Chirp TV: Weekend Preview
December 4, 2009The Chirp TV crew previews the sports teams in action for the weekend of December 4, 2009.
The Chirp TV crew previews the sports teams in action for the weekend of December 4, 2009.
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When the cast of Indiana Public Radio's "A Christmas Carol" takes the stage at Pruis Hall this weekend, they hope to bring more than just a dose of holiday cheer.
One of the most prominent New Testament stories will be analyzed in-depth this weekend at the Ball State University Planetarium. The Star of Bethlehem, sometimes referred to as the Christmas Star, is one of the most puzzling mysteries of the Christmas story. Astronomers have long tried to pinpoint when and why this miracle transpired.
Every mouse click and key stroke we input online is recorded. Whether it's used for good by Web sites creating metrics, or used for bad by a criminal cyberstalking us, the fact remains, we cannot hide our actions within the digital universe. What's scarier though, is what personal information regarding our non-digital lives can be easily found online.
If helping the needy, giving animals homes and making cookies is not enough incentive to go to the MT Cup, Santa will be there too.To go follow up its "Howl-oween" event, the MT Cup will now be hosting "Howl-oday Extravaganza," another fundraising event that will raise money for Muncie's Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana.
Beginning Jan. 4, 2010, the Indiana State Museum will close its galleries and public spaces on Mondays.Interim director of the museum Kathleen McLary said the changes will bring the Indiana State Museum in alignment with other museums and cultural institutions of Indiana that close on Mondays. She said it will also give the museum time for specialized cleaning and adjustments.
Nominations for the 51st Grammy Awards were made Wednesday. Who do you think should win? Vote online in our poll.
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When Michele Cole heard about Tuesday's report claiming a "culture of secrecy" regarding U.S. campus sexual assault cases, she was confident Ball State University was not part of the problem.Cole, the Ball State victim advocate, said Ball State is ahead of the curve with sexual assault issues, including rape and domestic violence, on campus.
Ball State University's Relay for Life committee will have its kickoff celebration at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4.The celebration will take place at the Ball State Art Museum Ballroom and is open to any students interested in participating in the fifth-annual Relay for Life at Ball State, which will happen in April.
FIJI President Joe Edwards said he was happy to learn that his fraternity chapter won two national awards.Ball State University's chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, or FIJI, won first place in the Zerman Trophy and second place in the Coon Plaque. These honors are given by the fraternity's national headquarters on an annual basis.
Arrah and the Ferns grew from three friends playing music together to one of the hottest bands in Indiana's vast musical landscape. The Muncie folk trio debuted on a cold December night at an open mic in 2005. Months later their first album, "Evan is a Vegan," won fans across the Midwest. They performed alongside national indie rock acts such as Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu and Danielson. When they headlined a 2007 music festival in Houghton, Mich., Arrah Fisher, Carl Stovner and Dave Segedy were greeted as rock stars.
C-SPAN is so cut and dry it doesn't even have commercial advertisements, according to political science professor Brandon Waite.But it is a trusted news medium, and that's why he chose to focus an interactive media project on C-SPAN programming.The Interactive C-SPAN Project is an independent study Waite created that allows undergraduate students majoring in political science, computer science and graphic design to engage viewers by embedding C-SPAN programming.
Arrah and the Ferns grew from three friends playing music together to one of the hottest bands in Indiana's vast musical landscape. The Muncie folk trio debuted on a cold December night at an open mic in 2005. Months later their first album, "Evan is a Vegan," won fans across the Midwest. They performed alongside national indie rock acts such as Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu and Danielson. When they headlined a 2007 music festival in Houghton, Mich., Arrah Fisher, Carl Stovner and Dave Segedy were greeted as rock stars.And then, in early 2008, with a much-anticipated sophomore album nearing completion, they broke up.Friday night, the band will reunite and take the stage in Muncie once again for two performances. In the evening, they will play an all-ages show at Village Green Records, followed by a set at Doc's Music Hall.
Worthen Arena saw its first big men's basketball game Wednesday night against the No. 23 Butler University Bulldogs. Despite being a Ball State University team that many expect to be much improved from last season and a nationally ranked Butler team, the most impressive showing of the night was from the student section.
The countdown to Christmas has begun.In a season that is supposed to bring out the peace, joy and happiness in all of us, it seems some folks still lack that spirit, especially when they test their patience with gift shopping.
President Jo Ann Gora will host meetings with other university professors next week to discuss strengthening a dual degree program for Chinese students.This 1+2+1 program allows bilingual Chinese students to earn two bachelor degrees from universities in China and America. Students study in China the first year, in America the second and third, and in China again for their last year.
Savage's Alehouse, located at 127 High Street in downtown Muncie, has doubled its menu.Owner Joel Savage said the bar opened with a limited menu compared to its list of spirits, but the business decided to increase its food options after realizing most customers were coming in to eat.
Six hundred people came to the Muncie Action Plan meetings this week to express their ideas for how to improve the Muncie community, but George Branam still isn't satisfied."I won't be satisfied until we get stuff done," he said. "My heart is with the people who think of themselves as an ordinary citizen. It's the duty of the citizens to pick up the torch."
