"Pack it Light, Wear it Right", the American Occupational Therapy Association says. The AOTA named today National Backpack Awareness Day to help students avoid serious injuries, including aching back and shoulders, weakened muscles, tingling arms and stooped posture.
Unlike most of their teammates, Olivia Ramirez and Tina Vannatta came to Ball State University without scholarships for their soccer abilities. Despite the lack of recognition through scholarships, the two walk-ons to the Ball State soccer team have gained recognition from their coaches and teammates for their abilities during their freshman seasons.
Sticking true to its slogan of "Education Redefined," Ball State University has made a move to the modern age in its graduate school program. Rather than submitting research papers, theses, dissertations and other documents in paper form, graduate students are now required to submit them electronically.
The youth of this country have almost always been underestimated and disregarded by those holding sophisticated political roles. The majority of students and emerging adults of this country are viewed as uninvolved and out of touch with the real world, and when a young person is crossed displaying success within the political realm, they are patronizingly looked down upon as naive, unrealistic children.
When Matt Wagley attended Ball State University he was not actively involved in campus. As a non-traditional student, he said, the age gap made being involved too difficult. Now, the Ball State alumnus is getting involved in a big way by running for Delaware County treasurer.
The increasing buzz surrounding some of young Hollywood's choice to abstain from pre-marital sex hit its pinnacle at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards last week. During the show, host and British comedian, Russell Brand, gibed the Jonas Brothers for wearing purity rings - an external symbol of their decision to save sex for marriage.
For those of us already coping with the frugal budget of a college student, filling up our gas tanks has become a bit brutal on the bank account. Like it or not, if you need to drive, you need to start pinching pennies elsewhere to compensate for what we're seeing at the pump.
Numbers to know5: Akron turnovers 300: Nate Davis passing yards 154: MiQuale Lewis rushing yards 97: Dante Love receiving yards 9: Sean Baker tackles 3: Sean Baker interceptions 1: Sean Baker recovered fumble 1: Sean Baker defensive touchdown 1988: First time Ball State is 3-0 since the 1988 season 25: Career wins for Brady Hoke 1: Amount of teams still undefeated in the MAC 1: Amount of votes Ball State received in the AP Poll 2: Amount of votes Ball State received in the Coaches' Poll 3: Wins needed for Ball State to become bowl eligible 9: Wins needed for Ball State to finish the regular season undefeated 3-0 startsDuring the last 50 years, Ball State has started a season 3-0 seven times.
Microsoft is launching an internet browser that allows users to surf the Web without leaving a trace of the sites they've visited. InPrivate Browsing, or the "porn mode" browser, is becoming accepted at locations offering public access to computers. This could become an important tool on Ball State University's campus to protect the privacy of students.
Syllabus week has passed and classes are getting into their quizzes, tests and projects while students are buying energy drinks in bulk in order to keep up. Along with the wonder that is rigorous studying during sleepless nights comes stress. It's easy to get worked up about school, especially being new to the college experience.
With its new features, Web-based ordering system and fresh food ideas, it's no wonder why some consider Woodworth Commons to have the best food at Ball State University. Sophomore journalism education major Tierra Bush lives in Woodworth Complex and has been a witness to the frenzy since it reopened a year ago.
For about the price of buying every student a gallon of gas, Ball State University is providing campus with the services of Blackboard for another year. Jr. King, interim associate vice president for information technology, said Ball State paid about $101,000 or roughly $5 per student to use Blackboard from October 2008 to September 2009.
With the election ever approaching, many Americans feel certain issues and arguments are being shoved down their throats. An issue many may feel particularly beat over the head with is global warming. We've heard it from Al Gore, we've seen "Day After Tomorrow," and we watch the Brita "forever in a landfill" commercials every day.
Managing a final-day round 295, the Ball State University men's golf team was able to move up four spots on the leader board and finish sixth out of 14 teams in the Wolf Run Intercollegiate at Zionsville. Although the Cardinals shot a 294 in the first round, a score of 308 in round two forced Ball State to come from behind in the third round.
The Ball State University football team received one vote in the Associated Press poll released Sunday night. Ball State (3-0), the University of Central Florida and the University of South Carolina each had one vote and are listed at No. 43 in the weekly poll.
A passerby walks through the intersection of University Avenue and Locust Street on Sunday evening as a downed tree limb lies in the middle of the street. Police closed off the street until the limb was removed. Zita Kramer's car gets hit by a piece of a roof off of a storage building behind Jimmy John's.
After giving the No. 16 University of Michigan a wakeup call, the Ball State University field hockey team received one of its own two days later. Ball State nearly upset Michigan on Friday before falling 4-3. But Sunday's 2-1 loss to St. Louis University was a completely different game although the result was the same for the Cardinals, which fell to 1-5 on the season.
The Delaware County Election Board is fighting over whether students deserve an early voting site on campus. The battle is not about money. Both President Gora and SGA President Frank Hood have committed to help pay for the voting center right on campus. The battle isn't about security or logistics.
Playing against a team that recruited him as a senior at Canfield High School, Ball State University safety Sean Baker's second collegiate start Saturday finished as the game of his life. The redshirt freshman tied Ball State's single-game record with three interceptions, returned a third-quarter fumble for a 33-yard touchdown and led the Cardinals with nine tackles.
The Ball State University women's golf team finished in fourth place in the Nittany Lion Invitational at State College, Pa., during the weekend. The Cardinals finished the 54-hole tournament with 932 -¡- 23 strokes behind first-place William & Mary. Sophomore Brittany Kelly led Ball State, shooting a 79-76-74.
