In the name of music

The program, which kicked off Monday, features study tracks such as marching band, concert band, jazz band, guard, drum major and leadership workshops. 



NEWS

Destructive Colorado blaze doubles size overnight

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A stubborn and towering wildfire jumped firefighters' perimeter lines in the hills overlooking Colorado Springs, forcing frantic mandatory evacuation notices for more than 32,000 residents, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, and destroying an unknown number of homes. -á


NEWS

Break-ins, vandalism less frequent this year

Although thousands of students have left Muncie for the summer, the University Police Department has still been seeing plenty of criminal activity in the surrounding neighborhoods and near many of the greek houses.



NEWS

Colorado blaze too dangerous to assess damage

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A raging wildfire destroyed dozens of houses overnight and charred land on the edges of the Air Force Academy on Wednesday, while thick smoke and intense, towering flames kept officials from learning the full scope of damage to Colorado's second-largest city.


SPORTS

Amateur conditioning worry as heat continues to rise

CHICAGO - The most dangerous time for amateur athletes may not be during the heat of the game or even in rigorous practices. A total of 21 college football players have collapsed and died during conditioning workouts since 2000 - many on the first few days, when even the fittest players are often pushed too hard.


SPORTS

MY COURT NOW: Ball State showing refreshed focus on baseball

New Ball State baseball coach Rich Maloney made it clear what his decision to come back to Ball State was all about. Coming back to a smaller school and taking a pay cut meant it was more about making money and dealing with the pressures of high level competition each year.



NEWS

Purdue's Daniels pick gains praise from leaders

INDIANAPOLIS - The leader of the Indiana House and the Republican who hopes to replace Mitch Daniels as governor are both praising his selection by Purdue University trustees as the school's next president.



NEWS

Letters from war

"With Love, From Home," is a part of the Minnetrista exhibit Away From Home: Civil War Letters, a walkthrough that includes approximately 400 letters. 


NEWS

Judge upholds Ind. Facebook ban for sex offenders

INDIANAPOLIS - A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.


NEWS

Finnish songwriter to play at Be Here Now Tuesday

Singer, songwriter, composer and musician are just a few ways to describe the Finnish artist performing on Tuesday night at Be Here Now. Saara Norris' journey from Berlin to Muncie, Ind., is a part of her U.S. tour, which will last until July 14.


NEWS

Judge upholds Ind. Facebook ban for sex offenders

INDIANAPOLIS - A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.


NEWS

Lockheed, machinists reach tentative agreement

FORT WORTH, Texas - After more than two months on strike, Lockheed Martin machinists are expected to vote this week on a new labor contract after a tentative deal was reached with the company.


NEWS

University wins sustainability award

The International Sustainable Campus Network recently awarded Ball State its Excellence in Integration award for its efforts toward energy sustainability and greener living over the last few years. -á






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