Last week Ball State University's Board of Trustees voted to increase the maximum student wage to $8.50 an hour. The change, which raises the maximum wage a full dollar, has been implemented. However, that doesn't mean all students will earn that much. "If students are making $7.
Digging through nearly two centuries of remodels and modernization has paid off for a Ball State University professor. The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana honored associate professor Ron Morris with a historic preservation award in July for restoring James Rariden's 1830s house in Centerville.
var uslide_show_id = "3c38cb0d-2e74-4327-813a-fac3d97dfe2c";var slideshowwidth = "350";var linktext = ""; On a muddy, overcast day that presented miserable conditions for the Ball State University football team's offense, the Cardinals were forced to rely on a defense accustomed to playing in the shadows. With plenty of uncertainty about whether it could handle the lead role, the defense didn't disappoint.
One of America's most fundamental liberties is the right for everyone to vote. It is the foundation of our government and is indeed the foundation of democracy. One thing we should all be dedicated to is making sure that all voters get the chance to voice their opinion.
Despite some gray skies over Muncie this weekend, the city became slightly greener because of the efforts of a Ball State University senior. James Nimmer's Wuhnurth concert came to a close Sunday, raising money for Full Circle Arts Co-op and a cluster of environmental initiatives in a city that is generally known for its industrial nature.
The Coen brothers return after their Academy Award darling, "No Country For Old Men," with the CIA sex farce "Burn After Reading"; or, as the CIA superior (J.K. Simmons) in the film describes, it's a movie about a "league of morons." Stocked with A-List actors, including George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Brad Pitt, "Burn After Reading" is the blackest of black comedies.
Entering this weekend Michael Lovett was excited to return to Muncie for some home games. At the end of the weekend, the coach was even more excited as the Ball State University soccer team picked up two wins. With a pair of 2-0 wins against Eastern Illinois University (0-6-1) and Southern Methodist University (1-4-1), the Cardinals (3-3) improved their record to .
The Ball State University field hockey team fell short of a major upset Friday afternoon in its home opener, losing 4-3 to No. 16 University of Michigan at the Ball State Turf Field. With goals from freshmen Caitlin Maguire and Brittany Hammer and sophomore Hannah Jones, the Cardinals took a 3-2 lead into halftime.
Ball State Offense Before the season began, Ball State University's offensive players and coaches alike swore the unit would improve in 2008. It seemed like a crazy assertion, if only because the Cardinals' offense was so explosive last year. But they were right.
All Weekend Wuhnurth Festival with over 60 bands at the Waterbowl; $30 for entire weekend; for all ages Friday Sept. 12 Music outside of Village Green featuring Everything, NOW! Thunders and Everthus the Deadbeats. Michael Kelsey is playing at Doc's Music Hall at 8 p.
Friday Night Filmworks: "The Incredible Hulk" Friday Night Filmworks presents "The Incredible Hulk" (2008). After the lackluster response to director Ang Lee's "Hulk" (2003), the new version of the film was created. Written by Zak Penn and directed by Louis Leterrier, this year's film gave "The Incredible Hulk," one of Marvel Comics' most popular characters, a brand new story.
The Ball State University women's volleyball team didn't practice Wednesday morning. Less than 10 hours after the team's 3-1 loss to IUPUI in which the Cardinals won the first set but lost the next three, coach Dave Boos wanted to instead meet with his team to establish goals that will help in this weekend's DePaul Invitational.
Stan Parrish was finished with his interview Monday, but Ball State University's offensive coordinator had one more thing he wanted to say before he ventured back into his office. "They're the best team we've faced so far," he said. Parrish wasn't alluding to the Navy team that went 8-5 last season and lost to the Cardinals on Friday.
Throughout the college football season, co-sports editors Vinnie Lopes and Kyle Shaner and a guest picker will pick the winners of Mid-American Conference football games. Lopes was 11-1 last week and leads the competition with a 20-2 record. Both Shaner and last week's guest picker, Ball State University history professor Anthony Edmonds, went 9-3 on the week.
The Ball State University soccer team found a new use for its soccer ball at practice Wednesday - kickball. After weeks of tiring road trips and practices, the Cardinals let loose as they ran around laughing, shouting and taking friendly shots at their teammates.
Ball State University senior James Nimmer hatched the idea for the Wuhnurth music festival by combining two of his greatest interests: live entertainment and love of the environment. "It's a clever play off the phrase 'One Earth,'" Nimmer said. "We're using it to send a definite ecological message that people easily hear and understand.
Eleven days from now, Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora will travel to southern Indiana to play a deciding role in the state's future. Gora was picked to moderate the Sept. 23 gubernatorial debate in Jasper between incumbent Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels, Democrat Jill Long Thompson and Libertarian Andy Horning.
The Ball State University field hockey team hopes it will get a couple program firsts with a win in its first home game of the season today. The Cardinals open the home portion of their schedule against the University of Michigan at 3 p.m. In addition to not having to board a bus for the game, Ball State is looking to win its first home opener since beating Northwestern University 2-1 in 2002 and to snap a seven-game losing streak to the Wolverines.
With the age of gas-powered vehicles slipping away and alternative means of transportation growing in popularity, bicycle companies have found an opportunity to cash in. "The reason [for the increase in biking] is because the economy is doing bad," Bicycle Garage Indy employee Josh Praeter said.
The Building Better Communities initiative at Ball State University yielded results that will help leaders across Indiana make their communities better places. Ball State President Jo Ann Gora and Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman announced in the David Letterman Communication and Media Building the opening of the Indiana Communities Institute in Indianapolis on Thursday.
