During the semester, some Ball State students feel trapped by their studies and campus commitments. They don’t venture away from Muncie unless it’s a campus-closing break. Entertainment of all types is scattered throughout Indiana, and some of the best places are within a 90-minute drive from campus.
Administrators have hired two people at the Amelia T. Wood Health Center, and they are still looking for a third. On Feb. 24, Amy Fong will begin work as a physician, filling a position that opened after Ball State received approval for a new hire to balance the ratio of students to medical directors, staff physicians and nurse practitioners.
TODAY UPB call out University Program Board will host a spring call-out meeting at 8 p.m. in the L.A.
ROSWELL, N.M. — The 12-year-old boy who opened fire in a U.S. school gym warned some students away just before the attack, police said Wednesday. New Mexico State Police Chief Pete Kassetas said the attack at Berrendo Middle School in Roswell was planned in advance. But he said it appeared the boy’s victims — an 11-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl — were chosen randomly.
It was a focus coming in to Wednesday’s game. As the Ball State women’s basketball team prepared to host Bowling Green, it knew that speed would be key in the game.
MUNCIE, Ind. — A longtime local business burned over the weekend, but its owner vowed Tuesday that his business will not go up in smoke. “We’re up and running,” said John Davis, whose Davis Brothers Greenhouse burned Saturday. “I’m delivering orders today.” Davis told The Star Press that he’s working out of a temporary location until he can move back into undamaged space at the scene of the fire at 14th and Gharkey streets.
Coming off a trip to IUPUI, the Ball State women’s swimming and diving team will look to keep momentum as the team faces off against Eastern Illinois on Saturday. The Cardinals were able to swim to a 176-120 victory over IUPUI as well as a 219-72 win against the Xavier.
After taking steps forward, Ball State seemed to take a step backward Wednesday night. The Ball State men’s basketball team fell 51-71 on the road against Ohio. Many of its offensive possessions in the first half were spent trying to beat the 35-second shot clock.
A volleyball cut through the air, barely rotating as it tipped the top of the net and fell backward. Senior Larry Wrather frowned and shook his head, unhappy with the result. “One more,” he said quietly to his teammate next to him toward the end of Tuesday morning’s practice.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says lawmakers are taking their time deciding how they’ll vote on a proposed amendment that would ban gay marriage. The Indianapolis Republican said Wednesday that a vote by the House Judiciary Committee could happen next week. Members of that panel had planned a vote Monday, but delayed it following hours of emotional testimony.
Ball State fell to 7-8 on the season and 2-2 in the Mid-American Conference in a loss to BowlingGreen, which improved to 14-2 and 4-0 in the MAC.
Students were able to speak their mind today on the search for a new university president. Seven students attended the presidential search student forum in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Cardinal Hall. They spoke to the Board of Trustees and school administrators during the one-hour meeting, sharing their opinions as a representation the student body.
At the same time every year, Katrina Hoak remembers suddenly sleeping longer hours and struggling to go about her normal life.
For about 60 years, Earl Yestingsmeier stood in the crowd and supported Ball State’s golf team. On Tuesday at his funeral, about 50 current and former team members stood up in his honor at the request of Ball State golf head coach Mike Fleck. Then Fleck paused, fighting back tears. “Coach not only impacted the lives of all these men,” he said.
On a revamped Ball State offense, freshman guard Zavier Turner has been a consistent contributor. His work ethic is a bright spot for head coach James Whitford.
ROSWELL, N.M. — A 12-year-old New Mexico boy drew a shotgun from a band-instrument case and shot and wounded two classmates at his middle school Tuesday morning before a teacher talked him into dropping the weapon and he was taken into custody, officials and witnesses said.
*Symptoms of the flu include: * Chills Muscle ache Headache Fever Cough and sore throat Methods to prevent the spread of the flu: Wash your hands often Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth Make nutrition and sleep a priority Manage stress Stay active Sources: Indiana State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• University program automatically charges students for e-textbook. • Studies show students learn better with traditional books. • Official says paper books offer “fundamental properties” for learning. The e-textbook program Ball State officially adopted this semester to lower the cost of textbooks may not be the most efficient way to learn, according to some studies.
• Snow crews worked overtime to clear snow and ice from campus. • The extreme cold forced a change of tactics to fight the weather.
