hether it was in uniform, on the bench or even in the stands watching his legendary father John Thompson, Ball State University men's basketball head coach Ronny Thompson has always been surrounded by the game of basketball. As a player at Georgetown University from 1989-93, Thompson helped lead the Hoyas to a 94-35 record, which included a trip to the Elite Eight in his freshman year and two Sweet Sixteen appearances.
Two students are under arrest after one attempted to throw a pie at David Horowitz, a speaker brought to campus by Student Government Association and College Republicans. More details to come.
More students are being represented by Student Government Association, as Today's Black Women was approved for a Senate seat Wednesday and is the first organization to be approved since 2004. At the weekly SGA meeting, the TBW president, adviser and SGA representative presented why their organization should receive a seat.
Uncertainty and self doubt are obstacles many actors face when they rehearse for an upcoming production. At least two actors in the Ball State University production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" are learning to overcome these obstacles as they prepare for the musical's debut today at Strother Theatre.
Emens Auditorium was filled to capacity for wildlife expert Jack Hanna's free, non-ticketed show Wednesday night, and hundreds were turned away at the doors prior to Hanna's show. Emens Events Manager Dina Byrnes estimated that about 500 people who came to Hanna's show were not admitted.
Heading into the season, daily three-hour practices are a great way to mold a team into regular season form; however, nothing compares to playing another team. That opportunity will be laid before the Ball State University women's basketball team Thursday evening when the Cardinals host their last scrimmage of the pre-season against the Hoosier Stars.
"In America," Kanye West once told Rolling Stone, "they want you to accomplish all these great feats, to pull off these David Copperfield-type stunts. But let someone ask you what you're doing, and if you turn around and say, 'It's great,' then people are like, 'What's wrong with you?' You want me to be great, but you don't ever want me to say I'm great?" Kanye West and his massive ego aren't strangers to the limelight.
Ball State University students can win cash prizes while showcasing their most impressive work to the entire campus and community on the school Web site. Ball State's Portfolio, a new Web site dedicated to highlighting creative and innovative student work, is accepting entries of any kind from undergraduate students until Friday, University Web Coordinator Nancy Prater said.
I worked at the polls in Delaware County on Nov. 7, as a Sheriff in Precinct No. 69. I would like to explain exactly what happened on Tuesday morning. As the sheriff, I am the person in my particular precinct that operates the machines for you. When you sign the poll book, I walk you to the machine, answer any questions, give a brief list of directions and start the machine so that you can vote.
Beginning today at 8 a.m. and ending Friday at 8 a.m., Phi Beta Sigma fraternity will hold its annual homeless awareness fundraiser. The Sigma Sleep-Out for the Homeless focuses on the issue of homelessness in the community and nationwide.
In last Thursday's issue of the Daily News the challenge was made for students to venture outside of the campus bubble. Now, the question is if you've taken any steps to expand your cultural horizons. One unique opportunity for Ball State University students is to attend performances at Muncie Civic Theatre.
David Horowitz is no stranger to flying pies. Wednesday night, the controversial speaker was also subject to another type of pie - the delivery pizza pie variety. Regardless of humor, the plethora of pies were not appropriate or effective methods of protesting Horowitz's presence on campus.
Delaware County needs a disaster model of the damage flooding could cause before it can receive federal disaster relief funding, and Ball State University students are creating one. The students will use a program by the U.S. Homeland Security Agency that models how much damage would be done to the campus if Muncie flooded.
In an attempt to lessen his financial burden, Ball State University sophomore Ben Galvin attended Ivy Tech before transferring to Ball State. "Even though I began studying at Ivy Tech, I still expect to be in debt when I graduate," he said. Galvin is not alone in the struggle to pay for college.
With 53 percent of the vote, Sue Errington took one of the three state Senate seats that Democrats won in Tuesday's election, beating Republican opponent Andrew Phipps, who had 43 percent. Errington and Phipps were both confident as they entered their headquarters after the polls closed.
Democratic headquarters held a raucous crowd Tuesday night as Democrats regained control of the Indiana House. "We're pretty darn upbeat," Dennis Tyler, who won state representative for District 34, said. "I think what people saw from Republicans is that they didn't talk about the issues until right before the election and Democrats focused more on the issues.
As the football team closes out another season, one has to look back on all the fond memories. There was the very exciting first win, where the Cards beat Eastern Michigan in front of 12,326 very eager and very loud fans. Most recently there was the "near defeat" of Michigan.
Wildlife expert Jack Hanna began his career at age 11 cleaning cages and caring for animals at a veterinarian's office in Knoxville, Tenn.. Forty-eight years later, Hanna is one of the world's most popular wildlife advocates, with more than 50 video documentaries and countless TV appearances to his credit.
While some Ball State University students only knew about Election Day from people carrying campaign signs and gathering at the Scramble Light, others dedicated their day to getting voters to the polls. Junior Dan Schuch said it is important for everyone to vote in all elections, not just the presidential elections.
Even though the majority of us grew up in the '90s watching "Saved by the Bell" and listening to Third Eye Blind, the '80s have a special place in our heart. There is nothing I love more than to rock out and karaoke to Journey at 2 a.m. with complete strangers.
