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Woodworth worth the wait

With its new features, Web-based ordering system and fresh food ideas, it's no wonder why some consider Woodworth Commons to have the best food at Ball State University. Sophomore journalism education major Tierra Bush lives in Woodworth Complex and has been a witness to the frenzy since it reopened a year ago.



Blackboard costs BSU $101,000

For about the price of buying every student a gallon of gas, Ball State University is providing campus with the services of Blackboard for another year. Jr. King, interim associate vice president for information technology, said Ball State paid about $101,000 or roughly $5 per student to use Blackboard from October 2008 to September 2009.


BOOK REVIEW: Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change

With the election ever approaching, many Americans feel certain issues and arguments are being shoved down their throats. An issue many may feel particularly beat over the head with is global warming. We've heard it from Al Gore, we've seen "Day After Tomorrow," and we watch the Brita "forever in a landfill" commercials every day.


MEN'S GOLF: Final-round heroics lift BSU to 6th

Managing a final-day round 295, the Ball State University men's golf team was able to move up four spots on the leader board and finish sixth out of 14 teams in the Wolf Run Intercollegiate at Zionsville. Although the Cardinals shot a 294 in the first round, a score of 308 in round two forced Ball State to come from behind in the third round.


FOOTBALL: Cards receive vote in AP poll

The Ball State University football team received one vote in the Associated Press poll released Sunday night. Ball State (3-0), the University of Central Florida and the University of South Carolina each had one vote and are listed at No. 43 in the weekly poll.



Ike's high winds, rain surge through Muncie

A passerby walks through the intersection of University Avenue and Locust Street on Sunday evening as a downed tree limb lies in the middle of the street. Police closed off the street until the limb was removed. Zita Kramer's car gets hit by a piece of a roof off of a storage building behind Jimmy John's.


FIELD HOCKEY: From near upset to absolute collapse

After giving the No. 16 University of Michigan a wakeup call, the Ball State University field hockey team received one of its own two days later. Ball State nearly upset Michigan on Friday before falling 4-3. But Sunday's 2-1 loss to St. Louis University was a completely different game although the result was the same for the Cardinals, which fell to 1-5 on the season.


YOUR TURN: Party politics interfering with voting

The Delaware County Election Board is fighting over whether students deserve an early voting site on campus. The battle is not about money. Both President Gora and SGA President Frank Hood have committed to help pay for the voting center right on campus. The battle isn't about security or logistics.


Safety makes the most out of his second start with three interceptions

Playing against a team that recruited him as a senior at Canfield High School, Ball State University safety Sean Baker's second collegiate start Saturday finished as the game of his life. The redshirt freshman tied Ball State's single-game record with three interceptions, returned a third-quarter fumble for a 33-yard touchdown and led the Cardinals with nine tackles.



WOMEN'S GOLF: Cards finish fourth in Pennsylvania invitational

The Ball State University women's golf team finished in fourth place in the Nittany Lion Invitational at State College, Pa., during the weekend. The Cardinals finished the 54-hole tournament with 932 -¡- 23 strokes behind first-place William & Mary. Sophomore Brittany Kelly led Ball State, shooting a 79-76-74.


Wage increase causes mixed reactions

Last week Ball State University's Board of Trustees voted to increase the maximum student wage to $8.50 an hour. The change, which raises the maximum wage a full dollar, has been implemented. However, that doesn't mean all students will earn that much. "If students are making $7.


Professor remodels historic home

Digging through nearly two centuries of remodels and modernization has paid off for a Ball State University professor. The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana honored associate professor Ron Morris with a historic preservation award in July for restoring James Rariden's 1830s house in Centerville.


Cards go undefeated for longest time since 1988

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SPEAK SOFTLY: Satellite voting needs to be planned better

One of America's most fundamental liberties is the right for everyone to vote. It is the foundation of our government and is indeed the foundation of democracy. One thing we should all be dedicated to is making sure that all voters get the chance to voice their opinion.


OUR VIEW: Wuhn our hearts

Despite some gray skies over Muncie this weekend, the city became slightly greener because of the efforts of a Ball State University senior. James Nimmer's Wuhnurth concert came to a close Sunday, raising money for Full Circle Arts Co-op and a cluster of environmental initiatives in a city that is generally known for its industrial nature.


THE REEL REVIEW: Acting saves complex 'Burn After Reading'

The Coen brothers return after their Academy Award darling, "No Country For Old Men," with the CIA sex farce "Burn After Reading"; or, as the CIA superior (J.K. Simmons) in the film describes, it's a movie about a "league of morons." Stocked with A-List actors, including George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Brad Pitt, "Burn After Reading" is the blackest of black comedies.


SOCCER: Shutout record shattered

Entering this weekend Michael Lovett was excited to return to Muncie for some home games. At the end of the weekend, the coach was even more excited as the Ball State University soccer team picked up two wins. With a pair of 2-0 wins against Eastern Illinois University (0-6-1) and Southern Methodist University (1-4-1), the Cardinals (3-3) improved their record to .


FIELD HOCKEY: Oh so close, Cards nearly upset No. 16 Michigan

The Ball State University field hockey team fell short of a major upset Friday afternoon in its home opener, losing 4-3 to No. 16 University of Michigan at the Ball State Turf Field. With goals from freshmen Caitlin Maguire and Brittany Hammer and sophomore Hannah Jones, the Cardinals took a 3-2 lead into halftime.


FOOTBALL: The edge

Ball State Offense Before the season began, Ball State University's offensive players and coaches alike swore the unit would improve in 2008. It seemed like a crazy assertion, if only because the Cardinals' offense was so explosive last year. But they were right.


Weekend Roundup: Sept. 12-13

All Weekend Wuhnurth Festival with over 60 bands at the Waterbowl; $30 for entire weekend; for all ages Friday Sept. 12 Music outside of Village Green featuring Everything, NOW! Thunders and Everthus the Deadbeats. Michael Kelsey is playing at Doc's Music Hall at 8 p.