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Gov. Daniels opens door to 2012 presidential run

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who last year said he had no interest in running for president, now says he will keep the door open to a possible 2012 presidential run.



OUR VIEW: The Fruesday saga continues

Whatever your stance on Fruesday, it's clear that letting the day sit in limbo for months isn't going to solve anything. The University Senate approved the bill for Fruesday's abolishment Thursday, but President Jo Ann Gora abstained from the vote.


CAMPUS LIFE, REDEFINED: Lone SGA slate must build organization back up

Last week's Student Government Association nomination convention was a yo-yo of emotions. After Student Connection was nominated for consideration came the next few awkward minutes as election board chairman Cory Schneider beckoned another slate to come forward and legitimize the impending election. The disappointment and frustration was impossible to ignore, even as the cardigan-clad members of Student Connection celebrated a job well done.



Many brought to tears at choir show at Pruis

Pruis Hall was filled with gospel singing Monday night from the large crowd in attendance at the annual Gospel Explosion hosted by the Black Student Association.


Credit regulations aim to help students

A new credit card legislation that went in effect Monday could help prevent college students from falling prey to credit card companies, but the effects of these laws might not be seen for a while.


Eating Disorders Awareness week kicks off

Students, like former wrestler Marcus Davis, know how well dieting can affect eating disorders, a component of Monday night's presentation during Eating Disorders Awareness Week.



SGA senator elections to be online

Senators who applied for at large seats will go up for online elections, Cory Schneider, 2010 Elections Board chairman said.


Ball State budget questions remain

University Treasurer Randy Howard considered Monday morning's talk with the Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee a "candid discussion."


Muncie medical mission helps Haitian people after earthquake

Connie Baldwin and Lee Ann Mengelt, two members of the St. Francis of Assis Parish in Muncie, have traveled to Plaisance, Haiti for the past 12 years, giving medical assistance to those in need. This year's trip was marked with the added devastation brought on by the earthquake eariler this year.



Wind was probable cause of Scramble Light malfunction

Police were at the Scramble Light directing traffic today after a wire on the lights got loose. The problem was detected by the controller, which sent a signal to the lights to blink red. Workers from the city of Muncie repaired the damage.


Three Ball State athletes earn weekly MAC honors

Three Ball State University athletes earned Mid-American Conference weekly honors, as announced by the MAC office Monday afternoon. Baseball's Kolbrin Vitek and Morgan Coombs and men's basketball's Randy Davis were selected for their productive weeks for the Cardinals.


SGA presidential nominee inspired by faith, family

Sophomore public relations major Matt Whitlock said he's very busy, but says he's always been able to keep his schedule straight. Whitlock and his slate, Student Connection, are the only ones running in this year's SGA election.


Muncie robot builders conduct trial run soccer game

At a mock soccer competition at Ball Gymnasium this weekend, Muncie's star player Palindrome scored in the first minute of the game, but after getting a ball caught between his wheels, couldn't maneuver.