The presence of international students on campus offers students who haven't gone overseas the opportunity to be exposed to different cultures and opinions, Martin Bennett, director of international services, said. Bennett said the influence of international students enrolled at Ball State University would increase during the next five years to cause changes on campus.
With extra time spent in the kitchen to satisfy sweet teeth, winter is the perfect time to hone our edible architectural skills and build gingerbread houses, Mona Bever, owner of Under the Sun Bakery in Frankton, said. A cake decorator, Bever has led gingerbread house workshops at Minnetrista in October and November.
Almost three weeks after his arrest, it remains uncertain whether a Ball State University football player can legally travel to Canada for the International Bowl. The Delaware County Prosecutors office declined to comment whether senior linebacker Wendell Brown, who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, is allowed to travel to Toronto for the Jan.
Delaware County Prosecutors Office has not yet decided whether to press charges against two Delta Tau Delta members who were arrested in connection with a theft at Theta Chi fraternity house. Deputy Prosecutor Eric Hoffman said he had received all evidence from the theft, but he is still reviewing the case.
The Delaware County Prosecutors Office has not yet pressed charges against five Ball State University-affiliated women who were arrested in connection with a beating in October. Deputy Prosecutor Judi Calhoun said she would wait on medical reports for the victim before she decides what charges to press.
Junior Lauren Harger stood by the door of the Lewellen Aquatic Center, bundled up in her green winter coat and waiting to leave. Her coach, Laura Seibold-Caudill, then turned and scolded her. "What are you wearing those colors for?" Seibold-Caudill said. "It's Michigan State colors.
Quick quiz: What happened today 66 years ago? Answer fast! No Googling! If you said, "The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor," you were absolutely correct, and you get kudos. If you didn't know, shame on you: Dec. 7, 1941 is one of the watershed dates in 20th century history, up there with Aug.
Members of Trendz of Essence will strut their stuff during their Fall Fashion Show Saturday. Event coordinator Candice Jackson said the event would begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center. Doors open at 7 p.m., and admission is $5. "Our motto is 'Leaders in Understatement,'" Jackson said.
A group of Ball State University telecommunications and theater students will premier a film they produced at 8 p.m. Saturday in Pruis Hall. Ryan Underwood, communications director for Public Relations Student Society of America, said the students produced the film "Grove Lake," which is a coming-of-age story about a reporter.
When the Ball State University men's basketball team visits Terre Haute Saturday night to face Indiana State University, it'll be looking to avoid writing a chapter in the Ball State history books. The Cardinals are 0-7, and a loss Saturday would send them to the first 0-8 start in school history.
N*gger, Wetb*ck, Ch*nk. The autobiographical comedy show that deals with diversity, stereotyping and racial issues will come to Ball State University Jan. 18. N*W*C Coordinator Danielle Pye said she thought bringing the three-person group to campus was important because of Ball State's lack of diversity.
An upgrade to wireless technology at Ball State University keeps students more updated, gives them faster internet connection in more places and networks the university better, according to a recent research study students conducted. Bizhan Nasseh, director of wireless research and mapping, said Ball State recently released its study on WiMax, a broadband wireless technology that can access all rural and under-served areas of Ball State and around America.
After 11 years, excited fans eagerly awaiting a Ball State University appearance in a bowl game will embark on an eight-hour journey from Muncie to Toronto aboard chartered buses. The Alumni Association announced Wednesday that it finalized a package for fans to travel to the International Bowl.
Improving accessibility issues in the Muncie community is a task Ball State University students involved in Freedom by Design strive to do each year. Jaimie Owen, president of Freedom by Design, said the organization was part of the American Institute for Architecture Students, which is a national program that works with 36 schools around the nation.
Playing its seventh and eighth game in two weeks, the Ball State University women's basketball team is trying to study game tape and finals material the next three days. With games against Indiana State University Thursday and the University of Evansville Saturday, the Cardinals are trying to stop a three-game losing streak.
WEST LAFAYETTE - Through the first six games of the season, one of Ball State University's defensive weaknesses had come against the 3-point shot, with opponents making more than twice as many shots from the perimeter as the Cardinals. It was a thorn that continued to sting Wednesday night, as Purdue University bombarded Ball State with 3-pointers in the second half, overcoming a two-point deficit to earn a 70-57 victory against the Cardinals.
Just two years ago ESPN ranked Ball State University as having the worst football team in the nation. Now the Cardinals are headed for Toronto for their first bowl game since 1996. After years of griping about having a lackluster football team, Ball State University students have a reason to celebrate-and a bowl to go to.
Optometrist What: eye exam, test for glaucoma When: as problems occur or as recommended by a doctor Bullis said the American Optometry Association recommends people visit an eye doctor once per year. However, there is no scientific evidence that vision screening is necessary for young adults, he said.
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