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Republicans block bill to lift military gay ban

Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort by Democrats and the White House to lift the ban on gays from serving openly in the military, voting unanimously against advancing a major defense policy bill that included the provision.


Stress can create health issues for college coaches

Just hours after Mark Dantonio's aggressive play call led Michigan State to a thrilling 34-31 overtime victory against Notre Dame, the 54 year old suffered a minor heart attack and was hospitalized. Stan Parrish knows a little bit about what Dantonio went through this weekend.



Indianapolis schools enrollment drop continues

Steep enrollment drops in the Indianapolis Public Schools have put the district close to losing its status as the state's largest, with the latest figures surprising district officials.



Tancock wins Rawlings education award

Susan Tancock, Ball State professor of elementary education, won the Rawlings Outstanding Distance Education Teaching Award in the School of Extended Education for her work with online courses for the master's degree in education.


Architecture students work hard, stay up, play Quidditch

Despite the late night, these students sit at their desks striving to meet their afternoon deadline for their project. They may not get to sleep, but it's all worth it in the end to have something tangible to show for their all-nighter. 



PHOTO GALLERY: CAP

Architecture students share what it is like to live in the major.


Ball State computer store to receive new iPods

As Ball State University's computer store prepares to release the new iPod Nano, Shuffle and Touch, students have different reactions to the newest addition to the Apple family.


Homecoming voting ends today

Today is the last chance for students to vote for Homecoming student and faculty/staff king and queen.


Can drive at Ball State to benefit ARF

A volunteer from the Animal Rescue Fund organized a can drive for the second time to help the shelter receive more supplies for pets. The drive started Monday and will continue until Oct. 3. Soda and beer cans can be deposited in the crate located in the Atrium in the Art and Journalism Building.

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