VIDEO: Lovett says inaguration day begins new era
January 21, 2009Click here to see Michael Lovett's full interview on the inauguration of President Barack Obama (Watch in high quality mode for better performance)
Click here to see Michael Lovett's full interview on the inauguration of President Barack Obama (Watch in high quality mode for better performance)
About 30 students attended the inaugural panel discussion Tuesday at Pruis Hall, where students, faculty and four panelists talked about the day's events that ushered President Barack Obama into the Oval Office. The central theme to the evening was that Obama's inauguration as the first black president in United States history transcends politics.
Under-used campus buildings have caused Ball State University administrators to consider scheduling more Friday classes. Associate Provost Marilyn Buck said the administration was still investigating how often buildings were being used. She said many buildings were used for more than classrooms.
If you're hoping to grab a peanut butter snack for your dinner tonight, you're out of luck. Peanut butter-based snacks, such as crackers and some Little Debbies, are unavailable to students and other customers. Those products were recalled because traces of salmonella were spotted.
Thanks to multiple student organizations, all the activities happening in Washington D.C. during Tuesday's presidential inauguration will be available for your viewing pleasure on campus. A Presidential Inauguration Watch Celebration will be held from 10 a.
Muncie's winter weather injured at least eight Ball State University students during the first week of Spring Semester. Dr. Kent Bullis from the Amelia T. Health Center said students had bruises, sprains and one broken arm. No injuries were reported at the same time last year, Bullis said.
Click here to see Michael Lovett's full interview on the inauguration of President Barack Obama (Watch in high quality mode for better performance)
When freshman Alex Fuller visited a house party earlier this year, it had a line to get in. The house was packed full of sweaty, drunk college students and the bar was decorated with stripper poles. Fuller said she watched as a girl who was dancing on the pole lost her balance and swung out into the crowd, breaking her foot.
Click here to see the Daily News/WCRD post-game extra from men's volleyball vs. Stanford (Watch in high quality mode for better performance)
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Four days after hiring his first assistant coach, Ball State University football coach Stan Parrish announced three additions to his staff today. Parrish, who was named the Cardinals head coach Dec. 18, 2008, after Brady Hoke left for San Diego State University, named Doug Graber, Deion Melvin and Pat Perles as his newest assistant coaches.
The scars on his body, raspy voice and aged facial features are constant reminders of tales that would make the average person cringe. Born Feb. 18, 1966, he's an educated man and a loyal patriot. Although he boasts a bachelor's degree in English literature from UCLA and a master's degree in criminology and law from UC-Berkeley, his identity is derived from stints as a member of the U.
The Cardinals (7-8, 2-1 MAC) host West-leading Western Michigan University (6-10, 3-0 MAC) tonight at Worthen Arena for a 7 p.m. tipoff.
If you've been living under a rock for the past few months, you may not know the country is in one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression, that the financial sector is rapidly being nationalized and that the stock market is down about 40% over the last year.
Hundreds of students across campus took a breather from daily collegiate life to witness what was arguably one of the most important moments in history: President Obama being sworn into office. We now have our first non-white president. It's kind of a big deal.
Heading into the first game of the Mid-American Conference portion of the men's basketball schedule, Western Michigan University was sitting at a lowly 3-10 overall record. Three MAC victories later, however, the Broncos (6-10, 3-0 MAC) suddenly stand alone atop the MAC West Division standings and head into tonight's game against Ball State University at Worthen Arena looking more like the team that was voted preseason MAC West Division favorites.
Click here to see highlights from Ball State's 50-44 victory over Western Michigan (Watch in high quality mode for better performance)
Residents of Woodworth Complex were relocated to Park Hall's multipurpose room in freezing temperature after a pipe at the east entrance burst Friday. Tony Proudfoot, associate vice president for marketing and communications, said water from the burst pipes caused the fire alarms to sound.
Losing its season opener to a top four ranked team did not hurt the Ball State University men's volleyball team in the coaches poll. Two days after then-No. 4 Stanford University swept Ball State, the Cardinals remained ranked No. 13 in the coaches poll released Monday afternoon.
The Ball State University men's basketball team defeated Western Michigan University 50-44 tonight at Worthen Arena to tie the Broncos atop the Mid-American Conference West Division standings.
