Remembered as calling himself the next Tiger Woods by his friend Brandon Malone, Travis J. Smith loved the game of golf. His mother, Tami Smith, said it was his dream to play golf professionally. That dream made him a part of the men's golf team for Ball State University.
A weekend of tough competition hurt the Cardinals as the Ball State University men's and women's swimming and diving teams lost to Mid-American Conference opponent Ohio University. The men's team lost the meet 145-98, but co-coach Bob Thomas said the meet was closer than what the final score suggested.
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Christine Stromberg made the most of an opportunity to play against her hometown college. Stromberg, from the Chicago area, was the only Ball State University player to record a victory as DePaul University defeated the Cardinals 6-1 Sunday. The freshman came from behind to win the first set against Anja Mihaldinec 7-5.
Having come of age in the 1980s and 1990s, I was an avid fan of the Beastie Boys. I vaguely remember hearing stories of notorious stage antics that featured giant motorized inflatable penises and women dancing in cages. However, by the early part of this decade, the hip-hop trio abandoned these activities and had adopted more politically conscious exploits.
Students majoring in education at Ball State University are required to submit a criminal background check before teaching at Burris Laboratory School. Marilyn Deweese, instructor of elementary education, said Burris officials began requiring the background checks in Spring 2007 to protect the children in the school.
Whether it be to check Facebook, e-mail, or finish typing up a paper or conducting research, Ball State University`s Computing Services are working on allowing students to have wireless access on campus buses. Vernon Draper, assistant director of Networking and Communications for Computing Services, said this research project could benefit students.
Students in the class of 2007 may have an advantage when it comes to finding jobs after graduation. Employers plan to hire 17 percent more college graduates than in 2006, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. One reason employers hire more students fresh out of college is because graduates bring energy and enthusiasm into businesses, according to CollegeGrad.
It took seven matches, but Saturday the Ball State University men's volleyball team reached its serving goal of 88 percent in-play for the first time this season. Serving a season-high 91 percent in-play, the Cardinals (3-4) defeated Juniata College (0-1) in straight games, 30-20, 30-23, 30-28.
Four players scored in double figures, and Ball State University's men's basketball team made more than 60 percent of its shots in the second half for a 69-57 victory against Ohio University. The Cardinals (7-13, 3-4 Mid-American Conference) used two big runs, a 9-0 run in the first half and a 10-1 run in the second, to beat the Bobcats (13-7, 4-3 MAC).
For the first time this season, and the third time in his career at Ball State University, Chris Ames scored 10 points. The senior guard averaged 4.2 points per game before Sunday's contest, and was one of four Cardinal players with double-figure points in the Cardinals' 69-58 win against Ohio University.
If you were expecting a free side of chips with your Buffalo Wild Wings order, don't bother getting out your student ID. Buffalo Wild Wings management says the store will no longer honor the discount because of an argument with a sales representative from Student Savings Club.
Ball State University freshman Travis J. Smith died after a traffic accident at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Riverside Avenue, Muncie Police Sgt. Brad Arey said. Smith was sitting in the front passenger seat of a silver Toyota Solara, which belonged to a friend, with students Todd Lamkin and Ethan Whaley, Arey said.
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Buffalo Wild Wings in Muncie is no longer working with the Student Savings Club, which provides discount cards for students. Mat Townsend, general manager of Buffalo Wild Wings in Muncie, said he was talking to a Student Savings Club sales representative about a program the club was implementing when the sales representative talked to him disrespectfully.
Freshman Travis J. Smith died following a car accident on Riverside Avenue on Saturday, Layne Cameron, Ball State University media relations manager, said. Smith was a member of Ball State's men's golf team. Also involved in the accident were freshman Ethan Whaley and junior Todd Lamkin, Muncie Police Sgt. Brad Arey said.
When the women's basketball team takes the floor Saturday, the squad will be holding a rare opportunity in its hands. In 33 years, Ball State University has won 11 consecutive games just once. A win against Ohio University would be the second time. However, win or lose Saturday, Cardinals' junior forward Julie DeMuth said the team's standing 18 games into the season is most significant.
Residents of Scheidler Apartments were left without running water after a break in a water main Thursday. A shear in the water line caused a small amount of water to come to the surface of the ground at around 9 a.m., Sally Friestat, assistant director of housing and residence life, said.
Some students who aren't ready to leave Ball State University at the end of Spring Semester don't have to go home. They can hang out with incoming freshmen instead. Today is the last day for students to apply to be a 2007 summer orientation leader. Leaders work with groups of 20 to 25 incoming freshmen for day-and-a-half programs, Associate Director of Admissions Chris Munchel said.
Dorm isn't a word you'll hear in most conversations when anyone from the Office of Housing and Residence Life is present. The preferred term is "residence hall," and the upcoming Park Hall is shaping up to be just that. As any Resident Assistant or Housing staff will tell you, a dorm is a place where people sleep and perform basic day-to-day activities.
