MEN'S BASKETBALL: The edge - Ball State vs. Valparaiso
November 11, 2009Men's basketball beat reporter Andrew Walker breaks down the matchups for Ball State's season opener Friday at home against in-state opponent Valparaiso
Men's basketball beat reporter Andrew Walker breaks down the matchups for Ball State's season opener Friday at home against in-state opponent Valparaiso
Emotions will be high with it being the final regular season, and potentially the final home match, for seniors Alisha Green, Julie Breivogel and Elania Kakatolis, which could make for high-error volleyball, which is not something the Cardinals can afford to let happen.
Design is about more than looks. It is about the feel, the comfort, the use, the effort, the experience and the essence of a thing. All designers, in every aspect, seek to do more than make something; our creation must do something, say something, provoke or soothe. In the result can be seen the hours that the musician spent practicing, the writer lamenting over word choice, the artists seeking the perfect shade and the architect the sleepless nights required to get the right "feel" in a space.
The Cardinals, who finished 14-17 (7-9 MAC) last season, have history on their side for Friday night's game against the Crusaders.Ball State owns a 39-9 (.813) all-time record in home openers held in Muncie, including last season's 72-59 win over Eastern Illinois University to open the 2008-09 campaign.
Going to Ball State University has been the best choice I've ever made. Journalism education has prepared me for the "real world" that is quickly approaching just beyond student teaching. I have taken courses in my content, courses that have helped me with diverse learners and pedagogy courses that have taught me how to teach. With the threat of pedagogical classes being reduced, now is the time not only for future educators at Ball State, but for everyone invested in ensuring effective public schools in Indiana to take a long, hard look at these proposed licensing changes.
The 2008-09 Ball State University women's basketball season is one that nobody will soon forget. But moving on is exactly what the 2009-10 squad is hoping to accomplish as it travels to Ann Arbor, Mich. to take on the University of Michigan in its season opener.
As today's date has been for years, it's Veterans Day. It's the day to honor and appreciate all the people who have served in any branch of the military throughout the years.
Coming off their first ever Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, the Cardinals return to the floor Friday night in Ann Arbor, Mich., against the University of Michigan.
The greater need this time of year is also because holiday vacations and time spent with family often distracts donors, said Shelby Norris, communication specialist for the American Red Cross.
A Ball State University student made up the story that she was assaulted while walking back to her dorm from the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Director of Public Safety Gene Burton said.
The starting quarterback Thursday night for Northern Illinois University is unknown, but Ball State University won't be changing their approach no matter who is under center. Sophomore Chandler Harnish returned to practice this week after missing the last three games with a knee injury. Fellow sophomore DeMarcus Grady has started in Harnish's place and is 3-0 as a starter.
University Program Board will be sponsoring its first-ever "Movie Cafe" at 8 p.m. tonight in the Student Center Ballroom.
Women's basketball beat writer Daniel Sipocz breaks down the matchups in BSU's season opener at Michigan.
Men's basketball beat writer Teddy Cahill breaks down what you need to know about men's basketball in the MAC this season.
Ball State University men's volleyball starter Billy Ebel watched as the Southwood High School girl's volleyball team scored to tie Burris Laboratory School in a state championship match Saturday. With the score at 12 in the third set, Ebel got up quickly from his seat among the Burris assistant coaches and walked quickly to the sidelines to yell defensive instructions to the girls, who risked blowing their two-game lead in their biggest match of the season.
A professor from Ball State University's English department will be reading an excerpt from his chapbook "How Some People Like Their Eggs" tonight.
Each week, The Daily News' sports crew picks its PPQ - the play, player and quote of the week.But it doesn't stop there. With the help of our online voters, the weekly fan choice is also featured.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the longest running children's television show. Since its debut on Nov. 10, 1969, the show has aired in more than 140 countries and has won 118 Emmy Awards. Its memorable characters, celebrity appearances and important lessons have made a mark on generations of viewers, and today, a new season emerges to continue that tradition.
Ball State University officials have declared an emergency on campus after receiving a bomb threat at Ball Gym. University Police Department are in the process of evacuating the building. As a further precaution, UPD has shut down Riverside Avenue from the Scramble Light to Brair Road. Ball State University issued an emergency notification at about 8:40 p.m. telling students to avoid the area until the situation was declared all clear. Continue to check back with bsudailynews.com for updates on the story.
For 15 years, chef Jason Reynolds has been making his mark in the culinary world. A Muncie native, he returned home in 1998 to become a chef at Ball State University and serve up exceptional food to college students.Today, Reynolds primarily works at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Tally. He has also worked at LaFollette Complex and in the Atrium Food Court.
