If I've learned anything as an English major, it's that a piece can change exponentially depending on which perspective or theory is imposed upon it. Recently, I read an essay on "The Wizard of Oz" that left me questioning Dorothy's sexual tendencies. Applying theories and perspectives to different forms of media not only further illuminates them, but instills a greater appreciation or a new understanding. Similar to English, application of perspective can be done in real life. This is commonly referred to as someone's "attitude," how we look at the world and what we think about such serious subjects as the seasonal flu, for example.
One year ago, Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States.The college demographic, including Ball State students, turned out in record numbers for Obama last Election Day, leading him to a landslide victory on the national stage and causing Indiana to turn blue for the first time in more than 40 years.
Ball State University's iMedia project was awarded second place in AT&T's second annual 2009 Big Mobile On Campus Challenge, a national higher education contest for mobile application development.
The third and final public hearing about the proposed changes to Indiana teacher licensing standards drew more than 250 people Monday to a conference room at the Indiana State Library.The meeting lasted more than two hours and was filled with educators speaking staunchly against Indiana State Superintendent of Education Tony Bennett's proposal.
Extended parking hours during Family and Homecoming weekends will live on because of the successful changes made this year, Gene Burton, director of Public Safety, said."We received no complaints," Burton said. "As far as we're concerned, things went very well."
The Wildcat had not yielded a pass for Ball State University this year, but Ohio University was sure they would see one Saturday. The Cardinals did throw out of the formation in their 20-17 loss to the Bobcats, and it surprised them anyway. In the fourth quarter, quarterback Tanner Justice took a lateral from triggerman Eric Williams and threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Hill streaking down the sideline.
For the second straight season, the Ball State University cross country team finished in 11th place at the Mid-American Conference Championships on Saturday.Junior Ali Bishel led the Cardinals with a fourth place finish overall on the 6K course. Her time of 22:33 was under 15 seconds behind winner Ari Fisher from the University of Toledo in a tightly contested front pack.
Four films created by Ball State University students made it into the top 32 semifinal in Rooftop Comedy's 3rd Annual National College Funny Filmmaker Competition.Junior telecommunications major Shane Magwire had one video and sketch comedy group "Something Else" had three videos make it into the top 32.
Ball State University's Six Sigma Student Organization is having a bake sale this week.Cookies, cupcakes, puppy chow and muffins will be sold today, Tuesday and Wednesday in the Whitinger Business Building. The sale will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A Ball State University alumnus has donated $25,000 to be used for a scholarship in his parents' name.
Standing on the deck of Lewellen Pool this weekend, coach Laura Seibold-Caudill had some modest expectations for her team during its first two meets.Expectations that were thrown to the wayside quickly after the start of Friday's meet against the University of Toledo.
In its worst loss since the 2006 season, Ball State University was overwhelmed by Kent State University in an 8-0 shutout to end the Cardinals' regular season.Ball State was shut out in both of its games this weekend, falling 3-0 to Ohio University on Saturday.
While some participants in the Health Education Center's Fall Weight Loss Challenge are losing inches and shedding pounds, graduate student Sunny Gong hasn't lost weight yet. But while the changes she's making are less physical, they are just as noticeable.
With the downturn in the economy last year, one would expect to find people spending less on Halloween, but this is simply not the case.Students and Muncie residents are spending as much, if not more money, on Halloween celebrations.
Ball State University's plan to heat its campus with geothermal energy, the first project of its scale in the country, earned the university a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday.
A participant dressed as Ash Ketchum of the TV cartoon "Pokémon" grabbed a ball early in a game of costume dodgeball Saturday afternoon in the Noyer Bowl.
Despite having the lead with less than six minutes to play in the fourth quarter, costly penalties destoryed Ball State's chances at upsetting Ohio.
At least six people were arrested by Indiana State Police for driving while impaired Saturday in Delaware County.
The fourth blocked kick of the season for Ohio University set up a 52-yard field goal as time expired in the first half and gave the visitors a 9-7 lead.
