BASEBALL: Bullpen fuels pitching staff
By Anthony Lombardi / March 3, 2014For the third weekend in a row, the Ball State baseball team came away victorious in three of its four games.
For the third weekend in a row, the Ball State baseball team came away victorious in three of its four games.
After beating Central Michigan in its final home game and snapping a 10-game losing streak, Ball State will attempt to earn a needed road victory this evening.
A freshman who died in an apartment off campus Saturday, will be remembered for his bear hug, which friends say made any person feel like they were doing something right. Muncie Police and the University Police Department have not yet released the cause of death. Swager’s hall director, Alexander Trout, sent an email later that day to residents on the sixth floor of Studebaker West Complex to say Elija Swager had died. University spokesperson Tony Proudfoot confirmed that Swager was found dead Saturday.
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In 1978, a masked man with a whipped cream pie in hand and two accomplices by his side stood behind a building at Fordham University in New York. He stepped out onto the sidewalk populated by students hurrying to their next class.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Western powers on Sunday prepared a tough response to Russia’s military advance into Ukraine and warned that Moscow could face economic penalties, diplomatic isolation and bolstered allied defenses in Europe unless it retreats. The crisis may prove to be a game-changer for President Barack Obama’s national security policy, forcing him to give up his foreign policy shift to Asia and to maintain U.S.
Despite the recent Indiana University security breach, Ball State students shouldn’t have to worry about their information falling into the wrong hands. The Associated Press reported that 146,000 IU students’ information was accessible to the public last week. The university said there was no evidence that anyone had seen the student data while it was public.
As the winter advisory loomed over Muncie Sunday, some delivery drivers reluctantly welcomed it. Zach Fowler, a delivery driver for Greek’s Pizzeria, said the snow means people sometimes tip more generously.
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When Ball State took on Mount Olive and Barton over the weekend, it was nothing like facing Ohio State or IPFW. The men’s volleyball team swept both of its weekend opponents.
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In 1978, a masked man with a whipped cream pie in hand and two accomplices by his side stood behind a building at Fordham University in New York.
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Elija Swager, a Ball State freshman, died off campus Saturday morning. Police have not released the cause of death.
Ball State beat Mount Olive 25-15, 25-9 and 25-20. The Cardinals held the Trojans to a -.133 attack percentage, just one Trojan hit a positive number. Middle attacker Kevin Owens led the way for Ball State with eight kills on 11 attempts, finishing the night with a .727 attack percentage. Outside attackers Matt Sutherland and Shane Witmer led Ball State in digs with six each, while setter Hiago Garchet paced the team with 15 assists. It was one of Ball State’s most successful nights at the net, collecting 16 total blocks.
FIRST HALF The senior five of Jesse Berry, Chris Bond, Kindon Crowder, Tyler Koch and Majok Majok were honored before the start of the final home game of the season. Ball State controlled the action early as it built a sizable 11-2 run to open up Senior Day.
For the Ball State baseball team, Game 2 in Lynchburg, Virginia did not fare as well as the first. Facing off against last season’s Big South Champions, the Liberty Flames, the Cardinals needed a good outing from starting pitcher Scott Baker.
Brendan Surane is just a freshman, but his presence on the court coupled with his overall play was a key factor in Ball State’s 3-0 win over the Barton Bulldogs on Friday night in Worthen Arena.
Academy Awards The Academy Awards this Sunday is generating a lot of buzz and rightfully so. With Ellen DeGeneres as host, it’s bound to have everyone falling out of their chairs laughing.
