A new core curriculum is one step closer toward implementation after the Faculty Council approved the measure with a 31-13 vote Thursday. The faculty members debated how the Ball State University Core Curriculum for the 21st Century would affect each department.
After experiencing a tougher-than-anticipated challenge from the Hoosier Lady Stars Friday, Ball State women's basketball coach Tracy Roller said her team has to improve before its season opener in eight days. "I'm glad we're not playing in the MAC Championship Game right now," Roller said following her team's 75-68 win.
On Tuesday night, Ball State University basketball fans got their first glance of first-year Cardinals' coach Billy Taylor and his 2007-08 men's basketball team at the "Fan Jam" at Worthen Arena. On Sunday afternoon, fans will get a look at what that team can do on the floor as Ball State plays Division III Anderson University in an exhibition game.
The Ball State University women's swimming and diving team will continue its season this weekend at the Lewellen Aquatic Center. The Cardinals will play host to the University of Toledo at 6 p.m. and Bowling Green State University at 1 p.m. Saturday. Both the men's and women's teams competed in their last event as both teams defeated Eastern Illinois University Oct.
The last game of Ball State University field hockey team's season ended up telling a lot about the year as a whole. In Ball State's first round 1-0 loss to Central Michigan University, which eliminated them from the Mid-American Conference tournament and ended their season, Ball State was outshot 27-10.
Hours after Ball State University's season ended with a 1-0 defeat to Central Michigan University at the Mid-American Conference tournament, three Cardinals were given the distinction of a spot on the All-MAC team. Senior midfielder Lauren Cruz and sophomore forward Brooke MacGillivary were named to the all-conference first team while senior defender Nicole Humphreys gained a spot on the second team.
After more than a month of playing individual tournaments, it looked as though the Ball State University men's tennis team would have an opportunity to play as a team this weekend in the Texas Invitational. However, the Cardinals will be missing one player, junior Jimmy Brannon, who will not make the trip to Austin, Texas.
After being named to almost every preseason All-American list, Ball State University punter Chris Miller was chosen as one of 10 national finalists for the Ray Guy award. The Ray Guy award is given to the nation's top punter and is chosen by the Greater Augusta Sports Council.
For the first time since signing a new contract worth nearly $750,000, Tracy Roller will coach the Ball State University women's basketball team in Worthen Arena tonight. The Cardinals will play the Hoosier Stars in their first of two exhibition games of the season.
Playing for their final time in the regular season in Worthen Arena, seniors Brittany May and Angie Parrell had the best match they could have hoped for as the Ball State University women's volleyball team swept the University of Toledo 3-0 (30-27, 30-22, 30-21) Thursday.
Lately, the oppressive powers that be have cracked down on celebrations, making it difficult for anyone to enjoy themselves. Groups of people can no longer get together and have a good time. I'm not talking about Ball State University or the city of Muncie and what some view as their respective draconian views on college partying, even though it might seem like it.
Last week's loss to the University of Illinois was fewer than 30 minutes old, but Ball State University fifth-year senior captain Cortlan Booker said he was already looking ahead to this week's game. "With the team that we play this week, I don't think we have to worry about this loss lingering," Booker said as he sat in full pads in the Illini visiting locker room.
A group of Ball State University students await judging results for a short film they produced in 24 hours for a film festival. Senior Paul Symons said Apple's Insomnia Film Festival was a film-making competition for students around the county. Judges will announce the winners on Nov.
Almost four months after Ronny Thompson resigned from Ball State University, the former men's basketball coach was hired as an analyst for the Washington Wizards and college basketball. Comcast SportsNet Communications Manager Stephanie Offen said Thursday the company's familiarity with Thompson contributed to his hiring to be an analyst for its basketball coverage.
Ruckus has been relaunched and Betsy Mills, president of the Ball State University Student Government Association, said this was a wonderful way for students to download music for free. MAC computer users are not able to use the service, she said, but more than 53 percent of students on campus use it.
Sigma Kappa sorority is having its second annual Texas Hold'em Tournament today with the proceeds going to Alzheimer's disease research. Ball State University students have their choice of playing poker or euchre from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom.
Increases in Delaware County property taxes are wreaking havoc on Muncie residents' wallets, and Ball State University students are no exception. Property value determines how high or low property tax is for a business or apartment complex or a home, said Allison Quirk, member of Muncie City Council.
The campus-wide game that turned Ball State University into a feeding ground for the undead ended last night with a final mission. Event organizer Andrew Ketrow said the event was concluded because of a general "burnt out" feeling among game participants, who wanted to get back to their regular routines.
A federal agency will discontinue funding for Ball State University's Office of Victims Services, but that could benefit the university, June Payne, director of counseling and health services, said. OVS, which helps women who have been involved in sexual assault, began in 2006 when Ball State received a grant from the Department of Justice for Violence against Women, Payne said.
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