Isaacson, which automatically gives it more credibility than the Ashton Kutcher flop from 2013. Plus, who could play the part of Jobs better than Michael Fassbender, who, let’s face it, has never done a bad movie (am I right, ladies?). Other cast members of note include Kate Winslet, who plays one of the original members of the Macintosh development team, Jeff Daniels, Katherine Waterston and even Seth Rogen. If that doesn’t convince you, the screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin, whose résumé also includes “A Few Good Men,” “Moneyball” and “The Social Network.” If you’re looking for a movie that gives a sneak peak into the development of the world’s largest tech company, this movie might be right for you.

“Big Stone Gap” Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 103 min. Haven’t heard of this one? Well, that’s probably because it’s a small, independent movie. Don’t let that dissuade you, though; this film is worth a watch, if only for the impressive female ensemble.

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Gideons pass out Bibles on campus

SGA finds out what students want to change

Religious group visits Ball State for over 40 years

Group canvasses campus to hear common concerns

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Around campus Wednesday, a group of 40 men stood on sidewalks and distributed the New Testament to students walking by — just as they have done for more than 40 years. The men were part of Gideons International, an evangelical Christian organization that distributes free Bibles across the country in an attempt to get information out about Christianity. One of the men handing the Bibles out was Bob South, a retired Ball State computer graphics professor. South said he had distributed around 300 Bibles in front of LaFollette Complex by 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. “I’ve seen the Gideons on campus for my entire years of teaching, and I said, ‘When I retire, I’m gonna join those people,’” South said. “I’ve been involved for about 10 years.” Some students encountered the group during their morning walks to class. Freshman photojournal-

ism major Brooke Kratzer saw two Gideons and said, while she knows everyone on campus has different beliefs, she thought it was awesome that they were trying to spread the word of the Bible on campus. “I think it’s one of the coolest things ever that [they] take time out of their day to do that,” Kratzer said. “[I think] the world needs more people like that. It’s an awesome and subtle way to reach out to college students.” Before the Gideons came to campus, they had to call and inform Charles Scofield, the facilities assignment coordinator. No permit is required, but there are limitations to where outside groups can be, Scofield said. “They can only be in front of buildings or on the sidewalks near the street,” he said. “They cannot be inside buildings or at residence halls.” Max Karcher, a junior finance major, saw six or seven Gideons in the area between the Studebaker residence halls and Noyer Complex, but only one tried to talk to him. Karcher said throughout the years he’s gotten better at avoiding them, but it is getting more difficult. “I don’t particularly care

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The Gideons passed out Bibles to students around campus Wednesday. The group’s goal is to inform people about Christianity and give free Bibles to people.

for it,” he said. “I know some people are cool with it, and some people are totally against it, but it doesn’t real-

ly affect me that much. I just mentally prepare my rejection to them and say, ‘No, thank you.’”

‘Room for improvement’ to help poorer students Ball State isn’t 1 of top schools for low-income people

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The 2015 College Access Index might not be showing the full story of which colleges are doing well in helping low-income students, a history professor said. The UpShot in The New York Times ranked schools based on the number of students who received Pell Grants, the graduation rate of those students and the amount colleges charge students. The list also only included colleges who had five-year graduation rates of 75 percent or above for Pell Grant students. Ball State University did not make this list. However, history professor Yaron Ayalon said the comparison of the schools on the list and Ball State aren’t fair. “A lot of the schools on the list are big name schools, like Harvard, Princeton and Stanford,” Ayalon said. “The majority of schools are private and have more students and more money.” Pell Grants are given to students whose families make under $20,000 per year. While the numbers from this year and the full

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In the last 30 years, self-reported stress levels have increased between 10 and 30 percent for different demographics, according to a 2012 study done by the Journal of Applied Social Psychology. In addition, more than 40 percent of college students have reported feeling more than an “average” amount of stress in the past 12 months, according

2014-15 school year were not available, there were 5,514 Ball State students on the Pell Grant during the 2014 Fall semester, said Rob Wirt, associate director of financial aid. That’s around one-quarter of the students at Ball State. However, for students at the university who don’t receive Pell Grants, they have to find another way to pay for college. Many students graduate with hefty loans they have to pay back, even though more than 75 percent of Ball State students receive some kind of financial aid, according to bsu.edu. “Ball State is giving a lot of low-income students a real chance at social mobility or self-fulfillment, which is huge whether we are on the list or not,” Ayalon said. “However, there is room for improvement and more the university could be doing for low income students.” Ayalon said the university needs to do a better job in realizing that people do come from low-income backgrounds, and will need more help because of it, by being truthful with them and providing career guidance. “Students need to have the opportunities to talk to [university staff ] and learn to get better jobs and have better opportunities in the future so the price of loans

to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This is one reason curator and orchid research technician Cheryl LeBlanc, thought meditation would be a nice addition to the multiple uses of the greenhouse. “A lot of people mentioned, ‘You should really offer meditation in here, this is a great place for that,’ and so I followed up on that,” LeBlanc said. “One of the primary goals that I have is not so much teaching the technique, but making available the

