And the award for Alumnus of the Year goes to David Letterman. As Ball State University's most well-known graduate, the late-night talk show host has earned the right to be called a fantastic former "Fighting Cardinal," as Letterman likes to say. During this football season, he has been beyond complimentary about the team by chirping, including Ball State in his Top 10 list and calling us the "fiercest robin-sized bird.
A national rock climbing champion will be a member of the Ball State University women's golf team next season. Autumn Duke, a senior from Fishers, signed a national letter of intent to play for the Cardinals on Wednesday. Playing on the Hamilton Southeastern High School women's golf team, Duke averaged a 76.
Jdimytai Damour was a young man with his whole life ahead of him. Now he's about to be plugged six feet into the ground, trampled to death by the American Dream for the sake of half-price plasma TVs and digital cameras. It was only a life though, right? We have six billion of those on Earth but less than a few thousand 52-inch plasma TVs at half price.
I am no expert on relationships. In fact, I can hardly help myself most times. But with the holiday season upon us I thought it would be useful to reflect on those we love. I'm not talking about our parents or best friends, but significant others. Whether you are currently in a relationship, I hope this column can help all college-aged students.
Fans choiceNATE DAVIS Receiving 48 votes and 61 percent of the total vote, quarterback Nate Davis is this week's Fan Choice Player of the Week. Davis had 273 passing yards in Ball State's win against Western Michigan to clinch the MAC West Division. To vote in next week's poll go to bsudailynews.
The Multicultural Center and the Multicultural Advisers of Residence Life will have a Kwanzaa celebration in the Park Hall Multipurpose Room from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ali Pickens, graduate assistant for the Multicultural Center, said the event will feature traditional celebratory Kwanzaa readings and songs, a performance by the Rhythm Dance Troupe and a meal comprised of African, Caribbean and South American Food.
Ball State University is seeking students' input about which professors to grant a chance to teach their dream course. Associate professor of sociology Mellisa Holtzman said students can nominate professors for the Excellence in Teaching Award through Dec.
Although the commissioner of the Mid-American Conference thinks the speculation about a potential Ball State University-Boise State University matchup in a bowl game is exciting, he is not sure it will materialize. "I love that there is a national conversation about can those two teams play," MAC commissioner Rick Chryst said.
About 150 students attended Pruis Hall's Night of Comedy on Tuesday for a night of stand-up comedy and a student directed comedic short film. Eight comedians took the stage, lampooning every subject from Facebook to drugs to struggles with the opposite sex.
The Ball State Department of Women's Studies is playing Santa Claus for Ball State single-parent students this winter. The department and Iota Iota Iota, a women's studies honor society, will have their annual Holiday Wish List toy drive to serve the needs of single-parent students during the holiday season, said Julee Rosser, Interim Director of Women's Studies.
Allegations of mocking and name calling were among more than a dozen claims in a lawsuit filed against Ball State University. The lawsuit was in response to a September 2007 incident in which seven people were trapped in an elevator for about two hours. James and Carla Berry and Corrine and Veronica Castillo filed the lawsuit against Ball State, Ball State Police Department and Cpl.
A matchup between the undefeated football teams of Ball State University and Boise State University will not happen in the Humanitarian Bowl. A press release from the Humanitarian Bowl Wednesday afternoon said Ball State informed the bowl that the Cardinals are not a candidate to play the Broncos in Boise, Idaho.
Darius Hill Senior, real estate and property major Q: What kind of music do you listen to before a game? Hill: Before a game I strictly listen to up-tempo hip-hop Q: How does this music help you? Hill: I think it warms you up for the game, gets your blood flowing and gets you moving around.
Cutbacks to Muncie's public works could result in problems for Ball State University students living off campus during the upcoming winter months. The shortcoming was a result of lower sales from state gasoline and cigarette tax, according to the Associated Press.
The Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement is seeking input from Ball State University students about issues concerning learning environments. OTLA held a forum on attendance policies at Teachers College Monday. The forum invited faculty members to share their experience concerning attendance and participation in the classroom with a panel of students.
'Tis the season to be broke. College students and U.S. citizens are feeling the pinch of the unpredictable economy. It's likely your shopping list includes more items than you can afford and you're number crunching how you'll be able to buy the perfect gifts.
If you spent much time outside last night, either on the streets or the sidewalk, you know Old Man Winter has begun his icy wrath, and the slope only gets slipperier from here. If you've ever experienced a Muncie winter before, you should know that now is the time to get prepared.
FORT WAYNE - The Ball State University men's basketball team's game against IPFW Monday night was generally dominated more by the referee's whistles than any player's performance. Through all the frustration on both ends, senior forward Anthony Newell knocked down a turnaround 15-foot jumper from the elbow as time expired to give the Cardinals a 54-52 win against the host Mastodons at Memorial Coliseum.
In his three years at Ball State University, offensive coordinator Stan Parrish has received accolades for building the Cardinals' offense into one of the most potent in the country. He might soon get awards for his work, too. Parrish was named as one of five finalists for the Broyles Award on Tuesday.
For the first time in conference history, three Mid-American Conference teams will play in the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament. Ohio University, Miami University and Western Michigan University were named to the 64-team field Sunday. Ohio (24-7) received the MAC's automatic bid to this tournament after winning the MAC Tournament, which included a sweep of Ball State University in the quarterfinals.
