Traditions aren't created overnight. They have to build on themselves throughout the years. The Late Nite Carnival has cemented itself as a strong spring tradition on campus, as evident by its attendance numbers consistently being in the thousands. Last year, slightly more than 6,000 students attended the carnival.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The Cinderella story ended earlier than the Cardinals wanted. After knocking off Pat Summitt and the University of Tennessee in arguably the biggest win in Ball State University sports history, the Ball State University women's basketball team lost 71-57 to Iowa State University Tuesday in E.
Phones that just make calls, take pictures and send text messages have been abandoned by about a quarter of college students. About 27 percent of students own smart phones, phones that function as pocket PCs, according to a recent Ball State University survey.
The week before Spring Break I wrote about a trip I took to Muncie Central High School as a guest speaker. The column, as you might recall, talked about my experience there and how surprised I was at students' lack of interaction with technology. When comparing my technology use to the high school students' use I was flabbergasted by the difference.
Despite allowing two home runs, the Ball State University softball team beat the IUPUI Jaguars 5-4 on Wednesday at the Ball State Softball Complex.
Bob Culp n News Editor The recently canceled student philanthropy Up 'til Dawn may restart with a different affiliation during the 2009 Fall Semester. Hilary Brown, Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority president, said the sorority was considering adopting the student philanthropy that raised money for St.
Newswatch Sports Reporter Ken Sothman reports from Bowling Green, Kentucky on the historical upset of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. Interviews include the Lady Cardinal players and Coach Kelly Packard.
If the amount of text messages in Patrice King's inbox on her cell phone was any indication of the buzz around campus following the Ball State University women's basketball team's 71-55 upset against the University of Tennessee in Sunday night's NCAA Tournament first round, then it might be a safe assumption to say that those who follow this Cardinals team are a little excited.
Anyone wanting to catch a ride to see the Ball State University women's basketball team play Iowa State University tonight still have time to get a seat on the fan bus. Rob Richards, director of Ball State ticket operations and customer service, said there are about 10 seats left.
The Ball State University women's basketball team stunned fans Sunday night by dethroning the queens of NCAA women's basketball: Pat Summitt and her Lady Vols. Leading the Cardinals to this unexpected achievement was first-year coach Kelly Packard. After Sunday's game against the University of Tennessee, Summitt emphasized the importance of giving credit where credit is due; Packard deserves that credit.
It's got to be good to be a Ball State University basketball fan these days. Both the men's and the women's programs have been on the rise and both have had great seasons this year. By now most of you have heard about the women's upset of two-time defending champion University of Tennessee Sunday night.
Heaving a rock against the frozen water as the sun sets against our backs, we wipe dirty hands on our Levi's and return to the car. Fewer and fewer people jog past us, less and less walk their dog around us. The last light of the evening disappears, as if the sun were attached to a dimmer switch and Father Time just turned the knob completely.
Sigma Gamma Rho and Kappa Delta sororities have teamed up to invite all men on campus to enjoy food, music and conversation. Lauren Schneider, Kappa Delta vice president of public relations, said the women will have the third annual Men's Appreciation Dinner at 7 p.
Fielding errors proved to get the best of the Ball State University softball team as they fell to the University of Notre Dame 5-1 on Tuesday in South Bend.
A new student organization wants to help women learn about their options during pregnancy. Students for Life, a group that strives to educate people about abortion and pregnancy, is working to make a resurgence on campus for the first time since 2003. Senior group member Katie Conrad said the group is not about abortion and pregnancy issues alone; it strives to educate students about relationships and human interaction as well.
Three wins in five days was all it took to get the Ball State University men's volleyball team back in the national rankings. After a week absence from the top 15 coaches poll, the Cardinals were ranked No. 14 in the newest poll released Monday. Ball State received 24 votes - 10 more votes than in last week's poll.
A screaming Karina Barros ran on stage with a look of pleading terror in her eyes, the environment adopted an air of lament as she left imaginary flowers on the tombs of her husband and children. This was her representation of activist Rufina Amaya, the only survivor of the massacre of El Mozote, El Salvador.
They may cost several hundred dollars, but more college students are willing to pay for smartphones than other demographics, according to a Ball State University study released this morning. The study - which surveyed 300 college students - found that 27 percent of the participants owned smartphones, which is 8 percent higher than the national average.
Three Ball State University gymnasts posted scores high enough throughout the season to allow them to continue their seasons at the NCAA Central Regional Championship April 4 in Columbus, Ohio. Brittney Emmons, Teresa Phipps and Bibiana Rodriguez will represent the Cardinals at the regional meet at Ohio State's St.
