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GYMNASTICS: Ball State drops another close match, this time at Illinois State

Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. In gymnastics, close is the difference between winning and losing. The Ball State University gymnastics team learned that lesson the hard way yet again. The team was one fall on the balance beam short of a perfect meet – being able to count 20 clean routines – as it lost to Illinois State University (194.15-193.925) Friday night.



FOOTBALL: Parrish expects 2010 class to make early push for playing time

As Stan Parrish announced Ball State University's 2010 recruiting class Wednesday afternoon, he didn't shy away from heaping big expectations on his future players. Ball State signed 21 high school seniors on National Signing Day, a group that Parrish is very confident in. 


Former senator may challenge Bayh

Former Republican Sen. Dan Coats said Wednesday he's considering running against Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh in November.Bayh took Coats' seat after the 1998 election. Coats served as ambassador to Germany under George W. Bush and worked as a lobbyist in Washington. 


MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cards topple Falcons as season-best win streak reaches four games

Even President Jo Ann Gora put her face in her hands as she witnessed the Cardinals self-destruct from her front-row seat Thursday night at Worthen Arena. Ball State had built a 13-point lead with 10:23 remaining of its game against Bowling Green State University before going on a nearly six-minute scoring drought as the Falcons eventually crept back within two, 51-49, with 3:11 remaining in regulation.



Indiana medical school plans to reduce enrollment

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana University School of Medicine plans to reduce the number of new students it admits next year in response to state funding cuts, a move that could make the state's doctor shortage worse.


SVS gears up for Project Haiti: Ball State Edition

Student Voluntary Services is teaming up with other Ball State University student organizations to once again help with the Haiti earthquake relief at Project Haiti: Ball State Edition Fundraiser.



FROM THE HOOD: Tips for the best Super Bowl party

Although many good memories tend to be spontaneous, the most memorable parties are the ones that are well planned and executed. Any day of the week can be a good time to throw a party, but this weekend offers an opportunity that only happens once a year: the Super Bowl.


DN Weekly Awards

Each week, The Ball State Daily News sports staff picks its PPQ — the player, play and quote of the week. And, with the help of our online readers, the weekly fan choice is also featured. To vote in next week's poll, be sure to visit Monday's online edition of The Ball State Daily News.


OUR VIEW: Budget cuts deserve students' two cents

With remarks from the presidential cabinet over the last month about not wanting across the board cuts and preserving the educational experiences of students, it would still be better to have some peace of mind.


WOMEN'S TENNIS: Ball State returns to winning ways with sweep of visiting IUPUI

The Cardinals (3-1) won all six of their singles matches — some in dominating fashion. Five of the six matches were won in two sets. Junior Hayley Hall led the team with a victory in the No. 1 singles match, defeating IUPUI freshman and reigning Summit League Player of the Week Hunter Bullock 6-2, 7-5. The loss was Bullock's first of the season.


GRAIN OF SALT: Colts, Saints offer great matchup

In between the increasingly unfunny commercial segments, the Colts and Saints will be battling each other in what is certainly one of the Super Bowl matchups Commissioner Roger Goodell most wanted to see.