We're cheap, and we're OK with that. We like $1 McDonalds double cheeseburgers and 74 cent frozen dinners. Goodwill is a great place to shop. Our apartments and houses are, well, sturdy enough to sleep in. The cost of a home in Muncie is, on average, the lowest out of 119 cities that have Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) universities, according to the recently released College Home Price Comparison Index by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.
Several police departments in Indiana, including Ball State University police, will start the next section of Operation Pull Over on Sunday. Muncie Police Sergeant Brad Arey said the focus of Operation Pull Over was extra safety. This blitz of the operation is called Safe Family Travel, which will be traffic enforcement for a safe holiday season, Arey said.
There's no question that a competent, smoothly-running educational system is absolutely necessary for a well-functioning democracy. Such a system will instill in the youth of a country, among other things, critical thinking skills; basic scientific, mathematical and linguistic literacy; a sense of social obligation and participation; and a work ethic.
Plush furniture and a flat-screen TV now greet students visiting University Computer Services' Tech Time. Sarah LaChat, coordinator or technology documentation and support services, said Tech Time is a computer support service for students. Computer experts will assist students in their technological dilemmas, she said.
Don't go buy your Ball State 2008-2009 calendars yet. The academic calendar was released this week and it looks very similar to this year's. Classes begin Aug. 25, there's a three-day Fall Break, we have nine days off for Spring Break and Commencement is May 9.
Ball State University students concerned about what their majors or careers should be can find some insight at the Multicultural Center's Words of Wisdom book club, Multicultural Center Director Derick Virgil said. The group will have its first meeting at 4 p.
The unofficial standings for NFL quarterbacks are rooted in sexuality, if my experiences this weekend are any indication. That or a few members of society are still insanely ignorant. While visiting a Village bar this weekend I was offered a (I hope) satirical card by a bartender.
Students in white jumpsuits and gas masks apprehensively walked through a smoke-filled classroom rescuing victims and testing for radiation during a disaster simulation Thursday in West Quad. Natural Resources Professor John Pichtel said the simulation was part of a Natural Resources and Environmental Management course that deals with emergency response to biological, chemical and nuclear hazards.
"Most cities deal with this. Muncie can't or won't," said a Ball State student survey respondent, regarding the unplowed streets in Muncie. According to a survey taken by 56 Ball State students, 89.3 percent of respondents have been inconvenienced in some way due to Muncie's unplowed streets.
Students will have an opportunity to better understand the world around them and perhaps become motivated to be active members in their community Thursday. Lisa Ling, host of National Geographic Channel's "Explorer," will speak at 7 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center followed by a question and answer session and a meet and greet with students in the Alumni Lounge.
Ball State vs. Toledo For the third consecutive week, the Cardinals are looking to become bowl eligible. The last two weeks Ball State lost to the University of Illinois and Indiana University. The Rockets are also looking to become bowl eligible. While Ball State has lost its last two games, the Rockets are in the midst of a three game winning streak as it defeated Ohio, Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan.
A DJ and free Rockstar energy drinks will greet students at Kappa Delta sorority's fourth annual Twister Tournament 6 p.m. Friday in Irving Gym II. Philanthropy Chairwoman Amanda v said students could register at the door. A team of four costs $20, individuals cost $6 and students can pay $3 to watch the event, she said.
Ball State University students, faculty and staff who already subscribe to on-campus voicemail services can now have their voicemails Web-enabled. Mark Watters, interim director of Ball State University telephone and postal services, said the new feature enhances the capabilities of the existing voicemail services.
After a busy last meeting, the Ball State University Student Government Association had a relaxed yet eventful meeting Wednesday. Below is a breakdown of some of the issues discussed: Residence Halls: Residence Hall Director Mitch Isaacs spoke with senators about signups for next year's resident assistant and multicultural adviser positions.
Politically apathetic college students can no longer say voting doesn't matter. Look around, wherever you are, right now. Whether you are on the bus, in the Atrium, in Bracken Library or in a computer lab. Wherever you are, count 9 people. Those 9 people could have made a difference.
The Ball State University Chinese Film Festival aired its last film Wednesday. Jackie Buckrop, the associate dean of the college of communications, information and media, said the festival is in its fifth year, and this year had better attendance from last year.
Out of 119 cities that host a Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) university, Muncie has the most affordable housing, which means cheaper rent for Ball State University students, according to a recent report. Lori Silbert, spokeswoman for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, said the company released its annual College Home Price Comparison Index on Tuesday.
This is the same routine as every other term. It's usually about this time each semester when we all look at our schedules and think, "Woe is me." We look and wonder how we will ever get all of this work done before the semester comes to a close. It usually comes when we are four or five weeks from Winter Break.
As Dan Canan's term in office comes to an end after 12 years as mayor, the city of Muncie will have to wait 10 days to find out who will replace him. Democratic candidate Jim Mansfield leads the race for mayor by nine votes as of late Tuesday night. The winner of the election hinges on 13 provisional votes, Mansfield said.
After allowing six sacks during the past two games, the shaky play of Ball State University's offensive line has concerned Cardinals' coach Brady Hoke. With the lack of a productive running threat, Hoke said, opposing defenses have been able to focus in on Ball State's passing attack.
