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Spring fraternity rush begins

Ball State University men interested in going greek can learn more at the Go Greek informational meeting today from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Cardinal Hall B.-á Unlike previous semesters, this meeting is oriented toward the first-year experience, Brian Starkel, Interfraternity Council vice president of recruitment, said.



A slideshow of football fan reactions

See a few photos of fan reactions from Sunday night's football game when the Indianapolis Colts beat the New England Patriots 38-34.


OUR VIEW: Empty Nest syndrome

Ball State University's student section was labeled "Mid-American Conference No. 1 Student Section" because of the Nest. Go to a game and receive free rally towels, "The Nest" T-shirts and even promotional energy drinks. If it's a Ball State men's basketball game, anyway.


TRACK: Cards win four individual titles

Being shorthanded did not stop Ball State University's women's indoor track and field team from finishing third at the Bowling Green Quadrangular Friday. The Cardinals did not have participants in the triple-jump or 5,000-meter run, but won four individual titles and one relay in the first scored meet of the season.


BBC challenges Ball State students to be creative with interactive TV

The British Broadcasting Company is offering two eight-week, all-expenses-paid work experiences in London to Ball State University students. The students would work with interactive television, which is the future of television in the United States and is already prominent in the United Kingdom, Mike Bloxham, director of insight and research for the Center for Media Design, said.



Unity Week ends, winners crowned

Freshman Chris Smith and senior Beverly Bautista said they were looking forward to their new duties after they were crowned Mr. and Miss Unity, respectively, at the Black Student Association's 2007 Unity Scholarship Pageant Saturday afternoon at Pruis Hall.


Colts ready to Bear it

INDIANAPOLIS - A comeback, a drive, a legacy. And, yes - finally - Peyton Manning gets his Super Bowl trip. So does Tony Dungy. Football's most prolific quarterback put on a show for the ages Sunday, rallying the Indianapolis Colts from 18 points down and driving them 80 yards for the winning score in a wildly entertaining 38-34 victory over the New England Patriots.


WHO, ME?: Basketball support shows encouragement

Last year, the Ball State University men's basketball team was in the midst of a total washout of a season. The Cardinals went 10-16, and then-coach Tim Buckley tossed arguably the team's best post player off the team for reasons that will likely never be made clear and, most importantly, student attendance was at the lowest level since The Nest was created to begin the 2004-2005 season.


WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State continues record streak

Less than three minutes into Saturday's game against Miami University, three 3-pointers and a driving layup gave Ball State University an 11-0 lead. The three-minute segment foreshadowed what became a 90-62 Cardinal rout. The 28-point advantage against the Red Hawks was Ball State's largest margin of victory over a Mid-American Conference opponent since a 99-55 win against the University of Akron on Jan.



MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals win on road

It took almost two months, but Ronny Thompson earned his first road win Friday. Ball State University's men's basketball team defeated Central Michigan University 64-57. The Cardinals (6-12, 2-3 Mid-American Conference) were led by Peyton Stovall and Skip Mills who each scored 17 points.


SWIMMING AND DIVING: Team drops conference meet

The Ball State University women's swimming and diving team suffered a Mid-American Conference loss this weekend to the University of Toledo 163-136. "Overall it was a frustrating meet with how close the outcome was," co-coach Bob Thomas said. "Toledo's team is similar to ours in ability and they won a couple extra events and that made the difference.


University releases calendar for 2007-08 academic year

The desk calendar will say Tuesday, but don't be fooled before Thanksgiving Break next year. It'll be a Friday. The Ball State University academic calendar for 2007-08 is officially released, and it reflects two major changes approved by the university: the elimination of Saturday finals and the combination of withdrawal periods.


THE SCENIC ROUTE: Students' lives would benefit

First everyone started wearing their earbuds everywhere. But I didn't have an iPod, so I didn't care and said nothing. Then they introduced the iPhone, which has video, music and phone capabilities. I thought it was entertainment overkill, but it's way out of my price range so I said nothing.



THE GREAT WHITE HYPE: National rankings leave out Cardinals

Of the 335 NCAA Division-I women's basketball teams, only seven have fewer losses than the Ball State University women's basketball team. With a 14-2 record, the team has caused some people around Muncie to believe Ball State should join Bowling Green State University in the top 25 rankings.


Get discounts with BSU ID

The price tag for a Saturday night out bowling strikes and scarfing down wings just dropped $6.50 for Ball State University students. With a school ID, students can get discounts at restaurants, tanning salons, automotive service shops and other businesses around Muncie.


TRACK: Ball State goes on road with smaller lineup

Coach Randy Heisler said it was important not to overwork the women's indoor track and field team this week as they prepared for the Bowling Green Quadrangular tonight. "We're going to be as careful as we can heading into tomorrow night and make sure not to stretch anyone," Heisler said.


Cinderella puts on a new slipper

Glass slippers, a fairy godmother, a handsome prince and pumpkins that transform into carriages; these magical makings can be from none other than "Cinderella." The Moscow Festival Ballet will perform the fairy tale and take viewers on a journey back to childhood at 8 p.


GYMNASTICS: BSU coach focuses on eliminating errors

After a season-opening loss to Ohio State University, the Ball State University gymnastics team will look to cut down on its mistakes at Kent State University today. Ball State is looking for its first win of the season against Mid-American Conference rival Kent State.