WASHINGTON - The passing of U.S. Sen. Edward Moore Kennedy marks the end of a storied era in American political history. He was one of history's most towering senators, a skilled lawmaker who crafted scores of statutes that helped how children learn, how doctors treat the sick and how workers are paid and protected.
The Boilermakers own a 22-9 lead in the all-time series including a 3-0 victory last season in Muncie during the Active Ankle Challenge held in Worthen Arena. The last Cardinals victory in the series was in November 1977 - a 2-1 affair.
If you've been in Muncie long enough, you've heard of Concannon's. The large, plain white box full of donuts is easily recognized. In January of this year, Concannon's opened a second location, expanding a family business of 50 years. The new location goes beyond the bakery sweets of the original location downtown at 620 N.
Getting back into the grind of homework and classes is only part of returning to campus. Give yourself a break once in a while and check out some Village venues for a fun night out. Mugley's (smoke-free) Located on University Avenue next to Crawdaddy's (1625 W.
Another parking lot has been opened on Ball State University's campus to accommodate commuter students. The new lot will be open at the corner of Ashland and Martin streets. Nancy Wray, manager of the Office of Parking Services, said it isn't uncommon for lots to fill up quickly during the first few weeks of school when students are getting adjusted to their new schedules.
While libraries all around Muncie are cutting their hours or closing, a new one will open in the Village today. Charlie's Library is a different kind of library, however. While it will probably compete for traffic with Bracken Library, patrons won't find shelves of books and encyclopedias, but rather a collection of booze, dim lighting and procrastinating, binge-drinking college students.
Live music, inflatables, miniature golf and free food will invade the Quad for Quad Bash. Quad Bash is an annual event, now in its 16th year, put on by the University Program Board. Starting at 6 p.m., the event, which is part of the larger Welcome Week, will feature a Slip 'n Slide, gladiator joust and bungee run.
As students start to unwind from their first week of classes they can stop by the Quad for some free food, drinks and possibly a prize. Ball State University's Reserve Officers' Training Corps is hosting ROTC Day in the Quad on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.
Ball State was predicted to finish the Mid-American Conference in fifth place in the preseason coaches poll released Thursday.
Ball State University will play five teams that participated in last year's NCAA Tournament, including College World Series participant University of Arkansas. The Cardinals will begin the season Feb. 19 in Fayetteville, Ark., with a three-game series.
Page and his teammates will be thrust into the national spotlight Sept. 3 against the University of North Texas, which will be televised on ESPNU as a part of Kickoff Week.
From the ashes of Doc's on Dill St. rises a new establishment: a bar called Charlie's Library. Charlie's general manager Kyrie Wolfe said although Charlie's Library, which opens today, is another Village bar, plenty of steps will be taken to set it apart from all others.
To prepare for this weekend's matches, coach Michael Lovett has had the team practicing intensely so the Cardinals will be ready for the tough teams. Miami received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament last year.
Muncie Symphony Orchestra headlined a music festival at Minnetrista Cultural Center Wednesday night that attracted nearly 500 audience members. Starting at 7 p.m., the concert featured five performances representing a wide spectrum of music and dance. The TraZom Trio of Pianoforte Inc.
After having a losing record, graduating seven seniors and hiring a new coach last season, the Ball State University soccer team expects to have a young, yet much improved team. The team has its share of youth, with 10 freshmen on the roster. It also has a pair of goalkeepers vieing for the starting position after losing All-MAC goalie Rachel Murphy to graduation.
With a new season for the Ball State University men's tennis team set to begin next month, coach Bill Richards has a solid foundation of returning players to build off this year. The Cardinals bring back first team All-Mid-American Conference player Eduardo Pavia who will be entering his junior season.
Two years ago, Ball State University officials implemented its campuswide smoking "ban" in an effort to protect students' health by clearing campus of secondhand smoke. In order to protect the newly displaced smokers, Ball State officials compromised and set aside 11 areas on campus for smokers to light up so they wouldn't venture off campus, out of the area of protection of the University Police Department and into poorly lit neighborhoods.
Some Honors College students weren't placed in DeHority Hall this year, despite it being advertised as the new location for students in the program. This semester 6,635 students are living in residence halls, which is 442 more than last year, Alan Hargrave, director of housing and residence life, said.
It's been a busy week on campus for the members of Ball State University's greek community, and today will be no exception. Both men and women will be on the University Green near the Whitinger Business Building with recruitment information and a chance to meet members of greek organizations.
It's obvious from the barrage of various advertisements and local media coverage that the Ball State University football team and its success the past two seasons has most Cardinals sports fans eagerly awaiting the kickoff of the 2009 season more than just about any other athletic team in recent school history.
