Freshman Chris Smith and senior Beverly Bautista said they were looking forward to their new duties after they were crowned Mr. and Miss Unity, respectively, at the Black Student Association's 2007 Unity Scholarship Pageant Saturday afternoon at Pruis Hall.
INDIANAPOLIS - A comeback, a drive, a legacy. And, yes - finally - Peyton Manning gets his Super Bowl trip. So does Tony Dungy. Football's most prolific quarterback put on a show for the ages Sunday, rallying the Indianapolis Colts from 18 points down and driving them 80 yards for the winning score in a wildly entertaining 38-34 victory over the New England Patriots.
Last year, the Ball State University men's basketball team was in the midst of a total washout of a season. The Cardinals went 10-16, and then-coach Tim Buckley tossed arguably the team's best post player off the team for reasons that will likely never be made clear and, most importantly, student attendance was at the lowest level since The Nest was created to begin the 2004-2005 season.
Less than three minutes into Saturday's game against Miami University, three 3-pointers and a driving layup gave Ball State University an 11-0 lead. The three-minute segment foreshadowed what became a 90-62 Cardinal rout. The 28-point advantage against the Red Hawks was Ball State's largest margin of victory over a Mid-American Conference opponent since a 99-55 win against the University of Akron on Jan.
It took almost two months, but Ronny Thompson earned his first road win Friday. Ball State University's men's basketball team defeated Central Michigan University 64-57. The Cardinals (6-12, 2-3 Mid-American Conference) were led by Peyton Stovall and Skip Mills who each scored 17 points.
The Ball State University women's swimming and diving team suffered a Mid-American Conference loss this weekend to the University of Toledo 163-136. "Overall it was a frustrating meet with how close the outcome was," co-coach Bob Thomas said. "Toledo's team is similar to ours in ability and they won a couple extra events and that made the difference.
The desk calendar will say Tuesday, but don't be fooled before Thanksgiving Break next year. It'll be a Friday. The Ball State University academic calendar for 2007-08 is officially released, and it reflects two major changes approved by the university: the elimination of Saturday finals and the combination of withdrawal periods.
First everyone started wearing their earbuds everywhere. But I didn't have an iPod, so I didn't care and said nothing. Then they introduced the iPhone, which has video, music and phone capabilities. I thought it was entertainment overkill, but it's way out of my price range so I said nothing.
Of the 335 NCAA Division-I women's basketball teams, only seven have fewer losses than the Ball State University women's basketball team. With a 14-2 record, the team has caused some people around Muncie to believe Ball State should join Bowling Green State University in the top 25 rankings.
The price tag for a Saturday night out bowling strikes and scarfing down wings just dropped $6.50 for Ball State University students. With a school ID, students can get discounts at restaurants, tanning salons, automotive service shops and other businesses around Muncie.
Coach Randy Heisler said it was important not to overwork the women's indoor track and field team this week as they prepared for the Bowling Green Quadrangular tonight. "We're going to be as careful as we can heading into tomorrow night and make sure not to stretch anyone," Heisler said.
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Glass slippers, a fairy godmother, a handsome prince and pumpkins that transform into carriages; these magical makings can be from none other than "Cinderella." The Moscow Festival Ballet will perform the fairy tale and take viewers on a journey back to childhood at 8 p.
After a season-opening loss to Ohio State University, the Ball State University gymnastics team will look to cut down on its mistakes at Kent State University today. Ball State is looking for its first win of the season against Mid-American Conference rival Kent State.
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Freshman setter Jeff Schmitz has played less than one-half of a game, in the Ball State University's men's volleyball team's first three matches. That isn't stopping coach Joel Walton from moving Schmitz into the starting line-up. Schmitz will be the Cardinals starting setter tonight against No.
emember that flimsy piece of plastic that you have to get out and flash to a librarian to check out books once a semester? That same Student ID can now be used at a variety of businesses in Muncie, from oil change shops to restaurants. Student Government Association and Student Savings Club have come together to offer a multitude of discounts for Ball State University students all around Muncie.
After the countless awards Amanda McCormick received during her senior year at Ball State University, she still was taken aback when Collegiate Volleyball Update (CVU.com) named her National Libero of the Year. "I was really surprised," she said. "There are so many really good liberos.
In order for the women's swimming and diving team to have a chance to stay above .500 for the Mid-American Conference part of the season, the Cardinals would have to get one win in the next two meets. Ball State is currently 5-1-1 overall and 3-1 in the MAC.
With its win over Northern Illinois University on Wednesday, the Ball State University women's basketball team moved to 5-0 in the Mid-American Conference West Division. Now, the Cardinals are set to play their first opponent from the East Division this season.
