For the last year, (up until July 1) every Wednesday and Sunday night was poker night for a plethora of Ball State University students as well as many members of the Muncie community. Royal Crown Hold 'Em Club was shut down this summer because of new legislation that was enforced in the state of Indiana.
Students interested in stretching their creative muscles still have time to register for classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Although the fall semester began Monday, Director of Education Robby Tompkins said online registration for classes is still available.
A Delaware County judge is deciding whether to allow a convicted killer of a Ball State University student to appeal his sentence. Larry Newton filed a petition for belated notice of appeal to Judge Robert Barnet Jr. on Sept. 6, according to the County Clerk's Office.
The online voting for the Student Government Association smoking ban referendum has been extended to 9 p.m. tonight, SGA Treasurer Zac Davis said. A typing error in the link to the poll's Web site, which was e-mailed to students Monday morning, prevented the link from opening properly, Davis said.
Ball State University students participated in a scavenger hunt during a fraternity's social event. Psi Chi, an honorary psychology fraternity, held a "Meet and Greet" Tuesday, giving students and faculty a chance to interact with one another outside of a classroom setting.
The tournament to decide the Mid-American Conference championship is seven months away, but after Monday, coach Katherine Mowat likes her team's chances to win a title. The Ball State University women's golf team shot a school-record 294 and is in first place following the first round of the MAC Tournament Preview in Indianapolis.
Free is a great word, especially for penny-pinching college students. And "free" is heard a lot at Ball State University. Free hugs at the Scramble Light. Free shows at Emens Auditorium. Free exhibits at the Art Museum. Students, staff and faculty have some great resources and events available at Ball State.
Cooper Physical Science Building's basement will be closed until at least 6 p.m. tonight because of a chemical spill. Ball State University Police said after the spill is cleaned up, the building will need time to ventilate before it is safe. Graduate Assistant Michelle Tolle said she was cleaning a room where chemicals were stored when one of the other two people in the room spilled a four-liter bottle of ammonium hydroxide and paradichlorabenzyne, which is noxious.
The Ball State University basketball schedules are out, and they look good. Maybe not for Ball State's win-loss column, but for the fans, the schedule couldn't look much better. Both the men's and women's basketball schedules feature a plethora of quality opponents.
The Ball State University chapter of Alpha Phi Omega fraternity's cookout gave students the chance to meet current members and learn details about the organization. Nitina Kolliesuah, vice president of service, said the co-ed service fraternity provided free burgers, hotdogs, chips and sodas to about 50 students Saturday at University Green.
Theta Chi fraternity raised more than $1,200 for Riley's Hospital for Children during its annual Waterdaze event Saturday in LaFollette Field. Theta Chi member Caleb Boucher said 32 teams competed in four games, which included a water bucket toss, a water balloon toss, a Slip N' Slide and a wet-head relay.
Ball State University accounting students had the opportunity to participate in a boot camp experience, but without the drill instructors and physical exertion. The department of accounting offered Boot Camp: Accounting Basics Training, which gave accounting students information about their future careers, on Saturday.
The Ball State University Greening of the Campus VII conference, which focuses on making college campuses environmentally friendly, went well, but few students attended, Robert Koester, director of energy research, education and service professor of architecture, said.
Following a subpar showing in the first game of the season, Ball State University second-year quarterback Nate Davis waited all week to prove his opening performance against Miami University was a fluke. On the first offensive play of Saturday's game at Eastern Michigan University, Davis got off to a good start.
After missing half of six field goals attempts to begin the season, Ball State University redshirt freshman place kicker Jake Hogue might not be attempting field goals next week at Navy. Cardinals' coach Brady Hoke said Monday he had opened the competition for the kicking position Sunday night between Hogue and backup Ian McGarvey.
When redshirt cornerback Trey Lewis arrived at Ball State University three years ago, the Cardinals' defense was in desperate need of improvement. The Cardinals ranked last in the Mid-American Conference the last two years in total defense and no higher than eighth in scoring, passing or rushing defense.
Red and white confetti fell and the thunderous tones of Ball State University's fight song played Friday afternoon as David Letterman cut the ribbon outside the building carrying his name. An estimated crowd of about 5,000 people gathered outside the David Letterman Communication and Media Building to watch the event, Tony Proudfoot, associate vice president for Marketing and Communications said.
Although the Ball State University women's soccer team was 1-1 this weekend, it actually suffered two losses. Ball State (2-2, 0-0 Mid-American Conference) lost to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1-0 Sunday and defeated Florida Atlantic University 2-1 Friday at the FAU Kickoff Classic.
You have no idea what in the hell you'll be doing in four years. There might an idea in your head, but it will change. No worries. This theory holds true for most of college, so expect your conventional wisdom to be challenged. Allow me to debunk a few other myths or questions for your reading pleasure - or until the boring lecture in front of you ceases to exist.
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