Bernanke makes strong defense of Fed rate policies
October 1, 2012WASHINGTON - Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a wide-ranging defense Monday of the Federal Reserve's bold policies to stimulate the still-weak economy. -á
WASHINGTON - Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a wide-ranging defense Monday of the Federal Reserve's bold policies to stimulate the still-weak economy. -á
Hark! The season of pumpkin is upon us. Pumpkin spice lattes. Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin bread. It really is the best time of the year.
INDIANAPOLIS - It took Chuck Pagano less than nine months to instill his fighter's mentality and hopeful spirit in the Indianapolis Colts.
Students trying to navigate the challenging world of voting now have a valuable resource - Engage + Vote, a web page through Ball State, where voting information and a guide to political campus events are brought together in one central location. -á
INDIANAPOLIS - Colts coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with leukemia and is expected to be hospitalized six to eight weeks as he undergoes treatment.
Fifty-nine bands performed at the Muncie MusicFest on Saturday night. The acts were as varied as they were good. Some were local university students; others came from as far as Chicago. The three stages on the street sat just far enough away to keep sound from bleeding from act to act, but close enough that a change of pace is just a few steps away.
Detailed paintings depicting the land, architecture and produce of Indiana stand out against the baby blue walls. Pictures of tractors, desolate fields and rusted buildings hang between the paintings, adding a realistic touch to the shaded landscapes.
Concert attendees were greeted with the smell of local barbecue food vendors along with the sounds from local Midwest bands and artists as they entered the 2012 Muncie MusicFest on Saturday. The festival was held along the streets of downtown Muncie and took place from 5 to around 11 p.m., with some of the indoor venues, such as Doc's music hall and the Silo, hosting acts past midnight. The bill consisted of a diverse set of artists, ranging from all sorts of different genres.
INDIANAPOLIS- Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock is spending $300,000 on a new ad this week as he continues trying to tie Democratic nominee Joe Donnelly to his party's leaders in Washington.
DENVER - A man wounded in the mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater is appearing in a nationwide television spot aimed at drawing attention to gun violence as part of the upcoming presidential debates.
Comic books pulse through Christina Blanch's veins. They surround her as she sits cross-legged reading "Swamp Thing" on her iPad.
ST. LOUIS - Bacon lovers can relax. They'll find all they want on supermarket shelves in the coming months, though their pocketbooks may take a hit.
Restricted to a fan's perspective in Sunday's game at Ohio, Ball State coach Craig Roberts was watching for more than results from his team.
KENT, Ohio - When quarterback Keith Wenning saw Kent State's defense wasn't letting up on defending the running game, he knew he was going to have to carry Ball State through the air.
If you didn't think a heartbreaking loss in the final minute was going to happen to Ball State at some point this season, you obviously haven't paid attention to this team over the last five weeks.
Muncie Music Fest took place over the weekend. A large number of bands brought crowds to the downtown area as vendors and musicians came together for this Muncie tradition.
Numerous teams, supporters and busted watermelons decorated LaFollette Field on Saturday to celebrate the 40th annual Watermelon Bust. -á
The speakers who will debate tonight in John R. Emens Auditorium both carry extensive backgrounds and recognizable names in American politics. -á
KENT, Ohio - It's easy to blame Ball State's defense for the team's 45-43 loss to Kent State on Saturday. Perhaps a little too easy.
Numerous teams, supporters and busted watermelons decorated LaFollette Field on Saturday to celebrate the 40th annual Watermelon Bust. The event organized by Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Chi Omega raised money for the American Red Cross and A Better Way.
