BEIRUT — Al-Qaida is positioning itself as a vanguard defending the Sunni community against what it sees as persecution by Shiite-dominated governments across Syria, Lebanon and Iraq. As a result, a Syrian rebellion whose aim was the removal of President Bashar al-Assad is evolving into something both bigger and more ambiguous: a fight increasingly led by Sunni jihadis — often foreign and animated mainly by hatred of Shiites — who are determined to create an Islamic state. Battling these extremists is a coalition that includes moderates who are horrified that their rebellion in Syria has been discredited, with parts of the country falling under strict religious law. For moderates in the Middle East, the renewed assertiveness of the extremists is increasingly taking on the aspect of a regional calamity. “The war in Syria has poured gasoline on a raging fire in Iraq, and conflicts in both countries are feeding upon one another and complicating an already complex struggle,” said Fawaz A.
Today ‘Two Kinds of Funny’ At 10 a.m. in the Atrium Gallery, artists Matt Lynch, Ryan Mulligan and Chris Vorhees will present a gallery of contemporary sculptures.
Headline: Sights set on first win David Polaski | Assistant Sports Editor @DavidPolaski It’s hard to make a game plan for an opponent when there’s nothing to see. That’s the problem for Joel Walton, the Ball State men’s volleyball head coach.
John R. Emens Auditorium will continue its 50th season by bringing music and theater to the Ball State campus.
The first three seconds were a microcosm of the entire game. Ball State senior center Majok Majok couldn’t handle the opening tip, and the ball quickly found its way into the hands of Akron guard Deji Ibitayo running hard at the rim. Ball State’s freshman guard Zavier Turner ran back to defend, but was easily thrown aside by Ibitayo’s 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame. The Cardinals matched the Zips blow-for-blow in the second half, but couldn’t contain the team’s size and physicality, losing 68-72 in its Mid-American Conference opener. “Coming in, we knew it was a physical team,” senior forward Chris Bond said.
Brittany Cripe is a photojournalism major and writes ‘Cripe’s Corner’ for The Daily News. Her views do not necessarily with those of the newspaper.
Ball State’s Chris Bond began his last run at the Mid-American Conference on Wednesday night. His team played host to the defending MAC champions and lost a close game 68-72.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Call it the most unusual game of hide-and-seek Northern Indiana has seen in a while.
First half Akron led Ball State at the half 34-28. The Zips scored in the first three seconds off a Deji Ibitayo layup.
Ball State extended the deadline for course add and drop, due to class cancellations earlier in the week.
While Ball State students returned to class today, K-12 schools throughout the area remain closed. Tony Proudfoot, a university spokesperson, said people often try to make the comparison between the two systems, giving Ball State its reputation for not canceling classes often.
Three snowmen wave casually to drivers at the corner of McGalliard Road and Tillotson Avenue in front of the Ball State sign.
Supporters of a state constitutional amendment to block same-sex marriage and civil unions say they can still win, despite public opinion against them and a growing lineup of major companies and others opposed.
Businesses lost customers, the hospital saw an increase in patients and police handled stranded vehicles through a snowstorm that shutdown Muncie on Monday and campus for two days.
Ball State has been working to make the campus safe for students looking to start the semester, but Alliance for Disability Awareness member Will Kuhn still did not feel safe about getting to class today.
It’s true, 2013 was a good year for fashion. Pantone’s color of the year — emerald green —swept the streets, Rick Owens brought stomping to the runway, Prada cast a black model for the first time in 20 years and Kate Middleton continued to make me weep happy tears with every flawless outfit she sported.
Last year was a big year for technology and tech enthusiasts, but every year since year one has been a big year for tech. Moore’s law keeps bringing the ruckus and providing us with cool stuff, so I want to take a look at two favorite developments from 2013.
The University Police Department and Muncie Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire on the top level of the McKinley Avenue parking garage earlier this evening.
Junior Willie Snead is forgoing his senior year to enter the NFL draft. Here are some facts about his career.
Ball State wide receiver Willie Snead has declared his intention to enter into the NFL, according to an email from Joe Hernandez, associate athletics director. Just a junior, Snead will forgo his senior season after setting Ball State records with 106 receptions, 1,516 yards and 15 touchdowns in a single season. He finished his career with 223 receptions, 2,991 yards and 26 touchdowns.
