Glassblower Dante Marioni to visit campus followed by live glass demonstration

Marioni is well known in the art industry as one of the leading glass artists of all time. Marioni and his assistant, Janusz Pozniak will begin their three-day journey with a lecture at 7:30 p.m. in the Art and Journalism Building room 225. Immediately following will be a hot glass demonstration at the Glick Center.



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Egypt denounces breaching of US embassy compound

CAIRO - Egypt's presidential spokesman said the breaching of the U.S. embassy in Cairo during protests over an anti-Islam film was "unjustified," denouncing it in the strongest words to date to come from the nation's highest office.



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Annual Living Lightly Fair encourages many to live healthier

The scent of soil and fresh produce wafted through the air. The sounds of several local, Green revolutionaries explaining their newest product to save the world intermingled with the unsubtle sounds of live local blues music. Children as well as adults approached the interactive booths, distinguishing recyclable plastic bottles from compostable lawn clippings. The Living Lightly Fair could be considered a wonderful success.


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Midwest Restoration Festival hosts walk-through tours and vendors

While she talked with an intrigued guest, Nancy White was describing the high level of difficulty put into restoring old homes while keeping the feel of the old architecture and artwork. "It's hard to do this work well enough so people can live and do justice in an old house but be contemporary," White said.


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Senate GOP spending $650K in tight Ind. battle

INDIANAPOLIS - Senate Republicans jumped into Indiana's pitched Senate battle this week, responding to a Democratic ad-buy with one of their own as they seek control of the Senate in November.




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Musical comedy 'Pitch Perfect' to premiere exclusively at Pruis Hall

Tonight, students can get a sneak peak at a dysfunctional a cappella group fueled by stars known for their voices and laugh-inducing performances. At Pruis Hall, students will get to see musical comedy "Pitch Perfect" three weeks before its October 5th wide-release. The pre-screening event is co-sponsored by University Program Board and NBC-Universal and will be free for students.


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Coupon system aimed at Ball State students is a big hit

Muncie Coupons, a subscription based program operating through the Twitter account @MuncieDeals, has become an instant sensation across campus, offering students free Pita Pit sandwiches, dollar tans and buy-one, get-one free laundering services all within the span of one week.


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Will it end? Chicago teachers to vote on strike

CHICAGO - Teachers in the nation's third-largest school district headed into a crucial vote Sunday that could end its weeklong strike with mixed emotions about a proposed contract that gave teachers annual raises over three years and offered some laid-off teachers a first shot at jobs at other schools. -á





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