Former Ball State University pitcher Bryan Bullington was credited with the loss in his first Major League Baseball start Thursday. Bullington pitched three innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates and gave up five runs on seven hits against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Playing host to the Ball State Classic and playing two matches is what is ahead for the Ball State University women's volleyball team this weekend. First up for the Cardinals is Eastern Illinois University today, followed by Illinois State University Saturday.
Graduating May 5 from Ball State University with a degree in accounting, Andy Skillman finally ended his four-year career as a member of the men's golf team. A few days later however, head coach Mike Fleck announced Andy Skillman's younger brother Eric signed a letter of intent to attend Ball State.
When the Ball State University field hockey team takes the field Saturday against Indiana University, it will be facing a very familiar foe. "We play IU every year," coach Annette Payne said. "So we know them well. But they know as much of us as we know of them.
Ball State University students can get involved in a nationwide movement by attending the Greening of the Campus VII conference beginning 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. For three days Ball State will host the conference, which will engage participants in conversations of environmental management for college universities.
Welcome home, Dave. It's about time CBS sent a quality celebrity to Muncie, especially after it's swing and miss at "Armed & Famous." Celebrity is a word often used to describe you around here. Without a doubt, you're our most widely known alumnus. You, Mr.
Ball State University students who missed the Student Voluntary Services Recruitment Fair on Wednesday can still sign up for volunteering opportunities by going online at bsu.edu/svs, Kathy Smith, adviser for SVS, said. "Most of our programs start Sept. 17, so they still have time," she said.
Blending brush strokes with historical artifacts, the paintings displayed at the new exhibition at the Ball State University Museum of Art tell as much about the artists as they do about the post-World War II world. The uniqueness of this style of art adds to what students can get out of viewing this exhibit because it was formed at such a critical time in history.
Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora led a horde of faculty, staff and friends down McKinley Avenue on Tuesday to kick off the Start Where You Are health initiative. The McKinley Mile began in LaFollette Field and ended at a health and wellness fair in the Quad where participants were offered blood pressure screenings, information on nutritional counseling, Weight Watchers at Work and the adult fitness program.
Ball State University students looking for a way to boost their resum+â-¬s and give back to the community should stop by the Student Voluntary Services Recruitment Fair today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, SVS President Maggie Bailey said.
Ball State University students interested in voicing their opinions about the campus-wide smoking ban are invited to attend the Student Government Association meeting 3:15 p.m. Wednesday in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Room Cardinal Hall B. Advocates from both sides of the issue will provide information about their point of view on why smoking should or should not be allowed on campus, SGA Vice President Jamie Manuel said.
Ball State University's applications are at a record high, but enrollment is down because of the university's increased standards, according to university officials. Kevin Burke, director of university communications, said more applications do not translate into more enrollments.
Ball State University students could save money on gas, not deal with interstate traffic and have more time to finish homework on a laptop. This would all be possible for students if an Indiana state legislative study finds that a rail way between Muncie and Bloomington, with stops in Anderson and Indianapolis, is feasible, said Delaware County Commissioner John Brooke.
Come on ride a train - to Bloomington. Or Indianapolis. Or Anderson. The proposed commuter rail connecting Muncie and Bloomington would increase travel possibilities for students and residents living in areas all along the train's route. Ball State University and Indiana University students could hop on board for weekend trips to visit each other without worrying about driving cars and wasting gas.
Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will have a new production "Going to St. Ives" by Lee Blessing at 7:30 p.m. in the Art and Communication Building. The production answers the question, "In a world of black and white, where does one draw the line of gray?" Bill Jenkins, director and chairman of the Department of Theatre and Dance, said the show deals with issues that are happening today.
After opening the 2007 season at home last weekend, the Ball State University soccer team is heading to Florida for its first road trip of the season. The Cardinals (1-1) will travel to Boca Raton, Fla. to play in the Florida Atlantic University Kickoff Classic this weekend.
WARNING - In the near future, you might begin to notice a slight odor. I realized that while on campus Tuesday. It all started when I had to pay the newly increased parking meters so I could run into Lucina before class. It didn't bother me all that much to have to empty my pockets to park for a matter of minutes, but you don't realize how many coins it takes to fill that thing up until you actually have to do it.
Ball State University student carelessness is the main cause of fires in off-campus housing, David Miller, Muncie Fire Department chief investigator, said. After two recent fires at Walnut Manor, Miller will speak to Walnut Manor residents Thursday about fire safety.
Elevators in Ball State University's LaFollette Complex are working again after a group of students and visitors were trapped in an elevator for about two hours Monday night, Alan Richards, Muncie Fire Department chief, said. There were no serious injuries, although one woman was transported to the hospital with a minor case of dehydration because of the heat, he said.
After having the smallest roster in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association last season, the Ball State University men's volleyball team will be able to expand its roster for the upcoming season. The Cardinals decided to increase the roster by two spots for the upcoming season and offered two players a two-week extended tryout following Friday's walk-on tryout.
