Police departments experienced uneven results in the number of arrests they made during Muncie Gras this weekend. Gene Burton, director of public safety for Ball State University, said the police department arrested nine people, which is about average compared to recent weeks, but the department did not increase patrols during Muncie Gras.
Outside the courtroom, Robert Duplain's face was a deeper color than his burnt orange shirt, tears streaming down his face, body shaking, as he breathed a huge sigh of relief. Around the corner, Katie McKinney, one of Michael McKinney's sisters, was also crying.
INDIANAPOLIS - A former Ball State University police officer did not use excessive force when he shot and killed a Ball State student, a jury stated Monday. The jury ruled in favor of Robert Duplain in the civil lawsuit the family of Michael McKinney brought against him four years ago.
Eleven Ball State University men will vie for the title of Mr. Phi-Nominal and a $500 prize tonight at Pruis Hall. Alpha Phi Sorority President Lauren Madden said contestants would display talents for a panel of judges such as singing, dancing and jumping rope for points.
Four months into its season, the Ball State University men's basketball team now knows who it will play Feb. 23. ESPN announced Monday the Cardinals will play a road game against Eastern Kentucky as part of the 2008 BracketBusters. Eastern Kentucky (11-10, 8-5 Ohio Valley Conference) has won five of its last six games and in second place in the conference.
The Ball State University men's volleyball team traveled to California in search of national respect. The team fell four points short of earning that respect, coach Joel Walton said. No. 7 Stanford University rallied from a two-game deficit to defeat Ball State 28-30, 25-30, 30-22, 31-29, 15-11 on Saturday.
Wincing in pain, Audrey McDonald slowly got up after she fell hard onto her left elbow midway through the first half in Sunday's game against the University of Buffalo. After the Ball State University guard walked off the court, the Cardinals offense with six players averaging in double figures was held to 20 points in the first half leading to the 73-62 loss and Ball State's second straight Mid-American Conference defeat of the season.
Through 20 games, the sight has become all too familiar for Ball State University men's basketball fans. The Cardinals fight their way through the first half, facing a manageable deficit or perhaps even a lead going into the locker room. Then, Ball State's opponent unleashes a long-distance barrage.
Student Government Association senators got back to business after a week off for Thanksgiving Break. While meetings normally consist of caucus and committee reports, Wednesday's meeting went by quickly because only committee reports were given. Below is a breakdown of what the committee chairpersons told the senators: Academic Affairs: Chairman Carson Lance said he sent e-mails to college deans, assistant deans and chairpersons to get feedback on mandatory teacher evaluations.
Every Thanksgiving during his childhood John Noble sat on the floor and watched his family's legacy unfold on 16 mm films. As the flickering slides transposed their history on his grandfather's wall, Noble fixated on the black and white images of his father's tennis matches as the day went by with his family sitting behind him and his grandfather narrating.
Colts fans didn't have their team to root for in Sunday's Super Bowl, but had a huge variety of commercials to enjoy. Of the almost 60 national ads, viewers saw very little repetition and got lots of laughs. The following are the Daily News' top picks. HONORABLE MENTION: Vitamin Water's commercial featuring Shaquille O'Neal kept us laughing.
The Ball State University track and field team earned three first-place finishes - all in the distance events - at the Indiana Invitational in Bloomington this weekend. Head coach Randy Heisler said the team continued to improve against more than 70 teams.
Judge Joel Roberts dismissed Democrats' petition for a special election today, Republican Party Attorney David Brooks said. Democrat Party Attorney Michael Quirk filed the petition after Jim Mansfield's 11-vote victory over Republican Sharon McShurley was overturned in an official recount last December, he said.
The jury in the McKinney v. Duplain civil trial ruled in favor of defendant Robert Duplain. After more than two weeks in court, the jury spent about three hours in deliberation. For more coverage of this trial continue to check bsudailynews.com and read Monday's issue of The Ball State Daily News.
After a 4-1 deficit in doubles to the University of Indianapolis on Saturday, the tandem of Joe Vallee and Brett Berryman started getting stared down by their onlooking coach Bill Richards. Shortly following a talk with the coach, the duo won seven of their next nine sets securing the doubles point for Ball State University.
Ball State University will kick off Black History Month today with the first of a series of speakers. Charles Payne, director of the Diversity Policy Institute, said Jennifer Metzler, assistant professor of biology, will present Biology and Race: How and Understanding of DNA Can Inform Us at 6 p.
Mild weather brought about four times more Muncie Gras customers than last year, according to Kent Shuff, owner of Vera Mae's Bistro. Muncie Gras 2007 was plagued by bitter cold temperatures, causing potential customers to stay home instead of heading downtown, Shuff said.
INDIANAPOLIS - Attorneys in the McKinney v. Duplain civil trial approach closing arguments, at which point the jury will go into deliberation to review the evidence. Judge Richard Young said Friday examination of witnesses and evidence should conclude late Monday.
The month of February is defined by various holidays including Groundhog's Day, Valentines Day, President's Day, George Washington's birthday and Cherry Pie Day. Actually, February is full of holidays that recognize the inclusive nature of American culture.
Twice this season the Ball State University men's volleyball team rallied from a two-game deficit to win a match. Saturday night the reverse happened. No. 7 Stanford University defeated Ball State 28-30, 25-30, 30-22, 31-29, 15-11 to end Ball State's four-match winning streak Stanford's (7-3) outside attacker Evan Romero had a match-high 34 kills, including five kills in game five.
