Ball State University professor Robert Palmer will join the Muncie Symphony Orchestra to perform a three-piece program 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Emens Auditorium. The show, "Where Worlds Meet," will feature "Concerto in B for Piano and Orchestra," a piece written by Jody Nagel, Ball State professor of music theory and composition.
The final home meet of the season for the men's and women's swimming and diving teams is Saturday. The Cardinals play host to Mid-American Conference foe Ohio University at 1 p.m. The meet will also serve as the team's senior day. The Ball State University women's team is coming off a disappointing loss last weekend against the University of Toledo.
After four consecutive losses, the Ball State University men's volleyball team will get a chance to recover against two Division III teams. The Cardinals (1-4) will play the Milwaukee School of Engineering at 7:30 p.m. today and Juniata College at 7:30 p.
Ball State University's men's basketball team will look to recover at home Sunday following a 60-54 loss to Kent State University. The Cardinals (6-13, 2-4 in the Mid-American Conference) will play host to the Ohio University Bobcats (13-6, 4-2 MAC). Ball State has had problems at home, dropping three of its last four home games.
As a future educator, Joe Rice is concerned about more than teaching math and reading to his elementary school students. He is concerned about teaching them how to lead healthy and long lives as well. That is why Rice, a sophomore elementary education major at Ball State University, along with about 150 other students enrolled in the Health Science 350 course, is preparing to present at a semiannual health fair April 13 for Delaware County third graders.
It's a hard thing to admit, but in our society, pornography provides a very real catalyst for technological advancement. While it most certainly hinders our moral and ethical development, there is no denying that porn is undoubtedly a stimulus for many of the advancements we have made in technological and social areas.
Because of acts of discrimination that were reported on Ball State University's campus last year, nine graduate students created a Web site to raise awareness and encourage people to take action against the problems. Ball State's Stop Hate Web site, which debuted last week, was a group project for students in a Social Justice class in the Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services department.
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See if you're among the fans making noise in The Nest during Wednesday's game against Kent State.
Philip H. Peckinpaugh is taking an unusual approach to getting a job after college. The 21-year-old Indiana State University student is campaigning to be Muncie's next mayor. "If I didn't think I could win, I wouldn't have entered," Peckinpaugh, a Democrat, said.
What is the difference between federal and private loans and why are they driving students crazy? Find out the benefits and downfalls to these popular higher education finance options.
Check out some photos of the new East Residence Park Hall to see sections of the building.
In recent weeks more and more people are announcing their intentions to pursue the White House for 2008. We're starting to look at these candidates and get an idea of who the main contenders for the Presidency are going to be. We can look at all of them and decide how each of us feel about these candidates and who we plan on supporting in the coming months.
A Ball State University alumnus will join eight men and women who control tuition, admission requirements and faculty salaries, replacing one man who is leaving. Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed Rick Hall, Indianapolis, to the Board of Trustees on Wednesday Hall was appointed to immediately replace board member Dick Moake, whose term expired Dec.
While driving down to Kentucky on I-69 there were workers constructing a barrier in the median. Although I was a little irritated that I had to slow down to 45 miles per hour, I set the cruise control. This immediately resulted in a Mercedes-Benz SUV tailgating me until he had the opportunity to pass.
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Anyone who has taken a political science class knows that the college age group, 18-25, has one of the worst turnout rates in most elections. Now, at 21, Indiana State University student Philip Peckinpaugh has announced his candidacy for Muncie Mayor this year.
The University of Illinois men's tennis team has the No. 5 ranking in the nation, but Ball State University senior Joe Epkey isn't intimidated. After losing their last two matches, the No. 69 Cardinals (1-2) will play Illinois (1-0) Friday in Carmel. Illinois is currently the highest ranked opponent on Ball State's schedule this season.
Coach Kathy Bull stressed to her Ball State University women's tennis team the importance of starting the season with a victory. Initially, it didn't look like a possibility as the Cardinals came out sluggish in the beginning of doubles play Wednesday against Wright State University.
