The Ball State University women's volleyball team starts a four-match home stand tonight before beginning the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Nov. 18. The Cardinals (11-16, 6-6 MAC) are hoping to use the home matches not only to rest but to improve on their 2-7 record at Worthen Arena this season.
What's in a name? Not much, but, every once in a while, you can tell something about a person. "Barack Hussein Obama." In some circles, you will see Sen. Obama's name written as "B. Hussein Obama," presumably to inspire fear and xenophobic loathing at the prospect of someone so un-American getting into office, as well as to subtly hint at what must be connections between the senator and terrorist, Arab, un-American factions.
Dante Love opened his life to the media Tuesday afternoon in his first public appearance since suffering a career-ending cervical spin fraction Sept. 20, at Indiana University. He talked to approximately 30 media members about his frustrations with not being able to play football anymore, his struggles with physical therapy and his plans for the future.
Despite local law enforcement agencies increasing the number of officers on patrol during Halloween weekend, there were no reported increases in arrests. Gene Burton, Ball State University's director of public safety, said the arrest numbers were normal for any weekend.
Erica Frazee received her first horse when she was about one year old and then another at age two. "If the nursing doesn't take over my schedule, I hope to do it the rest of my college career," she said. "It's really fun." Frazee's commitments vary from attending Bible study to equestrian team meetings to a 17 credit-hour workload.
And you thought the presidential election did not affect sports teams. Well, maybe it doesn't, but nine Ball State sports historically have a better overall winning percentage with a Democrat in office. BaseballDemocrats: Overall record: 560-460-6 Overall winning percentage: .
As Jill Long Thompson prepared to give her concession speech, her supporters gathered in front of the podium, chanting her name. "It's better to get in the fight than not fight at all," she said about the race. "We put a big crack into that glass ceiling.
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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.
