Disney's princesses come from all different backgrounds and world cultures. Girls who share their ethnic qualities are given role models who make them feel more connected and pride in their ethnicity. An Honors College class taught by Professor Sarah Haley helps teach students about these ethnicities are represented in the Disney movies.
Whether economic recession, war or an uncertain future, studies show that the cosmetics industry has prevailed throughout history. Though students face all three, companies such as Mary Kay and Pure Romance thrive on campus.
NEW YORK - Transgender women will be allowed to participate in the Miss Universe beauty pageant next year, officials announced Tuesday, a week after they ruled a trail-blazing 23-year-old could vie for the crown this year.
INDIANAPOLIS - An Indiana man who prosecutors fear may have coerced hundreds of teenage boys into performing sexual acts for him over the Internet and a California teacher accused of exchanging nude photos with girls as young as 13 used the same website to meet their victims, officials and court documents say.
SANFORD, Fla. - The Trayvon Martin case took a bizarre turn Tuesday when George Zimmerman's attorneys quit, complaining that they have lost all contact with him and that he called the prosecutor and talked to a TV host after they told him not to speak to anyone.
Like most practitioners of the dark science of economics, I view a recession as an event that bumps an economy off its long-term growth path. This last recession has certainly done that, but now that signs of recovery grow stronger, many Hoosier communities are going to face more unpleasant news.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Bowing to the inevitable after an improbably resilient run for the White House, Rick Santorum quit the presidential race on Tuesday, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination.
Call it a case of the rich getting richer - a Ball State study of the quality of life in Indiana's 92 counties shows that the best-off places, financially speaking, appear to also be the best places to live.
Despite its best offensive inning of the season, Ball State's bullpen imploded, allowing Butler to rally back and capture an 8-6 win at Victory Field Tuesday.
Since both the Columbine and the Virginia Tech massacres happened in April 1999 and 2007, respectively, the Ball State Center for Peace and Conflict Studies is making an effort to promote non-violence throughout the week.
Walking in to Casa Del Sol, customers are entrapped by a spacious area of yellow, orange and brick walls decorated with majestic paintings of the sun and Mexican landscapes. Since its opening in January at 204 S. Walnut St., downtown's newest Mexican restaurant pairs an authentic atmosphere with an inexpensive, yet inventive, menu.
If there's ever a time for a team to have an injury crisis, the offseason would be best.
Current gas prices are not only straining Indiana residents at the pump, but they may also begin to affect home life and work opportunities.
Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler and President Jo Ann Gora discussed issues related to both students and residents, including the recent controversial hire at Ball State and the separation of the campus and Muncie communities.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Strangers donated the beautifully embroidered wedding dress, the rings, the honeymoon time-share in Aruba. They acted quickly, too, because the bride was dying of cancer. Or so she said.
A bus service that drives students and residents to Indianapolis International Airport is eliminating its route between Muncie and Indy this week.
Disney's princesses come from all different backgrounds and world cultures. Girls who share their ethnic qualities are given role models who make them feel more connected and prode in their ethnicity. An Honors College class taught by Professor Sarah Haley helps teach students about these ethnicities are represented in the Disney movies.
Ball State students will have a chance to support the local music scene on campus Tuesday night.
