Last night, I was chatting with my wife before bed. I was awarded a nice scholarship when I started college, and she was wondering if I'd put that off until the last moment like I had with everything else in high school (actual quote: "If I'd known you in high school, I wouldn't have married you"). Turns out that I'd filled the application out on the afternoon of the deadline and hoofed it over to the Honors College (then located in Carmichael), turning it in just before five that evening. When she heard that, she was surprised, but not shocked — it was, after all, in character for me at the time. But she commented, "I can't believe you'd play dice with your future."
During his life time John Fisher was a 55-year member of the Ball Memorial Hospital board and local industrialists, but his contributions to the community did not stop there.Officals annouced Tuesday that Fisher left $2 million to the BMH Foundation in his estate. Even months after his death Fisher is still making large contributions to the community.
In addition to Hartley having the highest vertical jump on the team, Walton said the 19-year-old outside attacker has quickly emerged as one of Ball State's most physical players. The coach also said Hartley has the talent to become an elite outside attacker in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association.
With its match against No. 13 Ball State later this week, the Loyola University men's volleyball team will open its season tonight with a match against Carthage College, a Division III team.
As impatience builds within the program and its fan base, coach Billy Taylor and his staff are left with the daunting task of bringing an effective offense back to Worthen Arena in the grind-it-out world of Mid-American Conference play.
Entering Tuesday's matchup with Central Michigan, Ball State was 3-5 on the road. The Cardinals again suffered a set back on the road with an 86-80 loss.
Kicker Ian McGarvey and wide receiver Briggs Orsbon were named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference team on Tuesday. Athletes must have played in at least 50 percent of their team's games and have at least a 3.2 GPA.
The start of a new year brings below freezing temperatures and new emerging fashion trends. But as students make the trek across campus in the bitter cold, a question of style arises: Is it more logical to have a fashionable or functional wardrobe?
Coach Jim Caldwell and teammates offered their support, help and prayers for Garcon, who is coming off a breakout season and is expected to play Saturday despite missing the last two games with a bruised hand.
Ball State shot 24 percent from the field, the third consecutive time it failed to shoot 30 percent. The lone bright spot offensively was freshman guard Jauwan Scaife, who led the team with 12 points. But even Scaife struggled shooting the ball, making just three of his 14 shots.
During the winter months, some students may spend more time in their residences to avoid winter complications such as frostbite or falling on a patch of ice. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, however, staying inside can also create problems by increasing the risk of fires due to the misuse of space heaters and fireplaces. In either case, there are several ways to curb the cold and prevent winter health hazards.
Kicker Ian McGarvey and wide receiver Briggs Orsbon were named Academic All-Mid-American Conference on Tuesday.
Students in Ball State University's computer technology program will be getting help from someone besides their professors. The Department of Technology's program has invited Wiresoft Inc. to serve as a member of the program's advisory committee.
Despite 10 first half points from Emily Maggert the Cardinals trailed the Chippewas 50-39 at the break.
Just five weeks from today, a number of students will officially throw their proverbial hats into the Student Government Association ring at the spring nomination convention on Feb. 16. On that evening, all slates that have met the standards for nomination will be cleared to begin campaigning. Of course, if last year's convention is any indicator, we're once again in for a wild ride.
Student Voluntary Services is sponsoring several community service projects Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and to encourage student activism. Students will give children a history lesson about King in the morning and will volunteer at various agencies throughout Muncie in the afternoon. To participate in these events, students should visit the SVS Web site, log onto the database, search under "one time events" and register. SVS will give out free T-shirts to volunteers while the supply lasts.
Two of the three major bookstores at or around Ball State University are trying one of these methods for the first time this spring: book renting. TIS and CBX, located in the Village, are testing out book renting this semester. This method involves a student purchasing a textbook for about 50 percent of the listed price and returning it at the end of the semester.
Ashley Chambers spent three-and-a-half years studying business at Ball State University, but left to pursue a passion she's been developing since middle school. Chambers' passion is hair. Cutting, coloring, styling and giving clients a good experience so they walk out the door with a smile on their face.
With Ball State's reputation as a teachers school, it's no surprise that students and professors within the Teachers College are alarmed and worried about the Indiana state teacher licensing changes approved Thursday by the Division of Professional Standards Advisory Board.
