The Ball State Daily News editorial board does not support a campus-wide smoking ban. That, however, does not mean everyone supports smoking. Here's the breakdown: 18 out of 19 editorial board members voted against the ban at a Wednesday night meeting. Out of those 19 voters, three smoke about three packs a week, one smokes approximately a cigarette a day and one quit less than a week ago.
The elevator that trapped more than 16 Ball State University students Tuesday night was caused by overcrowding, not a mechanical error, Alan Hargrave, director of housing and residence life, said. "The people who overloaded the elevator, that was the problem," Hargrave said.
A member of Ball State University's men's basketball team was arrested over the weekend. Kevin Ford, a junior who transferred to Ball State from Southern Idaho, was arrested for public intoxication Sunday. Ford, who spent his freshman year at New Mexico State University before transferring to Southern Idaho University, was recruited to play at Ball State by Ronny Thompson and stayed after Thompson resigned and was replaced by Billy Taylor.
More than 6,600 Ball State University students voted on the campus-wide smoking ban referendum. That is about 2,500 more votes cast than for last year's Student Government Association elections. Senators and about 30 students gathered in front of the Art and Journalism Building to hear the results of whether Ball State should become a smoke-free campus or continue its current policies on smoking.
Entering the Mid-American Conference season Saturday with a home game against Miami University, coach Annette Payne is looking for one thing from her Ball State University field hockey team senior class: Leadership. "She's made clear that the seniors are supposed to guide the team," senior midfielder Lauren Cruz said.
Applications for Air Jam, Talent Search and MC auditions are due by 4 p.m. Thursday in the Alumni Association Office on the second floor of the Alumni Center, Homecoming adviser Michelle Johnson said. Most of the Air Jam spots have been filled, Johnson said, but some spots are still available.
Economic development, property taxes and improved relations between Ball State University and the Muncie community were the hot topics Wednesday when the two Muncie mayoral candidates came to speak. Democratic candidate Jim Mansfield, 58, and Republican candidate Sharon McShurley, 45, addressed about 30 audience members on how they would best serve as mayor.
A survey of 1,410 students reaped benefits for Ball State University's School of Extended Education summer school program. Joanna Wallace, associate dean of the School of Extended Education, said the school wanted students' opinions in order to improve the program, which has experienced a downward trend in registration.
In response to Student Government Association's online poll of students, 4,413 students voted for a smoke-free campus. There were 2,486 votes in support of keeping smoking regulations the same.
Nine members of Ball State University's Natural Resources Club got into a tight squeeze on Saturday. Spelunking through Buckner Cave near Bloomington, Ind., altered the perspectives of some club members. "Until you're placed between a rock and a hard place, you don't have the respect for the underground world," Natural Resource Club President Lisa Nicklas said.
Cold, windy and rainy conditions put a damper on the Ball State University's women's golf team's chance to win the Mid-American Conference Preview Tournament in Indianapolis. After shooting a school-record 294 in Monday's first round to take a four stroke lead, Ball State shot a 307 Tuesday and finished second to Eastern Michigan University by one stroke in the 11-team tournament.
On Friday, Congress voted to approve the College Cost Reduction Act, making President Bush's signature the last barrier to the legislation. If approved, the act would provide an increase in money to students in need of federal financial aid, Robert Zellers, director of scholarships and financial aid, said.
With his red Cardinals tennis cap turned backward on his head, Eduardo Pavia enters the tennis court with a slight smile on his face exuding confidence. It's the type of confidence expected from a person ranked No. 1 in his home nation, even if he is a freshman.
Ball State University's Cooper Science Building is open Wednesday after a chemical spill forced students and faculty to evacuate on Tuesday. Media Relations Manager Marc Ransford said it was minor spill. Nobody was injured and there was no damage, he said.
INDIANAPOLIS - On Tuesday, the Ball State University women's volleyball team lost for the eighth consecutive match, a program record in its 35-year history. Following a moment of silence to remember the victims of 9/11, the Cardinals initially looked like they might snap the losing streak jumping out to a 7-5 lead in game one.
The Ball State University Alumni Center was filled with laughter and stories of old as almost two dozen alumni gathered to see the university they once called home. The Alumni Center hosted the Half-Century Club on Wednesday. The day's events included a luncheon, a group picture, a tour of campus and a presentation from Larry Cox, director of the entrepreneurship center.
An elevator got stuck in the Studebaker West Complex shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to Liz Alberding, a Palmer/Davidson desk staff member. Students were trapped in the elevator for about 20 minutes before being rescued by firefighters, said freshmen Evan Hauser and Ryan LeVeque.
Although they look barren and sparse now, by the end of the month Minnetrista Cultural Center's mini-orchard will be ripe with apples. A small orchard comprised of approximately 10 apple trees occupies an area near a gift shop on the center's grounds, said Visitor Services Assistant Lisa Nicklas.
The Student Government Association will sponsor its first Political Speaker Series 7 p.m. Wednesday at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. SGA Treasurer Zac Davis said the year-long series would bring Indiana politicians to campus to speak about how Ball State University students can get involved with local politics.
Two Ball State University women's soccer players were named to the Florida Atlantic University Kickoff Classic All-Tournament team Tuesday. Juniors Annie Aiello and Katelyn Alexander received the honor for their play in the weekend tournament, in which Ball State (2-2) finished 1-1.
