CHIRP: Know your opponent - North Texas
September 3, 2009The Mean Green boast football alumni such as "Mean" Joe Green, an NFL Hall of Fame defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Mean Green boast football alumni such as "Mean" Joe Green, an NFL Hall of Fame defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ball State plays its season opener against North Texas at 7:30 p.m. in Scheumann Stadium. Get the info to know for tonight's game with CHIRP, the DN's supplemental guide for Ball State football.
Here are the names and the numbers you need to know before heading to Scheumann Stadium Thursday night to see the Ball State University football team take on the University of North Texas in the Cardinals' season opener.
While sitting in one of my courses (Asian Foreign Relations), my professor began to talk about the women in Saudi Arabia. There, he said, the women do not believe that they are subjected to wearing a veil by force, though it would be culturally unacceptable for them to not wear them.
Anticipation for the opening of Zita Kramer's new restaurant, Crawdaddy's, has been high. "We've had a lot of interest from students, faculty and other people in the Village who've been waiting for us to open," said Kramer, manager of Crawdaddy's Cajun restaurant.
Ball State faces Valparaiso tonight in West Lafayette in the Boilermaker Challenge Cup. The match will mark the fifth meeting between the two schools, the most recent being a 1-0 season-opening loss for the Cardinals last season in coach Michael Lovett's debut.
A declining auto industry has caused Detroit automakers to drop their sponsorship of the Motor City Bowl, as Little Caesars Pizza has officially taken over.
Muncie Civic Theatre has announced its 78th season, including 14 productions through the venue's Mainstage, Studio and Family Theatre series. Auditions are open to the public. MAINSTAGE SERIES All shows are reserved seating and are at 7:30 p.m. for Thursday-Saturday performances, and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.
Taking time to look at things and interact with the environment is something Paul Laseau tried to introduce to his students when he taught at Ball State eight years ago. "A lot of what is important for artists is what they see, what they notice in the world around them," Laseau, a retired architecture professor, said.
Muncie Civic Theatre has announced its 78th season, including 14 productions through the venue's Mainstage, Studio and Family Theatre series. Auditions are open to the public. MAINSTAGE SERIES All shows are reserved seating and are at 7:30 p.m. for Thursday-Saturday performances, and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.
The Ball State University football team might open its season tonight against the University of North Texas at Scheumann Stadium, but for several Cardinals and Mean Green fans, a back-and-forth battle of opposing team roster analysis has been brewing for almost a month now.
Student organizations on campus are getting ready for the "Best Week" of the year, which is the the theme of Ball State University's Homecoming Week. The Homecoming Steering Committee had its first meeting Wednesday night at the Alumni Center, where information about this year's events was shared with the student organizations that attended.
While Louis Grivetti has been involved in chocolate research for more than a decade, such dedication to the sweet treat hasn't deterred his enjoyment of it. His favorite candy bar is called "Galaxy," an English chocolate treat found only in the United Kingdom.
The coaching staff and team doctors are being cautiously optimistic on the condition of Ball State University starting libero Alyssa Rio. Rio, who was injured on Friday night in the season opener against No. 19 Purdue University, could miss up to four weeks with a hamstring injury, Ball State coaches said Tuesday.
Student Government Association is trying to add more student voices to university policy decisions. SGA President Beth Cahill said her slate is working to fill the many vacant student positions in the University Senate system. The University Senate is made up of faculty, staff, students and community members.
With a background as an offensive coordinator, Stan Parrish notices his team's defenders most when they cause havoc to his unit. Parrish couldn't help but be impressed by defensive end Robert Eddins this offseason. After the Spring Game, Parrish said the offensive line couldn't block him.
You know, it's amazing how much smarter your parents become in the five years between 16 years old and 21 years old. I was just talking to my dad about recovering from illness - I've been battling flu the last six days or so - and complaining about not being able to get up and go to class.
California's Skyline College campus is on lockdown as police search for a suspect who shot and wounded a student.
Junior forward Hannah Jones was named Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Ball State University field hockey team to an undefeated weekend. Jones combined to score three goals in wins against Davidson College and Appalachian State University.
Now that students are all settled into their residence halls, the administration took time to recognize the state-of-the-art renovations in DeHority Complex. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in the lobby of DeHority on Tuesday. Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora cut the ribbon marking the official reopening of the complex.
