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Graduation exam requirement linked to lower SAT scores
The results of a new study from Teachers
College showed that the
average score in states with high school graduation examination requirements
was 34 points lower on the combined verbal and quantitative components
of the
SAT than average scores of states without exit exams.
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Lawhead Award latest addition to Edmonds' teaching honors
 In the
past 30 years, the history professor has spoken to more than 200,000
parents and incoming first-year students in orientation about the value
of general education requirements.
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Resistance training may help astronauts on long space flights
 "Spaceflight
is a unique environment that poses several physiological challenges to
the human body," said Scott Trappe, director of Ball State's Human
Performance Laboratory.
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Unknown benefactor arranges free 'Godspell' show on
campus
One individual was impressed enough with the local production of "Godspell"
directed by Stacy Embry to arrange an encore for the Ball State
community.
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Athavale receives Rawlings Award for distance education
 The
award, established in 2002, honors a full-time professor who has proven
to be the most dedicated to teaching extended education courses at
off-campus distance education sites.
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Humane Society campaign coordinator to speak Sept.
2
Chris Bedford, national campaign coordinator for The Humane Society of
the
United States, speaks at
4 p.m. Sept. 2 in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center
Cardinal Hall A.
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Two professors receive Conley Award for racial attitude study
 Ione
DeOllos and Melinda Messineo received the award Thursday from the
Coalition of Women's Organizations. The
 award, named in
memory of the late Muncie civil rights activist, recognizes women who have made
significant contributions to the community.
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University Libraries hope to top
one million visitors this year
 The library
dean wants Bracken Library to become "the place to see and been seen"
for Ball State students. Library visits during 2003-04 increased
14.6 percent from the previous year.
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Architecture Building custodian leaves 'family'
with retirement
Bettie Payton has shown that a 74-year-old can work a full shift as a
custodian. Having proven that, she retired this week.
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Tickets on sale for Keith Urban concert at Emens
Auditorium
 Urban
will perform his first No.1 hit, "But for the Grace of God," as well as
his latest hit, "Days Go By" from his highly anticipated forthcoming Capitol
Records release, "Be
Here," which hits stores Sept. 21.
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Cardinal football fans 'Paint the Town Red' with
downtown party
 Andy Colom
gives a big "thumbs up" as he collects an autograph from Charlie
Cardinal, who joined the coaching staff, cheerleaders and the Code Red
dancers to greet friends and fans Friday.
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