Welcome to day one. This orientation session officially brings you into the bureaucratic system that is academia. You're a college student now. You, too, can join the rest of the world in looking down on "those immature high school kids." In a metaphoric sense, you're an artist.
The Ball State Summer Concert Band held its second outdoor concert series Wednesday evening on one of the sunniest days Muncie has had recently. More than 40 students in the band performed 10 pieces, ranging from Irish Tunes to Hollywood Milestones. Approximately 100 family and friends lined the Quad while the band performed on the Arts Terrace.
Due to the complexity of life and the lack of a divinatory wrinkle in the human brain, the proceedings of a day are uncertain. There are abilities that I can expect to use every day, such as walking, talking and giving the thumbs up. But one day I will confront something big that I cannot walk away from, that I cannot talk myself out of and against which the thumbs up will be useless.
Though student pet abandonment is still a major problem on campus, local animal shelter workers say the rate has gone down thanks to new microchip procedures. "Usually the rate of abandoned pets found on or near campus shoots up in the month of May," Melissa Jones, small animal care attendant with the Muncie Animal Shelter, said.
Ball State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Collins added Molly Myers and Adam Tschour to the Cardinals' athletics department late last week. Myers serves as director of marketing and promotions, filling the vacancy from when Chris Taylor left the athletics department midway through the spring semester to take a position as senior account executive at Allday Communications in Franklin, Tenn.
During the past three years, Ball State University shortstop Dean Anna and closer Kyle Heyne have shared the same baseball diamond. The two might be leaving the Cardinals' baseball program, but they'll still find themselves in the same ballpark playing in the San Diego Padres' farm system.
Living away from the dorms might be a new experience for some people. With more freedom, people might want to adopt a pet for company. "We have a lot of Ball State students who come in and adopt, and we appreciate that," Julie Smith, of the Muncie Animal Shelter, said.
It's over. It's finally, finally over and done with. The long battle has now come to a conclusion. There are casualties on both sides, which are being taken care of. Yes, the Democratic primary has now fizzled to an expected conclusion. Where in the heck did Senator Obama come from? Who, outside of the great state of Illinois, had even heard of him three years ago? What is it about this man that causes people to shed tears of joy for being able to see him? These are all questions that deserve to be asked.
Despite the rainy weather, the Minnetrista Center's annual, two-day Garden Fair attracted a crowd. "It is going very well," Lauren Devine, who was at a Jarden booth, said. The fair's opening was in conjunction with the opening of the Farmers Market, which will be open all summer on Saturdays.
There are not many times when you can give to children in need and ride your motorcycle at the same time. Anybody with a motorcycle should participate in the toy drive to give Ball Memorial Hospital's Pediatric Unit some toys to get children's minds off their health.
Experience has played an essential role in golfer Brian Maurer's prior success, yet it had little to do with his playoff victory Monday at the Indiana PGA Northern Open. Competing under amateur status, the Ball State University senior sunk a 10-foot-par putt on the first playoff hole to ensure his sudden-death victory against professionals Chad Hutshell, 36, Quinn Griffing, 50, and Cary Hungate, 51.
People who love to ride their motorcycles will have a chance to do so for hospitalized children this weekend. And all they have to do is give a toy to ride. Rita Cooper, pediatric unit recreation activity leader, said the second toy ride for Ball Memorial Hospital Pediatric Unit will be at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, sponsored by Faith Riders.
When fifth-year senior Amanda Barnhart competed in the 2008 Midwest Regional Chamionships last weekend, she wanted to end her career with the greatest performance of her life. While achieving her personal best with a jump of 20-9 3/4, the Ball State University long jumper was also able to prolong her collegiate career.
ANDERSON - More than 600 people attended the much anticipated grand opening Monday for the new casino at Anderson's Hoosier Park. An outdoor ceremony featuring track and city officials started at 8:30 a.m., and the doors opened to the crowd at 9 a.m. The crowd began assembling outside the casino entrance shortly after 6 a.
Five years ago this weekend I donned cap and gown and took to the aisles of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Expo Center for my high school commencement. I recall talking with friends, including our class president, about the class reunions which seemed so far off.
The duties of Ball State President Jo Ann Gora are constant year-round, yet the summer months do afford her many opportunities. This summer is no exception, as she will travel halfway around the world Friday for a three-week visit to South Korea and China.
Ball State starting pitcher Kolbrin Vitek was named to Collegiate Baseball's Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America Team, the program announced Tuesday. College Baseball selected 99 players to the team. which honored the top freshmen in the country. Vitek was one of three players selected from the Mid-American Conference, and he was one of three players named to the team as a "multiple-position athlete.
The Minnetrista Center is offering a Garden Fair this weekend. The fair's opening is in conjunction with the opening of the Farmers Market, which will be open all summer on Saturdays. The Garden Fair will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.
There are many ways a family-owned bakery could celebrate its 50-year anniversary, but Concannon's Pastry Shop plans to do so by doubling its operation next year. Mike Concannon, third-generation owner of the downtown staple, spoke on the shop's behalf at Monday's Muncie City Council meeting during which multiple resolutions were passed to approve construction of the shop's second location.
Running through the middle of Muncie lies a quiet trail in good condition with rest stops and mile markers. On this trail people jog, walk, bike and in some parts even ride horses. This is the Cardinal Greenway that stretches from Marion through Muncie and to Richmond.
