Students excited to hit the gym and get started on a New Year's resolution or a Spring Break figure need to pause before hitting the gym, Amanda Salyer-Funk, assistant director for Ball State University Recreation Services said. "It's rather dangerous to assume you know what you're doing," she said.
In the realm of college student spending habits, less is best. However, with the holiday season upon us, it's time to start shelling out a few dollars to reward those who have put up with your antics throughout the year. Whether it's an exceptionally understanding roommate or the resident assistant who made your semester a little brighter, inexpensive gift options are abound at Wal-Mart and many other stores.
"White Christmas" After being discharged from the military, two men, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, team up together for a song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and tries to set Wallace up with one of the girls from another song-and-dance act. Wallace and Davis follow the girls to an inn in Vermont where they are to put on a show, and find their old army general as the owner of the inn.
The Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity headquarters has placed a cease and desist order on the Ball State University chapter of the fraternity. According to a press statement from the headquarters, it said the cease and desist order will remain in effect until the headquarters and the university have completed an investigation of the fraternity's involvement in a recent theft at Theta Chi Fraternity's house.
TERRE HAUTE - With 7:58 left in Ball State University's game at Indiana State University Saturday and the Cardinals down by 16, injured junior forward Anthony Newell went into his team's huddle and attempted to exhort them to come back. At the end of his speech, he left the huddle with a look on his face that plainly said he didn't know what to do.
Eight players dressed to play for the Ball State University women's basketball team Saturday against the University of Evansville, while the Purple Aces dressed seven to play off of the bench. Injuries made the Cardinals play without starting guard Kiley Jarrett and forced Julie DeMuth, their leading scorer, to appear 26 minutes in the 70-55 loss.
Physical effects With final exams and the holidays approaching, students are feeling the pressure, both mentally and physically. Kent Bullis, medical director and physician for the Amelia T. Wood Student Health Center, said he sees students with stress-related health concerns every day, even more so during midterms, finals and the holidays.
While Saturday's meet against Michigan State University was disappointing for the Ball State University swimming and diving teams, it was also encouraging. The Michigan State women beat Ball State 136 to 107 while the Spartans' men's team won 149 to 94. However, co-coaches Laura Seibold-Caudill and Bob Thomas said they saw a lot of positives from their teams.
Men's Golf Despite losing five seniors in May, the men's golf team showcased its young and upcoming talent during the fall season. Led by junior Brian Maurer, the Cardinals best finish was fourth out of 17 teams at the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational in Muncie.
Crowds of shoppers flooded the stores Nov. 23, driving retail sales up, despite predictions that this year would attract less holiday shoppers than previous years. Michael Hicks, director of the Ball State University Bureau of Business Research, said analysts cited higher mortgage rates and a weak job market as the reasons behind the predicted slow year, but business did surprisingly well.
Students who want to get some extra volunteer hours or enjoy some holiday spirit will be wrapping gifts donated to Muncie children. Coordinator Heidi Morrow said the wrapping will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Student Volunteer Services office in the Ball State University L.
PASSING OFFENSE: A This is an easy A. Not only does Ball State have the best passing attack in the Mid-American Conference, complete with two all-MAC first team mentions in Darius Hill and Dante Love and a second-team honoree in Nate Davis, it quite possibly is one of the most potent units in the nation.
If the Ball State University Board of Trustees approves a smoking ban, smokers will need to be careful where they light up unless they want to pay a fine, according to the Smoke-Free Implementation Task Force report. Kay Bales, vice president of student affairs, said the Task Force released the report late last week, and it explains how the university will institute a smoke-free campus policy if it is passed.
Early in the season, the last destination Rutgers University thought it would end up during this bowl season is north of the United States' border. With a 3-0 record, the Scarlet Knights peaked at No. 10 in the nation in the fourth week of the season and it looked as though the club could have aspirations of winning a Big East championship and playing in a BCS bowl game.
Deodatus Janus stood on Middletown Island in a computerized sea as the red moon set, lighting the digital horizon a red hue. Philip Deloria, assistant archivist for digital projects and University Archives, operates in the world of Second Life as Deodatus Janus, which will exhibit library resources.
Just as David Letterman presented Ball State University with a top 10 list in September, the Daily News has created its top 10 list for 2007. It is the list of the top 10 best and worst things that happened during the calendar year. 10. Women's basketball team scores big The team finished the 2006-2007 season with its highest winning percentage in program history.
Candy canes, fruitcakes, fudge - the holiday season is the time of year to strengthen sugar tolerances. Whether one is dreaming of - or eating - sugar plums, sipping eggnog or rolling sugar cookie dough, the winter kitchen serves to strengthen bonds with family and friends.
It's not official, but minus a couple meetings, a few minor revisions and a Board of Trustees vote, Ball State University has its smoking ban that will go into effect on March 17. The hitch? It could cost up to $30,000, has little enforcement and allows smoking.
For loved ones who prefers a 300-page novel in their stocking to the latest video game or fashion trend, several of this fall's bestsellers could be the best option. For other holiday gift buyers, a new edition of a classic might do the trick. In either situation, prime holiday reads are selling in rapid fashion, said Kyle New, a manager at Books-A-Million in the Muncie Mall.
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