Cycling safely on campus

Tips for riding on campus with ...cars... - Make sure you're respecting vehicles - Follow the rules of the road - Use hand signals - When stopping at signs make eye contact with drivers of other vehicles - If you're turning in front of someone stay on right side of the road .



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MEN'S TENNIS: Pair of Cardinals named to All-Academic Team

Ball State University men's tennis players Shaun Bussert and Dave Thomas have been named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team, according to Ball State Athletics. "This is a well-deserved honor for both Shaun and Dave," coach Bill Richards said.


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Martial arts club teaches self-defense for women

The Martial Arts Club has been able to make it a little safer for students walking home from night classes in a series of three self-defense seminars. They have also made it a little safer for participants in every aspect of their everyday lives. The club put on the first three in a series of self-defense seminars Saturday and Sunday in Ball Gym to help women be aware of dangerous situations and teach them what to do if they occur.


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FOOTBALL: 49ers cut veteran Huard, paves way for former Ball State QB Davis to make team

The San Francisco 49ers cut veteran quarterback Damon Huard on Tuesday, clearing the way for former Ball State University quarterback Nate Davis to make the team. Davis is now the undisputed third string quarterback behind Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. Davis left school a year early to enter April's NFL Draft, when he was selected in the fifth round by San Francisco.



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Poverty simulation kicks off Wednesday

The Student United Way has planned another poverty simulation as a way for students to learn about and get involved in the community. The group collaborates with Teamwork for Quality Living in Indiana to raise awareness about poverty in Muncie, said Austin Gerber, president of the Student United Way.


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DeHority rededication ceremony highlights building's new features

Two weeks after students first moved in, DeHority Complex officially reopened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. Ball State President Jo Ann Gora cut the ribbon marking the official reopening of the complex at approximately 3:45 p.m. DeHority originally opened in 1960 as four all-women's halls.


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BOOZERS AND LOSERS: Home gardens fun activity for college students

When The Beatles wrote "Strawberry Fields Forever," they must have imagined a plantation of the "Everbearing" or "Day Neutral" variety, since those are the two that produce more than one harvest in a season, thus making them last more like "forever." The other type, "June Bearing," yields one large harvest over a two- to three-week period in the spring.


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Ball State professor says Gov. Daniels has résumé for bid at presidency in 2012

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels could be on the short list of Republican hopefuls for the party's 2012 presidential nomination - even if he doesn't want to be. The two-term governor said his 2008 run for office would be his last and he's not interested in the "savagery" of a national campaign, according to the Associated Press.



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Water duct upgrades planned for campus

Indiana American Water held a public hearing Monday at the Horizon Convention Center to discuss two improvement projects to be made to streets in Muncie this semester. Greg Gibson, construction manager for Indiana American Water, said during the meeting that the project consisted of replacing the 2-inch water duct main on North Street and University Avenue for 8-inch water ducts, which will supply a better flow to residents of the nearby neighborhoods.


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FIELD HOCKEY: Jones named MAC Offensive Player of the Week

Junior forward Hannah Jones was named Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Ball State University field hockey team to an undefeated weekend. Jones combined to score three goals in wins against Davidson College and Appalachian State University.


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Ball State students limited to printing 1,000 pages

Though Ball State University students are now limited on how many pages they can print at Bracken Library, most said they won't notice. At the beginning of the semester, a mass e-mail was sent informing students of the new 1,000-page printing limit that will start to be enforced this school year.



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OUR VIEW: Tailgate time

Saturdays, and increasingly Thursdays, are special times for students on college campuses around the country. Football season is the highlight of many people's sports-watching year. Thousands convene in parking lots and fields in the hours before the games.


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FOOTBALL: Coach says captains are epitome of Ball State football

The two Ball State football players who will walk to midfield Thursday night for the coin toss embody the type of player coach Stan Parrish wants. Defensive lineman Brandon Crawford and tight end Madaris Grant will serve as this year's captains after being unanimously elected by their teammates.


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Recreation Service's group fitness classes

If you're interested in getting fit, check out the instructional programs offered by Recreation Services: Cycling Sept. 9 - Dec. 3 Time: Monday and Wednesday 6-7 a.m. Price: $55 Affiliated/$70 Non-Affiliated Registration Deadline: Sept. 5 Taught by: BSU FIT Staff Women on Weights #1 Sept.


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FOOTBALL: Students asked to red out game, fireworks planned after game

The Ball State University's opening football game Thursday against the University of North Texas is guaranteed to end with a bang. After the game, there will be a fireworks show. Prior to the game, the Ball State athletics department will be giving away free football posters and will recognize the women's volleyball team at halftime.


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Satellite voting centers proposed for next year

Voters registered in Delaware County may find it a bit easier to vote in the next election. Delaware County Clerk Steve Craycraft, a Democrat, proposed establishing two satellite voting sites for the 2010 election at last week's meeting of the Delaware County Board of Elections.


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CROSS COUNTRY: Cards host first meet in 13 years, sweep Greyhounds

In Ball State's first home cross country meet in 13 years, the Cardinals swept visiting Indianapolis 15-50 in Monday's dual meet at the Elks Country Club. With fans and friends cheering them to the finish line, the Cardinals used the energy of the crowd to take the top eight spots and the meet from the Greyhounds.