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Vigil to recognize domestic violence

Students don't typically talk about domestic violence because of its sensitive nature, a victims advocate said; but a candlelight vigil at University Green will give members of the Ball State University and Muncie communities a chance to discuss the topic.


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Virtual Filmmaking

Although it's not likely that Master Chief or Mario will be accepting any Academy Awards soon, Machinima is a rising art within the game-playing community. "Machinima is animated filmmaking using video game technology," said Paul Marino, the executive director of the Academy of Machinima Arts and Sciences.




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FIELD HOCKEY: Weekend thrills

The Ball State University field hockey team may not be partying like it's 1999, but they are playing like it's 1999. This weekend, the Cardinals defeated Ohio University for the first time since 1999 and then beat Kent State University to extend their longest conference winning streak since 1999 to four games.


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FOOTBALL: Turnovers, poor strategy among numerous factors

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - When Ball State University looks at the film from Saturday's game against Central Michigan University, it will have no one to blame but itself. Ball State's five turnovers came courtesy of poorly thrown balls, bad judgment and a not-so-lucky break.


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SOCCER: Ball State finds answers during weekend

The numbers hadn't been attractive in Ball State University's previous three soccer matches. Over the course of three Mid-American Conference competitions, the Cardinals had been out-scored 5-1 against teams with a combined 9-10-2 record. Searching desperately for answers, coach Michelle Salmon got what she was looking for in the form of Amy Holst.


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Annual showcase highlights students

If Ball State University dance majors want to graduate, they must choreograph a dance and perform it at the senior choreography showcase, which runs three days this weekend. The sixteenth annual showcase will be today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.




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YOUR TURN: Plan to improve UCC poorly constructed

The proposed UCC-21 program recently submitted to University Senate for consideration is poorly constructed and has little to do with improving deficiencies in the current UCC.-á There is substantial evidence that courses in the current UCC have been successful in achieving the goals of this program.


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FOOTBALL: Cards hope for tie of division lead

A victory by Ball State University on Saturday against Central Michigan University will put the Cardinals in a three-way tie for the Mid-American Conference West Division lead. If it's going to happen, tight end Darius Hill will no doubt play a big part.


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FOOTBALL: Offense receives spark from humbled back

B.J. Hill made the most of his first start of the 2006 season. After seeing limited action at running back because of a high ankle sprain, Hill brought some much-needed productivity to the Ball State University run offense. Starting for Larry Bostic, who didn't make the trip to Buffalo last week because of a death in the family, Hill ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the Cardinals' 55-25 victory.



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SOCCER: Cards look to return to winning ways

It's been a long week of waiting for the players on Ball State University's soccer team. After jump-starting the season with a 9-1-2 record, the Cardinals dropped both matches last weekend at home to Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University.


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Time to remember

Senior Zac Davis will never forget the past incidents of hatred that have occurred on Ball State University's campus and around the nation. "The president [of Ball State's Spectrum] ... a few years ago actually had 'fag' carved into his chest with a hanger," Davis said.



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STICK THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT: History limited culturally to white deeds

Growing up, learning American history in the United States means two things for most people. First, history is limited geographically to North America. Second, history is limited culturally to white accomplishments. We all learned the European explorer Christopher Columbus founded the colonies; George Washington, Ben Franklin and associates formed the government and Abraham Lincoln, with the help of Ulysses S.



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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Team wants to feel at home again

Ashley Griffith n Staff Reporter This weekend will be crucial for the Ball State University women's volleyball team if they want to keep their hopes of winning the Mid-American Conference West Division championship alive.-á Both Western Michigan University and Northern Illinois University play at a high level, and NIU is leading the division at this point with a record of 5-1-0 in the MAC.


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Tickets for O.A.R. show hard to sell

After disappointing sales for The Strokes concert on Oct. 2, Emens Auditorium is in for another let down, selling approximately 1,500 tickets of 3,400 for Sunday's O.A.R. show. If more students do not buy tickets today or in the 2 hours prior to Sunday's 7 p.


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FIELD HOCKEY: Improved Cards look for redemption against Ohio

Three weeks ago the Ball State University field hockey team left Athens, Ohio after suffering its worst conference loss in nearly two years. They lost 4-0 to Ohio University. However, for coach Annette Payne, when the Cardinals play the Bobcats this afternoon, Ohio will be facing a completely changed team from their last meeting.

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