Last Thursday in my sexual psychology class, a consultant from Pure Romance offered an informed presentation. Falisha, the company consultant, explained Pure Romance as a "practical resource for women who want to take responsibility for either their financial means or their sexuality."
Setting the Ball State University record with 301 rushing yards Saturday at Eastern Michigan University earned MiQuale Lewis the Mid-American Conference West Division Offensive Player of the Week.
The air around the Fisher Football Training Complex was a bit fresher Monday as Ball State University returned to practice.Ball State defeated Eastern Michigan University 29-27 last Saturday to leave the winless ranks behind.
Ball State University has come a long way in 35 years. In October 1974 there were few organizations directed toward the GLBTQ community in Muncie and at Ball State. It was an issue and topic not often discussed – even ignored. Today things have changed.
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When sophomore defender Tina Vannatta came to Ball State University as a freshman, she felt she had no chance to play for the soccer team, especially after the adversity she faced in high school in Powhatan, Va.In high school, Vannatta tore her anterior cruciate ligament three times during the soccer season. She felt playing very little in high school gave her no chance at playing college soccer.
Midfielder Devanny Kuhn was named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.
Like the pulse or a heartbeat, the Wadaiko drumming beats, beats, beats. It's about energy. It's about rhythm. It's about feeling, not just hearing. It's an experience, not a show. It's about celebrating life. It's the Yamato drummers of Japan.
Before March, Karmen Ailes and Rebekah Ward had led lives without mystery.During the day, Ailes was working full time as an insurance agent. Her daughter, Ward, was taking a full course load at Ivy Tech Community College.But starting this spring, in addition to their day jobs, the mother-daughter duo began hosting dinner parties every other month — always with a side of murder.As part of their small business, called Appetite for Murder, the two stage murder mystery dinner parties, complete with a fully catered dinner.
Ball State's football, field hockey, soccer, women's volleyball, cross country and swimming and diving teams are in action this weekend. Vote on how you think these teams will fare in their games with the new weekly DN|Online feature.
YPSILANTI, Mich. - After running for 1,736 yards last season, expectations were sky high for Ball State University running back MiQuale Lewis this year.But Lewis struggled behind a young offensive line and has battled an injured ankle. The senior gained only 378 yards as the Cardinals started the year 0-7. The poor start led to questions about his running style and if he was the best fit for this year's offense.All of that went out the window at Eastern Michigan University as Lewis ran for 301 yards and set Ball State's single-game rushing record, while leading the Cardinals to a 29-27 win.
Beer flowed, music rang out and good times were had at the first Muncie Brewfest on Saturday. People came to sample craft beers, listen to music and enjoy the food. For many who attended, it was their first time experiencing a brew festival. As for the brewers, many were well-seasoned veterans to the scene. Around 200 people attended the inaugural event, which which was a smaller crowd than organizers had hoped for, Ty Morton, organizer for Muncie Brewfest said.
Cheers to you Stan Parrish.The players on the Ball State University football team were waiting a while. The diminishing Cardinal faithful were getting antsy — eight games and 51 days into the start of season without a win will do that to fans. However, nothing compares to your wait, coach.Ball State's victory against winless Eastern Michigan University on Saturday ended Parrish's winless streak as a head coach at 35 games. The streak, which started after Kansas State University's win against Kansas University on Oct. 18, 1986, Parrish's last victory as head coach, is finally finished after 23 years.
For the first time, actual health reform bills will actually hit the floors of Congress and be subjected to a vote by our elected officials. This is a positive development, because reform is badly needed as costs soar through the roof and people die due to insurance abuses.In the current system, there's no competition in the health insurance market. In 39 states, 50 percent or more of the insurance market is dominated by two companies, according to the American Medical Association. This enables insurance companies to extort the consumer through high premiums, and yet they're under no obligation to actually pay for care once it's needed. Just last week, a story was in the news about an insurance company denying care to a young woman, citing her rape as a "pre-existing condition."A key solution that's been presented is what's called a public option, which would be open to anyone who cannot obtain insurance through the private sector. Studies suggest that it wouldn't have much of an effect on the decisions of private insurers, but it would go a long way to making sure everyone is covered and avoid raising premiums for everyone else through emergency care.
Ball State University hasn't yet received swine flu vaccines, but the lack of these flu shots will not change the number of students at risk for the virus, Kent Bullis, medical director of the health center, said.
From the outside, Elliott Hall resembles a castle with its Tudor Gothic style and big, old wooden doors. Shiny wooden floors, medieval chandeliers, huge elegant rugs and a beautiful fireplace serve as the lobby.
The MT Cup will be hosting its first ever "Howl-oween" Dog Costume Contest to raise money for Muncie's Animal Rescue Fund on Wednesday.The contest will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the MT Cup patio. The winner of the contest will receive a trophy and a gift certificate to MT Cup, ARF founder Terri Panszi said.
The course withdrawal period for Fall Semester classes will end today at 5 p.m.
The water flowing down area rivers and streams is not as clean as it looks — it's contaminated with pharmaceuticals.Ball State University biology students, under the direction of biology professor Melody Bernot, have been testing water samples from north of Muncie to south of Indianapolis for a year and a half. They are finding trace amounts of drugs that entered streams through human waste.
TOMS Shoes: One for One documentary is being shown by a group of Ball State University students who are hoping to spread the word about a worthy cause.
