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Celebrating the art of beer

October 26, 2009

Beer flowed, music rang out and good times were had at the first Muncie Brewfest on Saturday. People came to sample craft beers, listen to music and enjoy the food. For many who attended, it was their first time experiencing a brew festival. As for the brewers, many were well-seasoned veterans to the scene. Around 200 people attended the inaugural event, which which was a smaller crowd than organizers had hoped for, Ty Morton, organizer for Muncie Brewfest said.

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OUR VIEW: The long awaited victory

October 26, 2009

Cheers to you Stan Parrish.The players on the Ball State University football team were waiting a while. The diminishing Cardinal faithful were getting antsy — eight games and 51 days into the start of season without a win will do that to fans. However, nothing compares to your wait, coach.Ball State's victory against winless Eastern Michigan University on Saturday ended Parrish's winless streak as a head coach at 35 games. The streak, which started after Kansas State University's win against Kansas University on Oct. 18, 1986, Parrish's last victory as head coach, is finally finished after 23 years.

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GRAIN OF SALT: Health care public option is only logical option

October 26, 2009

For the first time, actual health reform bills will actually hit the floors of Congress and be subjected to a vote by our elected officials. This is a positive development, because reform is badly needed as costs soar through the roof and people die due to insurance abuses.In the current system, there's no competition in the health insurance market. In 39 states, 50 percent or more of the insurance market is dominated by two companies, according to the American Medical Association. This enables insurance companies to extort the consumer through high premiums, and yet they're under no obligation to actually pay for care once it's needed. Just last week, a story was in the news about an insurance company denying care to a young woman, citing her rape as a "pre-existing condition."A key solution that's been presented is what's called a public option, which would be open to anyone who cannot obtain insurance through the private sector. Studies suggest that it wouldn't have much of an effect on the decisions of private insurers, but it would go a long way to making sure everyone is covered and avoid raising premiums for everyone else through emergency care.

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Swine flu spreading faster than vaccines

October 26, 2009

Ball State University hasn't yet received swine flu vaccines, but the lack of these flu shots will not change the number of students at risk for the virus, Kent Bullis, medical director of the health center, said.

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The transformation of Elliott Hall

October 26, 2009

From the outside, Elliott Hall resembles a castle with its Tudor Gothic style and big, old wooden doors. Shiny wooden floors, medieval chandeliers, huge elegant rugs and a beautiful fireplace serve as the lobby.

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'Howl-oween' to help local animal rescue shelter

October 26, 2009

The MT Cup will be hosting its first ever "Howl-oween" Dog Costume Contest to raise money for Muncie's Animal Rescue Fund on Wednesday.The contest will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the MT Cup patio. The winner of the contest will receive a trophy and a gift certificate to MT Cup, ARF founder Terri Panszi said.

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Indiana waterways contaminated with pharmaceuticals

October 26, 2009

The water flowing down area rivers and streams is not as clean as it looks — it's contaminated with pharmaceuticals.Ball State University biology students, under the direction of biology professor Melody Bernot, have been testing water samples from north of Muncie to south of Indianapolis for a year and a half. They are finding trace amounts of drugs that entered streams through human waste.

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New shoes can help a good cause

October 26, 2009

TOMS Shoes: One for One documentary is being shown by a group of Ball State University students who are hoping to spread the word about a worthy cause.

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Ball State sophomore recognized for environmental video

October 26, 2009

Graduate student Stephanie Donovan was a participant in the Green Energy NOW! contest, which urged Indiana residents to voice their opinions about climate change.The Hoosier Environmental Council hosted this contest in order to bring more awareness to the issue, which the council said is currently under Congressional debate.

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SOCCER: Cards end home season in a tie

October 26, 2009

Senior Day for the Ball State University soccer team seemed to be a perfect day to end its six-game losing streak. Ball State was able to end the losing streak, but did not pick up the win either, in a 1-1 draw against Western Michigan University on Sunday afternoon. Before the match, seniors Megan Ridley and Amy Cleeter were recognized for their four years at Ball State. Since freshman goalkeeper Nicole Wood was out with an elbow injury, Cleeter got the start and played all 110 minutes.

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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Losing streak continues for Cardinals

October 26, 2009

There were plenty of highlights over the course of the weekend for the Ball State University women's volleyball team (10-13, 3-7). Kelsey Brandl posted 34 kills, numerous blocks and five service aces. Kaylee Schembra had a remarkable diving, one-handed pancake dig to keep a play alive. Brandl also recorded two digs in the back row, contributing to a critical point in a set win. Charde' Phillips blasted a kill off the face of a defender.

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FIELD HOCKEY: Ball State beats Missouri State 4-2

October 26, 2009

Sophomore Devanny Kuhn marked a career high four goals in Saturday's matchup as she placed the team on her shoulders, leading to an impressive victory for Ball State University.After dropping their last four games, Ball State came out strong against Missouri State University, winning 4-2.

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MEN'S TENNIS: Tough draw proves tough luck for Cards

October 26, 2009

Ball State University wanted to test themselves against elite competition during the fall season to see how they stack up. The results show the Cardinals still have a way to go."It was very disappointing," coach Bill Richards said. "It was a very poor performance."

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Obama declares swine flu a national emergency

October 26, 2009

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed treatment and protect noninfected patients.The declaration, signed Friday night and announced Saturday, comes with the disease more prevalent than ever in the country and production delays undercutting the government's initial, optimistic estimates that as many as 120 million doses of the vaccine could be available by mid-October.

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Participant achieves goal early on

October 26, 2009

Fifth-year senior Jennifer Leeman can still remember the exact moment she knew she needed to make some changes in her life: She found a picture from April when her second nephew was born. In the picture, she was sitting on a couch in the hospital with him and his older nephew."I looked huge," she said. "That for me was just the end of it."

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Students make extra cash by answering questions

October 26, 2009

Texting services such as KGB and Cha Cha provide flexible working hours for their workers and quick trivia responses for their clients.Adams said 70 percent of KGB's workers are students and there are 14 student agents at Ball State University.

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