With the Kiawah Island Intercollegiate wrapping up on Tuesday afternoon, the Ball State University women's golf team finished 33rd out of 43 teams and did not meet its goal of a top-half finish. The Cardinals started out in 28th at the end of day one and fell in rankings the following two days.
Cardinal Impact, an executive slate running for Student Government Association, excused its former campaign manager, Kyle Ellis, from any involvement with the slate after more information came forward about his involvement with application controversy. A voice mail message on former treasurer candidate Cody Willis' cell phone proves Ellis encouraged him to not bring up his concerns about signatures in the application.
Phi Delta Theta raised $300 for their housing fund and donated $20 and 22 canned goods to Muncie Missionfrom a date auction at the Art Museum.
Tom Kinghorn, vice president of business affairs since 1980, announced his retirement, effective July 1, according to today's President's Perspective.
Playing about one hour from his hometown, setter Ethan Pheister did not have too complex of a serving strategy Saturday. After the results Pheister got though, there was no need for coach Joel Walton or him to change it. Pheister had a career-high five serving aces as the Ball State University men's volleyball team swept Carthage College 30-20, 30-21, 30-19 in Kenosha, Wis.
The Ball State University track and field team left the lanes and jumping mats with an overall 87.5 points for a second place at its only home meet. The Ball State Quadrangular tallied a total of six event wins for the Cardinals against opponents Western Michigan University, Miami University and Northern Illinois University.
Indianapolis Colts defensive captain Gary Brackett has been through high and low experiences on and off the field, many of which have taught him how to overcome adversity. Brackett will speak Monday night at Pruis Hall on the hardships he has faced throughout his 28 years of life.
A five minute meeting could save Ball State University up to $500,000 this year and help to build the new Student Recreation and Wellness Facility. The Saturday Executive Committee meeting of the Board of Trustees passed a resolution that will turn $30 million of Series O bonds from "tax exempt" to "bank qualified.
The Ball State University gymnastics team walked to the uneven bars Sunday afternoon with a confident gait that had been dormant for a majority of the season. That initial confidence helped the Cardinals earn their first Mid-American Conference win of the season beating Western Michigan University 190.
The Ball State University women's basketball team needed a big play at the end of its game against Central Michigan University on Sunday to steal one on the road. It came from their smallest player. Senior guard Kiley Jarrett stole a pass with 23 seconds remaining in the game and then scored on a breakaway lay-up to solidify another Mid-American Conference win against a West Division opponent when the Cardinals (18-8, 10-2 MAC) beat the Chippewas (14-12, 6-6 MAC) 71-67.
All slates running for Student Government Association are now eligible to campaign. Cardinal Impact, Cardinal Collaboration and University Coalition have until March 3 to convince students why one should be trusted over another. Here are some suggestions for change to ensure the student body and its needs are as well represented as possible.
Nine innings just didn't seem like enough baseball on opening weekend for the Ball State University baseball team. In their first two games of the season, the Cardinals played extra innings with Furman University, splitting the two games. The Paladins won the opener 4-3 in 10 innings, and Ball State picked up its first victory 9-7 in 11 innings Saturday.
Back when I was a freshman two years ago I spent the majority of my time in my residence hall studying or staring at my wall. Lame, huh? This year, however, I finally moved off campus and made an attempt to be more active and outgoing. I certainly have, but I still make sure I live a balanced life.
Students have three slates to choose from in this year's Student Government Association election after University Coalition, formerly Cardinal Coalition, found replacements for an ineligible member and another and got approval from the Elections Board. Elections Board Sheriff Nicole Akey said William Garnes and Damon Clevenger, former treasurer and secretary candidates respectively, were replaced by sophomore elementary education major Derrick Stalbaum, running for treasurer, and junior public relations and French major Megan Veit, running for secretary.
Chelsea Backus is a believer in dancing for a cause. Backus began her journey to become the president of Ball State University Dance Marathon at Bishop Chatard High School. She began as a dancer, then became involved in the organizational process. "I got a call in the spring of 2007 saying they were revamping their program at Ball State," she said.
Tuesday evening's Mr. and Mrs. Dodgeball will kick off Alpha Omicron Pi's second annual Dodgeball Week.
After winning the doubles point, the Ball State University men's tennis team had the momentum it needed to pull off an upset victory, but it did not happen as Michigan State University took five of the six singles matches for a 5-2 victory Saturday. Ball State went on to defeat Valparaiso University 7-0 in the night cap.
Tyrone Malik Cato rode along with Cpl. Matt Gaither during his normal Saturday night Muncie Gras rounds. Even while on his rounds during the slow night of Saturday's Muncie Gras celebration, Cpl. Matt Gaither still performs his usual protocol as if there were danger around every corner.
