During the 1987 season, Ball State University football coach Paul Schudel did not like kicking field goals. The Cardinals tried to kick a few field goals early in the season, but they could not find anyone consistent enough to make them. "We tried a couple early, and we couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with a bass fiddle," Schudel said.
When Brian Kirschner heard of an ice rink closing behind Muncie's Horizon Convention Center, an idea struck him: have Ball State University purchase it. Kirschner, a senior construction management major, said he heard about the closed rink from a friend, who works at the Muncie Children's Museum across the street.
Junior exercise science major Andrew Ryan woke up for his 9 a.m. class Wednesday and wondered how Ball State University could possibly have classes. He checked his e-mail several times before he had to leave, he said, and nothing had been sent leading him to believe he would have class.
Ball State University's Audiology Clinic has found a solution for uncomfortable, store-bought earbuds that don't fit ears. The clinic is offering custom-made earbud adapters to students for $75. Students interested will have impressions taken of their ears at the time of purchase.
About 25 students and military veterans gathered in the David Letterman Communication and Media Building to discuss several aspects of the Iraq war. Topics in the forum included the economic impact of the war, the behavior of servicemen and women and opinions on Sept.
Five days after breaking a school record, a freshman on the Ball State University women's swimming and diving team received another honor. Freshman Emily Haifley was named the Mid-American Conference Swimmer of the Week on Wednesday. Haifley broke the Ball State record for the 200-yard breaststroke by almost two seconds in a meet against Eastern Michigan University on Saturday.
The Ball State University men's basketball team lost 62-58 to host Bowling Green State University tonight in the Cardinals' first game against a Mid-American Conference East Division opponent this season. With the loss, Ball State drops to 9-9 overall and 4-2 in MAC play.
The tradition of a warm, crackling fire burning in Elliot Hall's north fireplace will no longer be available to students. Ball State student Leah Wood is fighting to return what she considers an "essential part" of the building to its residents. Her problem is that she has to battle Ball State University Housing and Residence Life and the university's insurance carrier.
Ball State University athletics teams will have a greater chance to appear on national television because of their conference's new television contract. The Mid-American Conference announced Wednesday it has a new eight-year contract with ESPN that will increase the network's football, men's basketball and women's basketball coverage.
The massive amount of snow that dumped on Ball State University's campus overnight and this morning may have been a headache for motorists, but it also helped keep them safe. Not only have the roads been cleared of any serious accidents, Ball State police deputy chief Bob Fife said, but his office has not investigated any accidents around the campus area this afternoon.
The Ball State University women's basketball team required an extra five minutes Tuesday night to win a rare mid-January non-conference game. Ball State defeated the University of North Dakota 88-80 in overtime to improve the Cardinals' home record to 9-1 and 13-7 overall.
Even though she was ranked No. 1 in the nation, when Joy Gallagher entered the IUPUI Natatorium for the NCAA Championship Meet, she felt like the underdog. "It was almost surreal," Gallagher said. "I felt like this little tiny swimmer from this little tiny school without a big swim program.
If you are lucky enough to be a student who doesn't have any 8 a.m. classes, then you probably got a few extra hours of sleep Wednesday when Ball State University decided to cancel classes. If you are a university employee or you take an early class, though, you weren't so lucky.
As snow removal crews clear campus streets and sidewalks this afternoon, Ball State University Police Chief Deputy Bob Fey warns students to be weary of their vehicles. Fey said students should take steps now to keep snow from burying their vehicles in parking spaces on or near campus.
Ken Mills doesn't need to hear the horrors of war to grasp an understanding of its destructive powers. He's lived it. As a former infantry man in the Marines, Mills, like many military veterans, has witnessed things no one should. He chose to try to make a difference.
The Locker Room, Ball State University Village - It's 2 p.m. Wednesday and a collection of friends have gathered to celebrate the rare occurrence of a college snow day. No, not everyone's drinking. It's midday in the Village; the minors are around, too. Status messages from Twitter, Facebook and chats exemplify the communal excitement shared by those not only in Muncie, but across the state and Midwest.
After a two-game road swing, the Ball State University women's basketball team returns to the winning surroundings of Worthen Arena to take on the University of North Dakota in a non-conference game. The Cardinals (12-7, 5-1 MAC) cannot gain position or slide in the Mid-American Conference standings against the Fighting Sioux (10-9), but coach Kelly Packard said she looks at the game as an opportunity for her team to progress.
The slick snow has made driving conditions hazardous on roads close to Ball State University, but drivers have been successful in steering clear of major accidents. "It's been quiet so far," Indiana State Police trooper Jarrod Alexander said. "We haven't had any major accidents since the snow started falling.
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