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Training tikes to tap

Sophomore dance major Angela Benirschke placed her left foot in front of her right foot, allowing the piece of metal on the toe and heel of her tap shoe create a rhythmic pattern. The mirrored dance studio created an illusion of twin replicas dancing along with her, faithfully keeping up with her exact pattern.


Dillinger's legend has ties to Muncie, East Central Indiana

Since the 1930s, John Dillinger has been legendary in his home state of Indiana. With the release of the movie "Public Enemies" last week, those legends have begun to spring into action once again. Frequenting the East Central Indiana area and surrounding Midwestern states since his parole from Indiana State Prison in Michigan City in 1933, Dillinger's crime spree saga has inspired numerous rumors and myths about his ties to Muncie.


Eight Stories High plans release party

Local rock, jazz fusion band Eight Stories High is taking a large career step, thanks to Ball State University's state of the art recording studios. The members of Eight Stories High got their start on campus, forming on the eighth floor the Studebaker East Complex.



FOOTBALL: Tickets available for Bronze Stalk Trophy game

Tickets for the Bronze Stalk Trophy game are now on sale for Ball State University football fan to purchase. Northern Illinois University announced Wednesday that single-game tickets to its six home games are now available for people to purchase, including tickets to the Cardinals-Huskies game Nov.


FOOTBALL: Incoming freshman helps USA win gold

In three games during the Junior World Championships, Team USA did not allow a point until the championship game against the team from Canada. Despite allowing the Canadians to score, Team USA still won the World Championships 41-3. For the tournament, Team USA outscored its opponents 174-3 over the course of three games.


Events on campus, downtown this week

MONDAY Event: "Pleasant Sting" gallery featuring photographer Mary T. McVicker Time: 11 a.m. to 6p.m. (9 p.m Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday) Venue: The Artist Within Cost: Free, this is an ongoing event throughout the month Event: FM Music and MAX live radio broadcast featuring Eight Stories High Time: 10 p.



OUR VIEW: Ready for some football?

It's a pretty clear message on the Ball State University's athletics department Web site. Located on the home page in the right-hand column is a box counting down every second to the Ball State football team's season opener against the University of North Texas on Sept.


BASEBALL: Hazelbaker signs with Boston

Since signing with the Boston Red Sox, former Ball State University center fielder Jeremy Hazelbaker has been on the move. Hazelbaker arrived in Boston on June 19 to take a physical exam and a drug test. After passing both of those, he started his professional career with the short-season class A Lowell Spinners.


WOMEN'S GOLF: 4 Cardinals named Academic All-Americans

Four members of the Ball State University women's golf team have been named to the National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars team. Kristy O'Connor, Rachael Pruett, Katie Windlan and Sarah Windlan were all named to the team for maintaining a minimum 3.


Fourth of July festivities

Not only are the budgets of many college students limited to begin with, but the current economy has left few dollars to spend on that desired Fourth of July bash. However, there are a few easy, money-saving tips to help anyone throw a low-budget party. Reduce the number of guests Throwing a huge party with a large amount of guests always seems like the most desirable idea, but it's also the fastest way to break a budget.



SCENE SELECTION:"Paper Moon" must see DVD to rent now

I am living through the Summer of the Con. Previously I recommended "The Sting" and "The Brothers Bloom." Well, I discovered another great film that falls into this select category. This past weekend I found a film that transcends the genre, yet it keeps the same characteristics of the others.


MESSAGE FROM MIA: Media fails with covering Farrah's death

June 25. That was the fateful day that took away two icons from our society. Yes, two of them. As pretty much everyone on the planet knows, June 25 was the death date of Michael Jackson, the legendary pop star with trademark dance moves. But that day was also when Charlie's Angel Farrah Fawcett succumbed to cancer, though fewer people know about it.


Ivy Tech moves into downtown Muncie

Ivy Tech Community College of Muncie will be expanding to another building this fall to accommodate the anticipated number of 5,000 students enrolled at the school. The Patterson Block, located downtown on the corner of Walnut and Main streets, will be used by about 125 students in the hospitality program.


Muncie and surrounding cities host special events, activities for holiday weekend

Fireworks are a traditional part of Fourth of July celebrations and this year is no different. In honor of the holiday, Muncie and other local cities host several fireworks displays and festivities for the community's 'oohing' and 'ahhing' pleasure. Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista The Minnetrista Cultural Center is hosting a free event at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.


WOMEN'S GOLF: The Cardinal's daddy caddy; Kelly, father work together at open

FRANKLIN -¡- Ball State University golfer junior Brittany Kelly's father wants to do whatever he can to help his daughter succeed at everything she does, even be her caddy. The Indiana Women's Open has only allowed caddies for six or seven years, Kelly's father Ken said, and he has caddied for her every year since it has been allowed.


New state law restricts teen cell phone use

Teenage drivers will face more restrictions after a new state law put into effect July 1 limited their cell phone use while driving. The law, Senate Enrolled Act 16, limits the use of any telecommunication device while operating a motor vehicle by any person under 18.