For many Americans, February is the month known for Valentine's Day, and they will be busy sending cards decorated with red hearts; however, many will ignore the needs of their own hearts. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women across the country and it can be prevented in most cases.
I don't have time now to watch more than one movie in a weekend due to all my homework and various college activities. When I do have the opportunity I try to pick something good. Last weekend, I decided to watch a movie I had never seen, yet needed to see to legitimize my critical analysis of American film.
The greek community cheered for their favorite performance at last night's Mr. Phi-Nominal, but only one talent could take the crown.
A professor in the Miller College of Business overcame about 250 submissions for an award at a small business and entrepreneurship conference.
The Indiana Department of Education introduced today a new way to track students' progress with more emphasis on yearly growth in academic skills.
The approach is similar to what coach Greg Beals and other college coaches use in midweek games when their best starting pitchers are resting. The difference with Ball State's new approach is the length of the pitchers' outings. In a typical midweek game, Beals often uses pitchers for only one inning at a time.
The Ball State athletics department continues its support of breast cancer awareness with three upcoming "Think Pink" events. All donations support Ball State's College's Against Cancer organization.
In the past three years, coach Stan Parrish has developed a pipeline between Glenville and Muncie. Last season four Glenville graduates played for Ball State, and safety Aaron Morris will join his former teammates Wednesday when he signs his letter of intent on National Signing Day.
The American Cancer Society chapter at Ball State University is recruiting more participants for this year's Relay for Life.
Increases of the minimum wage could have led to the elimination of 550,000 jobs, according a recent Ball State University study.
Ball State staff have discovered a way to make an indoor fitness routine fit in with students' and employees' daily schedules. Recreation Services and the employee Working Well program teamed up in January to measure distances students and employees frequently travel on campus.
Former first round draft pick Larry Bigbie helped bring the Ball State baseball program into the national stage.
The green movement at Ball State University has taken another step in encouraging and promoting sustainability.
The Phi Kappa Phi presentation of "We're Surrounded (by sound)!" was canceled today due to poor weather and scheduling conflict. The presentation, which was scheduled for 4 p.m. today was about surround systems and improving their quality.
A winter storm warning has been extended until 7 p.m. this evening for central Indiana including Muncie, where another inch of snow and strong winds will combine to produce hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service said.
In addition to their sharp shooting, the Cardinals played lockdown defense. Buffalo (7-17, 3-8 MAC) took an early 1-0 lead, but after a 13-0 Ball State run, the closest it would get was within four points just before halftime. Ball State used a high-pressure defense to take control of the game.
Lowe's honors seniors in nine different sports, according to its Web site. The last Ball State athlete to earn candidacy was men's basketball's Peyton Stovall in 2008. Stovall was named one of 10 finalists for the award.
An Emmy Award-winning instructor will lecture students, faculty and the Muncie community about using sound to improve story telling.
