72hrs: Reel Time to present Chuck Close movie

Unity Pageant to close Unity Week

While mainstream beauty pageants have progressed toward emphasizing service and wit, the Ball State University Unity Pageant is meant to recognize young multicultural leaders on campus.

Colts cheerleaders work double duty on the field, in classroom

At 11 p.m., Breanna Fonner is just getting back to her apartment in Muncie. Even though she still has homework to do, she is unable to focus because her brain wants to "shut down." Her day began at 8 a.m. and since then she had juggled attending class, studying, working out, an hour car ride to Indianapolis with five other girls, three-and-a-half hours of learning new routines and another hour trip back to Muncie. This is just a typical day for Fonner, a Ball State University junior and NFL cheerleader for the Indianapolis Colts. However, she isn't alone — five other Ball State students/Colts cheerleaders manage working a full-time job and being full-time students.

CHIRP TV: Game of the Week (Ball State men's volleyball vs. Grand Canyon)

In this edition of the CHIRP TV: Game of the Week, the CHIRP TV crew of Andrew Walker, Vinnie Lopes and Rhett Umphress discuss the Ball State men's volleyball team's home opener against Grand Canyon at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Student looks to start triathlon club

DN Weekly Awards

Each week, The Daily News' sports crew picks its PPQ - the play, player and quote of the week. To vote in next week's fan choice poll, check out Monday's online edition of The Ball State Daily News.

Rugby team raises money for victims in Haiti

At 4:53 p.m. last Tuesday, some students were in class. Some were doing homework, and others were having a good time. At the same time, the ground was shaking in Haiti. The people of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere were experiencing 30 seconds they will never forget. In response to the tragedy, the Ball State University women's rugby team is organizing 'Ruggers Helping Others,' an effort to collect money and cans to help the people of Haiti. 'We take everyday things for granted,' senior advertising major Krista Hess said.

Rugby team raises money for Haiti

At 4:53 p.m. last Tuesday, some students were in class. Some were doing homework, and others were having a good time. At the same time, the ground was shaking in Haiti. The people of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere were experiencing 30 seconds they will never forget. In response to the tragedy, the Ball State University women's rugby team is organizing 'Ruggers Helping Others,' an effort to collect money and cans to help the people of Haiti. 'We take everyday things for granted,' senior advertising major Krista Hess said.

PHOTO GALLERY: Men's basketball vs. Western Michigan

The Ball State men's basketball team defeated Western Michigan Wednesday evening at Worthen Arena with a 75-68 win. Click on the photos to the right for a view of some of the images of the game.

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Ball State defeats Grand Canyon 3-1

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Ball State defeats Grand Canyon 3-1

' For complete coverage of Thursday night's match, check back with bsudailynews.com.

72hrs: Winter movie preview - Dumping time?

Sometimes movie audiences just don't want to see a retired wrestler dressed up like a fairy.According to Box Office Mojo and Metacritic, the first few months of a new year have the lowest number of quality films and commercial successes. Between 2000 and 2009, only two film releases at the top of the year made $100 million at the box office. Metacritic calls January the "cruelest month" for movie releases, and February is not close behind.

Former senator to speak at Ball State

Former Sen. Mike Gravel will be at Ball State University on Feb. 15 to give a lecture on his 2008 presidential campaign for the National Initiative for Democracy. Graham Watson, Web development specialist for Ball State, said he booked the former senator because he wanted the university and Muncie community to learn about the campaign.

FROM THE HOOD: SGA slate success not dependant on preparation time, planning

Since returning from Winter Break, new Daily News columnist Dillon Kimmel has written two columns about the Student Government Association and its upcoming elections. Having dedicated more than two years of my life to the organization, I was quite pleased to see that others were willing to use their column inches to discuss SGA. What started as excitement ended in extreme disappointment.

MEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING: Ball State travels to MAC power Eastern Michigan with upset hopes

After Saturday's meet, the Cardinals on Sunday travel to Fishers, Ind., to take on Butler University, Eastern Illinois University, Youngstown State University, and Valparaiso University in a five-team meet.

UPB Ski trip sign-ups available

Sign-ups for the University Program Board's annual ski trip Feb. 6 are now available at the Office of Student Center Programs, which is located at 305 N. College Ave. In a press release, UPB President Dillon Kimmel said the group will leave for Perfect North Slopes, located just outside of Cincinnati, at noon and return around 8 p.m. He encourages students to sign up as soon as possible, because only 25 spots are available.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Conflicted history left Haiti vulnerable

In the wake of last week's earthquake in Haiti, there have been misconceptions or plain misinformation floating around in the media as to the country itself. Here are a few details about Haiti's long history.

Professor looks to revive chess club

One goes. Then the other. Pieces gracefully move about the board. Finally, one player's king falls. Ball State University's chess club history runs deep. Its popularity has varied through the years, at one time boasting a membership of more than 60 students. Yet enthusiasm for the game seems to be down these days. Students and community members flocked to the Wendy's on West Jackson Street on the weekends for several years to find a competitive chess game. Now that's gone, too.

Rugby team raises money for Haiti

At 4:53 p.m. last Tuesday, some students were in class. Some were doing homework, and others were having a good time. At the same time, the ground was shaking in Haiti. The people of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere were experiencing 30 seconds they will never forget. In response to the tragedy, the Ball State University women's rugby team is organizing 'Ruggers Helping Others,' an effort to collect money and cans to help the people of Haiti. 'We take everyday things for granted,' senior advertising major Krista Hess said.

TRACK: Coach, team not happy with performance so far heading into Gladstine Invite

Improvement from last week's showing will start this Friday and Saturday at Bloomington, where the girls will compete in the Gladstine Invitational. So far, practice this week in preparation for the meet has been mostly encouraging, according tocoach Randy Heisler.