Going into the Mid-American Conference championship, the Ball State University women's swimming and diving team is not looking for a championship or even a second- or third-place finish. The Cardinals (9-4, 4-3 MAC) are looking for a fourth-place finish, the same result as their regular-season conference finish.
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Attempting to leave its struggles in the Mid-American Conference East Division in the past, Ball State University's women's basketball team was looking for any kind of win Tuesday night. The fact that the victory ended up being a 76-49 dumping on the University of Toledo, the Cardinals' largest margin of victory this year against the one divisional opponent they hadn't beaten, made it that much sweeter.
In 2001, President Bush averred, "You're either with us or against us in the fight against terror." This declaration, confirmed by subsequent foreign policy decisions, is very black-and-white: either you stand with us entirely, or you stand entirely with terrorism.
Scotty's Brewhouse wants to offer customers mixed drinks with their meals, but a lack of space prevents its Village location from adding a full bar. Owner Scott Wise said the restaurant is too cramped to house the inventory required for a full liquor license.
Senior Telecommunications major Andrew Hosey was working on an intermediate video class project last year when he ran into a problem. Every time Hosey tried to view the changes made to his video, he said, the Final Cut Pro program would have to process the changes before he could see it.
The Ball State University men's volleyball team defeated No. 11 Loyola-Chicago University 31-33, 30-27, 30-19, 34-32. This win marked the Cardinals third consecutive win against a nationally ranked team. Also it is the first time since 2006 Ball State has beaten Loyola.
Don Hughes said he sees the Peking Acrobats' show an average 35 times a year - a personal annual tradition he has kept up for 20 years and says never gets old. "People quiz me after each show and I'm never able to pick out a favorite act from any particular show," he said.
Tuition only goes so far when it comes to running a university with a community of more than 20,000. Ball State University relies on alumni donations to supplement tuition and state allocations in order to offer scholarships, update classrooms, provide supplies to professors and so much more.
More than seven months before the events they plan, the Homecoming Steering Committee was appointed. Michele Johnson, director of alumni special events, said after an application and interview process she and other committee advisers chose the 16 members of the 2008 committee.
The Ball State University Foundation has raised more than $11.5 million in the first half of the year, almost 70 percent of the amount raised all of last year, according to its mid-year report. "We're excited about the future and greater support," Ben Hancock, vice president for university advancement, said.
During Ball State University's torrent streak to open women's basketball play in the Mid-American Conference, there was a lone divisional opponent it was unable to beat. The Cardinals have their shot at redemption tonight when they play host to the University of Toledo at 7 p.
Even though the weather was warm and sunny, the Ball State University men's golf team finished 13th out of 14 teams in its trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Playing internationally for the first time in collegiate competition, the Cardinals competed at the Flamingos Golf Club.
When students launch shots of hard liquor into caffeinated energy drinks, they are in for more than just a buzz, according to David Pearson, director of the strength and research laboratory. Mixing stimulants with alcohol is a more dangerous practice than alcohol consumption alone, he said.
One thing coach Joel Walton said he does not have to worry about entering a rematch against Loyola-Chicago University is volleyballs hitting an arena's ceiling. After being swept in road match against the Ramblers earlier in the season, the Ball State University men's volleyball team will play Loyola at 7:30 p.
Through most of the season, Ball State University's men's basketball team has persevered through many defeats and remained focused. Now that the Cardinals are on their first winning streak of the year, coach Billy Taylor said he is sure that focus will intensify.
The American Heritage Dictionary defines racism as "the belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others." After four years of working at BSU I would have told you that no one was racist where I work.
Kyle Shaner n Sports Editor With a 1-4 weekend at the Easton Tiger Classic tournament this weekend, coach Craig Nicholson said a lack of consistency plagued the Ball State University softball team in its first games of the season. "The biggest thing was we were very inconsistent from one game to the next and even one inning to the next," Nicholson said.
Four members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars volunteered their efforts to help the less fortunate in Muncie and around the world Saturday morning. Nicole Rambeau, Lauren Steinmetz, Dan Sullivan and Nicole Tavernier participated in NSCS's February service project at Muncie Mission's New Life Center.
In the basement of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity's house, people in togas stood around a table set up for games of root beer pong. Sophomore Ryan Harkleroad was watching his opponent shoot his ping-pong ball and put it into Harkleroad's final cup. "They're a bunch of cheaters," he said in the relaxed atmosphere as the disk jockey upstairs blared music.
