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Food burglar chased, caught by BSU students

Juniors Christa Music, Amanda Baltazar and James Nimmer chased after and captured former Ball State University student Arthur Kistner after the women said they saw him taking food from their freezer. Kistner said in the police report that he was hungry because he hadn't eaten in a week.



BSU to dedicate gateway to campus

Ball State University will give thanks to six classes of alumni for their contributions to the construction of the gateway to campus at the corner of McKinley and Bethel avenues in a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. today. Ball State President Jo Ann Gora and Muncie Mayor Dan Canan will be present for the event, Stephanie Arrington, special assistant to the president's office, said.


Freshmen to stay in jail until Monday

The two Ball State University freshmen football players who were arrested on suspicion of theft could remain in jail until Monday, jail officials said, and may face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Brandon Houston and Eulas Taylor III have been held at the Delaware County Jail since Friday, when they were arrested on suspicion of stealing laptop computers from the LaFollette Complex.


McKinley closes for first-time event with artists, musicians, fireworks

Footsteps will replace motor traffic tonight on Ball State University's main road. McKinley Avenue will be shut down from Neely to Riverside avenues at 4:30 p.m. for Ball State's first Music on McKinley, a festival of musical acts, vendors and artists, which kicks off at 5 p.



WHO ME?: Message boards, blogs revolutionize business of sports

This week ESPN sent out a memo to all its employees warning them against using unreliable sources in their stories. In and of itself, nothing is unusual about that. After all, everyone knows that there are two cardinal rules of journalism: Get it right and don't plagiarize.


Students discuss STDs, drug use, sexual health issues in open forum

Ball State University students said in an open forum Wednesday that they want college students to feel more comfortable talking about sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases. Approximately 30 students discussed "The Sweetest Taboo. Sex, Drugs, and HIV," the second in a monthly series of discussions sponsored by the Multicultural Center.


SGA senators discuss plans for rec center expansion

Ball State University students will be able to offer suggestions on what services should be added to the rec center during its expansion in a student services survey being organized by Student Government Association. Facilities, Planning and Management representatives presented plans for the expansion at the SGA meeting Wednesday to receive student input and answer any questions on the plans thus far.


OVERSHARE!: Critical thoughts lost in political bouts

So I came into this column with the intention of never going political. I reasoned that I would only comment on campus issues and that the government was not one of them. After close inspection of campus, however, I have noticed that the opinions and statements of students and their traces suggests otherwise.



FIELD HOCKEY: Cards extend winning streak to five

With a win over Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Tuesday the Ball State University field hockey team is now tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference. Ball State (6-9 overall, 5-2 MAC) defeated Miami (7-10 overall, 4-3 MAC) 3-1 thanks to three second-half goals.


Cookout promotes Ball State spirit

Ball State University students can get motivated and show their enthusiasm for Saturday's Homecoming game by attending a cookout at the Noyer Bowl today between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Yard Beef Cookout is the National Pan-Hellenic Council's biggest event during its week of events and includes competitive games and activities such as tug-of-war, powder puff football and an obstacle course, LaToya Black, graduate adviser of the NPHC, said.


WOMEN'S GOLF: Second round canceled due to poor weather

The final round of the University of Cincinnati Women's Fall Classic was cancelled yesterday due to overnight rain and continuous showers. As a result, the scores from Monday's first round are final, leaving Ball State University tied for fifth place. "Our team was sincerely disappointed they couldn't play," coach Katherine Mowat said.



Business leader shares secrets of path to success

Building a billion-dollar business requires the right people and the right plan. Don Dumoulin, senior vice president of Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis, said he would give students a plan to help reach that billion-dollar status today at 3 p.m. in Whittinger Business Building Room 104.


OUR VIEW: Show up

Today signifies the halfway mark of Homecoming week. This means your Indiana University shirt should be hidden in your closet or - preferably - sitting in your trash can. If you have been going to the events, keep it up. If you have not been taking advantage of Homecoming activities, it's time to start.


Homecoming gets kick start

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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.