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For your Irish entertainment

St. Patrick's Day is all about the shamrocks, four-leaf clovers, leprechauns and pots of gold. Oh yeah, and the traditional bar-hopping and beer tasting. But for those in the underage crowd, or even for those of you who just may not be into the pub scene, St. Patrick's Day can still be fun. Here are seven creative or goofy ways you can break the tradition and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your own unique way.



Shamrocks, leprachauns and saints - oh my!

St. Patrick's Day means drinking green beer, partying, wearing green and pinching those who fail to conform to the tradition. However, there is much more to this Irish holiday than meets the eye.


Sorority to sell greek T-shirts today

Delta Zeta sorority hopes to bring the greek community out to the first Greek Sportswear Sale, where academic, business and service organizations can buy clothing displaying their letters.


Women's Month speaker talks about perseverance

In 1996, 19-year-old Vanessa German ingested 70 prescription pills in an attempted suicide in Los Angeles. On Tuesday evening, she shared her story with a group of students at Pruis Hall.



GYMNASTICS: A fond farewell

The 2010 class of the Ball State University gymnastics team will say goodbye to Cardinal fans and Worthen Arena on Sunday. Ball State will face Eastern Michigan University at 1 p.m. in the seniors' final home meet. 


OUR VIEW: Budget cuts could've been worse

Students dodged a few bullets Tuesday — at least when it comes to the $15.2 million in budget cuts for Ball State University, which were finally recommended in a campus forum. Instead, faculty and employees will be taking the brunt, if the Board of Trustees approves the cuts Friday.


COLORED TIGHTS AND COWBOY BOOTS: Practice safe sex; don't fool around with STDs

Right now, you, dear reader, are most likely reading this column in a public place. Whether you're holding a hard copy or reading online at Bracken Library, take a look around. See those three people next to you? Statistically, one of them has a sexually transmitted disease. And if they don't? Sorry buddy, but, statistically, you do.


The Silo stores unique entertainment

If there are three things downtown Muncie is missing, it's ‘80s cover bands, southern comfort food and a bar to take your mom to. Enter the newest downtown bar and restaurant — The Silo.The owner, Chris Ellison, said the bar, located on the corner of Walnut and Adams streets, on the same strip as Doc's Music Hall and The Heorot, will target the young professional crowd — including the graduate students and seniors at Ball State University.


Student Center officially re-opens

A blend of students, faculty and staff came together today to celebrate the rededication of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center in the Student Center Tally.


'Problem Child' ponders family justice

The Cave Theatre will encourage its audience to ponder the real meaning of justice with its rendition of Canadian playwright George F. Walker's "Problem Child." The four-person show starts at 7:30 tonight and runs through Saturday. Admission is $5.50.


Finding the power within

Surrounded by superstition, tarot cards evoke a feeling of the unknown and mysterious. However, for Sherita Campbell, long-time psychic Muncie resident, tarot cards are a source of inspiration and hope to those seeking her help in their lives.