First Student Center renovations to be complete in April '09
by Jay Sowers
Students returning to Ball State University this week will notice changes in and around the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. A construction fence will be going up around the main entrance to the building this week as construction continues on the building.
Bruce Morgan, director of the Student Center and Programs, said the construction started a month ago and would be done in two phases.
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Recruitment process to become less intimidating for potential fraternity, sorority members
by April Abernathy
This fall Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity will return to campus, and some changes to the old recruitment process will change the face of the greek community. There also is hope of a greek village to help Ball State University compete with other college campuses across the United States.
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Bart Peterson to teach in political science, architecture departments
by Jay Sowers
In the world of education, many teachers agree there is no tool more valuable to possess than personal experience in their field. This experience gives the students a better grasp of the realities of the jobs they will one day hold.
This school year, students studying political science and architecture will get a rare chance to listen to an instructor with experience that is hard to match.
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University will offer ride share Web site for faculty, staff
by Teri Harrington
With gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon this summer, many drivers are seeking ways to save money while commuting. Ball State University instructor Pam Stigall has been searching for others to carpool from her home near New Castle to Muncie since last year.
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SGA leaders make progress on platform issues for '08-'09
by Amanda Getchel
The summer was a busy time for Campus Alliance slate members as they began working on their platform items for the school year. Although Frank Hood, Ball State University Student Government Association president, interned for a lobbying firm in Washington, D.
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by Ellen Gilmer
Ball State University police work hard to make sure students are safe and campus crime is low, Director of Public Safety Gene Burton said. "I believe Ball State University compares very well to other universities in terms of campus crime and student safety," he said.
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Mitch Daniels and Jill Long Thompson vie for governor spot
by Jay Sowers
Indiana voters will have a lot to consider when deciding who to vote for in the state's gubernatorial election in November. Incumbent Republican governor Mitch Daniels is going up against Democratic challenger Jill Long Thompson, and both campaigns are working to prove to the public that their candidate is the best choice for the state.
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Both candidates still have ground to cover with only 3 months to go
by Jay Sowers
Earlier this year Indiana became the center of attention during the 2008 presidential primaries, and it appears the national attention will continue through the election on Nov. 4, Joseph Losco, Ball State University political science department chairman, said.
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Fraternity pleasantly surprised by chapter excellence award
by Amanda Getchel
The work Ball State University's Theta Chi fraternity did Spring Semester to improve itself paid off, allowing the house to win a chapter excellence award.
Theta Chi President Brandon Steinbrook said he was excited to receive the award especially because this was the first time the house has won since it was first presented in 1985.
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In collaboration with the Indianapolis International Airport, Ball State University will offer students, faculty and staff a ride on the campus shuttle to the airport. Layne Cameron, associate director of University Communications, said those interested in the service must make reservations 72 hours in advance of the desired departure time.
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2008 Woodie Awards
