After allowing 45 points in the first 20 minutes Sunday against Kent State University, Ball State University coach Tracy Roller knew her team needed to pick up its defensive effort in the second half. That's precisely what the Cardinals did, holding Kent State to 24 points on 33 percent shooting en route to a 74-69 home victory.
Two-time taste-test winner Tessa Hines stood behind her first-place creation as passersby took samples of her chocolate cheesecake brownies. At six years old, the kindergartner is a baking competition veteran. Chocolate lovers came from around the area to the Minnetrista Cultural Center's Cantina Room on Sunday to sample sugary confections entered in the 5th annual "All Things Chocolate" baking competition sponsored by Indiana Public Radio.
Tiebreakers were a recurring theme for Haly Calderwood and Jennifer Pollack this weekend. Both of the No. 1 doubles team's matches came down to tiebreakers. Friday, the duo lost 9-8 (7-0) to the University of Cincinnati's Elizabeth Young and Hannah Hinton but rebounded to knock off Michigan State University's Christine Bader and Stephanie Kebler 8-7 (7-5).
There aren't many students at Ball State University who can say they didn't go through Freshman Connections, the university-sponsored program that acclimates freshmen into college life. Think back, and it's likely some of your friendships were a direct result of the program.
Freshman Connections is getting a new director next fall who could begin revamping the program one year earlier than expected. Director Paul Ranieri is stepping down from the position he has held for 10 years as head of the Freshman Connections program, which helps students acclimate to Ball State University.
After four consecutive losses, the Ball State University men's tennis team looked to change its luck and show its unity by getting Mohawk haircuts.-á Sophomore Joe Vallee said the Mohawks had the desired effect as Ball State improved to 3-4 on the season by defeating Valparaiso University and the University of Indianapolis 7-0 Saturday.
Passing the Writing Competency Exam is a graduation requirement for all Ball State University students. Though the examination is justified as a necessary means of assessing student performance and knowledge, the current format is flawed. As it stands now, the exam does not adequately measure some students' writing ability.
For the second straight competition, the Ball State University gymnastics team (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) lost while scoring in the high 180's. Traveling to Denton, Texas to compete against Texas Women's University, the Cardinals fell 188.875-191.525.
Student Government Nomination Convention is at 7 p.m. today in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Multipurpose Room. Potential executive slates and senators will announce their intentions to run, kicking off the 2007 SGA elections. Campaigning will begin directly after the convention and will last until polls close two weeks from now.
To understand the importance of Ball State University's post production, look no further than its last two games. Wednesday, in a 86-76 loss at Bowling Green State University, the Cardinals' frontcourt situation was nightmarishly bad. Two of Ball State's four post players were injured and the other two were saddled by foul trouble throughout the contest.
don't know if you've noticed or not, but it is extremely cold outside. There's no denying that cold weather is one of the drawbacks of living in the Midwest, and one of the banes of college life. With cold weather comes snow and ice. And as pretty and as fun as a good snowfall is to look at, it certainly comes with its own set of drawbacks.
here's a sucker born every minute, and most of them have Web connections. Case in point: An Internet video, "Loose Change," purports to prove 9/11 was an inside job orchestrated by the government. (Where the name came from, I have no idea.) It was put together by three young men who, no doubt, think themselves very brave for speaking truth to power, or something like that.
Overshadowed by the size and competition of last weeks Meyo Invitational at the University Notre Dame, the Anderson Invitational will be less of a challenge for the Ball State University women's track and field team. Sophomore Lanae Stovall said although the buildup to the two meets is different, it is important not to lose focus.
Country music fans of all ages can join one of the genre's veteran performers Saturday as Emens Auditorium showcases "An Evening with George Jones." Jones' musical career has spanned more than 50 years, including 13 number-one hits and 30 top singles on the Billboard music charts.
Eight of the most popular comic acts featured on the syndicated radio program "The Bob & Tom Show" will perform at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. tonight in The Paramount Theatre in Anderson, Ind. Tickets to the show are $29. "Bob & Tom Show" co-host Tom Griswold said the tour gives comedians creative license to perform acts that would not be permitted on the radio.
In the past, Jewish students could consume very few foods from dining halls during Passover, Hilary Gordon, vice president of Hillel, Ball State University's Jewish student organization, said. Starting this year, however, Jewish students will be able to choose from a variety of foods during Passover.
After earning what was termed an "ugly victory" by coach Ronny Thompson against the University at Buffalo, Ball State University's men's basketball team will look to win consecutive games for the third time this season. They will do so on the road against the University of Miami who is the Cardinals' long time rival in men's basketball.
During Passover of 2006, the university attempted to provide kosher-style food to students but botched the plan by including bread products in the menu. In years prior, on-campus students with Jewish beliefs were left with few options in dining halls, period.
Traveling to Texas this Saturday, the Ball State University gymnastics team (1-4, 0-3 Mid-American Conference) will compete against coach Lisa Simonton's alma mater. At Texas Women's University Simonton was a four year captain and competed in the NCAA Division II national gymnastics championships every year from 1986-90.
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