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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015
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Dining hall employees offer advice
Current, former food workers discuss tips, best kept secrets BRITTNEY BAGGETT STAFF REPORTER | blbaggett@bsu.edu
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In the afternoon, masses of Ball State students swarm into the Atrium. The line for Papa John’s intersects with Boar’s Head Deli and snagging some fries at Chick-Fil-A becomes a challenge. Senior social work major Alexis Austin knows that’s not the time to be at the Atrium, although she often is. She works there. Austin and former Noyer Centre employee, a junior advertising major, Anyea Gooch share a few dining hall tips for students who are in a rush and stretching their dining plus.
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When time is scarce, avoid visiting the dining halls at certain hours. Austin recommends staying away from the Atrium between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Gooch said the same for the Student Center from noon to 2 p.m. It’s best to go to Lafollette Square, Tom John Food Shop or Elliot Dining Halls during the day.
Indiana senator looks to follow Alaska’s example in banning powdered alcohol
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KARA BERG CHIEF REPORTER | knberg2@bsu.edu
n Indiana senator has proposed a bill to the state senate to make the newly approved powdered alcohol, or Palcohol, illegal. Palcohol was approved for sale by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for sale March 10, but won’t be available for sale until summer. The powdered alcohol comes in a 4-inch by 6-inch bag with a 2-inch gusset, and contains the equivalent to one shot of alcohol. To make the drink, people only have WANT TO SEE HOW IT’S to pour five ounces of water into the MADE? bag and shake it for about 30 seconds. Watch creator Mark Philips mix The bill created by State Sen. Ron a drink using Palcohol online. Alting (R-Lafayette), Senate Bill 6, ballstatedaily. would make it illegal to use, possess, com sell or buy powdered alcohol unless used for research professionals or universities. Alting proposed the bill before Palcohol was even approved, but he said it was important to act when he did, just in case, according to a press release on indianastaterepublicans.com. “Powdered alcohol presents many dangers including: abuse, ease of access, ease of sneaking it into schools or alcohol-prohibited events, adding the product to a person’s food or drink without permission and even snorting the product,” the press release said.
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The Ball State women’s basketball team will play their first game of the WNIT Thursday against Middle Tennessee.
TOURNAMENT OPENS WITH MIDDLE TENNESSEE GAME The Ball State women’s basketball team will play Middle Tennessee in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament after accepting its automatic bid. The Cardinals, who fell in the semifinals of the MidAmerican Conference Tournament as the No. 2 seed, are making their third straight WNIT appearance. Ball State lost on the road to Northwestern in the first round of last season’s WNIT, after advancing to the Sweet 16 in 2013, before losing to Kansas State. Head coach Brady Sallee is the only coach to lead Ball State to three consecutive WNITs. He has led the Cardinals to a 17-13 (13-5) record and an outright MAC West Division title this season. The WNIT features 64 Division I teams. The Cardinals begin tournament play on March 19. – STAFF REPORTS
PAPA JOHNS FOUNDER TO SPEAK AT SPRING COMMENCEMENT
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The founder of Papa Johns, and a 1983 Ball State alumn, is set to speak at the 2015 Spring Commencement, according to the university. John Schnatter, a Jeffersonville native, majored in business administration at Ball State and was inducted into the Miller Business College Hall of Fame in 2004. Schnatter opened his first store in his hometown in 1985. Today, Papa Johns currently has 4,600 locations in 34 countries, according to the company’s website. “John has demonstrated the abilities we encourage in our students. His story of hard work, perseverance and the willingness to take risks will be compelling and inspirational to each one in our audience,” said Ball State President Paul W. Ferguson in a press release. “We are proud of his accomplishments and are so pleased to honor him at commencement.” Schnatter will also receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from the university, the release said. This year’s commencement will take place at 10 a.m. on May 2 at the Arts Terrace.
JUST ADD WATER One Palcohol packet contains about two tablespoons of powder. When mixed with 3/4 cup of water, the alcohol content is equal to one shot.
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