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New class to create content for C-SPAN

December 3, 2009

C-SPAN is so cut and dry it doesn't even have commercial advertisements, according to political science professor Brandon Waite.But it is a trusted news medium, and that's why he chose to focus an interactive media project on C-SPAN programming.The Interactive C-SPAN Project is an independent study Waite created that allows undergraduate students majoring in political science, computer science and graphic design to engage viewers by embedding C-SPAN programming.

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Band says reunion tour feels so good

December 3, 2009

Arrah and the Ferns grew from three friends playing music together to one of the hottest bands in Indiana's vast musical landscape. The Muncie folk trio debuted on a cold December night at an open mic in 2005. Months later their first album, "Evan is a Vegan," won fans across the Midwest. They performed alongside national indie rock acts such as Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu and Danielson. When they headlined a 2007 music festival in Houghton, Mich., Arrah Fisher, Carl Stovner and Dave Segedy were greeted as rock stars.And then, in early 2008, with a much-anticipated sophomore album nearing completion, they broke up.Friday night, the band will reunite and take the stage in Muncie once again for two performances. In the evening, they will play an all-ages show at Village Green Records, followed by a set at Doc's Music Hall.

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OUR VIEW: You did your part

December 3, 2009

Worthen Arena saw its first big men's basketball game Wednesday night against the No. 23 Butler University Bulldogs. Despite being a Ball State University team that many expect to be much improved from last season and a nationally ranked Butler team, the most impressive showing of the night was from the student section.

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President Gora to strengthen Chinese-American dual degree program

December 3, 2009

President Jo Ann Gora will host meetings with other university professors next week to discuss strengthening a dual degree program for Chinese students.This 1+2+1 program allows bilingual Chinese students to earn two bachelor degrees from universities in China and America. Students study in China the first year, in America the second and third, and in China again for their last year.

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Savage's Alehouse expands menu

December 3, 2009

Savage's Alehouse, located at 127 High Street in downtown Muncie, has doubled its menu.Owner Joel Savage said the bar opened with a limited menu compared to its list of spirits, but the business decided to increase its food options after realizing most customers were coming in to eat.

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Muncie Action Plan meetings draw large crowds

December 3, 2009

Six hundred people came to the Muncie Action Plan meetings this week to express their ideas for how to improve the Muncie community, but George Branam still isn't satisfied."I won't be satisfied until we get stuff done," he said. "My heart is with the people who think of themselves as an ordinary citizen. It's the duty of the citizens to pick up the torch."

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First Thursday celebrates the season with art

December 3, 2009

The First Thursday art gallery celebration for December at the Art and Soul by Phoebe Gallery is set to get the downtown art scene into the holiday spirit, owner Phoebe Wantz said.The gallery will present its new art Christmas Show from 5 to 9 p.m. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the gallery at 7 p.m.

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Senate discusses university projects in the works

December 3, 2009

At the University Senate meeting, instead of congratulating Ball State University for creating a glass center and being the first in Indiana with a glass curriculum, professors voiced concerns about the lack of parking spaces due to construction.The group talked about projects taking place at the university and within the Senate, including a glass curriculum for College of Fine Arts, SafeAssign implementation and amendments to the Senate Handbook.

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Local restaurants cited for, correct health violations

December 3, 2009

Several Muncie restaurants received critical health code violations during recent inspections.Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar, IHOP and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken received a collective total of 17 critical and noncritical health violations in October.

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Poll finds sexting common among young people

December 3, 2009

Sexting — sharing sexually explicit photos, videos and chat by cell phone or online — is fairly commonplace among young people, despite sometimes grim consequences for those who do it. More than a quarter of young people have been involved in sexting in some form, an Associated Press-MTV poll found.

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Students use immersive learning experience to benefit Harvest Soup Kitchen

December 3, 2009

Ball State University's sport administration and hospitality event management classes have teamed up to raise at least $1,000 for Harvest Soup Kitchen.The Harvest Soup Kitchen is open six days each week. The kitchen serves an average of 125-150 people daily and more than 39,000 meals annually.

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Ball State fights for rights to logo

December 3, 2009

After waging battles over budget cuts, earmark funding and the H1N1 flu virus, Ball State University is ending it's calender year fighting for the rights to its logo.The "Raider bird" at Portland High School, in Portland, Mich., looks too similar to Ball State's "Cardinal bird," Michael Van Wieren, general counsel for the Licensing Resource Group of Holland, Ball State's licensing agent, said.

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Songwriting class to showcase work

December 3, 2009

Aspiring musicians looking to snag a spot in the top 40 participated in a class this semester to learn about the secrets of writing a hit song. Ball State recently introduced a new course that teaches the fundamentals of how to write song lyrics worthy of radio airtime.Students in the class will be showcasing songs they've written in the class at a concert starting at 8 p.m. tonight in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Tally. The show is free and will feature a variety of different musical styles.

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Ball State SGA travels to Purdue University to collaborate, brainstorm ideas

December 3, 2009

Sixteen members of Ball State University's Student Government Association traveled to Purdue University on Wednesday night in an effort to collaborate with the school and get ideas about how to improve student life.Nicole Akey, SGA president pro-tempore, has been talking about the trip with the president of Purdue's student government since the beginning of the semester.

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