On Monday, President Barack Obama promised economic relief this summer by feeding federal money into hundreds of public works, in hopes to create or save 600,000 jobs by the end of the summer. Well, I'm here to announce that we have our first real taste of relief - but it's not from the government.
Sophomore Kristtini Cain qualified to play in the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship later this month after shooting a 7-over-par 78 at the sectional qualifier at Greenwood, Ind.
The summer months are often referred to as "concert season." However, the intensity of summer courses, work schedules and other obligations don't leave a lot of traveling time to attend as many concerts as desired. However, traveling to attend concerts is unnecessary - the School of Music provides more than 300 concerts and recitals each year, giving students and community members alike entertainment opportunities right on campus.
Ball State students and Muncie citizens should not be worried about fire department cuts, said Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurley. The mayor and the fire department are involved in a public disagreement about how the city and the fire department should respond to budget cuts.
Ball State University could see its state funding cut by 5.4 percent during the state legislature's special session that begins today. But a top university official said this week it's still too early to tell exactly how the school will be affected. "We don't know what our budget is yet for the upcoming school year because the budget that's on the table right now may or may not be approved", Randy Howard, assistant university treasurer, said.
The Boston Red Sox selected Ball State center fielder Jeremy Hazelbaker in the fourth round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.
The first day of the MLB First-Year Player Draft passed Tuesday with Ball State University center fielder Jeremy Hazelbaker not among the 111 players selected.
For the second time in a week, Ball State University first baseman Ian Nielsen was named to a freshman All-American team. Nielsen was honored by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association as a Second Team Freshman All-American on Monday.
Juniors Ali Bishel and Sarah Kehe were named to the Academic All-MAC outdoor track and field team.
Scouts weren't in short supply when the Ball State University baseball team played this season and many came to see junior center fielder Jeremy Hazelbaker play. This week the efforts by the scouting departments of MLB teams will come to fruition with the First-Year Player Draft, held Tuesday-Thursday.
Just before 8 a.m. vendors began setting up their booths, and customers began filling previously empty parking spaces waiting for Muncie's Farmers' Market at Minnetrista to begin. Signs reading, 'We only sell what we grow' and 'Fresh produce" welcomed the attendees.
Burning. Scorching. Overexposure. Intense. Hot. Boiling. Heat. Artificial. Cosmetic. These are the words that fly through my mind as I stand inside my apartment complex in Muncie and look through the book of appointments to use the tanning bed. Nearly every hour a person is signed up.
Summer concerts and firework displays may be more dangerous than many think, according to a Ball State University professor. Audiologist David Coffin is making an effort to inform people of the increased risk of hearing damage caused by summer activities.
This past Saturday the United States remembered the 65th anniversary of the infamous D-Day invasion of Normandy by the Allied Forces in World War II. As every student who took U.S. History knows, the attack was, and still remains, the largest single day amphibious invasion of all time.
Students, alumni and Muncie community members will seek support and visability when they take part in a protest planned for Friday, June 19, in response to the changes taking place with the Women's Studies Program. Beginning Fall 2009, the Women's Studies Program will no longer exist as it has in the past.
It seems there can be a price placed on people's health - a price too low for comfort. Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurley announced the city intends to lay off 40 of its 109 firefighters because of $3.8 million budget deficit. Despite these layoffs affecting the entire city, the implication this reorganization has on Ball State University can potentially be magnified.
"Historic." This seems to be an oft-used phrase in the seven months since President Obama was elected. We've seen the first African American president, the largest government stimulus package ever and now the first Hispanic nominee to the Supreme Court. Sonia Sotomayor was born and raised in the Bronx, was diagnosed with diabetes as a child, lost her dad when she was nine, graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University and receive her J.
Now more than ever, know where fire exits are and don't let fires get started. That's the advice Muncie Fire Chief Sean Burcham has for students at Ball State University when Muncie lays off 40 of its 109 firefighters in response to a budget crisis. "People should be worried," Burcham said.
On a warm Friday evening, Muncie residents of all kinds came out to enjoy grilled food, cocktails and free music. Downtown, between the Chase bank building and the Blue Bottle, a cozy, laid-back atmosphere came together for Freaky Tikki Friday as the sun dipped below Vera Mae's across the street.
