Even though she was ranked No. 1 in the nation, when Joy Gallagher entered the IUPUI Natatorium for the NCAA Championship Meet, she felt like the underdog. "It was almost surreal," Gallagher said. "I felt like this little tiny swimmer from this little tiny school without a big swim program.
If you are lucky enough to be a student who doesn't have any 8 a.m. classes, then you probably got a few extra hours of sleep Wednesday when Ball State University decided to cancel classes. If you are a university employee or you take an early class, though, you weren't so lucky.
As snow removal crews clear campus streets and sidewalks this afternoon, Ball State University Police Chief Deputy Bob Fey warns students to be weary of their vehicles. Fey said students should take steps now to keep snow from burying their vehicles in parking spaces on or near campus.
Ken Mills doesn't need to hear the horrors of war to grasp an understanding of its destructive powers. He's lived it. As a former infantry man in the Marines, Mills, like many military veterans, has witnessed things no one should. He chose to try to make a difference.
The Locker Room, Ball State University Village - It's 2 p.m. Wednesday and a collection of friends have gathered to celebrate the rare occurrence of a college snow day. No, not everyone's drinking. It's midday in the Village; the minors are around, too. Status messages from Twitter, Facebook and chats exemplify the communal excitement shared by those not only in Muncie, but across the state and Midwest.
After a two-game road swing, the Ball State University women's basketball team returns to the winning surroundings of Worthen Arena to take on the University of North Dakota in a non-conference game. The Cardinals (12-7, 5-1 MAC) cannot gain position or slide in the Mid-American Conference standings against the Fighting Sioux (10-9), but coach Kelly Packard said she looks at the game as an opportunity for her team to progress.
The slick snow has made driving conditions hazardous on roads close to Ball State University, but drivers have been successful in steering clear of major accidents. "It's been quiet so far," Indiana State Police trooper Jarrod Alexander said. "We haven't had any major accidents since the snow started falling.
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Firefighters were called to Brayton/Clevenger halls in LaFollette Complex about noon today in response to a fire alarm. Students who were in the building were evacuated and accounted for by residence assistants outside the building. After more than 30 minutes, students were allowed to reenter the residence hall.
Heidi Prater lay in her room, sick and helpless. She picked up her cell phone and tried to call someone to help her, but it didn't have a signal. She reached for the landline, dialed the number and a friend quickly arrived to help. Many universities throughout the country are deactivating landlines in student housing because of the unnecessary cost and so many students using cell phones, according to an Associated Press article.
The last time a Ball State University swimmer broke the women's 200-yard breaststroke record, Emily Haifley was learning her ABC's in her kindergarten class. Now a freshman at Ball State, Haifley entered her name in the record books, shattering the 13-year-old record by two seconds by swimming a 2:19.
For the first team this season, the Ball State University men's volleyball team will play a match as an unranked team. The Cardinals dropped out of the top 15 in the newest coaches poll released Monday following four-game loses to No. 1 Pennsylvania State University and then-unranked St.
Rows upon rows of weathered combat boots, some decorated with roses and photographs, others bearing only a name tag, lay gravely in the lobby of the David Letterman Communication and Media Building on Monday. "Eyes Wide Open: An Exhibit on the Human Cost of War" came to Ball State University at the invitation of the Ball State Truth Movement, a group aimed at engaging students in conversation about the role government and corporations play in society.
There's something rather special about land. It's not a tangible object that you can produce, but you can own it nonetheless. Pieces of land are parceled out by invisible lines; there's usually no obvious indicator that you've suddenly violated someone else's property rights by trespassing.
North TexasDate: Sept. 3 at home 2008 record: 1-11 (0-7 Sun Belt) Last season: Lost to Tulsa 56-26 and its one victory was a 50-41 win against Western Kentucky Pay day: Ball State will pay North Texas $175,000 for this home game Quick fact: North Texas averaged a conference-worst 20 points per game and scored 10 or fewer points in three games last season Series history: This will be the first meeting between the two teams; Ball State will play a road game against North Texas in 2013 New HampshireDate: Sept.
Routine has always been important for former Ball State University football coach Paul Schudel. But he is willing to make a trip to Muncie to join the Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame. Schudel compiled a 68-40-4 record from 1985-94 at Ball State and is now the offensive line coach of Division III Albion College in Michigan.
As the Unity Pageant ended Saturday afternoon, Ball State University alumnus Ivy McConnell looked at the 10 contestants and noticed something was missing from the event. Each of the contestants who stood in line on stage were black. McConnell said she realized the pageant itself could be truer to its title of "Unity".
The Ball State University men's tennis team's 6-1 loss Saturday had some bright spots. For instance, playing No. 16 University of Michigan which won its second match of the night, although the Cardinals avoided a shutout thanks to a new teammate. Cliff Robinson, who is from South Africa and has been on the Cardinals' roster for two weeks, defeated Mike DePeitro 6-4, 6-1 in the No.
Informal Sorority Recruitment starts today and will have activities for women interested in joining sororities all week. The events are open to any female students who did not complete Fall recruitment or who want to join a sorority, said Jennifer Eakins, Panhellenic Council vice president of public relations and Phi Mu fraternity pledge educator.