FINANCE NUMBERS • More than 75 percent of students receive financial aid • 85 percent of Ball State students are currently paying off their debt • Nationally, 67 percent of students are paying off debt • 61 percent of students have federal loans

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once they graduate will not be so severe,” Ayalon said. Ball State has 85 percent of students currently paying off their debt, which is above the national average of 67 percent, according to College Scorecard. Sixty-one percent of students have federal loans. When it comes to financial issues, the university offers financial help through grants, scholarships and assistant programs. However, getting financial aid should be dependent on the student themselves, Madison Duncan, a sophomore criminal justice major, said. Students should actively apply for scholarships and seek out ways to get more money, she said. “If students went to the financial aid office, they would get the help and all the information they need to help figure out paying off loans,” Duncan said. “We have to take the time and get that information ourselves, it won’t just be given to us.” opportunity. It’s definitely a stress reliever.” Kuha said during meditation, the atmosphere in the greenhouse had a “great feel” to it. “This air has a quality to it that just has to be breathed mindfully,” she said. Some students, like freshman entrepreneur major Evan Rayburn, said the atmosphere of nature did enhance their experience. However, Rayburn said the biggest benefit for him was clearing his mind. “We all have stuff that

But she said getting aid depends largely on the student’s background. “I do feel like the university is very open when it comes to having to pay the minimum, but I feel like the bulk of how much aid a student gets comes from the family background and if the student came in as a dependent or independent,” Duncan said. If students need help finding scholarships or financial aid, Wirt said the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is a valuable source on campus for information about financial aid, coursework and support opportunities on campus. For Jordan Wilson, a freshman theater education and psychology major, Indiana has done more to give him financial aid and scholarships than the university has. “As a freshman, I am already borrowing over $6,000 worth of loans, and I am having to pay it all back on my own,” Wilson said. But he’s reached out and has gotten help—just as he thinks other students should do, he said. “You are here for a reason,” he said. “Coming here to Ball State or going to any university is the student’s decision so it’s ultimately their responsibility to seek further information and education on how to pay it all off.”

stresses us out, whether it be school or friends or whatever it may be,” Rayburn said. “It’s kind of nice to just have a time of the day to just clear my mind and get back on the right track of things.” Some people don’t fully understand what meditation is and that influences their opinion on it, he said. “I think people doubt it on the surface because they hear ‘meditation’ and they think some kind of wacky voodoo,” Rayburn said. “When you dive deeper

Less expensive parking permits and more diverse dining options were some of the requests the Student Government Association heard while canvassing campus Wednesday. SGA surveyed students on campus as part of their Blitz Week, which helps promote the organization. Student senators spoke with students to see what SGA can do for them. Asking questions such as “What do you think of SGA?”, “What do you think SGA should do?” and “What can be improved on campus?”, the senators paired off and spread through campus. Some students didn’t know what SGA was, while others said the organization was only visible during elections. “I feel like [SGA is] an entity with no face most times,” said Tinisi Tidoe, a junior exercise science major. Requests for more parking were brought up, as well as easier parking access. Some students asked for improvements to Muncie streets, saying they take away from the appearance of campus. Other students expressed concerns regarding dining and getting better food into the dining halls. “[After hearing the concerns] I definitely want to look into bringing fresh produce onto campus because it’s something I’ve thought about but never knew was as big of an issue until today,” said SGA senator Bailey Loughlin, a junior hospitality and food management major. Some students who were approached by SGA sena-

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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 At IU and Purdue University, the student handbooks say hazing is prohibited. However, IU has a more comprehensive list online of what is considered hazing. Coppedge said she always makes sure she includes the new members on everything and doesn’t make them do anything the rest of the chapter wouldn’t be required to do. “I make sure the chapter is in alignment with all our [anti-hazing] rules, but at the same time, my sisters know we don’t tolerate hazing,” she said. “That’s not a thing we’ve been a part of. It’s just not something that would happen.” If hazing were to occur, Coppedge said there would most likely be an investigation immediately after the allegations were brought up. “If you get caught, the lightest [punishment] you’ll get is a suspension,” she said. “But they’re definitely not afraid to kick you

into it and fully understand what it is and what it’s about, then I think people give more of a fair chance” He attended the session for the first time Wednesday, and he plans to continue going, he said. Andrea McDermott, a freshman undecided on her major, said she has always wanted to get involved with meditation and was “ecstatic” when she received an email advertising it. “I don’t hear about it [often], but I’m hoping it will become

