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Trial date set in soldier's hazing, suicide case

WASHINGTON — The military has set a date for the first trial in the death of a young private who investigators said shot himself after weeks of hazing by soldiers in his unit in Afghanistan.



Death toll rises to 3 in Ohio school shooting

CHARDON, Ohio — The death toll rose to three Tuesday in the shooting rampage in an Ohio high school cafeteria as schoolmates and townspeople grappled with the tragedy and wondered what could have set the teenage gunman off.  



Student pursues country music career

Moments before freshman Kaily Hubble's first on-stage performance, she jumped up and down out of excitement and nervousness. A few deep breaths later with guitar in hand, Hubble was ready to begin the performance in front of her entire high school. That single performance was all it took — Hubble was set on making a living as a country singer.


Wearing PJs to class: casual or careless?

Walking down McKinley Avenue during the week, one thing is apparent — many Ball State students love their pajamas and sweatpants. While they do not exactly make a fashion statement, their comfort is what drives students to wear them to class.



Tips for standby flying

In the past, standby flights were a cheap option for flyers who did not book a ticket in advance and hoped to get an inexpensive flight. Now, customers who have a ticket are given the option to stand by for an earlier flight on the day of their departure.


Last minute toning tips for Spring Break

Spring Break is just a week away, which means it is the perfect time to know what is needed to be physically fit and get that perfect bikini body.


A Spring Break trip with one tank of gas

Road trips aren't about piling into dad's oak-paneled station wagon, strapping a kayak to the roof and rolling Griswald-style across America anymore. As a college student, limitations can be a hitch, but a road trip on one tank of gas can be the ticket to an unconventional, inexpensive get-away. 


OUR VIEW: Almost there

It's three days until Spring Break — and Provost Terry King won't let us forget it.


WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals looking for Senior Night win

The first word that came to coach Kelly Packard's mind when asked about Senior Night was "emotional." It's been an up-and-down season for Ball State, but the past has been moved aside as it hosts Toledo tonight at 7.