AT ISSUE: Ball State sports need the athletics department's time and money in order to be successful
Ball State University’s athletics department has fired three fall sports coaches this semester. It’s going to be busy in the coming months finding replacements to keep the programs from regressing.
I competed in the 2009 Fed Challenge Competition last Monday along with four other economics and finance majors. We had been preparing all semester for this one presentation. Our task was to present our in-depth analysis of the state of the economy, predict the actions of the Federal Reserve and make recommendations for monetary policy in 20 minutes. Out of the 18 universities competing, we did not win; however, our team’s analysis and conclusions regarding the economy offer a clear picture of where the economy is and where it’s going.
Like it or not, the craze over the “Twilight” series isn’t going to die anytime soon. The books, movies and merchandise have created a multi-million dollar industry almost overnight. However, the true effect of the “Twilight” series shouldn’t be measured economically, but by the number of people it has inspired to pick up a book and read.
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