Going into halftime, Ball State University's field hockey team held a 3-2 lead over No. 15 and defending Mid-American Conference champion Ohio University. It appeared the Cardinals' luck might be changing after two overtime defeats in the last two meetings of the rivalry.
Entering week seven of the college football season, Ball State is two games behind Central Michigan for first place in the MAC West. However, more surprising than the western division is the MAC East, where traditional doormat Buffalo Bulls are undefeated in divisional play and holds a claim to first place mid-way the season.
Curtis Hamilton is 82nd in the nation with 26 receptions this season, but more than 750 Ball State University students know who the Western Kentucky University wide receiver is through Facebook.com. Hamilton was this week's target of the 760-member "Poke the Opponent" Facebook group and received more than 300 pokes from Cardinals fans heading into today's football game against Ball State.
More than 150 groups from Ball State University and the Muncie community will participate in the parade, Homecoming Steering Committee Adviser Michelle Johnson, said. There will be approximately 50 car walking units, 30 floats, 10 golf carts, seven banner units, three baton dance units, three high school marching bands and various prominent community members, she said.
One streak came to an end for the Ball State University soccer team but others continued with the conclusion of Friday's game against Northern Illinois University. The Cardinals (7-4-1, 4-0-1 Mid-American Conference) tied the Huskies (5-4-3, 2-2-1 MAC) at 0 after two overtime periods.
Ball State University is one step closer to being a smoke-free campus. In a press statement from President Jo Ann Gora, she said she approves of a smoking ban. "Opinions were received from students, academic departments, administrative units, and the Parents Advisory Council - just to name a few," Gora said.
Making beer brats: a basic recipe for tailgate-worthy bratwursts Ingredients: 1 pack dark lager beer 1 large onion cut into strips Handful of garlic slivers 1 cutting knife Package of buns or rolls 8 uncooked bratwurst (poke 8 times times with knife) Step 1: Toss onions, brats and garlic into a grill-safe container (ex.
Ball State University's field hockey team has some demons to exorcise when they head to Athens, Ohio to face Ohio University today. The Cardinals have battled into overtime with Ohio in both of the last two meetings between the teams, only to see the Bobcats prevail.
While rocketing down Riverside Avenue in beds with whobbly wheels, Ball State University students, dressed in everything from Ninja Turtle to samurai costumes, participated in one of Homecoming's most spirited events. The Bed Races, which began at noon Friday, attracted a crowd of 1,511 students and offered them a reason to cheer.
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Four days after Dante Love's best statistical game of the 2007 season, Ball State University's leading receiver finally built the courage to walk up to coach Brady Hoke and apologize. Though Love had caught 10 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown against the University of Nebraska, it was the one play he didn't make - a dropped pass in the last minute of the game that would've resulted in a late go-ahead touchdown - that Love had been thinking about.
A decade and more ago, I looked forward to the Homecoming Parade. It was a wonderful diversion from the rigors of elementary school and a way to get candy weeks before Halloween. Back then, my church's pastors lived just east of the Village, across the street from Hazelwood Christian Church.
Kimberley Jackson Publicity Chairman Senior public relations and advertising major Jackson's role as publicity chairwoman involved spreading awareness of Homecoming events throughout the Muncie community using news releases, flyers, event programs and other coordination with local press, she said.
Entering the 2007 season, strong safety Chris Allen had started three games in three seasons at Ball State University. Despite his lack of experience as a starter, Allen's teammates voted him as a captain for his senior season. "That was real big for me because to be named a captain by your teammates, it means a lot because it tells you the team is counting on you to be a leader, and they look at you as a leader," Allen said.
The Homecoming Steering Committee revived a since-retired tradition to campus as part of Opening Day activities. A pep rally and bonfire, both of which made their last appearance at Homecoming in 1986 and were regular fixtures in the 1960s, kicked off the rest of the week's festivities Monday on LaFollette Field, Michelle Johnson, director of alumni special events, said.
Among the memorabilia filling the Fisher Football Training Complex lobby and documents the history of Ball State football is a picture showcasing the staff, coaches and players of the 83rd Cardinals football team. Traditionally, coach Brady Hoke lines up with his coaching staff when his team takes that season's photo.
A week's worth of musical, competitive and social events were held in preparation for Ball State University's Homecoming football game. Kimberley Jackson, publicity chairwoman for the Homecoming Steering Committee, said Opening Day was an exciting kickoff for the week.
Ball State University students will have the chance to race down Riverside Avenue in unusual costumes as part of the Homecoming bed races. Registration for the races begins at 11 a.m. where the Homecoming Steering Committee will offer free Monster Energy drinks and Student Government Association will offer free pizza.
Ball State University released its crime statistics and annual report to the public Thursday. David Fried, director of students right and community standards, said students can access the report at the Web site bsu.edu/sa/srcs/securityreport. Fried said the report has two purposes: to help the university decide where it needs to make security improvements and to inform students, faculty and staff about crimes in the area and services available to them.
Miami of Ohio A record number of students, 7,885, watched Ball State lose its first game in the newly-renovated Scheumann Stadium to Miami 14-13. The RedHawks took the lead following a six-yard touchdown run by running back Brandon Murphy with 17 seconds remaining.
