Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. is doing open-mic poetry reading in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Forum Room from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. As an added twist, an artist will sketch what each poet says during the readings, event organizer Paul Best said. The poetry reading is part of the fraternity's first week of events in six years, he said.
var uslide_show_id = "2895acc5-2651-4242-9504-27ad980cc4d8";var slideshowwidth = "350";var linktext = ""; Fewer than 300 votes gave U.N.I.T.E.D. Initiative the win over Vote Bare in the 2007 Student Government Association election.
In the time it takes students to walk to class, they could get back thousands of dollars of the money they spent on college-related expenses every year, meaning more money for clothes, going out and food. Ball State University students can save on their taxes this year through deductions and credits most don't even know about.
An excited and lively crowd of Vote Bare supporters fell silent as Matt Bare held his cell phone, awaiting the Student Government Association election results. The silence continued as he hung up the phone and announced Vote Bare had lost the election by fewer than 300 votes.
It is difficult to zero in on any element in artist Lee Krasner's painting "Right Bird Left." The dark pinks, jungle greens, tangerine oranges and indeterminable shapes and quick brush strokes try their best to compete for attention but end up confusing even themselves.
n a close race for Student Government Association executive slate, U.N.I.T.E.D. Initiative won with 2,166 votes versus Vote Bare's 1,868 votes. In comparing this election to those of years past, three points arise that give hope for future elections. First, this year's voter turnout was the second highest in 10 years.
he Ball State University women's basketball team gave the university more than a Mid-American Conference West Championship with their 74-73 win over Eastern Michigan Saturday. They can be credited with rejuvenating pride in Ball State athletics, at least until the next championship is won.
The Ball State University Bookstore is trying to improve the environment by selling recycled products and offering blue bags. Bookstore manager Ron Sorrell said that although the store already carries some products similar to the recycled goods, it wants to give students more environmentally friendly choices.
After 40 years in show business, Vicki Lawrence is still making the comedy rounds. The spunky actress, singer and comedian will perform in "Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show" at 7:30 p.m. today in Emens Auditorium. A native of suburban Hollywood, Lawrence was involved in as many performance arts organizations as she could join.
After earning the Mid-American Conference West Division championship and a first-round bye in the conference tournament, hardware is not up for grabs in Ball State University's last regular-season game. However, for a team that finds itself on the proverbial March bubble like the Cardinals (21-5, 12-3 MAC), every game seems to build in importance.
The next time an ice storm hits or something goes wrong, turn to a cellphone for help. Ball State University will have a video conference 8:30 a.m. Friday in the Alumni Center promoting emergency safety. "This is Not a Drill: Indiana`s High-Tech Disaster Communications Technology" is in the New Economy, New Rules program by TechPoint, an Indiana-based, non-profit group.
love it how Ferris Bueller picked his last absence and used every minute to its fullest. He busted his principal, ate pancreas, saw priceless works of art and even danced on a float. He got away with murder for one last day and literally brought his pretty girlfriend and best friend along for the ride.
Wow. Microsoft's slogan for its new operating system has generated significant buzz about the company's commercials for Vista, but at Ball State University, University Computing Services is saying 'wow' itself at the response the new software is getting from students on campus.
Scroll through the map and click on the points to see what crimes have occurred on or around campus.
Check out the interactive to learn various aspects of ice cream.
var uslide_show_id = "55d86a6e-5459-4995-a284-b1d5e03a1a1d";var slideshowwidth = "350";var linktext = ""; Ball State University's women's basketball team clinched the Mid-American Conference West Division title outright with a last-second 74-73 victory against Eastern Michigan University, ensuring that this years seniors would graduate with one MAC title. The Cardinals trailed Eastern Michigan University 73-72 with 14 seconds remaining, when Ball State took a timeout to draw up a winning play.
var uslide_show_id = "459892db-f75a-4b1c-9c0a-59d7cfcc7bce";var slideshowwidth = "350";var linktext = ""; Voting for SGA Election 2007 ends at 6:45 p.m. today. Click back here for DN|Online coverage beginning at 7 p.m., with updates and video from our partners at NewsWatch.
Both Student Government Association slates received fines on Monday for some of their campaigning efforts. SGA Elections Board fined Vote Bare $75 for placing huge banners on the McKinley Avenue Parking Structure. This violates the Elections Code sign-size limit and the rule against posting directly on a university building, Elections Board chairwoman Kiersta Barnes said.
Click here for a DN|interactive presentation about the rules of six board games.
The lines at the Barnes & Noble coffee shop might be longer than normal today because students have the opportunity to receive a free cup of java. By filling out a survey for the Clean & Clear campus tour, students can get a free product from Clean & Clear as well as a free cup of Barnes & Noble coffee.
