2 slates on ballot for SGA; 3rd slate to reapply
February 19, 2009Following a second Student Government Association Nomination Convention, two slates are officially in the running and a third plans to reapply by Sunday.
Following a second Student Government Association Nomination Convention, two slates are officially in the running and a third plans to reapply by Sunday.
Environmental activist Robert Kennedy Jr. spoke about the financial benefits of natural energy resources Wednesday night to a packed main floor in John R. Emens Auditorium. He told the audience he predicted the use of natural materials would save Americans enough money in gas and utility bills to jump-start the stalling economy.
After a two-match winning streak to start off the month of February, the Ball State University women's tennis team dropped its third straight match at the University of Cincinnati. The Bearcats swept Ball State 7-0 at the Western Tennis and Fitness Club in Cincinnati.
The Ball State University Truth Movement will explore the untold story of Martin Luther King Jr. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in the Atrium. Complete transcripts of King's speeches and threatening government documents labeling him as a "trouble-maker" and a "threat" who needed to be "neutralized" will be on display.
It starts with a love of shapes. For Ball State University assistant track and field coach Sunder Nix, it is the oval-shaped track. For fifth-year senior Amber Williams, it is the arc formed when she jumps over a hurdle. For head track and field coach Randy Heisler, it is the curve of the discus.
Chef Jason Reynolds spent more than three hours serving chili in the Atrium Wednesday as about 430 students, faculty and Muncie residents devoured more than 60 pounds. The Ball State University Clay Guild raised about $2,150 with the 2009 Chili Bowl, barely keeping up with customers and resupplying the chili every three to five minutes.
MoTini's was stretched to its limits Wednesday as students and community members crammed in to judge who among 14 comics had the talent to advance to Rooftop Comedy's regional competition. Every spare piece of floor was turned into a chair as the audience listened to each comic perform a three-minute stand-up act in hopes of being one of the eight selected to move on.
Below is how the teams ranked in the top 15 coaches poll have fared this week. Ball State is listed at No. 16. The Cardinals will play road matches against the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Friday and Carthage College on Saturday. 1. Penn State (plays Loyola on Friday and IPFW on Saturday) 2.
It's election season, the time of year when candidates should be on their best behavior. More than at any other time, political hopefuls should realize they are going to be scrutinized under a microscope. In order to avoid embarrassment or scandal, candidates should be extra vigilant at such times.
Fans choiceBEN IRWIN With 20 votes, which was 49 percent of the total vote, men's volleyball player Ben Irwin won this week's Fan Choice Player of the Week. The middle attacker had a match-high seven kills in the Cardinals' win Friday against the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which was the 1,000th win in program history.
A career-high 22 points from senior forward Rob Giles and four players with double-digit scoring totals wasn't enough for the Ball State University basketball team Wednesday night, as the Cardinals lost 71-67 to host University of Toledo at Savage Arena. The loss for Ball State was its seventh straight in Toledo and moves the Cardinals (11-13, 6-6 Mid-American Conference) to 3-8 in road games this season, including 1-5 in MAC road contests.
MAC Championship Game WHAT: Men's MAC Championship WHERE: Nashville, Tenn. Defending Champion: Eastern Michigan BSU previous finishes at MAC Championship 2008- 10th* 2007- 5th 2006- 4th 2005- 3rd 2004- 3rd * Held in conjunction with the Sun Belt Conferenc
About 2.4 million people in the WIPB viewing area will receive a strictly digital broadcast signal months before the national conversion, whether they want it or not. WIPB switched from the analog to digital signal Tuesday at midnight. It was one of 10 stations in Indiana and 491 in the country to make the early conversion.
The starting kicker of the Ball State University football team was suspended indefinitely after he was arrested Saturday. Ian McGarvey was arrested at approximately 2:15 a.m. Saturday by Ball State police on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and minor consumption, according to the arrest report from the police department.
Business professionals lined the halls of Worthen Arena Wednesday giving students the opportunity to interview with companies ranging from Aflac to Walgreens. Cindy Hershman, coordinator of employer relations for the Career Center, said the employer turnout was slightly lower this year with about 90 employers compared to last year's 110 companies.
For the first time in recent memory, the Ball State University gymnastics team will travel to Southeast Missouri State University for a 7 p.m. contest to be broadcast live via webcast. The meet will be accessible through CBS affiliate KFVS12.com. "I think [the webcast] is exciting because it's more exposure for us," coach Nadalie Walsh said.
Bowl-carrying students, faculty and community members formed a line across the Atrium cafeteria today from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. eagerly waiting to receive their portions of regular, chicken or vegetarian chili. Racks of bowls were being carted in periodically by excited members of the Ball State University Clay Guild, the organization responsible for the 3rd annual fundraiser.
Spring training brings a sense of hope for baseball teams everywhere. Players believe this will be the breakout season, the year they claim the trophy. It has been three years since the Ball State University baseball team won the Mid-American Conference Tournament and played in the NCAA Regionals.
