Jeffrey Mittman served in the U.S. Army as a master sergeant in the infantry from 1998–2005, which allowed him to travel the world and across military units, such as the 101st Airborne, as well as serve in the Gulf and Afghanistan wars.
After the departure of former Ball State field hockey head coach Stephanie Bernthal, Ball State director of athletics Beth Goetz announced former Kent State assistant Caitlin Walsh as the new head coach on March 24.
The Multicultural Center and GIS Research and Map Collection came together to host “Women of Ball State,” not only to honor memorable women in the Delaware County community, but to also raise awareness about community resources for women.
Ball State and its 18 athletic programs compete in Division I of the NCAA, and the university has five programs open exclusively to women — cross country, field hockey, gymnastics, soccer and track and field.
Ball State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) reintroduced an amendment that failed at the last meeting, March 16. Sen. Brenna Large reintroduced her appeals process board amendment that failed 10-20 with seven abstentions last week.
August 18, 1920 was a day women of the early 20th century never forgot, and a day all women born after continue to celebrate — the day women received the right to vote nationally. The working-class citizens city of Muncie worked since the 1880s for that day.
Madeleine Albright, the 64th U.S. Secretary of State and the first woman to serve in that position, has died from cancer at 84, according to a statement from her family.
Guitars strumming. Music blaring. Voices raised. People dancing. Before March 2020, the music scene on Ball State’s campus was as lively as ever. Then, everything changed. Once the pandemic hit, shows were immediately canceled, and the noise that once filled Ball State’s campus became a nearly silent hum. Now, slowly but surely, the scene is rebuilding, the sound is returning and music is back once again.
After several quarterback moves, including the Indianapolis Colts trading quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders March 9, the Colts decided on their next starting quarterback March 21 by trading for former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.
Freeman started 31 games for the Cardinals in the 2021-22 regular season and averaged 11.1 points and four assists per game. Freeman was selected to the 2020 All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) Freshman Team and earned All-MAC Honorable Mention in 2020-21.
Ball State reported 10 positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees March 14-20, according to the Ball State COVID-19 dashboard. This accounts for a 233.33 percent increase in cases from the previous week.
After defeating the Buckeyes in five sets March 16, the Cardinals beat the Buckeyes by scores of 26-24, 25-16, 23-25 and 25-22 respectively. Head coach Donan Cruz said Ball State didn't lose in its confidence despite dropping the third set.
Ball State (6-10-1, 2-4 MAC) placed fourth out of seven competitors with a score of 195.900 points. Central Michigan claimed first place with 196.275 points. Head coach Joanna Saleem said the Cardinals displayed concentration throughout the meet despite a few errors.
Social media is a double-edged sword; it tempts you with the information you know will weigh down your soul.
When visitors first arrive at Newfields, an Indianapolis art museum and garden, they are greeted by approximately half a million blooms that line the cobblestone and dirt paths. These winding trails criss-cross the 152-acre campus, allowing guests to admire the nearby White River while they enjoy a craft drink or snack from the Beer Garden on the premises.
Now a junior, Love is an active participant in wheelchair basketball and said it’s helped her build relationships and empower herself after undergoing extensive surgery at 16 years old because of her spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy diagnosis.
Sallee said although it isn’t the outcome the Cardinals hoped for, he believes Ball State can use its experience to its advantage moving forward.
Ball State Men’s Volleyball traveled to Columbus, Ohio, March 16 for a matchup with Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association rival Ohio State. The Cardinals and Buckeyes went to five sets, but Ball State came away with the close victory. Here are three takeaways:
Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) had a heavy focus on student representation in their meeting Wednesday, March 16. An amendment about creating an appeals process for lost representation was voted on. The amendment proposed to create a separate board, the Appeals Board, to consider the appeals of organizations and residence halls that lost representation.