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Ball State rents Muncie space for institutes

Ball State University is leasing a space in downtown Muncie for student media and design programs, providing room for facilities not available on campus. David Ferguson, executive director for media design, said the one-year lease of space in the Lofts at Mitchell Place, 301 S.



WOMEN'S SOCCER: Cards earn victory over Sycamores

The competitive, rigorous opening schedule of Ball State University's soccer season culminated with Friday's wet and wild 3-2 victory over Indiana State University. With a consistently tied score, it looked as though the team that made the last play would come out on top.


SPEAK SOFTLY: Remember and honor sacrifices many have made

Sept. 11 taught us many things as a nation. It taught us what is a true hero. It showed us how we all are connected here in America. It showed us how neighbors can embrace one another to recover from tragedy. It taught us that the human spirit is more powerful than any enemy could ever be.


FIELD HOCKEY: Cards shut out St. Louis University

Talk about a successful time-out. In the first 19 minutes Ball State University's field hockey team managed only one shot while they gave-up four shots to St. Louis University before the Cardinals called a time-out. Following the time-out Ball State allowed only one more shot on goal the rest of the game and scored twice in the second half to win the game 2-0.


FOOTBALL: Hoosiers top Ball State

Brian Jackson's missed extra point wasn't a big deal at the time. Ball State University scored right before halftime to push its lead to 23-7. On 3rd-and-11 from the Indiana 41 yard line, Joey Lynch avoided the Hoosier pass rush and found a wide-open Darius Hill in the end zone for the score.



Hooked on Blueberries

Low in calories and loaded with flavor, blueberries have been named among the healthiest foods. Although the last day to harvest blueberries in Indiana was Sept. 1, fresh berries are still available at farmer's markets and grocery stores, and they can be frozen to last through the fall and winter.


WOMEN'S TENNIS: Ball State finishes ninth at Cardinal Classic

The Ball State women's golf team posted a two-round score of 635 to finish ninth at the 2006 Cardinal Classic this past weekend in Yorktown. The tournament consisted of 17 teams including seven in-state schools and five Mid-American Conference schools. Coach Katherine Mowat said that her team didn't perform like she would have liked, however, this was just the second tournament of the fall season for the team.


Five years after

Click the link to see the DN|Online package about the fifth anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11.


Reflections: Your stories. Your images. Your words.

Alumnus responded to Sept. 11 in Phoenix Although not a first responder-áin terms of New York Police Department, Port Police or Fire Department, this is a perspective from a first responder in another major metropolitan city, Phoenix, Arizona and military reservist.



Organizations to sponsor prayer vigils, free services

Local organizations will open their doors to the Muncie community for prayer and remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The events will range from prayer to ceremonies. While local churches remembered victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and honored emergency personal during Sunday services, several events are planned for Monday.


SUPREME NARCISSISM:Horses may be a sign Congress has jumped shark on the wrong issues

Is it just me, or does it feel like this Congress has jumped the shark? I understand that elections are around the corner and they don't want to get into anything heavy, but this is getting kind of ridiculous. They're considering bills that are clearly in violation of the first amendment, and other ones that on a good day would be considered frivolous.


FOOTBALL: Cardinals struggle during second half

For two straight weeks, the Ball State University defense struggled with a mobile quarterback. Fortunately it didn't have an effect on the outcome against Eastern Michigan, but the same couldn't be said in last night's 24-23 loss to Indiana. Without the services of Blake Powers and his back-up Graeme McFarland unable to find any kind of offensive rhythm, Hoosier coach Terry Hoeppner didn't waste any time turning to his third-string quarterback Kellen Lewis.


FOOTBALL: Ball State fans cheer on

Saturday night's game against Indiana University had almost everything a college football game needs: two talented teams, pageantry and one exciting atmosphere.



OUR VIEW: Stay on board

More than 23,000 people packed the stands of Scheumann Stadium on Saturday. The Pride of Mid-America played on as white Thunderstixx turned the student section into a turbulent ocean of energy and noise. Chants from the crowd echoed in the night air from prior to kickoff through the closing minutes of the second half.


Reporters look back at 9/11 coverage

Despite covering the shooting of President Ronald Reagan in 1981, former CNN anchor Judy Woodruff said the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks were like nothing she had ever reported on. "There are no words that could do justice to the experience, thoughts and feelings of that day," she said.


Ball State remembers attacks

The images are clear for many. Barrels of smoke clouded the morning skies. People overcome with fear ran for their lives. The twin towers crumbled to the ground. As many people have said, Sept. 11, 2001 was "the day the world changed." Few Ball State University students can forget where they were and what they were doing, five short years ago, when they heard of the tragedies in New York City, Washington, D.


The Living Room: Comfort, Coffee & Worship

A living room can be a comfortable meeting place for friends, but in Muncie's case, it's a small concert venue. The Living Room hopes to provide that comfortable atmosphere suggested by its name to the community's young adults, founder David Smith said. The Living Room has become a popular fixture in downtown Muncie, reaching out to the Christian community with Bible studies and concerts.


Cardinals fall to Hoosiers

After jumping out to a 23-7 lead at halftime, Ball State University was unable to hold its lead against Indiana University, giving up 17 unanswered points in the second half to lose 24-23. The loss makes the Cardinals 1-1 on the season. Next week, Ball State will travel to West Lafayette to take on Purdue University.


STICK THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT: More to life than material possessions

If you are a Ball State University student reading this, you are probably rich and healthy. At least you are compared to more than two-thirds of the world population. You may be thinking "Comparisons are odious" or "Why do I care about this?" It's true there is no need to stress about the state of those less fortunate than yourself or to spend hours contemplating your position in the global economy.


FOOTBALL: Lynch prepares for IU, faces family on field

When Joey Lynch looks over to the opposing sideline on Saturday, it will be a different experience. With one glance toward the Indiana University bench he will see his father, offensive coordinator Bill Lynch. A second glance over, he will see his brother, Billy Lynch, talking to the wide receivers and fulfilling his role as Indiana's wide receivers coach.