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SWINE FLU CHRONICLES: This stinks

October 28, 2009

I can't say whether I came in contact with a sick person or I touched the same door knob or hand rail as one. It doesn't really matter now. For the past four and a half days I haven't left my house because I've displayed every symptom of what people are calling H1N1 or swine flu.I woke up Thursday feeling pretty well. I got home from the newsroom relatively early and I wasted only about an hour and a half of the time I could've been sleeping by playing video games.

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MEN'S GOLF: Cards thrive in classroom despite several absences

October 28, 2009

Despite the academic/athletic pressures, the 2008-09 Ball State men's team was recently named a Golf Coaches Association of America All-Academic Team for achieving a team grade-point average of 3.0 or better. To be eligible for the honor, a university must submit the grade points earned and hours attempted for each player on its official squad list for the academic year.

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SCENE SELECTION: How to stay alive during a horror film

October 28, 2009

With Halloween only days away I figured that maybe I should discuss something horror-film related, because it is an integral part of pop culture. This Halloween we have a new scary movie in theaters and another installment from a gore fest series. Going back there are scores of great, and forgettable, horror films to put you in the holiday spirit.Before you go out this Halloween, ready yourself, for if you happen to find yourself stuck in a horror film, there are ways to survive. It is a long shot, but these tips will help you avoid being the cliché first act death.

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BASKETBALL: MAC preseason polls released; three Cards named Preseason All-MAC West

October 28, 2009

 The Mid-American Conference released its preseason polls Wednesday, and the reigning MAC Tournament champion Ball State women's basketball team was predicted to finish second in the MAC West Division behind the University of Toledo. The Cardinals' men's team — co-MAC West champs last season — was predicted to finish in fourth place in the West this season.

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Reported alcohol violations drop

October 28, 2009

The number of reported alcohol violations decreased on Ball State University's campus during the weekend following Alcohol Awareness Week.

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Microsoft updates Vista operating system

October 28, 2009

Microsoft upgraded to a new operating system, Windows 7, Tuesday. Many of Ball State University's computers have already been updated, and school officials say they will continue to spread the system across campus computers.

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Haunting at Central State

October 28, 2009

Most people have only heard stories about haunted insane asylums, and few have explored the forsaken halls of these eerie places. Indianapolis resident Justin Potts is an exception to this norm.

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CALIFORNIA KIRCHUBEL: New movie highlights Halloween

October 28, 2009

In my opinion, this weekend is the most anticipated weekends of the year.First off, it's Halloween so we're all excited about that — costumes, candy, and very late nights — but one thing about this weekend that I have been anticipating for almost two years is the release of the long overdue sequel to the cult classic, Boondock Saints. For those of you who haven't seen the first movie, you have a week to do it before the second one comes out. If you have had the fortunate pleasure of seeing this masterpiece get ready for the ride of your life.

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Lighting the way

October 27, 2009

John McVey remembers coming out as a junior while at Ball State University 32 years ago.The time was both a traumatic and easy time that was somewhat eased by maintaining social relationships with faculty members on campus."There was still a divide, but it did make us feel better," he said.At the time Gay Activists Union, the GLBTQ organization on campus, had a couple meetings a month and served primarily as a way for members of the GLBTQ community to meet.

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BOOZERS AND LOSERS: Pleasure items worth discussing in sex talk

October 27, 2009

Last Thursday in my sexual psychology class, a consultant from Pure Romance offered an informed presentation. Falisha, the company consultant, explained Pure Romance as a "practical resource for women who want to take responsibility for either their financial means or their sexuality."

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FOOTBALL: With streak over, Cardinals breathing easier

October 27, 2009

The air around the Fisher Football Training Complex was a bit fresher Monday as Ball State University returned to practice.Ball State defeated Eastern Michigan University 29-27 last Saturday to leave the winless ranks behind.

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