Officials say smoking ban was intended to clear BSU of debris
by Kim Yapelli
More than a month after Ball State University implemented its smoking ban, administrators say enforcement has gone smoothly, but a new concern has arisen for smokers and the university - cleanliness of smoking areas.
Thomas Morrison, associate vice president for human resources, said one of the main reasons the policy was instituted was the cigarette debris that covered parts of campus.
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Company presents vehicle, scholarship at Earth Day event
by Joe Cermak
Pedestrians on campus can see a new electric car zip across the university because a Ball State University student won a scholarship contest.
Junior architecture major Jagjeet Singh Chahal received a $1,000 scholarship and a 100 percent electric car for Ball State during the university's Earth Day celebration Tuesday on University Green.
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Professor, friends corner three juveniles
by Daniel Human
Educational technology instructor Kina Cunningham was talking to friends near an elevator in McKinley Parking Garage when three middle-school-aged children walked by carrying what appeared to be a cinder block.
A few minutes later, Cunningham and her two friends heard a thump come from the top of the parking structure, she said.
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New restaurant with Ball State ties hires mostly student staff
by Tommy Conroy
Hundreds of hungry customers piled into the dining room as smells of a new kitchen cooking food and hopes of success radiated into the atmosphere.
The Muncie community welcomed its newest restaurant as Average Joe's Grill, located at the former 909 Grille site, opened to a packed house Monday led by the efforts of Ball State University alumni and students.
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More than 150 attend annual event despite its move off campus
by Samantha Zilai
Matisyahu, a Hasidic reggae artist, played loudly from the speakers in the bottom level of Mo's Tavern on Tuesday night as the Ball State Hillel played host to its third-annual hookah night.
More than 150 people attended the event, which featured more than 10 flavors of shisha for attendees to chose from.
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World-traveled speaker says math, science to keep up technologically
by Sarah Moreland
According to a new documentary, American high school students need to reshape their attitudes toward math and science in order to keep up with technologically advancing countries.
Film producer Bob Compton presented his documentary, "Two Million Minutes: A Documentary Film on Global Education," Tuesday in the Art and Journalism building.
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