THE BOGEYMAN: Makeover would take Muncie far

February 18, 2008

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the ugly strip along McGalliard: the litter, signage and unappealing concrete. It's about time the city of Muncie begins to turn IN-332 into a welcoming, appealing, pedestrian-friendly center of commerce. More specifically, the city should rework the median to include greenspace and trees, regulate of the out-of-control signs, repave the strip and rework the curbs to include roadside parking and easy traffic.

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Midwest upset

February 18, 2008

In December coaches from the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association predicted the Ball State University men's volleyball team to finish the season in fifth place. Following Friday's match, Cardinals' players said teams and coaches in the conference need to rethink the preseason rankings.

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5 fraternity members punished

February 18, 2008

An investigation of Delta Tau Delta fraternity has determined that about five members of the organization violated an alcohol prohibition, Interfraternity Council President Cody Willis said. According to a press release from the fraternity's headquarters, the Ball State University chapter is not allowed to have alcohol on its property until August 2009.

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MEN'S GOLF: Cards start season-opening tourney 13th

February 18, 2008

Competing at the Flamingos Golf Club in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the Ball State University men's golf team opened the 2008 spring season with its first tournament in program history outside the United States. After 36 holes, the Cardinals are in 13th place.

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GREAT WHITE HYPE: Criticism of Dave Boos unwarranted

February 18, 2008

Over the last few weeks there have been a lot of people commenting on Ball State women's volleyball coach Dave Boos. The comments were spurred by the announcement that four players were quitting the program, or in all actuality kicked off. I've been appalled but yet not surprised by the people who have used this opportunity to bash Boos.

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Students to have vigil for NIU

February 18, 2008

Four days after a gunman opened fire in a crowded lecture hall at Northern Illinois University, killing five people and himself, Ball State University students have begun to rally support from 300 miles away. Sophomore Zach Brubaker said he and a friend are organizing a candlelight vigil to support students at Northern Illinois.

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Ohio native shines against Buckeyes

February 18, 2008

Freshman outside attacker Marcus Imwalle said his family picked a good match to attend. Imwalle had about 20 family members travel to Ball State University to watch him get a career-high 13 kills in a four game win against No. 8 Ohio State University on Friday.

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OUR VIEW: Start showing up

February 18, 2008

Attention Ball State University students and alumni: there is a Ball State University team playing in Worthen Arena that is on the verge of being nationally ranked. It's time to show up and fully support them. However, the team isn't men's basketball. It's not women's basketball either.

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MEN'S TENNIS: Spartans sweep BSU

February 18, 2008

The 7-0 sweep the Ball State University men's tennis team witnessed at the hands of No. 64 Michigan State University Saturday left coach Bill Richards wondering about his team's inconsistencies. Finishing winless from a three-match road trip, the loss to the Spartans continued the trend of the Cardinals' struggles against ranked teams.

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GYMNASTICS: Season-high is not enough

February 18, 2008

Despite a sixth straight loss to start the season, Ball State University coach Nadalie Walsh was happy with the performance of her team Saturday at the No. 13 University of Denver. The Cardinals dropped a 195.125 to 189.250 decision in the non-conference meet, setting a new season high for points.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Cards continue skid

February 18, 2008

Following a win against Bowling Green State University to open competition against the Mid-American Conference East Division, it looked as though Ball State University would breeze through its next five games against East opponents. Instead, Saturday's loss at Kent State University was the Cardinals' fourth in their past five games, dropping them to third in the MAC West Division.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cards win two in a row

February 18, 2008

Yes, Muncie, there is a winning streak. Ball State University clawed past the University of Toledo 59-52 Sunday afternoon for its second straight win. The Cardinals, who improved to 5-19, 4-8 in the Mid-American Conference, had last posted consecutive wins on Jan.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cards get winning streak

February 17, 2008

For the first time since Jan. 16 and 19, 2007, the Ball State University men's basketball team won consecutive games. The Cardinals beat the University of Toledo 59-52 Sunday to improve to 5-19 and 4-8 in the Mid-American Conference. Read Monday's edition of The Ball State Daily News for a a complete wrap up of the game.

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals beat No. 8 Ohio State

February 17, 2008

The Ball State University men's volleyball defeated No. 8 Ohio State University 26-30, 30-28, 32-30, 31-29 on Friday. The Cardinals (8-6, 3-1 MIVA) had three players finish the match with more than 10 kills. Outside attacker Pat Durbin had 12 digs and a match-high 22 kills.

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SOFTBALL: Cards revamp 2008 roster

February 15, 2008

After spending all of its time practicing inside, the Ball State University softball team finally gets a chance to go outside and play on an actual field. Sophomore Elizabeth Milian said she is excited, because there is only so much the team could do in the gym.

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Identity thefts set record high

February 15, 2008

E-mail scams, digging through trash, stealing mail and creating fraudulent Web pages are just a few ways thieves can steal someone's identity. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual "Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Complaint Data" list Wednesday.

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GYMNASTICS: BSU shakes up lineup

February 15, 2008

Having a non-conference competition in the middle of the season gives teams a unique opportunity to try new things in an effort to improve. Ball State University gymnastics coach Nadalie Walsh said she plans to take full advantage of her team's opportunity Saturday at the University of Denver.

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: BSU tries to climb MIVA standings

February 15, 2008

Coach Joel Walton said he would not consider Friday's match a must-win, but it would be difficult for the Ball State University men's volleyball team to win the conference without a victory. Trailing No. 8 Ohio State University by two-and-a-half matches in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association standings, the Cardinals will play the first-place Buckeyes at 7:30 p.

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WOMEN'S TENNIS: Cards looks for confidence at Indiana

February 15, 2008

The Ball State University women's tennis team looks to boost its confidence as it heads into Bloomington on Sunday to play Indiana University. The Cardinals (3-2) will be the underdogs in the match against the No. 26 nationally ranked Hoosiers, however, senior No.

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Students bid on dates for Valentine's Day

February 15, 2008

Ball State University students bid on their last chances for a Valentine at the Zeta Phi Beta sorority date auction. Markita Cunningham, mistress of ceremonies, said the average bids were about $10 to $20. About 70 people showed up to the third-annual date auction, more than twice last year's turnout, she said.