The commercialization of Valentine's Day has kept the florists on their toes as men rush to the flower shops to buy their Valentine a sweet-smelling surprise. Boyfriends and husbands might be overwhelmed as they shop for flowers because many florists have much more to offer than just the traditional rose.
Senior night ended with Ball State University's first Mid-American Conference win of the season. The gymnastics team took second-place with a final score of 187.875. Michigan State earned first-place with 191.025 points and Bowling Green placed third with 183.
Valentine's Day is tomorrow, but according to a Feb. 5 article from The Herald News Online, about 64 percent of people wait until less than a week before the holiday to buy a gift for their special someones - and you might be one of those procrastinators. You could even be one of the people who waits until the actual day - or to be generous, the night before - to race into Walgreen's and grab a recently discounted box of heart-shaped candy and the fluffiest stuffed animal in the store.
The No. 70 Ball State University men's tennis team took care of business this weekend by winning two matches Saturday to improve its record to 7-3 on the year. The Cardinals faced Indiana State in the first match and defeated the Sycamores 5-2.-á The Cardinals won all three doubles matches in the contest and four of the six singles matches.
Highlighted by another school record, the women's indoor track and field team fared well this weekend at the annual Iowa State Classic. Jill Scully set a new school record in the 3,000 meters (9:31.43) as the Cardinals fought hard against the surplus of teams in Ames, Iowa.
OXFORD, Ohio -- On three separate occasions Sunday, Ball State University junior Skip Mills was given the ball to tie the game and send it into overtime, double-overtime and triple-overtime. He connected on two of them, a pull-up jumper with ninety seconds remaining in regulation and a long 3-pointer with 12 seconds left in overtime, keeping Ball State's chances for an upset victory over conference rival Miami (OH) alive.
Women and men across the country will be showing their respect and love for vaginas during Vagina Friendly Week. Ball State University's week begins today, with events occurring throughout the week. "The main goal of the week is to bring awareness about women's issues and also to raise money," said Aruna Kumaran, campus organizer for the Vagina Monologues.
Q: Should Michelle Kwan have been allowed on the U.S. figure skating team? Phil Friend: There's no way Kwan should've been allowed on the team. Sean Stevenson: She ended her Olympic career the right way. She was a nine-time U.S. champion and five-time world champion.
Towered truffle cake, white chocolate chip cheese ball, chocolate-covered kiwis and other chocolate-based foods lined tables in the Minnetrista Cultural Center on Sunday. Members of the Muncie community and surrounding areas competed in Indiana Public Radio's fourth annual "All Things Chocolate.
About six months after its first meeting, the Mayor's Commission for Ball State Student Relations had a grand total of two members show up for its Friday meeting - out of the ten who should've been there. In fact, schedule conflicts have caused the commission to never meet in its entirety.
Exactly seven years after being named the first women's soccer coach at Ball State University, the only coach the program has ever had announced Friday he will be taking his talents to another place next season. Ron Rainey, who helped start the soccer program at Ball State in 1999, will take on the challenge of building up another program, this time as head coach of the women's soccer team at the University of Iowa.
Diamonds might be forever and every kiss might begin with Kay, but solid relationships aren't built on budget blowouts or even holiday extravaganzas. Valentine's Day has the reputation of being a consumerist, overly-material holiday - and that reputation isn't too far from the truth.
Sexual assault affects everyone. Statistics show that one in four women between the ages of 15 and 23 is the victim of a completed or attempted sexual assault, Lee Van Donselaar, a psychologist at the Counseling Center, said. However, one in 11 men are also victims of sexual assault, he said.
A good meal is a great way to treat yourself or a loved one on Valentine's day - but getting a table at a restaurant without reservations can be difficult. Home cooking adds a personal touch, and may allow you to be more creative with your dishes, all while saving you a hit in the pocketbook.
For the first 28 minutes of Saturday's game, the women's basketball team found itself locked in a battle with the top team in the Mid-American Conference. Ball State University led Bowling Green by four points at halftime and trailed by one with 12:35 remaining.
As many might notice, there is an inherent bias to this list. The oldest film on the list ("The Empire Strikes Back") is only 26 years old. Yes, I'm ignoring the old, classic, black and white films of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. I beg your forgiveness. 10. "Desperado" This early Robert Rodriguez film - one of the best action pictures of the 90s - has a kiss that epitomizes the action film kiss.
After only one member showed up for the Mayor's Commission for Ball State Student Relations meeting Friday, student officials are planning to discuss new guidelines this week for next year's membership. Muncie Mayor Dan Canan appointed 10 students - two from each grade level and two graduate students - to serve as a line of communication between Ball State University and Muncie last spring, and they began work in September 2005.
Q: Should snowboarding half-pipe be considered an Olympic sport? Sean Stevenson: After the U.S. men's and women's teams took home gold and silver medals in the snowboarding half-pipe, people are beginning to wonder if this "American" sport should be in the Olympics.
So much for the dog fight.-áOn a night when the highly touted Loyola offense was clogged by Ball State University's defense, the Ramblers found themselves going home early with a mark in the loss column. "That's a fun team to watch," coach Joel Walton said.
Sometimes the score doesn't indicate how hard a team works to earn a win. This was the case for the Ball State University women's tennis team on Friday. Even though the Cards pulled out a 7-0 win against Youngstown State University, three of the six singles matches went three sets.
