Members of Student Government Association attended the mayor's commission meeting Thursday to discuss what could be done to bring back the Late Loop trolley, which was cancelled. SGA vice president Jamie Manuel said the organization met with Mary Gaston, the assistant general manager for Muncie Indiana Transit System and Muncie Mayor Dan Canan to discuss what options were available to bring back the Late Loop.
Regardless of who wins Saturday's Ball State University and University of Nebraska football game, Ball State will leave Lincoln, Neb. nearly three-quarter-of-$1 million richer. In November 2005, the two schools agreed to a one game deal that pays Ball State $725,000 for playing at Nebraska Saturday, according to a contract obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, Ball State enters Saturday's game against No.
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In the midst of a three game losing streak, the Ball State University soccer team will give out free pizza to students at today's game, Assistant Athletics Director Matt McCollester said. Ball State (2-4) will play host to Illinois State University (4-1) at 4 p.
With time already expired, Miami University used a penalty corner goal to extend Ball State University's losing streak to six games, as the Cardinals lost 3-2 to open the Mid-American Conference season Saturday. The RedHawks were awarded a penalty corner as time ran out.
var uslide_show_id = "8dd0a1ab-b0d1-4ccb-80c0-d7f7d939d023";var slideshowwidth = "350";var linktext = ""; The Revolution church partnered with the Ball State University Four Square Club to host the fourth annual four square tournament from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The tournament began with Happy Friday Guy singing the national anthem.
Ball State University students and faculty can once again save money at Muncie businesses through the Student Government Association sponsored Student Savings Club. SGA President Betsy Mills said the club provides good discounts and is an easy thing to get because all students and faculty have to do is show their Ball State IDs at the time of purchase.
Junior goalkeeper Rachael Murphy played against Olympians and other top players from around the world to prepare for the 2007 Ball State University women's soccer season. Murphy played for FC Indiana, a semiprofessional team in the Women's Premier Soccer League, the highest level of women's soccer in the United States.
Considering nearly every major contributor on Ball State University's football team will return for 2008, it's probably fair to say the team will be among the Mid-American Conference favorites. However, a high-profile transfer has all of a sudden clouded the picture.
Grades were distributed recently to colleges and universities across the country, and Ball State University earned a 2.91 grade point average when it comes to sexual health, according to a study released by Trojan Brand Condoms. The 2007 Sexual Health Report Card evaluated 139 schools across the country.
Where can you find a page from the Gutenberg Bible, a children's book written by Nazis and David Letterman's yearbook picture? Try the Archives and Special Collections department of Bracken Library. Those are just a few of the resources this department makes available to Ball State University students and others who are interested in rare or historical materials, said John Straw, director of the Archives and Special Collections Research Center.
After beginning the season with a win in the Ball State University Tennis Invitational last weekend, the Cardinals will attempt to continue their success in the Milwaukee Classic today. The Milwaukee Classic will consist of singles and doubles events, and a point system will determine placing.
Crowded tables, an abundance of information pamphlets and plenty of opportunities gave career-seeking students what they were asking for at Ball State University's Career Fair. The Career Fair on Wednesday brought in 164 organizations and hundreds more students.
Too often Ball State University student protests and arguments center around me, mine, my or I. A smoking ban infringes on my rights. I don't like smoking. Dining increased prices too much for me to afford. I need the Late Loop trolley to start running again.
Fans now have multiple options on where to watch the pay-per-view Ball State University football game against the University of Nebraska Saturday. Damon's Grill will televise the game Saturday and there will be no cover charge, manager Ben Dailey said. "If we get the word out, we expect to have a good crowd," Dailey said.
Muncie police officer Jason Lyons was charged with two class A misdemeanors for his involvement with speeding on city and campus streets. Delaware County Prosecutor Mike McKinney said Lyons was charged for reckless driving and interfering with reporting a crime.
Ball State University student volunteers play an important role in the local American Red Cross chapter, Kay Renoe, director of volunteer youth and community programs, said. The Hoosier Heartland chapter of the American Red Cross hosted a volunteer orientation for Ball State students Tuesday and Wednesday.
You brought the wall down. No, you're not liable for anything. In fact, you are to be commended. On Wednesday, TimesSelect, a subscription service to NYTimes.com, ceased operating, and you helped make it happen. The Times sees more value in advertising revenue potential than it does in a paid subscription model, it explained in a Tuesday article and letter to readers.
Although David Letterman was at Ball State University for one day, it took weeks of planning and thousands of dollars to coordinate the event. Kevin Burke, director of university communications, said the university spent about $32,000 preparing for Letterman's visit.
The Ball State University Entrepreneur Center is ranked toe-to-toe with 24 other top entrepreneurship programs in the nation, according to Fortune's Small Business magazine. Larry Cox, director of Midwest Entrepreneurial Education Center, said that it was great to be recognized nationally.
