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Beth Cahill, Cardinal Impactsophomore public relations major, telecommunications minor Hometown: Monroe, Ohio Future goals: Politics or "image control" public relations What is the one thing not in your bio that students should know about you? I like to have fun, be with my friends and, with that, I like to devote myself to organizations and be professional.



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Jamieson kicks off speaker series

The Letterman Distinguished Speaker and Workshop Series kicked off Tuesday with Kathleen Hall Jamieson presenting "Emerging Media and the Path to the Oval Office" to a full audience in the Arts and Journalism Building. A professor of communications and director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Jamieson explored the effect new media had on the 2008 presidential campaign.


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SWIMMING AND DIVING: MAC Championship preview

After finishing the regular season tied for last place, the Ball State University women's swimming and diving team is looking to step up with its best performance where it matters the most: the Mid-American Conference Championship. In action What: Women's Swimming and Diving Mid-American Conference Where: Bowling Green State University When: Wednesday-Saturday Defending Champion: Ohio University Ball State finishes last five years: 2008: 8 2007: 7 2006: 6 2005: 4 2004: 4 Standings: Miami - 10-2 (6-1 MAC) Eastern Michigan - 7-4 (5-2 MAC) Toledo - 6-5 (5-2 MAC) Ohio - 9-3 (4-3 MAC) Buffalo - 9-3 (4-3 MAC) Akron - 5-6 (2-5 MAC) Ball State - 2-7 (1-6 MAC) Bowling Green - 2-7 (1-6 MAC) Who to watch at the MAC Championship Christina Riordan: 11th 1-meter diving 11th 3-meter diving Christina Riordan had a good shot at finishing in the top eight on both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards, but after rupturing her eardrum during practice two weeks ago her performance could be limited.


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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Back to the MAC

As practices become shorter, days off become more common and the Ball State University men's basketball team attempts to contend with the wear and tear most athletic teams struggle through toward the end of the season. However the Cardinals could be four games away from a prize that will make all the extra trips to the training room and repetitive practice routines worth it all: a Mid-American Conference West Division Championship.



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Facebook's changes missed by students

Facebook went back on its claim to ownership of any user posted material Feb. 18 and many Ball State University students didn't notice. Yoichi Arakawa, physical education major, said he was not aware of the recent changes in terms. Upon learning about it Arakawa reacted with disdain like many of the site's users.



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OUR VIEW: Common sense

Wrap it before you tap it. Don't be a fool, cover your tool. No glove, no love. We've heard all the euphemisms. We've heard them so many times that the advice seems like common sense by now: using condoms is a good thing. For some reason, though, the last health risk survey conducted by the Amelia T.


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Kinghorn announces retirement

Tom Kinghorn, vice president of business affairs, will retire July 1 and assume a part-time, three-year role addressing Ball State University's commercialization and development, according to Monday's President's Perspective. Kinghorn said he has been working at Ball State for 43 years and, at 67 years old, he's had a lot of time to consider what he wants to do with the rest of his life.


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BOOZERS AND LOSERS: Pause to help, think of your fellow human

The most beautiful English I have ever heard was not spoken by a tenured professor or a wise poet. Not even by Barack Obama, believe it or not. Her name was Rebekka and she began our conversation with, "I'm sorry my English does not good." "No no, I think it's perfect.



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Letterman Lecture Series reflects on emerging media's role in past election

Kathleen Hall Jamieson, professor of communications and director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss "Emerging Media and the path to the Oval Office" at 7:30 p.m. today. Jamieson said the advent of the Internet and emerging media has changed not only how candidates for public office campaign, but also the very nature of politics itself.


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SWIMMING AND DIVING: Cardinals expect better performance

As freshmen in high school, most people dreamed of the day they would be seniors, until graduation day when it all came to an end. The same can be said for the seniors of the Ball State University women's swimming and diving team, who will compete collegiality for the last time this weekend at the Mid-American Conference Championship.


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Wrap your Shafer: it's safer

The Health Center gives away more condoms throughout February and around Valentine's Day than any other time of year. Planned Parenthood and the Health Center, which offers students five free condoms per day, try to make condom events fun for college-aged students in an attempt to educate them about safe sex.


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SGA slate platforms

Check out the platforms of Student Government Association slates Cardinal Impact, Cardinal Collaboration and University Coalition.


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Welcome Week Leaders needed for next year

The Office of Orientation is accepting applications for Welcome Week Leaders for Ball State University's 2009-10 school year. According to a press release, Welcome Week Leaders will help freshmen move into residence halls and become familiar with campus services and activities and promote and assist at the week's events.


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Author to lecture on Atlanta riot

Gegory Mixon will be presenting his new publication "The Atlanta Riot: Race, Class and Violence in a New South City at 4 p.m. in Burkhardt Building.




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