Heading into Mid-American Conference play, Ball State University is riding on momentum and confidence. After two consecutive victories, the team is more focused on this weekend's matches against Kent State University Friday and the University at Buffalo Sunday.
The first home tournament of the season is in Mother Nature's hands. The Ball State Fall invitational is set for this weekend, but rain could cause some of the play unfinished. "It would be a nightmare if it rains," coach Bill Richards said. "We would just have to sit and hope it clears up.
Despite the struggling economy, most employers at Ball State University's annual Career Fair said their business has stayed the same or improved. The fair, which was sponsored by the Career Center, was from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Worthen Arena. Approximately 500 to 600 students showed up to talk to more than 100 businesses.
Ball State University announced Thursday afternoon that Fiesta on the Green has been moved from University Green to Pruis Hall because of inclement weather.
Ball State will receive an athletics department record $800,000 for traveling to play this road game Saturday against an undefeated Auburn team receiving votes in the national polls.
A lot of honking went on at the Scramble Light on Wednesday afternoon. The University Democrats were out to demonstrate in favor of health care reform, wearing hospital masks while holding signs. One of the signs read, "I care, you care. We all need health care.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Police in Indianapolis are looking for a man who apparently parachuted from the top of a 21-story public housing building. A police report says a tenant at the Barton Tower Apartments in downtown Indianapolis saw a man with an orange or red parachute fly off the roof and land in a nearby street early in the morning Sept.
With Homecoming around the corner, Village businesses are preparing for the influx of Ball State University students, alumni and fans that will make up their crowds next weekend. In contrast, some downtown businesses said they are not expecting more business than usual.
Auburn University has the best offense Ball State University will see all season and the Cardinals will have to face it without safety Sean Baker. The reigning Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year will miss Saturday's game with a broken hand. Coach Stan Parrish said Baker broke the hand on the second play of last week's game at Army.
The Ball State University football team will receive an athletics department record $800,000 for playing a road non-conference game against Auburn University on Saturday. Below is the amount of money the Ball State University football team has received and paid to play non-conference games in the last four seasons.
Downtown Muncie is under the spotlight this weekend, with members of the Indiana Arts Commission and art lovers from all over the state coming to experience the forms of art the community has to offer. The Indiana Arts Commission chose Muncie to be the host of this year's Governor's Arts Awards Ceremony, which will be held at 8 p.
The practice tests are done. All the preparation and studying has been completed. It's the real thing now. Winning is all that matters. Posting a 7-6 record, the first winning mark since 2005 in nonconference action, the Ball State University women's volleyball team is ready for Mid-American Conference play.
MAC play begins Friday night at Worthen Arena for Ball State University against Northern Illinois University, and several conference teams have proven as tough opponents through their non-conference performances.
Homecoming is not just another week of events. It is THE week of events. It is the only time during the year where football, fireworks, dance and talent competitions, royalty and a parade occur all within the same week. Students and alumni alike have the opportunity to come together and have the past meet the present and vice versa.
A Muncie resident was arrested for misdemeanor possession of marijuana Wednesday night, after he lost control of his vehicle in front of the Architecture Building. The driver of a red Pontiac was traveling westbound on Petty Road, when the right, front wheel fell off his car as he crossed McKinley Avenue.
Each week, The Daily News' sports crew picks its PPQ - the play, player and quote of the week. But it doesn't stop there. With the help of our online voters, the weekly fan choice is also featured.
Despic, dressed in black armor, carries a flail and a shield. As he charges the enemy, sweat begins to drip from his brow. And then it happens-¡ - -¡-¡-¡his flail comes down on his enemy's back bringing him down in defeat. This is not an excerpt from a fantasy novel nor is it a scene from a new fantasy action movie.
Rehearsals were held last night for what is expected to be the biggest event of Homecoming week. Homecoming Air Jam committee chair Abby Mills said because it's such a big event, it is important to keep the performances tasteful. She, along with other committee members, gave constructive criticism for each group of performers at the rehearsal.
From across the practice field first-string tailback MiQuale Lewis coached second-stringer Cory Sykes through his interview. "Tell him you're the fastest in the MAC," Lewis said. Sykes did his best to ignore Lewis, but when the reporter forced the issue Sykes admitted just how fast he was.
