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Former chairperson devoted to students, journalism program

Jessica Kerman and Samantha Zilai Daily News Staff With a profile similar to Alfred Hitchcock and a fox pelt nailed to his door, Louis E. Ingelhart branded a tough, adventurous and memorable persona in the minds of the hundreds of students he affected.


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Former journalism chairman dies

Louis Ingelhart, professor emeritus of the Ball State University journalism department, died Sunday night at age 86. Ingelhart came to Ball State fall 1953. Ingelhart was the chairman of the department of journalism until 1979. He retired from Ball State in 1983, but he remained dedicated to the university and college student journalism throughout his life.


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YOUR TURN: Plan to improve UCC poorly constructed

The proposed UCC-21 program recently submitted to University Senate for consideration is poorly constructed and has little to do with improving deficiencies in the current UCC. There is substantial evidence that courses in the current UCC have been successful in achieving the goals of this program.



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Saturday finals come to an end

Ball State University students waking up at 7 a.m. Saturday to take a final exam should take slight comfort in the fact that this is the last Finals Week that will include Saturday exams. Due in part to the efforts of Student Government Association, Saturday finals will be eliminated from the 2007-2008 academic calendar.


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Liquor laws affect sales during the holidays

MUNSTER - Liquor stores will be closed this year on a day that is traditionally one of their busiest - New Year's Eve - because the holiday falls on a Sunday. Indiana prohibits all takeout liquor sales on Sundays. This year both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve fall on Sundays, and liquor stores must also be closed for the Monday holidays of Christmas Day and New Year's Day.


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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cards lose in tourney

With 7:56 remaining in the first half, a Skip Mills dunk on a fast break put the Ball State University men's basketball team in a 19-18 lead over No. 22 Oklahoma State University. However, a 17-4 run to end the half put the Cowboys up by 12 at halftime, and they never looked back.



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Sexercise

The missionary position, with the man on top, is one of the most popular sex positions for couples to use, but it can become monotonous at times. To give its readers some spicy inspiration, Nerve.com's staff put together the "Position of the Day Playbook," a guide for couples to use for a little variety in their nighttime play period.


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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Porchia drives Ball State to win; guard nabs 21 points, 11 rebounds

Fort Wayne - As the final seconds ticked down Sunday afternoon, a wayward Valparaiso University shot bounced off the rim and into Porchia Green's hands. After leading Ball State University on a 20-4 run in the last 6:32 of regulation, propelling the Cardinals to a 68-59 victory over the Crusaders, it was a fitting way to finish the contest.


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SWIMMING AND DIVING: Women tie, men lose to Big Ten's Spartans

The chance for the Ball State University women's swimming and diving team to beat Michigan State University on Saturday came down to the last two events. Co-coach Bob Thomas had been keeping tabs on his team and the Michigan State team, and he knew that he had to make some lineup changes to stay competitive until the end of the meet.


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THE GREAT WHITE HYPE: Time is all they need

The Ball State University men's basketball team is 3-6. After a win by three points against Indiana State University, the Cardinals have lost two straight by an average of 21.5 points. Only one player scores on a consistent basis, and the Cardinals have never shot above 42.



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Investigation ends Delta Tau Delta suspension

Ball State University's Delta Tau Delta fraternity is no longer suspended for an attack that occurred outside its house in early November. The fraternity was suspended while the Office of Student Life conducted an investigation looking into Delta Tau Delta's involvement.


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Former football players no longer students

Two former Ball State University freshmen football players are no longer students, university spokesman Layne Cameron said. For confidentiality reasons, he said he could not clarify whether the students withdrew voluntarily or were expelled. Brandon Houston remains in jail almost two months after both students were arrested for suspicion of robbery, jail officials said.


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OUR VIEW: Top 10 events of 2006

10. Lazy Muncie: In response to Saturday Night Live's "Lazy Sunday" and West Coast response "Lazy Monday," "Lazy Muncie" was created in February by former Muncie resident Chris Cox. It was shot in Muncie and featured landmarks, businesses and Jim Davis, the creator of "Garfield.


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A SHOT IN THE DARK: College changes holidays with family

You sport your white Lands End turtleneck with Aunt Nancy's Christmas gift to you last year: a red oversized sweater with a giant elk on it. You're hot - not sexy, promise - and claustrophobic in the tiny cottage, which is filled to the brim with extended family.


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JUST LISTEN: Season's Greetings vs. Merry Christmas

Anyone who has ever worked in retail knows the day after Thanksgiving, better known as Black Friday, is a nightmarish orgy of consumerism. While never reaching the frenzy of Black Friday, the trend generally continues until its second peak the week before Christmas.


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Semester report card

Cross Country Without injured seniors Rose Lehe and Amanda Ponsot for a majority of the season, the Ball State University cross country team was led by freshman Sara Kehe. Kehe's highest finish of the season was second place at the Falcon Invitational, and she also finished first among Ball State runners in all the meets this season.


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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State defeats Valparaiso

The Ball State University women's basketball team beat Valparaiso University 68-59. Porchia Green lead the team's scorers with 21 points. She also had 11 rebounds and 5 assists, the top for the team. Kelsey Corbin added 15 points and 4 assists. The next game will be Monday, Dec.




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