Ball State University quarterback Nate Davis threw for three touchdowns and 288 yards in the Cardinals' 35-12 victory against Western Kentucky University Saturday. Nearly 60 percent, 164 of the 288, of those yards were collected by either Darius Hill or Dante Love.
Ball State University women's basketball coach Tracy Roller said she would sit on a billboard until 1,000 season tickets were sold for her team. Two days after she began her campaign, Roller left the billboard but her goal was not met. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Collins said he made the decision Friday to remove Roller from the scissor lift she was on by the billboard.
Living in the Midwest certainly has its ups and downs. CNN recently conducted a survey to discover readers' favorite American cities, based on certain aspects like culture, people, dining and shopping. The list is supposed to serve as a basis for travelers who are looking to visit different parts of the country and experience the richness and benefits that each city has to offer.
Mitch Daniels deserves to be re-elected for his actions as governor in previous years. Recently, at the annual Delaware County Republicans' Lincoln-Reagan dinner, Daniels spoke about the progress of the state of Indiana and the importance of being informed voters.
The Ball State University women's volleyball team broke a 13-match losing streak with two consecutive victories two weeks ago and looked to turn its season around. However, with the 3-1 (30-27, 30-18, 27-30, 30-20) loss to Kent State University Saturday, the Cardinals have now lost four straight.
About 200 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ball State University Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house. Fraternity president Kevin Miller said the event was a great way to bring the chapter's plans to the university's attention. "It was a great ceremony and a great way to kick off the construction and let the alumni know what's going on with the house," he said.
Going into halftime, Ball State University's field hockey team held a 3-2 lead over No. 15 and defending Mid-American Conference champion Ohio University. It appeared the Cardinals' luck might be changing after two overtime defeats in the last two meetings of the rivalry.
Entering week seven of the college football season, Ball State is two games behind Central Michigan for first place in the MAC West. However, more surprising than the western division is the MAC East, where traditional doormat Buffalo Bulls are undefeated in divisional play and holds a claim to first place mid-way the season.
Curtis Hamilton is 82nd in the nation with 26 receptions this season, but more than 750 Ball State University students know who the Western Kentucky University wide receiver is through Facebook.com. Hamilton was this week's target of the 760-member "Poke the Opponent" Facebook group and received more than 300 pokes from Cardinals fans heading into today's football game against Ball State.
More than 150 groups from Ball State University and the Muncie community will participate in the parade, Homecoming Steering Committee Adviser Michelle Johnson, said. There will be approximately 50 car walking units, 30 floats, 10 golf carts, seven banner units, three baton dance units, three high school marching bands and various prominent community members, she said.
One streak came to an end for the Ball State University soccer team but others continued with the conclusion of Friday's game against Northern Illinois University. The Cardinals (7-4-1, 4-0-1 Mid-American Conference) tied the Huskies (5-4-3, 2-2-1 MAC) at 0 after two overtime periods.
Ball State University is one step closer to being a smoke-free campus. In a press statement from President Jo Ann Gora, she said she approves of a smoking ban. "Opinions were received from students, academic departments, administrative units, and the Parents Advisory Council - just to name a few," Gora said.
Making beer brats: a basic recipe for tailgate-worthy bratwursts Ingredients: 1 pack dark lager beer 1 large onion cut into strips Handful of garlic slivers 1 cutting knife Package of buns or rolls 8 uncooked bratwurst (poke 8 times times with knife) Step 1: Toss onions, brats and garlic into a grill-safe container (ex.
Ball State University's field hockey team has some demons to exorcise when they head to Athens, Ohio to face Ohio University today. The Cardinals have battled into overtime with Ohio in both of the last two meetings between the teams, only to see the Bobcats prevail.
While rocketing down Riverside Avenue in beds with whobbly wheels, Ball State University students, dressed in everything from Ninja Turtle to samurai costumes, participated in one of Homecoming's most spirited events. The Bed Races, which began at noon Friday, attracted a crowd of 1,511 students and offered them a reason to cheer.
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Four days after Dante Love's best statistical game of the 2007 season, Ball State University's leading receiver finally built the courage to walk up to coach Brady Hoke and apologize. Though Love had caught 10 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown against the University of Nebraska, it was the one play he didn't make - a dropped pass in the last minute of the game that would've resulted in a late go-ahead touchdown - that Love had been thinking about.
A decade and more ago, I looked forward to the Homecoming Parade. It was a wonderful diversion from the rigors of elementary school and a way to get candy weeks before Halloween. Back then, my church's pastors lived just east of the Village, across the street from Hazelwood Christian Church.
Kimberley Jackson Publicity Chairman Senior public relations and advertising major Jackson's role as publicity chairwoman involved spreading awareness of Homecoming events throughout the Muncie community using news releases, flyers, event programs and other coordination with local press, she said.
Entering the 2007 season, strong safety Chris Allen had started three games in three seasons at Ball State University. Despite his lack of experience as a starter, Allen's teammates voted him as a captain for his senior season. "That was real big for me because to be named a captain by your teammates, it means a lot because it tells you the team is counting on you to be a leader, and they look at you as a leader," Allen said.
