Wireless internet, power out across campus early Thursday morning
August 31, 2006Indiana Michigan Power is investigating the cause of a power outage on campus.
Indiana Michigan Power is investigating the cause of a power outage on campus.
Ball State University kicked off its 2006 season with a convincing 38-20 victory against Eastern Michigan University. Nate Davis led the way, coming off the bench to throw for three touchdowns.
Indiana Michigan Power is investigating the cause of a brief blackout Thursday morning on the Ball State University campus.
The white ear buds of iPods could have a challenge - but only if students give Ruckus a chance. Ruckus, the music server company Ball State University went into a two-year contract with, said its program does not work with iTunes or iPods. While this might seem like a waste of resources, it could have potential for all students - including those who use iTunes and iPods.
With a changed route system and a hands-on field supervisor the Ball State University shuttle bus system is focusing on timeliness and customer service this year. Bruce Wiemer was hired by Ball State University as the field supervisor for shuttle bus operations, a position created this summer.
Even after terror threats in London, Ball State University students studying abroad at the London Centre are excited to start their fall semester and Ball State will have to do all the worrying for them. "I never considered not going to London," junior Erin Hamilton said.
The free music server promised to Ball State University students a year and a half ago by Student Government Association is less than a week from release. Students will be able to access 1.6 million plus songs for free off of the Ruckus server starting Wednesday, with the correct media player.
The global community is expanding, and Ball State University is becoming a more prominent member. With an international student body that has grown exponentially, the campus is home to a total of 510 international students who represent 78 different countries.
The number of students working in the dining halls doubled this fall after the Residence Hall Dining Service raised hourly wages by 75 cents to $6.25. More than 300 students are working, up from last year's total of around 100 to 150 students, Karen Adkins, assistant director of personnel for Dining Services, said.
Student Government Association senators with red "Your BSU, Your SGA" shirts are walking around campus looking for students to fill empty Student Senate seats. SGA held their first meeting of the year to discuss empty senate seats, plan projects and get the word out about university policy with fliers.
The Ball State University women kick off the cross country season on Saturday at the Butler Open. Along with it, comes some major changes. This includes the departure of 12-year head coach Sue Parks. Her successor, Todd Lane, has moved in as interim head coach.
Despite criticism from the teacher's union and others, online charter schools could be a reality as soon as Fall 2007, Larry Gabbert, director of the Ball State University Office of Charter Schools, said Wednesday. Ball State recently released its guidelines for online charter schools, which provide a charter school education to students who do not or cannot attend a regular brick-and-mortar school.
Many of us are all-too familiar with being a pedestrian in Muncie. Spending most of my life on the east and west coasts, I endured a bit of shock when I first arrived here more than a year ago. I was walking down the street listening to music when an oversized pick-up truck came hurling down the road at 45 mph.
Over the course of my three years at Ball State University, I have increasingly moved from the far left to the libertarian wing of politics. I have a weakening faith in the Democratic Party and zero faith in the Republican Party. I have come to the realization that like so many others, it is the influx of punditry and opinionated "news" shows that have opened my eyes to the horrors of cable news.
I have noticed a problem on campus. Okay, that may be an understatement. As I am a commuter and do not have to worry about the soaring prices of campus food and have little contact with the two out of five students who are alcoholics in training, my mind focuses on another aspect of Ball State University that has taken a turn for the worse.
If tonight's game against Eastern Michigan University is anything like last year's, it's going to be a nail-biter. Last time these two conference foes faced off, Ball State University found itself down 25-7 midway through the fourth quarter. Eight furious minutes and three Joey Lynch touchdown passes later, the Cardinals escaped Ypsilanti, Mich.
It's that time of year again. The leaves start turning different colors. The hot summer air turns into a cool fall breeze. Notre Dame fans tell everyone how good their team is going to be. Yep, it's college football season, baby! The 2006 season kicks off today with 16 games on the slate, but perhaps the biggest game of the weekend comes on Labor Day, when Florida State University takes on the University of Miami.
I'm never one to envisage the future in detail. Most people who make an attempt to do so predict poorly. Remember "Back to the Future II?" We are only eight years away from Marty McFly in his hover DeLorean and I don't see any hint of a Mr. Fusion-powered flying car.
PHOTO: Students cycle as part of Ball State fitness program in Irving Gym.
Just one day away from opening kick-off, Ball State athletics gets creative with marketing for Thursday night's game.
