College costs continues to rise for Ball State, other universities

College costs are rising faster than health care and most incomes, a rate of increase that cannot go on forever, experts in higher education warn. Haley Glover, an Indiana associate commissioner for higher education, said if tuition continues to rise at the current rate, a typical college degree 15 years from now could cost $300,000.



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Ball State junior coaches youth softball team to World Series

After a month-long losing streak Ball State University junior and softball coach Allison Adkins didn't think her team had a chance to win the team's final tournament of the season. That's when her group of 10 year olds surprised her by finishing second in the tournament that secured the team a bid to the U.


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FOOTBALL: Freshman Page ready for chance to replace Davis as Cardinals' starting QB

The Ball State University football team will be transitioning from a player who was eighth in the 2008 Heisman Trophy balloting to a player who hasn't taken a snap in more than two years. Kelly Page - one of the three candidates to replace all-conference starting quarterback Nate Davis - is considered by many to be the front-runner for the starting spot.



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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State to play North Dakota State on road in November

The Ball State University women 's basketball team will play North Dakota State University on Nov. 27 in Fargo N.D., according to a press release Wednesday from North Dakota State. The Cardinals have not released their 2009-2010 schedule, so the Bisons schedule is the first glimpse into the Cardinal schedule.


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Delaware County Fair remains busy midway through event

Muncie residents still have a few days left to experience the thrills and culinary treats of the 157th annual Delaware County Fair. Admission to the fair, which is sponsored by the Delaware County 4-H Club, is free. Jane Lasater, president of the Delaware County Fair Board, said the fair doesn't have a theme other than community involvement.


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OUR VIEW: What we learned this summer

With last summer session finally coming to a close this week, these last 10 weeks of summer sessions at Ball State University definitely have been interesting - yeah, that might be the right word to describe it. The university survived a summer without any huge scandals, such as racist notes being found in the office of a Ball State coach or a university professor being arrested.


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Ball State student film "Bloody Good Movie" finishes production

A movie release party is being held to honor Ball State University students for finishing a feature film that took more than one year to complete. The party for the cast and crew is from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday at Toyota & Scion of Muncie, located on Nebo Road.



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SCENE SELECTION: Recent movie not well known, but great Sci-Fi

In the continuing installments of Scene Selection, I've begun to notice that my reviews this summer relate to each other very well. I have looked at con films, period pieces and new releases, each one tying together into one of the seven degrees of Scene Selection.


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Weekend events on campus, in Muncie

THURSDAY Event: Eyes on You Photography Exhibit featuring Ball State Senior, Kenton Waltz Venue: Cornerstone Center For the Arts Time: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m, Ongoing through Aug. 21 Cost: Free FRIDAY Event: Freaky Tiki Friday featuring The Tom Kats Venue: downtown, outside next to the Blue Bottle (21+) Time: 7-11 p.


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OUR VIEW: Make your voice count

The time for Ball State University students to speak out about the increase in tuition has finally come and university officials care about your opinion - kind of. There will be a public hearing at 1 p.m. in the Park Hall Multipurpose Room to discuss and ask questions about proposed a 4.


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INTERACTIVE: Just one of the guys

It's loud, raucous, and not just a boys club. This is motorcross at the Delaware County Fairgrounds where Jacki Troutman-Sombke just won her race and is the only female competitor. She works full time and is a senior nursing major here at Ball State. And somehow, she still finds time to race on the weekends.



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FOOTBALL: Future Cardinal outruns All-Stars

INDIANAPOLIS - Jake Lazar of Western kicked two field goals and two extra points, providing the difference as the North beat the South 20-13 Friday in the Indiana High School North-South All-Star Game. "We came in knowing it would be a close game," said Lazar, who will play for St.


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Professor bikes across Indiana

A Ball State professor put his endurance to the test Saturday as he biked 160 miles across Indiana. Physical fitness instructor Seemann Baugh finished the Ride Across INdiana, or RAIN, event in 174th place with a time of 8 hours and 17 minutes. Baugh, who has participated in the event in past years, said this was his best time by 33 minutes.


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Public hearing today to discuss tuition raise

A proposed 4.39 percent increase in tuition and fees for Ball State University may seem like a lot, but it will not be enough to keep up with increases in the university's expenses. Vice President for Business Affairs Randy Howard said expenditures for health care, utilities and student wages are expected to increase by about $3.


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KEEPING THE TALLEY: Harry Potter movie doesn't follow book

I'm feeling a bit mixed about this movie. Or maybe my expectations were too high, I'm not sure quite yet. As everyone likely knows, the sixth Harry Potter movie opened yesterday with sold-out midnight screenings in Muncie. CAUTION! SPOILERS AHEAD! The movie started off on the right foot - the Millennium Bridge collapse and destruction of Diagon Alley by the Death Eaters were well done, even if they didn't exactly follow the book.




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