Fraternities questioned about theft

November 30, 2007

Delta Tau Delta Fraternity could face penalties from Ball State University and its national headquarters for two of its members suspected involvement in a theft, according to university officials. Lynda Wiley, director of student life, said the university is gathering information to determine whether fraternity members Dustin Koch and James Finn should be held individually accountable for their theft charges, or the fraternity could be held accountable as a whole.

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University Senate votes to approve core curriculum

November 30, 2007

The new core curriculum is one step closer to becoming a reality as University Senate voted Thursday to approve the University Core Curriculum for the 21st Century. Unlike previous discussions about the core throughout the Ball State University governance system, there was little debate about the curriculum among faculty and student senate members.

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Franchises to be in student center

November 30, 2007

L.A. Pittenger Student Center will have more dining options, possibly including franchises such as Starbucks or Taco Bell, because the Student Government Association has succeeded in that area of its executive board's platform SGA President Betsy Mills covered that subject along with many other facets of the U.

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All washed up

November 30, 2007

Sophomore Nat Blue is thankful for the ability to work in Dining Services the maximum 20 hours per week to help him and his single mother pay for his tuition. In Noyer's Retreat, business major Blue and his fellow students work in the dish room for diners, allowing them to eat with clean silverware and plates.

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Vendors distribute old drinks

November 30, 2007

A sample distribution went sour at Ball State University on Thursday when vendors discovered they had been handing out canned coffee beverages that were past their quality expiration date. Cinnabon, Inc. had to cut a product sampling in the Atrium short after it received reports that its espressos and lattes had best-by dates from mid-October.

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Few students use voicemail upgrade

November 30, 2007

Upgrades to Ball State University's voicemail options offer more ways to listen to voicemails. However, while staff and faculty subscribe to the service, it is being overlooked by students. Mark Watters, interim director of telephone and postal services, said the department has seen about 200 new subscribers since the launch of the new features in early November.

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BEWILDERED SOCIETY: BSU not just red, white, but also green

November 29, 2007

While Ball State University salutes its colors - cardinal and white - each time the fight song plays, we might as well throw green in the lyrics, too. No, this has nothing to do with offending the color-blind males wandering campus ("No, dude - I said the one in the purple shirt!"), but rather the institution's heavy interest in environmental sustainability.

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THE O'KEY FACTOR: Pick roomies very carefully

November 29, 2007

Earlier this week, a friend was conveying some frustrations to me (as she traditionally does). This time, it was about the joys of roommates. It seems that one of her roomies was in some hot water with the utility company ... which could result in a lack of hot water for the rest of the residence.

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OUR VIEW: Accept responsibility

November 29, 2007

It's time to take responsibility for our actions and problems by recognizing and addressing them. That means all of us, and not only the two members of Delta Tau Delta fraternity who are suspected of being involved in taking items from the Theta Chi fraternity house.

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WHO, ME?: BSU's bowl chances too complicated

November 29, 2007

After a 7-5 finish, Ball State University football fans are excited for a possible bowl invitation. Each day, new speculation about which game the Cardinals are headed for pops up on Internet message boards. However, confusion reigns as to which game Ball State will be invited to, or even whether it will be invited.

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Two fraternity members arrested

November 29, 2007

A member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity remains in Delaware County jail after he and another member were arrested early Wednesday in connection with a burglary at the Theta Chi fraternity house, according to jail officials. Ball State University police arrested Dustin Koch on suspicion of burglary and theft/possession of stolen property and James Finn on suspicion of theft/possession of stolen property and minor possession/consumption of alcohol, according to jail officials.

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OUR VIEW: Beyond face value

November 29, 2007

Think for yourself. Don't blindly accept what anyone - professors, friends, family, media -¡ tell you. Do research and dig into the truth behind everything. Because things aren't always as clear cut as they might seem, especially when it comes to polls and rankings.

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BSU will make AIDS Day a week of events

November 29, 2007

In efforts to increase community awareness about HIV/AIDS, Ball State University organizations will stretch World AIDS Day into a week of events. Health Educator Lisa Thomason said World AIDS Day is dedicated throughout the world to educating people on the effects and causes of HIV/AIDS.

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Village gets music stage for bands

November 29, 2007

"Rookie of the Year" and live-music fans will have the opportunity to see the band play at 7 p.m. Friday at an all-ages music venue in The Village. The new venue is called The Launching Pad and is located behind University Square, near the intersection of University Avenue and Martin Street.

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SWIMMING AND DIVING: BSU returns to action after two weeks off

November 29, 2007

Almost two weeks after seniors Addison Del Rio and Ryan Franklin won the Mid-American Conference swimmers of the week awards, they will get their first chance to compete again today. The Ball State University swimming and diving teams will compete at the House of Champions Invitational in Indianapolis today and Saturday.

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FOOTBALL: Around the MAC

November 29, 2007

Central Michigan The Mid-American Conference made more tickets available to Central Michigan fans for the MAC championship football game against Miami Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. Central Michigan has 1,000 additional tickets available for its fans as a result of the added tickets.

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MEN'S GOLF: Men's golf team adds local talent

November 29, 2007

The Ball State University's men's golf team added two recruits from the class of 2008. During the early signing period from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, Zac Henderson from Northridge High School and Zac Treash from Plainfield High School signed a national letter of intent to attend Ball State.

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Urine for cleanliness

November 29, 2007

After about four grueling hours on the job, two friends and coworkers of three years sat down to a relaxing lunch at 2 a.m. Karen Jones and Roxanne Wright, two members of the countless night custodians on campus, house keep for hundreds of students five nights a week while being overlooked by the people who benefit from their work.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals aim for first victory of year

November 29, 2007

It has been 84 years since Ball State University's men's basketball team was 0-6; they are now 0-5. Those are the historical stakes facing the Cardinals Saturday as they battle Valparaiso University on the road. This game will mark Ball State's third of the season against another Indiana school.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Roller tells team to play with a chip on its shoulder

November 29, 2007

While playing Temple University Wednesday night, the Ball State University women's basketball team shot a season-low 28 percent in the team's worst offensive night of the year. Junior guard Kiley Jarrett said coach Tracy Roller sat in the locker room with her team after the game and gave them some advice in preparation for the upcoming game against the Valaparaiso University and the rest of the season.