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Letters from war

"With Love, From Home," is a part of the Minnetrista exhibit Away From Home: Civil War Letters, a walkthrough that includes approximately 400 letters. 


Judge upholds Ind. Facebook ban for sex offenders

INDIANAPOLIS - A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.


Finnish songwriter to play at Be Here Now Tuesday

Singer, songwriter, composer and musician are just a few ways to describe the Finnish artist performing on Tuesday night at Be Here Now. Saara Norris' journey from Berlin to Muncie, Ind., is a part of her U.S. tour, which will last until July 14.



Judge upholds Ind. Facebook ban for sex offenders

INDIANAPOLIS - A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.


Lockheed, machinists reach tentative agreement

FORT WORTH, Texas - After more than two months on strike, Lockheed Martin machinists are expected to vote this week on a new labor contract after a tentative deal was reached with the company.


University wins sustainability award

The International Sustainable Campus Network recently awarded Ball State its Excellence in Integration award for its efforts toward energy sustainability and greener living over the last few years. -á


MLB: White Sox make first big trade of season

The Boston Red Sox traded away the hard-nosed Youkilis on Sunday, sending the three-time All-Star infielder and cash to the Chicago White Sox for utilityman Brent Lillibridge and right-hander Zach Stewart.



Finnish songwriter to play at Be Here Now

Singer, songwriter, composer and musician are just a few ways to describe the Finnish artist performing on Tuesday night at Be Here Now. Saara Norris' journey from Berlin to Muncie, Ind., is a part of her U.S. tour, which will last until July 14.


Islamist Morsi elected Egypt's president

CAIRO - Islamist Mohammed Morsi was declared the winner Sunday in Egypt's first free presidential election in history, closing the tumultuous first phase of a democratic transition and opening a new struggle with the still-dominant military rulers who recently stripped the presidency of most of its powers.


Judge upholds Ind. Facebook ban for sex offenders

INDIANAPOLIS - A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.


Ind. pols reassess higher ed. amid rough economy

INDIANAPOLIS - For casual observers of higher education trends, Gov. Mitch Daniels' statement that not every student should aim for a traditional college degree may have seemed strange, coming just before he was elected unanimously as the president of one of those top degree-granting institutions.



Verizon, Comcast to offer bundled services in Muncie

Anyone using services offered by Verizon Wireless or Comcast will now have the option of bundling those services together with the possibility of saving money. The two companies recently announced they would be offering these new options in Muncie, and 11 other Indiana cities. -á


Verizon, Comcast to offer bundled services in Muncie

Anyone using services offered by Verizon Wireless or Comcast will now have the option of bundling those services together with the possibility of saving money. The two companies recently announced they would be offering these new options in Muncie, and 11 other Indiana cities. -á


Islamist Morsi elected Egypt's president

CAIRO - Islamist Mohammed Morsi was declared the winner Sunday in Egypt's first free presidential election in history, closing the tumultuous first phase of a democratic transition and opening a new struggle with the still-dominant military rulers who recently stripped the presidency of most of its powers.


BASEBALL: A familiar face

Coming back to Ball State wasn't hard for Rich Maloney, despite spending 10 years at Big Ten power Michigan and having an opportunity to build up another baseball program.


Ind. pols reassess higher ed. amid rough economy

INDIANAPOLIS - For casual observers of higher education trends, Gov. Mitch Daniels' statement that not every student should aim for a traditional college degree may have seemed strange, coming just before he was elected unanimously as the president of one of those top degree-granting institutions.