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Two groups have started campaigning for the executive board of next year’s Student Government Association. On Monday night at the convention, the slates Cardinal Connection and Empower accepted nominations to run. Alex Sventeckis, SGA elections board chairman, said there were no campaign violations and slates were officially permitted to start campaigning when the convention closed. Elections will be Feb. 24 and Feb. 25.
Cars speeding through campus often have people debating whether to step out or toe the line. Walkability is a major concern for students, evident in its inclusion in the campus master plan. The issue isn’t entirely new either — the McKinley Beautification project, started in 2005, also aimed to make the road more appealing and safe.
The Indiana Senate Rules Committee passed the amended House Joint Resolution 3 on Monday, sending it the Republican-heavy Indiana Senate. A vote in the Senate could come within the week. The constitutional amendment passed with its second sentence eliminated, which allows the legal recognition of domestic partnerships in Indiana.
BOSTON (AP) — The trial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzkokhar Tsarnaev is expected to last three months, plus another six weeks if he is convicted and jurors have to decide whether he should be put to death, prosecutors said Monday. The trial estimate was included in a joint status report filed in court Monday by federal prosecutors and Tsarnaev’s lawyers ahead of a Wednesday hearing.
SEATTLE — The family of a Washington state man imprisoned in North Korea for more than a year expressed alarm and sadness Monday after an invitation was canceled for a U.S. envoy to visit Pyongyang and discuss Kenneth Bae’s release. Terri Chung, Bae’s sister, said in a statement, however, that relatives are encouraged by a growing number of people — including the Rev. Jesse Jackson — calling for her brother’s freedom.
• A suspected member of al-Qaida and an American citizen is the supposed target of drone strike. • President Barack Obama and the government face tougher guidelines for launching drone strikes against American citizens overseas that make the situation precarious. • The subject of the controversy has been apart of an ongoing investagation by the Justice Department since last year. WASHINGTON — The case of an American citizen and suspected member of al-Qaida, who is allegedly planning attacks on U.S.
I sat amid 1,200 climate activists in a noisy conference room, patiently waiting for former Vice President Al Gore to speak at the 23rd Climate Leader training last summer. Feeling nervous but relieved, I knew that I wasn’t sitting alone as a young leader. As it was my first leadership conference, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was excited to be part of the global cultural movement.
Ball State is having a difficult time finding ways to prepare for its next two opponents. The 4-17 Cardinals have not had a height disparity since facing Utah in November, which can cause challenges for Ball State’s offense.
Michael Sam will face a daunting set of challenges that most rookies don’t have to deal with when making the already formidable jump from college to the NFL. The U.S.
_Matt McKinney is a junior journalism major and writes ‘Killer Crossover’ for the Daily News. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
The Indiana Senate Rules Committee moved House Joint Resolution 3 to the Indiana Senate. The constitutional amendment passed with its second sentence eliminated, allowing the legal recognition of domestic partnerships in Indiana.
When it comes to dating, leaving it to chance isn’t for everyone. Some turn to websites to search for their other half. Some, like Cassandrah Oliver and Joseph Woyak, turn to DateMySchool.com.
“Dear Gavin Kidder, You are one of the most adorable people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
After utilizing a 17-2 run to come back in the first half, Ball State committed enough turnovers to lose their chance at upsetting 20-3 Toledo. The Cardinals opened up with a turnover not even 15 seconds into the second half.
Nothing was going right. The Ball State men’s volleyball players’ attacks were being rejected at the net by Princeton University’s two- and three-person blocks.
Looking to get back on the winning side, Ball State’s women’s basketball team went on the road and beat Northern Illinois, 63-50. Sophomore forward Nathalie Fontaine paced the Cardinals with 18 points, leading an offense that shot a season-high 50 percent. Six of those points came from three-pointers: shots that Fontaine isn’t used to attempting.
By nature, Valentine’s Day is characterized by fat, winged babies sporting projectile weapons and the most anatomical misrepresentation of a heart someone could conceive. And on top of that, it’s celebrating a martyr’s execution.
