IN BRIEF: App virtually unseen at Ball State
By Breanna Daugherty / March 12, 2015Breanna Daugherty is a sophomore photojournalism major and writes ‘In BRiEf’ for The Daily News.
Breanna Daugherty is a sophomore photojournalism major and writes ‘In BRiEf’ for The Daily News.
Winners of seven out of its last nine games, the Ball State women's basketball team is preparing for its semifinal game in the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Friday. With a regular season record of 17-12 and 13-5 in the MAC, the Cardinals clinched the No. 2 seed
The Ball State baseball team won its first game on the newly-renovated Ball Diamond of the First Merchants Ballpark Complex, defeating the Miami Redhawks 4-0.
Three student senators have been nominated for Student Government Association president pro tempore position. The student elected will join Atlas in the executive office for the 2015-2016 academic year.
The Cardinals finished the year on a 17-game losing streak — the longest in program history — but according to statistician Ken Pomeroy's luck metric, Ball State was one of the unluckiest teams in the country.
Mayor Dennis Tyler has loved Muncie for a very long time. Today, some city employees know him as a Muncie enthusiast.
Having more crayons in a backpack than pens and wearing blazers and khakis more often than jeans, might categorize an elementary education major.
Losing the 2015 Student Government Association elections has not stopped Momentum and Cardinal Direction from continuing their mission. President of Momentum Quintin Thompson said they plan to complete all their platform points by the time each slate member graduates.
Award winning author Eliot Schrefer visited campus Tuesday night for the first time – the first physical time anyway. He’s spoken to English classes for four semesters through Skype.
A free fan bus will be provided for students to support the Ball State women's basketball team in a potential Mid-American Conference Championship game appearance in Cleveland, Ohio this Saturday.
Vander Meer played in many sand volleyball tournaments before working to begin an on-court career. He attended Ball State volleyball camps for many years, attracting the attention of head coach Joel Walton.
After being involved with war for the past 10 years, the education system in Afghanistan was decimated, Jan Miller, project coordinator for the Center for International Development, said.
For the second time in her career, Ball State junior gymnast Denasiha Christian has been named the Mid-American Conference Gymnast of the Week.
This year’s Student Government Association elections received a total 3,532 votes from students, the second highest turnout rate in the last four elections. Zach Huffman, elections board chair, said having three slates running made the race more appealing. "I believe that all three slates featured very strong candidates who are very involved on Ball State’s campus,” he said. “Therefore they’re well connected with students.” The elections board had a partnership with the COMM 210 classes.
When Mike Powell was a student at Ball State school years were measured in quarters rather than semesters. He was working two jobs and attending class full-time. One of his jobs, the one at Jack’s Camera Shop, started out as a hobby, but it ended up being his career.
Sean Sellers was announced as the recipient of the award on Tuesday, just a day after being named to the conference's all-freshman team. Sophomore Zavier Turner received the honor last season.
Entering the Mid-American Conference Tournament with 16 straight losses and the No. 12 seed, the Ball State men's basketball team rallied late but ultimately fell short in an 88-75 loss to No. 5 seed Bowling Green on Monday.
Carli sat next to her girlfriend wearing a paper robe in the lobby of a psych ward. Her mind, numb. “How could I let myself get to this point,” was the only thought she could muster. She looked up and saw a whiteboard.
After a number of Ball State employees experienced tax fraud identity theft, the university responded with a help line and online information service. Starting March 9, employees can call the Identity Theft Information line, use the email or online information to help guide them through the process after identity theft, like filing a police report and how to file taxe. The Daily News tested the line and the call was answered quickly.
The Mid-American Conference's 12 head coaches honored Ball State freshman Sean Sellers on March 9 when he was selected to the 2014-15 MAC All-Freshman Team. Sellers leads all MAC freshmen in scoring this season at 11.9 points per contest. He scored 26 points in his collegiate debut against nationally ranked Utah and has put up double-figures in 18 games.
