Walking into the Cooper Natatorium at Bowling Green State University, coach Bob Thomas knew his team was an underdog, but it wasn't because of his swimmers' ability. In February 2008, Speedo announced the release of its new competition swimsuit, the LZR (pronounced laser).
Sen. Richard Lugar will be Ball State University's Commencement speaker this May, according to a press release. Lugar, the Senate's ranking Republican, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1976 and won a sixth term in 2006 with 87 percent of the vote, according to his Web site.
The Ball State University football team was honored today by the Indiana General Assembly for its undefeated regular season.
Ball State University track and field runner Amber Williams was named the Women's Most Valuable Performer today for her performance at last weekend's Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.
It seems like a Student Government Association free for all. The Elections Board took Monday off instead of addressing campaign violations by two of the three slates running. Cardinal Collaboration and University Coalition have been accused of e-mail campaigning, Elections Board chair Marco Pretell-Vazquez said.
Cardinal Impact has been elected to represent Ball State University students next year in Student Government Association. Cardinal Impact received 56 percent of the total vote, over University Coalition (26 percent) in second place and Cardinal Coalition (18 percent) in third place.
Ten business scholars have forged close bonds through programs in and out of the classroom during the first year of the Business Scholars and Honors Programs. Twenty-three incoming freshmen were invited to apply for the Business Scholars program last semester and 10 were chosen.
Travelling to the Austin Peay Invitational in Clarksville, Tenn., wasn't far enough for the Ball State University baseball team to escape cold, wintry weather. A laundry list of weather problems plagued the tournament that included three northern teams looking to escape to a climate better suited for baseball.
On Sunday, I saw that Rasmussen conducted a telephone poll. Fifty-nine percent of Americans agree with former President Ronald Reagan's statement that "government is the problem, not the solution." Since a well-defined understanding of government's place in society is absolutely essential for responsible citizenship, let's think about Reagan's statement.
The center fielder of the Ball State University baseball team, Jeremy Hazelbaker, was named the MAC West Division Player of the Week for his performance at the Austin Peay Baseball Invitational.
The formula to the Ball State University men's basketball team winning a Mid-American Conference West Division title and earning a No. 2 seed in next week's MAC Tournament is simple. Win one of the two remaining regular season games, and you're in. The West-leading Cardinals feel an urgency to get the job done tonight as they travel to Western Michigan University to face the MAC West No.
Muncie girl scout troops will receive help selling their girl scout cookies from Kappa Delta sorority Tuesday and Thursday. Members from Kappa Delta will set tables up from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Teacher's College Lobby, the Arts and Communication Building and the Business Building's first floor lounge, Lauren Schneider, Kappa Delta vice president of public relations said.
Tony Farmer got out of his seat after Robert Kennedy Jr.'s speech Feb. 18 with the intention of asking the famous environmentalist a question. Farmer stood in line and waited his turn. He knew Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora, famous donors and important decision makers were in attendance that night and were closely watching those who questioned the guest speaker.
Ball State University track and field runner Ali Bishel earned the Women's Most Outstanding Track Performer today for her performance at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships last weekend.
The Student Government Association Elections Board is expected to decide today whether to punish two slates for violating the Elections Code. Elections Chair Marco Pretell-Vazquez said Cardinal Collaboration and University Coalition are under review for possible violations involving the use of Ball State University's Gradebook e-mail system.
University Coalition may have been the last slate of candidates to enter the race for executive leadership of Student Government Association, but it is the best choice to represent the student body. Out of three slates, University Coalition was able to pull together the most diverse candidates and the strongest platform in the shortest amount of time.
As outside attacker Todd Chamberlain stepped off the court late in game four Saturday, he could not help but be surprised at the decision coach Joel Walton made. With the Ball State University men's volleyball team trailing 22-20 and having a one-game lead against No.
Ball State University guard Porchia Green was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week today.
Ball State University guard Porchia Green was named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week on Monday. The 5-foot-9-inch senior guard averaged 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists during last week's games against Eastern Michigan University, a 68-59 win, and Western Michigan University, a 80-61 win.