REQUESTS • More parking • Easier parking access • I mprovements to Muncie streets • B etter food in the dining halls •M ore reliable shuttle schedule tors said they appreciated how the organization was taking time to hear the student body’s concerns. “I don’t like when people sit back and still try to fix things,” said Drew Crowe, a junior aquatics major. “This is cool that they’re trying to be active and serve people.” SGA President Pro-Tempore Rachel Johnson said the idea of canvassing campus was introduced last year when she was the Blitz Week committee chair. She said SGA wants to be more transparent and engage with students more, so she worked hard to turn that idea into an event. “I feel like, especially with Senate, we’re really closed off,” Johnson said. “So we thought of the idea of going out and doing a survey.” In addition to asking students questions about SGA, senators also asked about the issue of carbon emissions and testing for sexually transmitted infections. Johnson said SGA is looking at whether students agree with the administration’s decision to reduce carbon emissions, as well as their opinions on finding a way for STI testing to be funded for victims of sexual assault. Most senators found the day beneficial because of the ideas they received from students. Loughlin said it’s a good way for SGA to hear to what students need. “I definitely think [canvassing campus] helps, because we say we help the student body, so going out and talking to students puts that into action,” Loughlin said. off campus if you’re not in alignment with our values.” Adam Gordon, president of Ball State’s chapter of Alpha Tau Omega, said he agreed with the quick decision of national headquarters to revoke the IU chapter’s charter. “The actions are contrary to the ideals and principles of Alpha Tau Omega and are highly offensive,” Gordon said in an email. “Members of the Greek community at Ball State University work together to ensure our new members are welcomed with positive activities as they become a part of our organizations.” For decades, all Greek organizations and the university have taken a stance against hazing, and Gordon said they regularly participate in educational prevention activities, like National Hazing Prevention Week in September. “The policies are in place to ensure our members are part of a safe, positive experience,” he said. “We believe it is important to apply a standard to our actions for all our members.”

a growing trend,” she said. Thirty-nine percent of adults say they meditate weekly, according to the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. “If you take it seriously, I think it will be really beneficial to a healthier mind, a healthier life, being more aware of your surroundings, of yourself, of your footsteps, of your breath,” McDermott said. “The little things you forget to think about.” The David Owsley Museum of Art also hosts meditation sessions during the school year.

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MusicFest artist helps organize return of event Festival to feature 41 local groups in 5 Muncie venues

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Music genres of all types come together at Muncie MusicFest, and no one knows that better than Andrew Hesik, who is performing at the festival as an electronic dance musician and a member of a band who label themselves as acoustic jibber-jabber. Muncie MusicFest, an event that’s re-emerging after a one-year hiatus, will include more than 30 bands playing at five different locations around town on Saturday. Hesik, a Ball State alumnus and MusicFest program coordinator, is performing first as Mephysto, his threeyear-old EDM brainchild. “[Mephysto has] been a huge learning process,” Hesik said. “Of course, I’m focused on producing electronic dance music, but the center piece of the development has been the custom apparatus I’ve been developing to perform it

on, which doubled as my senior project.” The “custom apparatus,” called Naraka, is an aggregate of several digital instruments including a Dance Dance Revolution pad and an electronic drum set. Hesik positions Naraka at shoulder height, allowing him to mix movement and music composition into “a unique performance by choreographing the motions to look like dancing.” Getting the device to function perfectly and “in a way that’s streamlined” has been a three-year process that included doing research in textbooks and engineering the device. Hesik said he looks forward to giving it its first real-world play-through at MusicFest. He’ll be performing later in the night as part of Dr. Boldylocks & the Twitter All-Stars, a band for which he drums and produces. Working on a project by himself versus working with a group of people has been vastly different, he said. Building Naraka was an introverted experience, but one he said he hopes will transmit what he’s feeling to his audience. “On the flip side, I’ve

