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UPD strives to promote campus safety

Campus crime took an unusual turn last school year and the University Police Department is trying to prevent it from happening again.



Greek life prepares for 2010, looks for experience

While greek life is small, representing only 8 percent of the Ball State population, a report released by the Office of Student Life midsummer shows that the community continues to grow despite a slowing Spring Semester.


Rep. Party nominee Coats courts tea party in Senate bid

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana tea party activists might never fully embrace former Sen. Dan Coats, but the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate is making a concerted effort to court the antiestablishment vote and win their support in the general election.


Geothermal project nears completion of first phase

It's a business of absolute multitasking and taking advantage of the perfect situation. While many students were away from Ball State during the summer and construction was happening on so many buildings around campus, it was the perfect time to get the geothermal project going, and going fast.



Analyzing school and 'hooking up'

LOS ANGELES — There's good news for parents who worry that their teenagers' sex lives are affecting their school performance: A new study has found that teens in committed relationships do no better or worse in school than those who don't have sex.


Dining Services to charges for cups of water, ice

Ball State Dining Services announced two weeks ago it would start charging 20 cents for each cup of water or ice without additional purchase at all on-campus eateries this semester.


Work to continue for Muncie streets

Although the majority of construction will be finished on and around campus before move-in begins, there will be a few projects still underway throughout the beginning of Fall Semester that students arriving on campus have to look out for.




Curtains open for a new semester at Emens Auditorium

Beginning with the musical "The Color Purple" on Sept. 9, John R. Emens Auditorium opens its doors for another year of performances including dance troupes, solo pianists and large musicals.


North Quad construction relocates classes

Construction started on North Quad, one of the first buildings on campus and a historical landmark, in the beginning of summer. The renovation, which includes some demolition work on the inside and the installation of new elevators, will be divided into three phases, each of which will last a semster.


For-profit education groups share hit on government loan info

NEW YORK — Shares of for-profit education companies slid Monday as government data showed that many of their students aren't repaying school loans, which could imperil the ability of their students to receive federal financial aid, the bulk of the schools' revenue.

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