Wireless Internet security increases

Students who upload information to iLocker or iWeb now receive increased security while transmitting information, said Tobey Coffman, University Computing Services security group leader. This semester, UCS mandated all students use a Virtual Private Network when uploading information to these two sites.



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Students get on-the-job skills

Ball State University students are missing out on professional-level programs offered by the Center for Organizational Resources, according to the center's staff. Shelby Taylor, assistant director for the center, said students do not take full advantage of the programs.


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FIELD HOCKEY: BSU splits two weekend games

The Ball State University field hockey team split two games over the weekend to open the 2007 season. The Cardinals beat Villanova University 3-2 in overtime Saturday when sophomore forward Brooke MacGillivary beat Wildcats' goalkeeper Maura McCormick eight minutes into the extra period.


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OUR VIEW: Web Food woes

Dining's computerized ordering service cannot replace face-to-face interaction. Customers shouldn't be forced to use Web Food when ordering a sandwich. Sunday night, a legally blind man futilely attempted to place an order for dinner at McKinley Grille and stood with his face inches away from the computer screen for several minutes.


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OBJECTIONABLE MATERIAL: Politicians use twisted words to skew ideas

Many politicians, pundits and public relations practitioners twist words so that American political speech sometimes resembles a cant. Euphemism, spin and other seedy arts of political speech dull language and facilitate misleading the public. In George Orwell's 1946 essay, "Politics and the English Language," he decried the use of empty, pretentious speech and writing.



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FIELD HOCKEY: Cards' goalkeeper out for 2007 season

Last season goalkeeper Caroline Lehman set a school record for the most saves in a season by a freshman and also had three shutouts for the Ball State field hockey team. However, Lehman said it's unlikely she will ever play field hockey again. Lehman, who is not on the Cardinals' roster this season, said due to a spinal injury in her neck and back, she will miss the entire 2007 season.


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Built with student experience in mind

The David Letterman Communication and Media Building has brought a little bit of Hollywood and New York-based production studios to campus, said Roger Lavery, dean of the College of Communication, Information and Media. In addition to housing classrooms, offices and a screening room, the Letterman building boasts two post-production studios and five editing bays.


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THE BOGEYMAN: People hurt themselves by harming nature

Right now, Hurricane Dean is spinning into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. It is, according to the National Hurricane Center, a category five storm with sustained maximum winds at 160 miles per hour. It will cause at least several billion dollars worth of damage to Mexico's economy.


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UPB uses changing themes to attract more students

New themes and increased student awareness are expected to draw a larger crowd to Late Nite than previous years, Hannah Miller, assistant director for programs at the office of Student Center programs, said last year 31,646 students attended the festivities, which are held every Saturday from 9 p.



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School of Rock

Heavy metal guitar riffs resonated and snare beats echoed along the dark grey walls of the Launching Pad, a small concert venue in University Square, as Decadent lead singer Dylan Keller screamed the final words of their rehearsal set Tuesday night. Eighteen-year-old Keller and other Muncie youth rock musicians including rhythm guitarist Colin Cross of Dreams of University compose their own songs and perform covers thanks to a program that allows their bands to unleash their talents.


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BSU alumni offer free rally before games

Ball State University football fans have a tailgating alternative with the Alumni Association's Ball State Game Day buffet. Ed Shipley, executive director of alumni programs, said President Jo Ann Gora and Athletic Director Tom Collins will be two of the expected hundreds in attendance when the Alumni Association kicks off the season on Aug.


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820-mile hike with donations

The Miller College of Business honored a Ball State University student Thursday night for his efforts to raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims. Junior Ben Poor was featured at MCOB's Welcome Week activity, "The Miller Experience," on University Green.



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Emergency boxes added

Student Government Association and Ball State University officials combined their effort to make campus safer for students. Jim Lowe, director of engineering and operations for facilities planning and management, said one call box was installed on McKinley Avenue near the Music Instruction Building during the Spring Semester.


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WHO, ME?: CMU QB has edge on Davis in MAC battle

Almost from the day he arrived on campus there's been a slight, but noticeable, sense of awe surrounding Ball State University's sophomore quarterback Nate Davis. He was the No. 1 recruit the Mid-American Conference had to offer when he committed to Ball State.


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OUR VIEW: Study sober

Hopefully, you and your friends have survived nights of benders - if you drink - consuming every drop of alcohol in sight and have not been picked up by the police like 74 students were last weekend. Congrats. But there are other, less apparent consequences than flashing red and blue lights, mugshots and a night in the drunk tank.


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FIELD HOCKEY: Cards start season with tough road games out east

The Ball State University field hockey team has made an annual tradition out of playing a difficult out-of-conference schedule, and the trend shows no sign of stopping in the 2007 season. The Cardinals begin the season this weekend, traveling to Villanova University Saturday before playing at La Salle University Sunday.


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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Roller hires alumnus, former Kokomo coach

The former women's basketball head coach at Kokomo High School will come out of retirement to be the final assistant coach on Tracy Roller's coaching staff this season. Thursday the Ball State University athletic department announced the hiring of Charlie Hall as an assistant coach on the women's basketball team.


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FOOTBALL: Kicker in question

Less than a week away from the Ball State University football team's season opener, coach Brady Hoke is still hosting an open competition for kicker. The three listed place kickers on the Cardinals' roster are freshmen Jake Hogue and Ian McGarvey and sophomore Adam Weber.


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SOCCER: BSU looks to go undefeated in preseason

In its final exhibition of the season, the Ball State University women's soccer team will try to set its starting lineup, coach Michelle Salmon said. Ball State's starters will see more playing time Saturday against Indiana State University than in their previous scrimmage against IUPUI.






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