learned just as much working with all my bandmates in Dr. Boldylocks, but with an extroverted tone,” he said. “You get to watch how they interact and see both the greatest and worst qualities of their personalities. Musically, we perform a genre that I’ve never studied or practiced before and it’s taught me a lot of new tricks and techniques that I’m thoroughly enjoying applying to all my other endeavors; it can just be so surprising.” The festival will be divided into two phases, the first starting at 5 p.m. and occupying six rooms on all three floors of the Cornerstone Center for the Arts in downtown Muncie. Different rooms will contain musicians with genres ranging from folk, reggae, hip-hop, rock and EDM. Hesik said a diverse board of organizers had a hand in the artists appearing at the festival and the variety between them. “We wanted to open this up for the greater community and there’s something for everyone,” Hesik said. The MusicFest acts and their styles are different, but many performers still

know someone in the other bands or have worked with them before. Some artists performing at MusicFest, including SPACExLION, Phlank, Re:Born and Mephysto, are all a part of the EDM Collective started by Hesik several years ago. Hesik said he is also friends with several members of SmileEatingJesus, Steve Robert and the Jazzmanian Devils and The Indigos, whose drummer is a member of EDMC as well. “Every musician knows other musicians, so it’s virtually impossible to escape that social circle once you’ve immersed yourself,” Hesik said, though he admitted that it can be hard to initially get involved with the network. After the festivities at Cornerstone are finished, several local venues will initiate the festival’s second phase, keeping the party going for 21 and over concert-goers. Each host venue will begin their respective shows at 10 p.m. That’s where the similarities end, however. The style of music at each location will vary. Be Here Now will be showing several light-

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Andrew Hesik will perform electronic dance music at Muncie MusicFest Saturday. The event will feature more than 30 bands in five different locations around Muncie.

er style bands, including Hesik’s Dr. Boldylocks & the Twitter All-Stars. The Fickle Peach will host The Bashville Boys, a bluegrass quartet from Muncie. The Acoustic Room will start by showing Middletown Funk, an R&B and fusion group that will open for jam band Rattleuce and Motion Theatre. The Ballroom

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When Ball State recruited quarterback Riley Neal, they expected him to be the future. Little did they know, the future would begin in the first month of the season. After playing during the Texas A&M and Eastern Michigan games in relief of Jack Milas, Neal was given the starting job in week four of the Cardinals’ season against Northwestern in late September. Neal has shown flashes of greatness at being quarterback, albeit with signs of inexperience. But that’s to be expected of a freshman starting in such an important position. Coming into the season, head coach Pete Lembo was confident in Neal’s ability but was unsure how early he would take the reigns. “That’s very hard to predict,” Lembo said. “We did feel very good about signing him and his potential, his size, his arm strength, his athleticism for a big guy; but [developing and grasping the system] ... he’s done all those things remarkably well for a young guy.” Neal has thrown the ball 119 times for 72 completions, resulting in a completion percentage above 60 percent. The 6-foot-5-inch, 217-pounder has also run

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Head coach Pete Lembo was unsure when freshman quarterback Riley Neal would be ready to lead the team. Neal has passed for 724 yards so far this season, averaging 181 yards per contest.

the ball 46 times for 217 yards, one of which was a 41-yard scamper against Eastern Michigan for his only rushing touchdown. Neal is going through the trials of collegiate athletics, but he’s working through it. “Like Coach Lembo said, there’s a little bit of a learning curve,” Neal said. “I experienced that last game; I struggled a little bit.” In Ball State’s 24-10 loss to No. 24 Toledo on Homecoming, Neal was 23-37 for 237 yards and a touchdown. It doesn’t show in the stats, but he missed some passes in the first half to open receivers that found separation. During a fourth-quarter comeback attempt, Neal

was unable to hit a wideopen Dylan Curry in the end zone. A completed pass would have made it a onescore game. Toledo’s defensive front harassed the freshman, forcing him to throw early and hitting him in and out of pocket. Neal hadn’t felt that pressure in his previous contests. Lembo praised Neal’s patience after the Homecoming loss, understanding that he is still learning. “Overall, I think he’s doing well,” Lembo said. “There are times when he reminds us that he still is a freshman and he’s still learning, but he’s very coachable.” Another key aspect of his game is that Neal isn’t turning the ball over through the

air. He has zero interceptions, but has coughed up the ball twice on the ground during zone read runs. “He’s very focused, he’s very humble, he’s very even-keeled and he’s got a bright future ahead of him,” Lembo said. “We just have to keep everything in perspective and make sure that we’re managing how much we’re putting on his shoulders right now. But overall, considering how many weeks he’s been playing college football, we’re pleased.” Neal will look to lead Ball State to a win in its next game, a road matchup against a tough Northern Illinois squad despite a 2-3 record.

