Since signing with the Boston Red Sox, former Ball State University center fielder Jeremy Hazelbaker has been on the move. Hazelbaker arrived in Boston on June 19 to take a physical exam and a drug test. After passing both of those, he started his professional career with the short-season class A Lowell Spinners.
Four members of the Ball State University women's golf team have been named to the National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars team. Kristy O'Connor, Rachael Pruett, Katie Windlan and Sarah Windlan were all named to the team for maintaining a minimum 3.
Not only are the budgets of many college students limited to begin with, but the current economy has left few dollars to spend on that desired Fourth of July bash. However, there are a few easy, money-saving tips to help anyone throw a low-budget party. Reduce the number of guests Throwing a huge party with a large amount of guests always seems like the most desirable idea, but it's also the fastest way to break a budget.
Senior Kirsty O'Connor, junior Rachael Pruett and sophomore Katie Windlan were named National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars on Thursday.
I am living through the Summer of the Con. Previously I recommended "The Sting" and "The Brothers Bloom." Well, I discovered another great film that falls into this select category. This past weekend I found a film that transcends the genre, yet it keeps the same characteristics of the others.
June 25. That was the fateful day that took away two icons from our society. Yes, two of them. As pretty much everyone on the planet knows, June 25 was the death date of Michael Jackson, the legendary pop star with trademark dance moves. But that day was also when Charlie's Angel Farrah Fawcett succumbed to cancer, though fewer people know about it.
Ivy Tech Community College of Muncie will be expanding to another building this fall to accommodate the anticipated number of 5,000 students enrolled at the school. The Patterson Block, located downtown on the corner of Walnut and Main streets, will be used by about 125 students in the hospitality program.
Fireworks are a traditional part of Fourth of July celebrations and this year is no different. In honor of the holiday, Muncie and other local cities host several fireworks displays and festivities for the community's 'oohing' and 'ahhing' pleasure. Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista The Minnetrista Cultural Center is hosting a free event at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
FRANKLIN -¡- Ball State University golfer junior Brittany Kelly's father wants to do whatever he can to help his daughter succeed at everything she does, even be her caddy. The Indiana Women's Open has only allowed caddies for six or seven years, Kelly's father Ken said, and he has caddied for her every year since it has been allowed.
Teenage drivers will face more restrictions after a new state law put into effect July 1 limited their cell phone use while driving. The law, Senate Enrolled Act 16, limits the use of any telecommunication device while operating a motor vehicle by any person under 18.
Despite concerns of the new state budget cutting funding for universities across the state, fears have been put to rest for members of the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Relief came after the approval of the new Indiana state budget that was passed Tuesday, which will not cut any higher education funding despite original proposals for about a 4 percent decrease.
Craig Olsen is Ball State student and cartoonist for The Ball State Daily News. His views do not necessarily agree with those of the Daily News.
Students at Ball State University will be able to customize their use of the online application Blackboard when it is updated for the Fall Semester. Version 9, also called Blackboard Learn, will offer students and instructors new features like blogging, bookmarking and a customizable homepage.
Former Ball State University center fielder Jeremy Hazelbaker signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, ending any chance he would return for his senior season. Hazelbaker was drafted in the fourth round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft on June 16.
No one has to look far on the Ball State University campus to see the legacy John Fisher left at this school. There are no recently constructed buildings named after him. No popular statues or monuments to immortalize him. Few current students at the university probably knew anything about the man.
Tom Kinghorn's presence will remain at Ball State University long after he retires from his position. A residence hall at Ball State, which will be completed by the fall of 2010, has been named Thomas J. Kinghorn Hall in his honor,. Kinghorn recently stepped down from his position as vice president for business affairs and treasurer, which he held since 1980.
The newest addition to the Ball State residence halls now has a name, Thomas J. Kinghorn Hall. The new building was named after the university's vice president for business affairs and treasurer who will step down from his position Tuesday.
INDIANAPOLIS - The mood at the state house has become more pessimistic as the General Assembly nears its deadline to pass a budget. Indiana faces a government shutdown if the Indiana General Assembly does not pass a state budget by Wednesday. Indiana's Constitution forbids the state from spending money from the treasury without approval by the General Assembly.
After the first round of play Monday, Ball State women's golfer Brittany Kelley is tied for the lead at the Indiana Women's Open at the Legends Golf Course in Franklin. Kelly shot a 1-under-par 71 to tie her for the lead with Aimee Neff from Michigan State.
Click here to see an interactive about the Peru Amateur Circus. The circus starts July 11 and features a Ball State University student.
