I normally don't write into the Daily News, but after reading the Your Turn "Why you Should Vote U.N.I.T.E.D" I couldn't help but grab a pen and rebuke this poorly written article. What makes the Daily News occasionally frustrating, but ultimately successful, is the varying views of the students - not those of a select few staff members, but of all students.
Led by junior Amber Williams' record-setting first place finish in the 60-meter hurdles, the Ball State University women's track and field team finished third at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships. Williams ran the hurdles in 8.19 seconds, setting a new indoor MAC meet record and Akron Fieldhouse record.
Ball State University's men's tennis team started off strong against undefeated Purdue University by winning the doubles point, but struggled in singles matches, losing 4-3 Sunday. Coach Bill Richards said he was not disappointed with the loss. "Everyone played well," Richards said.
Motivation was the key to success Friday as the Ball State University gymnastics team beat Mid-American Conference foe Northern Illinois University by one point. Coach Lisa Simonton said the crowd gave the biggest boost for the Cardinals as they finished the meet with 192.
Beginning today, students have the opportunity to decide new executive leaders for the Student Government Association. The SGA is the voice of the student body that expresses concern to the university administration. Though SGA is an important organization, many students opt not to participate in the voting process.
Ball State University's men's swimming and diving team struggled at the Mid-American Conference championships, finishing fifth. Not a single swimmer or diver won an event, with Kyle Hembree being the only Cardinal to finish in the top four in any event. Hembree was also the only member of the team to make the All-MAC squads, earning a position on the second team.
A record crowd of 4,711 piled into Worthen Arena on senior night for Ball State University's women's basketball team to watch the Cardinals pull out a thrilling 74-73 victory against Eastern Michigan University. "It was the most emotion I've ever felt since I've been here," senior Kelsey Corbin said.
If there was any rust from not playing for two weeks, the Ball State University women's tennis team certainly didn't show it. With the doubles team setting the tone, the Cardinals cruised to a 6-1 victory against Butler University Friday. The No. 1 doubles team of Haly Calderwood and Jennifer Pollack continued its strong play, cruising to an 8-1 victory.
Ball State University's men's basketball team is closing in on history, but not in a way it would like. After losing to Eastern Michigan University 61-51 Sunday the Cardinals are only one loss away from a school record-tying 20 losses in a season. That means that the Cardinals (9-19, 5-9 in the Mid-American Conference) will have to beat the University of Toledo (16-11, 12-2 in the MAC) and Western Michigan University (13-15, 7-7 MAC), then win the Mid-American Conference championship and the national championship to avoid tying the mark set in 1971 when a Bud Getchell-coached team went 6-20.
Ball State University's baseball team earned its first win of the season this weekend, but was also dominated by the nation's top team. In its second week of action Ball State (1-6) opened the weekend with a 1-0 victory against Lipscomb Saturday. Ryan Chenoweth batted in Wayne Bond in the first inning for the game's only run.
After 26 years of work and dedication, a Ball State University professor has earned the National Strength and Conditioning Association's top award. David Pearson, associate professor of Physical Education and director of the Strength Research Laboratory, received the NSCA's Distinction of Fellow award.
Anticipations for the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships have been a part of the Ball State University women's track and field team since the beginning of the indoor competition season. Friday and Saturday those anticipations turn into reality when the team competes for the title at Akron, Ohio.
Ball State University students can now use their debit and credit cards at the Atrium and Noyer Dining Hall, Atrium assistant manager Mike Chandler said. Signs on the cashiers' registers in the Atrium say, "Now Accepting Visa & Mastercard." In order to use a debit or credit card, customers must show a driver's license to the cashier, Chandler said.
With the type of season the Cardinals have had, it seems like another milestone is lurking around the corner. Wednesday's win gave Ball State University no less than a share of the Mid-American Conference West Division title and Saturday the team will attempt to wrap-up its first outright division title since 2001-02.
Rape and domestic violence take center stage this weekend as the "Vagina Monologues" is performed in Fine Arts Building Room 217 Friday and Saturday and the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom on Sunday. All shows start at 8 p.m. and the cost is $7. Profits are donated to A Better Way and the International V-Day Organization.
The Student Government Association Elections Board fined U.N.I.T.E.D. Initiative $200 for displays written in Kool-aid on snow around campus. The slate was fined $25 for each of the four smaller displays and $100 for a larger one. The displays exceeded the size limit allowed by the Elections Code.
"Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results, not attributes." This quote by Peter Drucker, a top-notch and highly respected author of management-related issues, suggests the best possible way to approach the Student Government Association elections.
The Ball State University women's basketball team will go up against Eastern University for the Mid-American Conference West Division title on senior night Saturday. The Cardinals won't just be shooting for the one title; they'll also be trying to break the record for the largest crowd for a women's basketball game in the MAC.
A lot can be accomplished when you have a two-week break between matches. However, for coach Kathy Bull, the layoff wasn't as beneficial as she hoped it would be. The women's tennis team lost two days of practice last week because of the blizzard, throwing Bull off of her original game plan.
Ball State University students and faculty in the telecommunications department are being recognized on the national and international level. In the last month, two people have been awarded for their outstanding achievement in the field of telecommunications.
