Rebecca Patrick's bike stood out from the rest as she joined friends and fellow cyclists at a Ball State University Cycling Club gathering. Her blue 1972 Schwinn Varsity bike frame's handlebars were wrapped in bright pink tape, a contrast from the black, red and green hues of the other members' bikes.
The Ball State University women's volleyball team remains at .500 in Mid-American Conference play after splitting its weekend road matches by defeating Eastern Michigan University and then losing to Central Michigan University. The Cardinals were able to complete a season sweep of Eastern Michigan in Friday night's 3-1 (28-26, 20-25, 25-20, 25-17) victory.
Ball State University students will be holding their breaths Tuesday to find out if the state will turn blue in this year's Presidential Election. The Hoosier state has not voted Democrat since Lyndon Johnson was elected in 1964. Gary Crawley, assistant professor of political science at Ball State, said there is a logical reason for the tight race in the state this year.
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With a student fashion show in the works and an internship at J.C. Penney, Lindsey Holloway said she has spent more time learning out in the job field than in the classroom. Holloway is a senior fashion merchandising major in the College of Applied Sciences and Technology.
Despite four of Ball State University's top five runners turning in season-best performances, the cross country team finished in 11th place at the Mid-American Conference Championship in Ypsilanti, Mich. Saturday. Senior Vanessa Gilbert was the first Cardinal to complete the 3.
When Danilo Santos graduated from Ball State University in May 2007, he didn't go anywhere. He stayed on to finish his short movie. "Taxy" was the result of Santos', 20 other students' and three Ball State faculty member's efforts over the past year. Santos said he was in New York City in 2006 doing an internship when the idea of producing his own movie occurred to him.
The Ball State University women's swimming and diving team lost 11 of 16 events to drop its conference home opener against Bowling Green State University on Friday. Two of the Cardinals' (1-2, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) five wins came from freshman Emily Haifley.
There are occasions many Ball State University students feel they must take part in. This year, that includes casting their votes for the candidates of their choice. Many students have embraced the political fervor that has swept the United States in this presidential election, raising their voices over the dull hum of apathy that seems to be the tag on our generation.
Although its season ended Sunday with a loss in the Mid-American Conference tournament, the Ball State University soccer team was proud of its play in the final game and proud of its season. The Cardinals (9-10-1, 5-5-1 MAC) lost 1-0 to Central Michigan University (12-4-3, 6-2-3 MAC) in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament Sunday.
Brandon Crawford sat in the Atrium trying to steal time for a quick lunch between the classes and football practices that clutter his daily routine. A Ball State University football fan had a different idea. The student walked up to Crawford to tell the defensive captain how much the football team's success meant to him.
Needing a win to avoid tying the single-season record for most losses in program history and lock up the fifth seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Ball State University field hockey team lost twice this weekend. The Cardinals travelled to Central Michigan University on Saturday, losing 4-2, and then finished their regular season Sunday at Miami University, where they lost 5-0.
Every recruit is different. Every recruit weighs the aspects of a potential school differently. Some consider the quality of the program most important, and others the quality of the education they will get. Two weeks ago I received an e-mail from the parent of a local softball player who, according to him, has the ability to play Division I.
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Despite not playing this week, the Ball State University football team continued to move up in the polls. The Cardinals jumped up two spots to No. 16 in the newest Associated Pres Poll released Sunday afternoon. Ball State received 594 votes - 52 more votes than last week - to move ahead of Brigham Young University and Florida State University.
The Ball State University field hockey team lost 4-2 to Central Michigan University on the road Saturday. Senior defender Jodi Mann scored both goals for the Cardinals who fell to 2-15 and 1-8 in the Mid-American Conference. After Mann opened the scoring 10 minutes into the game, the Chippewas scored four straight goals to win their MAC finale.
After failing to prove itself in the regular season, the Ball State University soccer team is excited for its second chance in the Mid-American Conference tournament. The Cardinals (9-9-1, 5-5-1 MAC) earned the chance to compete in the postseason with their 1-0 win against Miami University (6-11-1, 5-6 MAC) in the regular season finale Thursday at the Ball State Soccer Field.
Some local law enforcement agencies will step up their efforts around Delaware County for Halloween weekend. Sgt. Rod Russell of Indiana State Police's Redkey district said ISP would send extra units to patrol the streets like it does every year for Halloween.
Unlike its original broadcast in 1938, the martian invasion Thursday night at Pruis Hall did not cause a panic. Instead Ball State University students, faculty and members of the Muncie community welcomed the recreation of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds.
For the 30th year, Elliott Hall promises scares and surprises on Halloween night. The second annual Haunted Costume Ball will be from 8 p.m. to midnight today with a fee of $3 at the door. All proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club. A group of about 10 Elliott Hall residents have met every Thursday for weeks to plan the Ball.