SATURDAY Football travels to DeKalb, Ill., to take on Northern Illinois for the Bronze Stalk Trophy at 3:30 p.m.

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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In 2006, the team made it to the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals before losing to Miami, Ohio 1-2. The ensuing season, they made it to the semi-finals where they lost a double overtime match to Bowling Green off three Falcon penalty kicks. The Cardinals lost four times at home during the span of those two years. In 2015, they remain undefeated at Briner Sports Complex (2-0-0) with four home matches remaining in the regular season. “We enjoy the away games, but it’s always nice to be back at home,” Roberts said. “When people come out to support the team, that rallies the team and acts as kind of a 12th man.” The attendance this season has improved substantially from the past. Against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 25, 562 people arrived to watch the event. This was more than last year, when Ball State failed to bring in more than 400 to a single home game. Traveling has been a big part of this season, but the Cardinals have not slipped on the road with a 6-1-2 record. A big part of the success has been control of the offensive game. Offensively, Ball State has scored 22 times on 223 attempts, averaging 1.83 goals per match with a .099 shot percentage—statistics that are similar to the 2006 team and better than the 2007 team. “Our style of play is very offensive-minded, the players we have on our team have different ways of attacking,” Roberts said. “We’re a team performance … not just one player is cap-

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The Cardinals are currently 4-0 in the Mid-American Conference, which is only the third time they’ve done so in history. Ball State has scored 22 times on 223 attempts, with an average of 1.83 goals per match.

italizing on the goals; we’re spreading it out throughout the team.” The Cardinals have a well-rounded offense, relying on a team effort rather than a few key players. While the offense remains the team’s strong suit, this year’s defensive effort has shut down opposition. The Cardinals’ defense has only allowed one team to score more than one goal in any single match. Lipscomb defeated Ball State 2-0 Aug. 23. The only other loss came to Middle Tennessee on Sept. 6. It’s been more than a month since the team has experienced defeat as they continue to dominate MAC competition. The Cardinals will play their third home match of the year today against Kent State. The Flashes are front-runners in the MAC East with a 3-1-conference record and a 7-3-2 overall mark. The match will kick off at 4 p.m. at Briner Sports Complex.

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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ball State almost knocked off No. 17 Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Sept. 26. While both Ball State and Northern Illinois have been competing well this season, they are each staring at a 2-3 overall record. Statistically, the two offenses are nearly identical. Northern Illinois averages 166 rushing yards and 203 passing yards per game. Ball State averages 191 rushing yards and 213 passing yards per game. The Cardinals are the third least penalized team in the nation this year with 17 penalties, while Northern Illinois has 32. The two teams average similar yardage per game; the Huskies sit at 369 compared to the Cardinals at 404. This season, however, Northern Illinois has been able to turn those yards into points more often, scoring 13 more points than Ball State. Both quarterbacks have shown their ability to move outside the pocket. Quarterback Drew Hare is the Huskies’ second leading rusher, illustrating his ability as a dual-threat quarterback. Riley Neal is third in rushing for the Cardinals, 24 yards behind James Gilbert. Neal is going through a

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It’s been seven years since Ball State has won against conference rival Northern Illinois. The two first battled for the Bronze Stalk Trophy in 2008. This year, NIU and Ball State are evenly matched with a 2-3 record.

learning curve with the Cardinals, but has yet to throw an interception in four career games. “Like Coach Lembo said, there’s a little bit of a learning curve,” Neal said. “I experienced that last game; I struggled a little bit.” While the Huskies’ offense is similar, the defense is what sets them apart. Northern Illinois allows an average of 353 yards per game, compared to Ball State’s 472. Northern Illinois’ ball-hawking secondary has dominated opposing offense and already has nine interceptions through the first five games. “At corner ... [Paris] Logan is a veteran guy, one of the veteran corners in our league,” Lembo said. “[Shawun] Lurray ... already has five interceptions so far this year, so

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ESPN 3 he’s got as many interceptions alone as most teams have in total.” Lurray is tied for first in the Football Bowl Subdivision for interceptions on the season. Ball State’s offense will look to exploit Lurray and the Northern Illinois defense and pick up its first win in three games. Kickoff will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Dekalb, Ill. The game marks the second day game in four years between the rival schools.

NewsLink Indiana News Director Mackenzie Klahr spent her summer interning at FOX28. It wasn’t long before she found herself on-air reporting for the 10 p.m. newscast. Her storytelling experience with NewsLink prepared her for the fastpaced world of broadcast journalism.

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