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	Frozen pipes Despite this weekend's above-freezing temperatures, Lafollette Field was packed with snow, snowboarders and on-lookers for Ball State's inaugural Rail Jam. See what it takes to turn this greenspace into a snow-covered embankment.			College Engagement Think juggling classes, a job and a social life is tough? Try planning a wedding on top of it all. With February being National Wedding Planning Month, Ball Bearings takes a look into the process of preparing for nuptials. Hear the stories of two Ball State couples and their experiences as they get ready for the big day. Then, see how much Americans as a whole have been spending on their weddings.
	Reliving the aftershocks Days after Haiti was rocked by its 7.0-magnitude earthquake, local missionaries from St. Francis of Assisi made their regular trip to the church's sister parish in Plaisance, Haiti--unnerved by the devastation. Hear two missionaries relive their experience and the impact left on both the aid workers and people of Haiti.			Live and learn If being a full-time student for the third time wasn't enough, Susan Campbell also manages to raise three children, run her own business and volunteer with AmeriCorps. See how she juggles life on and off campus, continuing a lifetime of learning. Then, check out the stats on other non-traditional students at Ball State.
	Sex sells Pure Romance parties are giving girls a place to ask those awkward sex questions and learn about new possibilities with toys and treats. See how one consultant aims to build confidence and make the taboo comfortable, all while earning some extra cash. Then, learn the psychological benefits of these Pure Romance parties.			A second chance Participants in the Muncie Mission recovery program are overcoming their struggles and finding a new path. See how one homeless man turned his life around and is helping bring others "into the light." Then, take a look at how the Muncie Mission fared with its 2009 Walk a Mile charity event.