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March 1, 2010 1

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Ball State’s season ends with overtime MAC Tourney loss to Ohio

Cardinals can’t hold 10-point 2nd half lead as Bobcats take over in overtime

The loss for the Cardinals wraps up a crash-and-burn end of the season. Ball State's hopes of almost assuredly taking the MAC West Division title and a first-round tournament bye vanished with three straight losses to end the regular season. That losing streak ends at four with Sunday's decision. Full story

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Feb. 16, 2010 13

BASEBALL: Errors prove costly for Ball State in loss at No. 13 Coastal Carolina

Cardinals commit two errors in separate innings, allowing 3 unearned runs to score

Ball State will get another shot at Coastal Carolina at 4 p.m. today. Kolbrin Vitek will start for the Cardinals, and the Chanticleers will send left-hander Jim Birmingham to the mound. Full story

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February 14, 2010 5

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Cards buck Broncos to advance in MAC Tournament

Ball State advances to play Toledo in Cleveland

For the third time this season, Ball State had a decisive victory over Western Michigan, this time 67-43. With the win, the Cardinals advance to Cleveland to face MAC West Division winner University of Toledo in the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals. Full story

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Midweek previews and rotation thoughts

Ball State will play a pair of midweek games beginning today at UNC-Wilmington. Tomorrow it will take on the College of Charleston, before returning to Coastal Carolina for another weekend tournament. As announced last week, Brad Piatt will start today’s game for the Cardinals.

BASEBALL: Another tough loss to No. 12 Coastal Carolina for Ball State

The Cardinals lost 3-2 Monday afternoon to the Chanticleers, following a loss of the same score Sunday. Ball State (3-8) held a 2-1 lead late on Monday, but was unable to hold it and Coastal Carolina (10-1) extended their winning streak to nine games in the bottom of the ninth.

BASKETBALL STATE: Postseason MAC Awards, Part 1

The MAC Player and the Year and Coach of the Year awards were released Monday afternoon by the league office. Did anybody get overlooked? 2 comments

WOMEN’S GOLF: Cards place sixth in first tourney of Spring season

Even though Ball State finished in sixth place overall, the Cardinals fared better than five other MAC teams. Western Michigan University finished in ninth, the University of Toledo placed 13th, Ohio University placed in 16th, the University of Akron finished in 17th while Bowling Green State University placed last.

Generic Trend: Muncie and national consumers buying cheaper at liquor stores

With less money in their pocket, people around the nation are changing their buying habits at the liquor store.

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Ind. out of 1st phase of 'Race to the Top' grant

Indiana has missed out in the first round of the U.S. Department of Education’s “Race to the Top” competition, which will deliver $4.35 billion in school reform grants.

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New Ball State project seeks info on Alzheimer’s patient

Ball State University students and faculty working on the new immersive learning project “Alzheimer’s: Never Forget” are looking for family members of Alzheimer’s patients who are interested in sharing their experiences with the disease.

Indiana moves forward despite being out of the race

Indiana is out of the running for a $4.35 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Education, something Dean of Teachers College John Jacobson said would have helped the entire school system in Indiana, including charter schools and their authorizers.

Muncie Census Office looking for local applicants

The local Census Office is offering up to $12.50 an hour to students willing to work in the Muncie area for two to six weeks.

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OUR VIEW: Phrases you don't want to hear this Spring Break

As you travel to your exotic destination — or stay in Muncie — it’s important to remember to stay safe. We want all of you to have fun and return in one piece. Along those lines, here are some phrases you definitely don’t want to hear over break.

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THE BOGEYMAN: Adults should strive to never stop learning

I was talking with a friend recently about “big questions.” Those are the ones that you’re not supposed to think about on a daily basis — ones such as: “What’s the point of life?” or “Is there really an absolute morality?” Maybe even, “What will happen to the universe?” and “What is truth, anyway?”

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WOMEN’S GOLF: Cards place sixth in first tourney of Spring season

Junior Kelly finishes sixth overall as individual as BSU continues in Nevada today

Even though Ball State finished in sixth place overall, the Cardinals fared better than five other MAC teams. Western Michigan University finished in ninth, the University of Toledo placed 13th, Ohio University placed in 16th, the University of Akron finished in 17th while Bowling Green State University placed last.

BASEBALL: Errors prove costly for Ball State in loss at No. 13 Coastal Carolina

Cardinals commit two errors in separate innings, allowing 3 unearned runs to score

Ball State will get another shot at Coastal Carolina at 4 p.m. today. Vitek will start for the Cardinals, and the Chanticleers will send left-hander Jim Birmingham to the mound.

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Ball State’s season ends with overtime MAC Tourney loss to Ohio

Cardinals can’t hold 10-point 2nd half lead as Bobcats take over in overtime

The loss for the Cardinals wraps up a crash-and-burn end of the season. Ball State’s hopes of almost assuredly taking the MAC West Division title and a first-round tournament bye vanished with three straight losses to end the regular season. That losing streak ends at four with Sunday’s decision.

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All the world's a stage

President Gora's house was 'home' to South African students

They experienced their first snow, their first roller skating trip and for most, their first visit to the United States. Six musical theater students from Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa, have been visiting Ball State University with professor Josef du Preez, head of the dance and theater department at Tshwane. The group has been visiting Muncie for six weeks after Harold Mortimer, associate professor of musical theater, began planning the trip with du Preez last year. This was the first time a group of students from Tshwane came to Ball State.

March 2, 2010 1

The Young and the Busted

Some Village bars are trying 18+ events for increased profit, but some patrons are paying the price

Up until Thursday, the number of Ball State students who were going to the Madhatter on a weekly basis was steadily growing. The Madhatter was raided and cited for allowing minors to loiter near the tavern Thursday after state excise police received an anonymous complaint about underage drinking. The bar has been hosting various 18-and-over nights, where a $5 cover charge was all that stood in the way between students and entering the building.

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'Dancing for Dylan' celebrates the life of a son

"Dancing for Dylan" commemorated the life of Dylan Heintzelman, son of BSU dance instructor Susan Koper. The event was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Pruis Hall.

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