Ball State University students interested in applying for a position on a University Senate council or committee might find the process quicker and easier because of an amendment Student Government Association passed Wednesday. SGA President Betsy Mills said the amendment eliminated the rule requiring 50 signatures on students' applications before they can be appointed to a council or committee.
Monday's Virginia Tech tragedy will be one that we all recall for quite some time. Many of us here at Ball State University know somebody who goes to Virginia Tech. All of us can recognize the senseless devastation brought on by one man. We can pray for those who were injured and mourn for those who were killed.
In last place for the Mid-American Conference West Division, the Ball State University baseball team begins a three-game home series against first-place Eastern Michigan University today. The Eagles are 9-1 in conference games, while the Cardinals are four games back with a 4-8 MAC record.
A Fishers man remains in Delaware County Jail after being arrested Friday in connection with an assault April 6 at Linden Place Apartments, according to jail officials. Sgt. Darrin Clark of the Muncie Police Department said Benjamin Brooks, 25, turned himself in and was arrested on probable cause.
Instructor of social work Terri Scherer died Monday night from unknown health problems, friend and colleague Judi Egbert said. Scherer, was born Jan. 23, 1963, and graduated from Ball State with her bachelor's degree social work in 1997. She later became a field supervisor for the department, Egbert said.
With two games at a Big Ten school's diamond, the Ball State University baseball team had work to do if it wanted to get a victory. However, the goal was not necessarily to win, coach Greg Beals said. "Our mission for today was not to win or lose but to just start playing better baseball, and we were able to do that," Beals said.
On Saturday, the Ball State University men's tennis team (9-13 overall, 4-1 Mid-American Conference) plays its last regular season home match against Northern Illinois University (8-10 overall, 0-3 MAC). Joe and Jarrod Epkey both did not play in singles in the Cardinals' win against IPFW Wednesday.
After finishing second at the Marshall Invitational two weeks ago, the Ball State University men's golf team returns to action this weekend for the Fossum Taylor Made Invitational. Held at Forest Akers Golf Club in East Lansing, Mich., the 54-hole tournament will begin Saturday and conclude Sunday.
Roaring fans and tan, chiseled muscle men inspired 21-year-old Mark Niespodziany to compete against Ball State University's best-built bodies. The junior psychology major said he was in awe of the ambiance of last year's annual Mr. and Ms. Ball State Bodybuilding competition, which was sponsored by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
The Ball State University women's track and field team hits the road again this weekend traveling to West Lafayette for the Dave Ranking Invitational. The Cardinals are coming off of a sixth place finish in the Miami Invitational, finishing more than 150 points behind first place Miami University.
Title IX was created to provide gender equity on college campuses. In academics, athletics and overall activities for students, Title IX was passed to ensure that everyone would receive equal representation. This also applies to coaches. According to the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) of 2005-06, Ball State University's then nine full-time female coaches made $730,757, with the average salary of $81,195.
The war in Iraq has long been a strongly debated topic among many. Although I take a very strong anti-war stance on the issue, there are those who take an equally strong stance in favor of the war in Iraq. I have gathered information from the media, friends and family I have serving in the military and my own personal experiences, weighed the arguments and settled on my opinion.
Ball State University coach Brady Hoke approached this year's spring practice with the mindset of a sport normally not associated with the gridiron: a marathon. As the Cardinals prepare for Saturday's Cardinal-White game, Hoke said his team needs to prepare physically and mentally for an entire season, not just a few games.
Recent national and local events prove safety is a major concern in any university environment. The horrific Virginia Tech shooting isn't comparable to anything that's ever happened at Ball State University, but that doesn't mean safety isn't an issue on our campus.
var uslide_show_id = "73a4b0c1-2b74-4dd7-bf11-513f6b77e94b";var slideshowwidth = "350";var linktext = "";Struggling against a breeze that threatened to extinguish 200 candles, Ball State University students and faculty lined the sidewalk and grassy area surrounding "Frog Baby" fountain Wednesday night. It was a vigil to remember the students and staff who died at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University shootings.
Two Ball State University men's basketball players left the program according to a press release from coach Ronny Thompson Wednesday. Junior Steve Horton and sophomore Jalon Perryman left the team to pursue other opportunities, according to the press release.
The No. 13 Ball State University men's volleyball team isn't hosting the conference tournament, but coach Joel Walton will take one match at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals (17-11, 8-4 MIVA) play Lewis University in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tournament quarterfinals 7:30 p.
Ball State University's men's tennis team is now on its longest losing streak of the season after a loss Tuesday against Indiana State University. The three-game deficit drops the Cardinals to 8-13 for the season. Ball State started the match by winning the doubles point but ended up falling short with a final score of 4-3 against the Sycamores.
Setter Ethan Pheister was named the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Player of the Week Tuesday. Starting at setter for the first time since Jan. 13, Pheister had a career-high 47 assists as the No. 13 Ball State University men's volleyball team defeated No.
