Emphasis on returning to basic traditional values proves to be a strong sale for fraternities and sororities. Spring Recruitment brought above average numbers of interested students to Ball State University greek life. "Our numbers were up," Cory Schneider, Interfraternity Council vice president of public relations, said.
Application percentages for Ball State University's 2009 Fall Semester freshman class are both increasing and decreasing. Tom Taylor, vice president of enrollment, marketing, and communications, said the in-state applications were up 5 percent but the out-of-state applications were down 40 percent.
For an Internet celebrity is born this day! Retweet! Retweet! Ugh. Who am I kidding - I'm jealous. Had I grown up in another time, been born in a different year, things would be remarkably different. I could be achieving so much just from losing a tooth. The book deals! The TV shows! You've seen it by now.
Financial aid will be harder to come by next school year due to increased competition and limited funds. Robert Zellers, director of scholarships and financial aid at Ball State University, said students who apply for Pell Grants or borrow from private institutions may receive less money because of the recession's effects on available financial aid.
Steps were taken Wednesday to increase ties between Student Government Association and Resident Hall Association as representatives from both organizations attended their counterpart's meetings to address two on-campus issues. Campus Alliance is attempting to realize its platform points that include computerizing each residence hall's night security system and increase fitness room hours - both of which fall under RHA's authority.
Trailing the entire game at the University of Akron on Wednesday night, the Ball State University men's basketball team was able to cut the Akron lead to two points at 52-50 with 3:52 remaining in the second half. Ultimately the Zips' balanced scoring attack that featured six players with seven points or more would spell doom for the Cardinals.
For the third time in his career, Ball State University men's tennis player Jose Perdomo won the Mid-American Conference Tennis Player of the Week on Wednesday. Perdomo won both of his singles matches this past weekend against IUPUI and the University of Detroit Mercy.
Ball Memorial Hospital has hired a campus graphic design firm to create an informative video and interactive game-like system to familiarize nurses with the new layout of the South Tower. Dylnn Melo, who works with Information Systems at the hospital, said the architecture firm the hospital is working with chose the Institute of Digital Intermedia Art and Animation as the graphic artists for the project.
A geothermal energy project proposed by Ball State University is awaiting the state's approval in order to begin construction. The Ball State Board of Trustees approved the $66 million project Friday. The project is set to begin May 6 and will take up to five years to complete.
Two Ball State University alumni are giving students the opportunity to raise money for themselves and their favorite charity with the recently launched Internet apparel company Bring The Hope. Jeremy Chastain and Mike Marker, 1991 graduates and the founders of the company, said they were having a contest for Ball State students to make a T-shirt concept that could be distributed.
Whether you like it or not, stereotypes are essential to everyday living. Stop reading now if your stereotypical view of stereotypes is ringing bells in your head. If you stay around, it will be worth your while. According to Merriam-Webster the term "stereotype" goes all the way back to the 1800s when printers made plates from some kind of printing surface.
The Ball State University men's basketball team travels to the University of Akron tonight looking to snap the Zips' six-game winning streak, including their last four against Mid-American Conference West Division opponents. Ball State coach Billy Taylor said after being outscored 72-24 in the paint in the last two games against Miami University and Kent State University the emphasis against Akron will begin down low.
Student Government Association will partner with Residence Hall Association today to address two Campus Alliance platform points and other issues expressed by SGA's on-campus caucus. In order to facilitate the potential alliance, Vice President Carrie Cozad said assistant director of Housing and Residence Life Stacy Said would visit SGA's meeting today to discuss ways to effectively work together with RHA, which her department oversees.
It's Feb. 11, 2009: Crunch time. You officially have two shopping days before the big one - Valentine's Day. Since you're a good boyfriend, you undoubtedly have your dinner reservations cemented in stone, your suit jackets pressed and your gifts in hand. You're ready for the big day (at least that's what your better half has been calling it.
Thirteen of Ball State's finest men will strut their stuff at Alpha Phi sorority's annual Mr. Phi-Nominal competition tonight. Alpha Phi president Maggi Naffziger said the event was like a Mr. America pageant. The doors to Pruis Hall will close at 8:15 p.
The Ball State University gymnastics team signed two gymnasts to national letters of intent Monday. The Cardinals officially announced Nicole Allen and Morgan Coslow will be joining the Cardinals for the 2009-2010 season. Allen, a senior at Hebron Christian Academy in Buford, Ga.
Knowing how to navigate the Internet, blog and operate a BlackBerry is paying off for recent graduates. A study released by Ball State University found 67 percent of companies were willing to pay employees with emerging media skills a starting salary one to 4 percent higher than those without.
Thumping bass, dancing college students, laughter and screams fill the air. This is something that can't be experienced in the land of ear buds. However, be warned live music performances have been known to prompt feelings of happiness, excitement and overall joy in life.
The 3-point arc will be a determining factor when Kent State University comes to Worthen Arena to face the Mid-American Conference West Division leading Cardinals at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Ball State University women's basketball team will have to defend one the best three point shooting teams in the nation.
