Jordan Otero used to think studying for his bachelor’s degree was pointless. When he was a freshman and sophomore at Ball State, he said he struggled in his classes because he thought they would be easier than they actually were.
Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) voted on four amendments and proposed two amedments Feb. 9. The meeting started with a special guest, Second Year Doctoral Student Micheal Martinez, who asked for SGA’s support in developing representation for graduate students separate from SGA.
Weather Forecaster Rachel Stinger has the latest on the upcoming weather pattern for this upcoming Friday.
One of Ball State’s favorite sons was back on campus Feb. 9, announcing the partnership of two of his favorite things: IndyCar racing and Ball State University.
It was Thanksgiving 2020, and Kari Malloy was working as a charge nurse at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital when she first noticed a tickling feeling in her throat.
Freshman diver Ashleigh Provan talks about her recent qualifications for the NCAA Zone meet and the unrelated sport that got her there.
As fans stand up and cheer, Ball State public address announcer Tom Simpson welcomes the Cardinals’ starting lineup. Simpson, sitting at the scorer’s table, is about to give himself a vocal workout for the next two hours, announcing everything from scores to fouls to promotional reads.
Freshman center Payton Sparks finished with his fourth consecutive double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, but accumulated five personal fouls. Sparks said Central Michigan forced him to defend guards along the perimeter, but said he was prepared and knows he will improve defending opposing guards.
In overtime, Central Michigan scored the first six points before Sellers made a layup with 45 seconds to keep Ball State’s hopes alive. They got a steal in the backcourt and freshman center Payton Sparks made a layup to cut the Cardinals’ deficit to 86-84. Ultimately, in the final seconds, Central Michigan was able to make its final free throws and win 89-85.
The southside turkey in Muncie has grown in popularity since residents began spotting it frequently on the same corner of Madison Street and East 29th Street. Since then, the Muncie bird has become an icon. So much so that Gary Townsend created a Facebook group to honor the famous gobbler.
Assistant Chief Weather Forecaster Hope Kleitsch tells how long mild temperatures will hang around and when the next chance for precipitation will be.
It starts with the base, a circular slab of wood surrounded by thinner strands, which travel the perimeter of the slab, around and around. Tall strands the size of popsicle sticks reach toward the sky, away from the circular motion of the other strands, almost making a fence. Where the end of the continuous circle meets the sky-reaching fence, the thinner circular strands begin to weave around the taller strands, enveloping them. This is basket weaving.
Weather Forecast Eric Segbor is tracking rain and snow shower chances along with colder weather by this weekend.
It’s February and the cold weather of winter is upon us. Keeping warm during these few months are key. But for some, it’s not just about keeping themselves warm, but also their animals.
Chief Weather Forecaster Maddi Johnson tracks a cold night ahead, with temperatures above freezing for midweek.
Ball State reported 89 positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, according to the Ball State COVID-19 dashboard.
In the past week, Ball State Men’s Volleyball has defeated no. 1 ranked Hawaii and split matches with no. 9 BYU.
Several Cardinals used the extended break from the cancellation to their advantage by placing in multiple events in the Meyo Invitational hosted by Notre Dame Feb. 4-5.
24 points and 12 rebounds made up the performance, along with three steals and two blocks on defense. Kiefer’s play along with all four other Cardinals' starters scoring in double figures led the Ball State to a 91-80 victory over Bowling Green.
In Ball State’s 93-83 victory against Toledo, the Cardinals shot 14-for-29 from the 3-point line and totaled 17 assists. Bumbalough said the offense opened up because they emphasized sharing the ball.
