You know, it's amazing how much smarter your parents become in the five years between 16 years old and 21 years old. I was just talking to my dad about recovering from illness - I've been battling flu the last six days or so - and complaining about not being able to get up and go to class.
California's Skyline College campus is on lockdown as police search for a suspect who shot and wounded a student.
Junior forward Hannah Jones was named Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Ball State University field hockey team to an undefeated weekend. Jones combined to score three goals in wins against Davidson College and Appalachian State University.
Now that students are all settled into their residence halls, the administration took time to recognize the state-of-the-art renovations in DeHority Complex. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in the lobby of DeHority on Tuesday. Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora cut the ribbon marking the official reopening of the complex.
The Homecoming Steering Committee will have its first meeting tonight in the Alumni Center Board Room. The meeting will follow the Fall Information Meeting, which begins at 9:30 p.m. Ball State University's 83rd Homecoming Week will begin Oct. 1 with Air Jam and Royalty Coronation and end Oct.
Ball State University officials say new enrollment numbers released by University Communications prove the university is on track to meet targets set by its Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan, which was implemented in 2007, aims to increase student diversity and academic excellence on campus by 2012.
A Ball State University student is in stable condition at Ball Memorial Hospital after she was struck by a car Tuesday night on campus, Ball Hospital spokesperson Matt Cox said. Muncie Police Officer Kyle Temple said Jamie Rich, 22, was walking beside her bike to her house on West Centennial Avenue, when she was hit by a black 2007 Pontiac, driven by 19-year-old Erin Craig, also a Ball State student.
The former Motor City Bowl typically features the Mid-American Conference champions versus a bowl-eligible team from the Big Ten.
Pedestrians, tired of dodging the rogue bike riders who enjoy scaring the bejesus out of you? Bike riders, tired of not being given the fear and respect a bicycle deserves from pedestrians? During the 15 minutes or so between class times when thousands of people pack McKinley Avenue's sidewalks, bikers and walkers share a densely populated space resembling theme park lines.
Ball State University officials say the campus is visited by door-to-door solicitors every year and the solicitors are generally not legitimate. Robert Fey, associate director of public safety, said there is a strategy to how solicitors work. "The common pattern with solicitors on campus is that first, they are hired by companies as private contractors," he said.
This was a good summer for movies. I find it increasingly difficult to differentiate how great one summer is from the next. Last year there was "Dark Knight," "Wall-E" and "Iron Man." Before that there was "Transformers, "Bourne Ultimatum," and "Stardust." Each year has a handful of great summer flicks, but this summer seemed to really stand apart as having a great lineup of blockbusters and surprises.
The best time to see Ball State University's award-winning orchid collection is now. The Wheeler Orchid Collection, located in Christy Woods, is the largest university-based orchid collection in the country. Though the collection's variety means something is always in bloom, March, April, September and October are peak times for seeing the flowers.
The San Francisco 49ers cut veteran quarterback Damon Huard on Tuesday, clearing the way for former Ball State University quarterback Nate Davis to make the team. Davis is now the undisputed third string quarterback behind Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. Davis left school a year early to enter April's NFL Draft, when he was selected in the fifth round by San Francisco.
Baseball America named three Ball State University baseball players to its top prospects list for summer college leagues and Team USA. Junior Kolbrin Vitek was listed as the top prospect from the Great Lakes League, where he won the Triple Crown and was named All-Star Game MVP.
Tips for riding on campus with ...cars... - Make sure you're respecting vehicles - Follow the rules of the road - Use hand signals - When stopping at signs make eye contact with drivers of other vehicles - If you're turning in front of someone stay on right side of the road .
Burris was one of 50 schools to receive a $2,000 grant from ING, a financial services company, to help fund its Run For Something Better program.
Ball State University men's tennis players Shaun Bussert and Dave Thomas have been named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team, according to Ball State Athletics. "This is a well-deserved honor for both Shaun and Dave," coach Bill Richards said.
The Martial Arts Club has been able to make it a little safer for students walking home from night classes in a series of three self-defense seminars. They have also made it a little safer for participants in every aspect of their everyday lives. The club put on the first three in a series of self-defense seminars Saturday and Sunday in Ball Gym to help women be aware of dangerous situations and teach them what to do if they occur.
The San Francisco 49ers cut veteran quarterback Damon Huard on Tuesday, clearing the way for former Ball State University quarterback Nate Davis to make the team. Davis is now the undisputed third string quarterback behind Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. Davis left school a year early to enter April's NFL Draft, when he was selected in the fifth round by San Francisco.
