Sigma Kappa sorority will sell lollipops for $1 this week, and all proceeds go to Alzheimer's disease research. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday in the Atrium. Foundation Chairwoman Katie Hennessey said the sorority sold lollipops when they walked at Minnetrista to raise money for research, but selling them on campus was the main philanthropy that went toward the cause.
Three Ball State University players competed in the International Tennis Associations Midwest Regional Tournament in Minneapolis, Minn. this weekend. Freshman Eduardo Pavia is in the Quarterfinals of the Singles Consolation Draw, after defeating Marquette University's Steven Shao (7-6(7);2-6;6-1), The Ohio State University's Ty Schaub (6-4;4-6;6-4) and University of Notre Dame's Dan Stahl (7-6;6-1).
Faced with fourth and one with less than six minutes remaining in regulation, Nate Davis stood on the 40-yard line and waved his hand, signaling to the coaches he wanted to go for the first down. Trailing three points and unable to create momentum offensively, Davis figured it would be best to force feed the Cardinals' usually-reliable side of the ball.
At the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Midwest Regional tournament last weekend, the Ball State University men's tennis team won four out of eight matches. Three of those matches were won by a freshman. Freshman Eduardo Pavia had the most successful regional tournament this weekend in Minneapolis, Minn.
After falling behind 1-0 to Central Michigan University early in the second half Sunday, Ball State University quickly struck back. The Cardinals tallied two goals within the next 16 minutes to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish, giving Ball State a 2-1 win against the Chippewas, avenging the defeat inflicted by Central Michigan Sept.
303 N. Martin Street burned for 45 minutes early Friday morning. Muncie Fire Department battalion chief Jim Clevenger said the fire started at 12:44 a.m. and was extinguished at 1:30 a.m.
Dear Editor, There is an ongoing issue concerning the smoking ban on Ball State's campus in the community. The view points include ideas such as it is unconstitutional and that it infringes on their rights as a citizen, to the idea that it is an addiction and how is the university supposed to enforce the ban.
The Ball State University men's tennis team will face what coach Bill Richards said was the best of the best in the Midwest this weekend. Freshman Eduardo Pavia, junior Jose Perdomo and senior Jarrod Epkey will compete at the International Tennis Associations Midwest Regional Championships this weekend, a 37-team tournament that involves every Division-I collegiate tennis program in this part of the country.
Ball State at Western Michigan Both Ball State and Western Michigan got rebound victories last week. The Broncos beat Northern Illinois 17-13 to rebound from a one-point loss to Akron while Ball State beat Western Kentucky 35-12 after losing to Central Michigan 58-38.
Ball State University ROTC students will travel to Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh during Fall Break for a three-day training event called Ranger Challenge, Capt. John Dimeling said. Ranger Challenge is an annual extracurricular activity for ROTC cadets, he said.
Wouldn't it have been nice for alumni visiting for Homecoming to have seen a Carmichael Circle complete with engraved bricks some of them purchased? If the area's renovation had progressed as planned, the project would be complete and the eyesore that Carmichael Circle is would be long gone.
At 2-6 in the Mid-American Conference the Ball State University women's volleyball team is at the midpoint of their MAC season. The Cardinals thought they had turned their season around with back-to-back victories against the University of Toledo and the University at Buffalo.
Dear Editor, Last week, I happened to have three unpleasant encounters with our president, Dr. Jo Ann Gora. The first meeting was during a little get-together she was hosting for the presidents of every student group on campus. My faculty adviser wanted me to meet Jo Ann and show her my tattoos, some of which are David Letterman related.
The crowd cheered as the lights dimmed and the night's first comic was introduced. Brooke Reynolds, vice president of programs for Delta Zeta sorority, said the organization worked with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity to co-sponsor Wednesday's comedy show in Pruis Hall.
There's a disorder afflicting thousands, if not millions, of people around the globe. It has nothing to do with your health, but it can seriously affect your ability to communicate and get things done. It's called socialnetworkitis, and chances are fairly good you've got it.
The Mid-American Conference named Ball State University sophomore Ali Bishel as the MAC Runner of the Week Wednesday. Bishel earned the honor for her performance at the Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute. She finished 31st and finished the six-kilometer race in 21 minutes.
In order to raise money for Indianapolis' Damien Center, students from Ball State University's Body Modification Club staple money to themselves. The students will be outside of the Arts and Journalism Building again today.
Outside Carmichael Hall plain, gray and white gravel covers the spot known as Carmichael Circle instead of the landscaping and brick paving that was slated to be installed this summer. More than five months have passed since the scheduled starting date of the renovation project, and Ball State University officials said the holdup was because of delays in a key ingredient.
As two of the Ball State University women's tennis players vie for national recognition, the rest of the Cardinals are playing host to other teams. Cardinal Creek Tennis Center will play host to the Ball State Fall Tournament Friday and Saturday, while sophomore Sophie Quist and senior Haly Calderwood compete at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association regional at the University of Michigan.
Indiana State Democratic Senator Sue Errington will speak 7 p.m. Tuesday in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Errington is the second speaker in the Ball State University Student Government Association-sponsored Political Speaker Series. SGA Treasurer Zac Davis said only about 20 people attended the first speaker series with mayoral candidates James Mansfield and Sharon McShurley and most of those people were SGA representatives.
