As one performer smoothed her fourth pair of pantyhose while she struggled to pull them over her calves as the smell of sweet, floral hairspray filled the air, another doused her teased, brown hair and twisted her curls. Across the mirrored room, another performer touched up her eyeshadow and asked her friend "Does that look good?" "Yes," the friend replied, "that looks natural.
A phenomena seems to have come over the campus of Ball State University in recent weeks and it deserves note. The political apathy of years past appears, at least to this casual observer, to have given way to a politically motivated and active campus. It's needless to say very exciting and not to mention encouraging.
Minnetrista's Orchard Shop Courtyard was transformed into a feast for the fall-lover's eyes - and mouth - with a cornucopia of seasonal decorations, place settings and sustainable gourmet prepared dishes at Minnetrista's first Flavors of Fall outdoor dinner event.
Ball State University students, faculty and Muncie residents got in touch with their inner artists Thursday at ArtsWalk, a downtown event showcasing creative endeavors. Curious art fans lined Walnut and Main streets, ducking in galleries, restaurants and other local businesses to see what was on display.
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The Ball State University will host a regional sales competition today on the third floor of the Whittenger Business Building. Scott Inks, associate professor of marketing, said the University of Louisville, Indiana, Purdue and Ball State universities will be the four competitors in the event.
Censorship in the 1940s was linked to modern-day concerns at Thursday's lecture about the book "Books on Trial: Red Scare in the Heartland" in Bracken Library. About 35 students and 10 faculty attended the lecture. Shirley Wiegand spoke about the recently published book, which she wrote with her husband, and about the dangers of censorship.
With the early-season success Ball State University's football team has experienced in 2007, many fans have built expectations of postseason greatness, including a possible Mid-American Conference Championship. Cardinals' coach Brady Hoke knows in order to make a run at the title, his team will need to take care of business within the MAC West Division.
The Ball State University women's volleyball team has a two-match win streak, and it will look to make that a four match streak this weekend with two matches in Worthen Arena. "Its going to be fun to see our team playing with new found excitement and confidence after two wins last weekend," coach Dave Boos said.
In a cooperation between Student Government Association Treasurer Zac Davis and Doc's Music Hall owner Mike Martin, downtown Muncie will become a little cleaner. Davis said the effort was to continue relations between Ball State and the Muncie community. "When some students get on the Late Loop drunk, they go downtown and trash the place," he said, "and that makes some merchants afraid more problems could happen.
A Ball State University student suffered minor injuries after his van rolled over in a single-car accident Tuesday. The Delaware County Sheriff's Department confirmed there was an accident on Indiana 67 near Williamson Road at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Sophomore Josh Campbell said he was driving alone to his on-campus job at about 7:30 a.
Anybody who feels the need to relax can sign up for music-centered meditation classes. Class instructor George Wolfe said the classes begin 7:15 p.m. Thursday in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Room 306. Thursday's class will introduce the form of meditation to students, Wolfe said.
Spectrum will host its semi-annual drag show Saturday to raise money for charity. Event organizer Tyler Crain said the show is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Ball Gymnasium. Admission is free, but performers will take donations, Crain said. Audience members can tip performers, and all the proceeds will go to charity, he said.
A team of six Ball State University students is $1,500 richer after winning second place at a national sales competition. Team adviser Scott Inks said the tobacco company Philip Morris USA sponsored the competition, which was Friday at Indiana University.
While picking up cigarette butts and other garbage, Student Government Association treasurer Zac Davis, said he was optimistic about the student turnout for the cleanup event his organization sponsored. Four students, all SGA members, mustered Wednesday afternoon to participate in the clean up of downtown Muncie.
For Ball State University to change and improve, action is necessary. Good ideas and intentions have to develop at some point. The Multicultural Council is new student organization the Student Government Association supported creating last year. It's a great idea if, of course, the members figure out what their purpose is, set goals and work toward them.
The emergency text messaging system utilized by Ball State University will be tested later this month to see if the university can send messages promptly. Tony Proudfoot, associate vice president for university marketing and communications, said the university plans to test this month to allow people more time to subscribe.
Although Ball State University made a run to the Mid-American Conference title game last season, they only defeated one league opponent in both regular-season meetings. That opponent was Missouri State University. The Cardinals will try to keep that success going against Missouri State, who finished last in the MAC with just one league win last year.
On its way to the 2006 regular season Mid-American Conference championship, the Ball State University women's soccer team beat all of its MAC foes, except for three teams. The Cardinals (5-4, 2-0 MAC) avenged their two losses last weekend with wins against Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University.
The Multicultural Council met Wednesday to create a mission statement and developed a long-term goal to unite the multicultural groups of Ball State University. Council superviser Zac Davis said the group met for the first time Sept. 20. The council is planning what direction the group should go, Davis said.
