It has premiered in Hollywood, England and tonight, Ball State University alumna Kathy Elder's documentary finally arrives in Muncie. After seven years of research and 70 hours of filming, producer and co-editors/directors Kathy Elder and Greg Mishey will debut their documentary "Living with Fragile X" at 9 p.
The third time was the charm for Ball State University. After going 0-2 against the University of Toledo in less than a week, the women's volleyball team stopped the streak. It wasn't easy though. "I could see coach Parrish and Lovett on my shoulder telling me to finish them off tonight down the stretch," Boos said.
Ball State University is accepting construction bids for the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass until 2 p.m. Oct. 22. The Glick Center's building projects consist of faculty offices, classrooms, studio spaces, a hot glass shop and a cold glass shop and will include geothermal construction, according to a notice to bidders.
Ball State University's Society of Professional Journalists will have a scavenger hunt all over campus as a fundraiser for the group Sunday at 3 p.m. SPJ member Natalie Moya said Thursday that two teams that had signed up to participate, but said she hoped more would come Sunday.
Temple has become more of a defense force this season. The Owls are giving up 20.2 points per game and even then-No. 5 Penn State University only scored 31 points in their victory.
Brandon Steinbrook came to Ball State University with no intention of joining a fraternity. He didn't know much about greek organizations except for their portrayals on TV, which rarely painted an accurate picture. When a friend from his floor freshman year invited him to a fraternity house, Steinbrook said he went with an open mind.
The Rinker Center for International Programs hopes to prove that Ball State University can be culturally dynamic with Friday's and Sunday's series of Japan-related events. Booths featuring anime, manga, calligraphy and origami will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.
Muncie's newest downtown pub has had quite a successful start for only its first month in business. Savage's Ale House opened its doors for the first time on Sept. 1 and it was a night manager Andy Miller will never forget. "It was a great first night," Miller said.
A Florida wildlife biologist will speak Friday at Ball State University about the conservation of endangered animals. Jeffery Gore works with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. His research indicates a growing threat of some species' extinction in the south, according to a press release.
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.
Feathered hair, break dancing, neon colors and 80s music are coming to Emens Auditorium tonight in a popular romantic comedy. The musical, "The Wedding Singer" is based off the 1998 film featuring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. "I love the movie; I've seen it like 40 times," freshman Claire Lefkowitz said.
After riding a season-high three-game losing streak and having a rough match last Saturday, there seemed to be a unanimous but unspoken agreement among the Ball State University women's volleyball team. Their determination to break this trend led to an intense couple of days of practice this week, and that attitude from practice continues as the team travels tonight for a match at the University of Toledo.
The L.A. Pittenger Student Center Building has been undergoing renovations since last August. The most recent addition to the building is an electronic sign on the corner of University and McKinley avenues. The sign was finished and installed last weekend and reads "Welcome to Ball State University" in big, red letters.
Becoming more aware of the negative signs of domestic violence is one of the most important ways to stop it, a victim advocate said at "Stand Up! Stand Out!" event Tuesday night at Pruis Hall. Michele Cole, a victim advocate at the Amelia T. Wood Health Center, spoke at the fourth annual Kappa Delta sponsored event to promote awareness against domestic violence.
Ball State University's grades are slipping. Sustainable Endowments Institute released today the College Sustainability Report Card 2010. The annual report profiles and grades more than 300 schools on their efforts to promote renewable energy and a green environment.
Classes were interrupted at some Ball State University buildings Tuesday morning after a transformer at the Tillotson St. substation was damaged. Jim Lowe, director of engineering and operations, said the cause of the shortage of power that came from the transformer is unknown.
Any students planning to graduate this Fall or the upcoming Spring semesters are reminded to apply for graduation in order to participate in the official ceremony. Students must complete a three-step process as soon as possible. Students were encouraged to complete it in September, but the application deadline is open-ended.
Lee James Ray lives in Wilson Apartments in Muncie. He has been burdened by heart disease, diabetes and was not disciplined when it came to medications, making many of his physical health problems even worse. The man was lonely, depressed and not at all physically active.
Blaum made a defensive save - her second of the season - in the final seconds to secure the MAC victory over Missouri State, the first of the season for the Cardinals (3-8, 1-3 MAC).
