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THROUGH MY EYES: Author finds truth in relationship woes

Are women good at understanding the excuses men give them? Or are women good at ignoring the excuses men give them? As I reflect on my past relationships and listen to others talk about their relationships, just one phrase seems to come to mind: "He's just not that into you.



JUST LISTEN: Madonna not to be outdone by sex tapes

Fearing a deficiency in attention and looming old age, Madonna concluded that publicly extending motherhood was a natural solution. Having exhausted her fertile years basking in the public limelight, the singer decided to "adopt" a child from Malawi - offering a life of comfort and opportunity in the West.


Ensemble play 'Erratica' to open Thursday at Strother

Attention all literarians: It's time to brush up on your "Shakesperean verbiage," as Ball State University's Department of Theater and Dance presents "Erratica: an Academic Farce." The play centers on Shakespeare-obssesed college professor Dr. Samantha Stafford, played by Kate Ponzio.


Freshman football players arrested

Two freshmen football players remain in jail without bail as of Monday night after being arrested in connection with the theft of laptops in Woody and Shales halls, according to police reports and university officials. Brandon Houston and Eulas Taylor III were arrested Friday on suspicion of two counts of burglary and three counts of receiving stolen property, according to the reports.


BSU sponsors events on alcohol awareness

Ball State University's Substance Abuse Prevention Outreach Team, in co-operation with Health Education, is trying to educate students about the effects of alcohol during National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. The team is sponsoring events this week in hopes of convincing students to make healthy choices, John Stachula, Counseling Center therapist, said.



Electronic trips show national parks

Ball State University and two telecommunication majors will help students across the country experience the building blocks of America during the electronic field trip to Philadelphia, beginning today at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The electronic field trips give children a national park experience that is diverse, exciting and relevant to the curriculum they are learning in their classes, Jamie Patten, vice president of communication for the National Park Foundation, said.


DON'T TAKE THIS TOO SERIOUSLY: Career athletes must stay professional

Waking up at 6 a.m. every Friday for work, I'm barely coherent enough to put on a pair of pants, let alone feel a wide range of emotions. All of that changed when I stumbled out of bed two Fridays ago and turned on the news to learn four Indiana Pacers-Stephen Jackson, Marquis Daniels, Jamaal Tinsley and Jimmie "Snap" Hunter-were involved in a scuffle outside a strip club that included gun shots, marijuana and Jackson being hit by a car.


OUR VIEW: False sense of security

By mid-semester, housing in Muncie, whether on or off campus, starts to seem like home. In the residence halls, students have formed a sense of community - people trust each other. And then students relax, sometimes forgetting that not everyone can be trusted.



Former Muncie mayor dies Monday

Former Muncie Mayor James P. Carey, 79, died Monday morning of natural causes, according to representatives at Meeks Mortuary in Muncie. The two-term mayor served from 1983 to 1991, but also served as Muncie chief of police and Delaware County sheriff before being elected mayor.


Students chase robbery suspects

Junior Seth Robinson had a gun pointed to his head Wednesday night, but he said he wasn't too afraid despite the death threats because he had a feeling the gun wasn't real. "You'd be amazed how your senses improve in situations like that," Robinson said. "I started picking up everything.


YOUR TURN: Team Lisec's budget is spent wisely

I am writing in response to the article about the recent review of Student Government Association expenditures. At first glance of the article's title, one would think that SGA is almost out of money until March. Just one category of the annual budget was reviewed and reported, ignoring the "big picture.


THE BOGEYMAN: Nuclear power could be widely implemented

Every rational political party recognizes American dependence on foreign oil is short-sighted and, frankly, stupid. -á Permitting ourselves to continue to import foreign oil places the United States under the effective control of countries which appreciate neither American interference into the affairs of their region nor American support for their enemies.



OUR VIEW: This is Homecoming

Leave the Indiana University sweatshirt in your closet for the next five days. Like it or not, it is Homecoming week at Ball State University. Beginning today, campus comes alive with spirit and energy. Ideally, at least. That's where you come in. Begin your quest to have pride in Ball State by participating in Homecoming Week.


A SHOT IN THE DARK: Judgment describes yourself, not others

How many places do we see the word "judge"?-á You probably don't spend your free time looking for specific words, per say, but if you open your eyes now you'll see how common it's used in our culture. Well, we have Judge Judy, of course. Judging Amy. Judge Dread starring Sylvester Stallone.


Comedy show to raise money for charity

Ball State University students can enjoy a night of comedy at 7:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall and aid in the fight against cancer. "Sunday Night Revival" and "BSU Late Night" are co-sponsoring a four-part comedy series with proceeds benefitting Relay for Life, an overnight celebration of cancer survivors that raises money to support the American Cancer Society, Jeff Lock, "BSU Late Night" producer and co-host, said.


YOUR TURN:Discretionary fund benefits students through involvement

My name is Ray Hart.-áI am currently the Press Secretary for your Student Government Association.-áSome of you may remember me from The Cardinal Movement presidential slate from last semester.-áThere was a heated political battle between The Cardinal Movement and Team Lisec.


Homecoming set to begin 80th year

Ball State University is celebrating its 80th Homecoming this week and students can expect an entirely new event, Music on McKinley, along with staples such as Air Jam, Student Scholarship Talent Search and the Bed Race. Christine Lindner, Homecoming publicity chairwoman, said that coming up with the right Homecoming theme was a lengthy process.


SUPREME NARCISSISM: YouTube sale lucky break for Google

Last week was an extremely lucky week for YouTube founders Steve Chen and Chad Hurley. I say lucky because they finally found a way to make serious money from the project they started 18 months earlier and rid themselves of the responsibility of a site that falls under the category of problematic in the area of maintenance.