Crafted out of cigarette boxes, the letters I-M-P-U-R-E dangle from a bulletin board in the Art and Journalism Building, forming a statement with which the members of a Ball State University Business Fellows group can agree. Lax enforcement of the current university smoking policy and health concerns have led the group, including faculty members Jeff Clark and his wife, Susan, along with nine students, to work to make Ball State a smoke-free campus.
Since August 2005, Ball State University has had a policy in place that restricts smoking within 30 feet of any university building. The policy also states that "conspicuous signs" should be posted on all doors involved in the restriction. Anyone who has walked by a smoker while entering a building understands why enforcing this policy is a difficult endeavor at best.
In Orlando, it is illegal to feed the homeless. Faced with the question of what to do with the rising homeless population in its city, Orlando has fought to control the surging problem through legislation. A law banning panhandling was struck down in the courts, the city has fought to make homeless people carry special ID cards and now an official ordinance says those wishing to feed the homeless in a public place must have permission from the city to do so.
The national champions celebrated a victorious return to Indianapolis on Monday. Despite cold weather, thousands of fans waited through a two- hour delay for the parade to begin. A formal ceremony took place in the RCA Dome where players spoke to fans.
The origins of Valentine's Day, like the origins of love itself, are somewhat unclear. Legend has it that a third-century priest named Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies despite the fact that it was deemed illegal by the Roman emperor Claudius II.
Everyone needs food and clothing, and Ball State University's Student Voluntary Services is trying to provide these items for many unfortunate local people. SVS set up white barrels around campus so people can donate gently used clothing, non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies and household items.
Despite the chaos that engulfs the Middle East, students from those areas are looking to get a good education. That is why Marty Bennett, director of international services at Ball State University's Rinker Center for International Programs, is looking to recruit students from Middle Eastern countries to study at Ball State.
Add another preseason accolade to the list for the Ball State University baseball team. Junior Kyle Heyne joins one other Mid-American Conference and 33 additional pitchers as a possibility for the Stopper of the Year Award. The award goes to the top relief pitcher in Division I baseball and is voted on by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association.
As the current student member on the Board of Trustees, I want to challenge students to get involved with Ball State University on a higher level. You can easily do this by applying to be my replacement, because my time on the board will be ending shortly after I graduate.
Nick Meyer, outside attacker for the Ball State University men's volleyball team, was named the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Shondell/Dunlap Division Player of the Week. Friday, the Cardinals (4-4, 1-0 MIVA) defeated Lewis University in four games, and Meyer had a team-high 17 kills and a season-high 12 digs.
Senior Derek Brewington, whose friends and family have not heard from him in more than a week, stayed at a New York City hostel, university spokesman Layne Cameron said. Derek's father, Dan Brewington, said he spoke to a man in charge of the hostel, who confirmed that 22-year-old Derek Brewington had been there for the past eight days.
Senior Tamelca Lewis was born on the last day of 1982 in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica. She transferred to Ball State University from the University College of the Caribbean to begin her first season as a sophomore. In high school, she placed fourth in the triple jump in the 2005 Jamaican National Championship and earned a Certificate of Excellence in 2001.
For the first time since Fall 1998, Ball State University is adding a fraternity. This semester, Delta Sigma Phi fraternity joined the Interfraternity Council and will begin recruiting its first Ball State members. Ben Breunig, Delta Sigma Phi director of expansion in Indianapolis, said the Ball State IFC contacted the chapter about two years ago to come to the university.
It was an up-and-down Super Bowl night for Chicago Bears fan Scott Shiner. The Anderson resident watched his team jump out to an early lead, only to lose it in the second quarter and then commit multiple turnovers at pivotal moments in the game. As if the loss wasn't enough, Shiner drove home Sunday night knowing he owed his wife a debt: a foot massage.
We recognize authority in any one of three ways - by divine right, power or title. Outside a few religions and some archaic vestiges from feudal Europe, divine right's recognition is lessening. If I claimed God granted me authority and infallibility in this column, you would laugh.
With four minutes to play in Saturday evening's contest at Buffalo University, the Bulls were within five points of Ball State University, trailing 47-42. The situation was similar to the Cardinals (17-3, 8-1 Mid-American Conference) last game, when Ohio University put the game away with a 14-2 run.
For the second straight match, Christine Stromberg was the only Ball State University women's tennis player to come out victorious. Indiana University, ranked No. 40 in the nation, defeated Ball State 6-1 Sunday. Stromberg, 3-0 on the year, split the first two sets (7-5, 2-6) with the previously undefeated Lindsey Stuckey.
Coach Joel Walton wouldn't classify Friday's conference-opener as a great win for the Ball State University men's volleyball team. The Cardinals (4-4, 1-0 Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) defeated Lewis University in four games, 30-25, 25-30, 30-25, 30-26.
Senior E.J. Francis was drinking with some friends on a Saturday night in 2005 when his friends decided to go to a fraternity party, and Francis volunteered to drive them. On the way to the party, a University Police Department officer pulled over Francis and his friends.
As of Sunday night, police had no new information on missing Ball State University student Derek Brewington, university officials said. Brewington, a senior, was last seen by his roommate around 11 a.m. on Jan. 27 in their FIJI fraternity house. University officials said Friday that they had a strong lead on where Brewington might have gone.
