Ball State University's expanded recruitment efforts have led to a rise in the number of students who have applied and been accepted this year. Compared to this time last year, the number of applications received has increased by 9 percent, while the number of students accepted has increased by 11 percent, according to the Office of Admissions.
Samuel Alito took another step toward confirmation for the Supreme Court justice seat Tuesday after a ten to eight vote of approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Unlike Roberts' confirmation, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines, with Republicans voting for and Democrats voting against Alito.
A Ball State University freshman who police said was trying to use books without paying for them was arrested Tuesday night on the charge of trespassing in the Ball State Bookstore, after it had closed. After listening to 18-year-old Timothy Whybrew's story, police said they decided to charge him with trespassing, a misdemeanor, rather than the felony charge of burglary.
Although online gambling is illegal in Indiana, the law is not being enforced. According to Indiana Code, a person who knowingly or intentionally engages in gambling will be charged with a Class B misdemeanor. A Class B misdemeanor results in paying up to a $1,000 fine and up to 180 days imprisonment.
With the revelations of the Bush administration's clandestine, warrant-less wiretapping program, it is now abundantly clear which former U.S. president George W. Bush most resembles. The whole situation can be summed up in my favorite presidential quote spoken by my favorite president.
When senior Chelsea Cowman studied for a school year in Colorado as part of Ball State University's National Student Exchange Program, she learned the meaning of "culture shock." "You get to learn about different cultures-the different parts of the country," said Cowman, who studied at Fort Lewis College in Durango during the 2003-04 academic year.
Although Ball State University's Miller College of Business has been involved with international programs for more than 15 years, it has yet to give students the opportunity to engage in learning and corporate activities in one of the world's emerging business countries-India.
Property owners in the Village are preparing for change. But, with high rent and low customer traffic, some business owners are worried about renovation. Find out more about how changes in the Village will affect businesses and customers.
I am writing this letter in response to both Monday's article and editorial about the Miss Unity Pageant. As soon as I saw the paper in the morning, I read the headline and knew there was going to be controversy over it.-á I feel the results of the pageant were not properly portrayed.
Throughout the current academic year, Ball State University has seen new advertisements appear around the state of Indiana, a new slogan created to celebrate the university's wireless success and several marketing- and enrollment-focused initiatives developed.
A Delaware Circuit Court judge revoked a former Ball State University student's probation and sentenced her to four years in jail Monday, according to a representative from the Delaware County Courts. While at Ball State, Brookelyn K. Walters falsely claimed to be deaf and have cancer.
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in response to both Monday's article and editorial about the Miss Unity Pageant. As soon as I saw the paper in the morning, I read the headline and knew there was going to be controversy over it.-á I feel the results of the pageant were not properly portrayed.
Take a look at the 1995 Academy-Award winning "Apollo 13," and the heart of Homer's "Odyssey" from centuries beforehand will shine through, an Emory College classics professor said Monday night. David Bright, professor of classics and comparative literature, described the powerful influence Homer's "Odyssey" has had on several contemporary films and stories during Ball State University's fourth annual Bruce F.
A man is in custody after being caught in the Ball State University Bookstore just after closing Tuesday night, University Police say. Police responded to a triggered alarm in the store, located in the Art and Journalism Building, and found a man hiding in the store.
Thirteen resident assistants resigned at or before Winter Break last semester, and hall directors are struggling to fill in the gaps. Former resident assistant Joe Thomas, who recently resigned from his position at Brayton/Clevenger, said his former job was extremely stressful.
On a night when junior Skip Mills and freshman Maurice Acker couldn't buy a basket, two freshmen came to the rescue. After freshman Jalon Perryman scored a career-high 13 points in the first 10 minutes against Central Michigan on Wednesday, fellow freshman Landon Adler finished what Perryman started.
Informal recruitment events for Ball State's fraternities start this week. For requirements and a full list of event, read more.
Although it had a 45-minute delayed start on Sunday night, more than 100 people attended India Day, which was sponsored by the Ball State University Indian Student Association. India Day celebrated a combination of festivals and holidays: The Lodi festival on Jan.
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As a fan, there is nothing more exciting than sitting in the stands when your team is on the verge of pulling off an upset. It's one of the greatest sights in college basketball to see students storming the court after beating a powerhouse. However, when the school your team defeats is sub-.
