News 8/20/2021, 12:00pm Places to stay in Muncie By Staff Reports Note: COVID-19 might affect availability of amenities and rooms among other things. Prices reflected may vary. Check individually with hotels to confirm prices and details.
News 8/20/2021, 12:00pm Ball State bucket list By Staff Reports With different events and landmarks accessible all year round, Ball State and Muncie are prime destinations for low-cost activities for everyone to enjoy. Here's a list of 50 bucket list items to complete by the time you graduate.
News 8/20/2021, 12:00pm Alternative ways to make money By Staff Reports On and off-campus jobs aren’t the only ways to make some extra cash while in college. There are plenty of options for those who want more money, but not a full-time job.
News 8/20/2021, 12:00pm How to make use of the Career Center for employment and internships By Staff Reports Ball State’s Career Center, located in Lucina Hall, is full of a variety of resources for all students to take advantage of from when they first come to campus through when they graduate. According to the Career Center’s website, students who use its programs gain exposure to more jobs and land more jobs than competitors from similar universities.
News 8/20/2021, 12:00pm Muncie's best menus By Lauren Clark Muncie is home to a variety of local restaurants and cafes, each with their own unique atmosphere and signature dishes. Be sure to check out these places at least once in the next four years because each of them have something great to offer. And if you don’t sample these local offerings by the time you graduate, you may want to consider graduate school.
News 8/20/2021, 12:00pm Landing a job on campus By Staff Reports Everyone knows looking for a job can be somewhat difficult and time consuming. Luckily, Ball State makes getting a part-time job easy, which allows students to pay off college debt while keeping up with their schoolwork.
News 8/20/2021, 12:00pm How to save on groceries By Staff Reports Growing up comes with a lot of new experiences — one of them is shopping for groceries. Ever wonder how your family was able to put food on the table? Here are eight tips to save money when buying groceries.
News 8/20/2021, 12:00pm Meal swipes: Best practices By Staff Reports If you live on campus, you have a meal plan, per your room and board fees. Ball State Dining Services allows one breakfast swipe before 11 a.m. each day and two swipes between 11 a.m. and midnight that can be used together or in separate purchases.
news 8/20/2021, 10:00am Adding pronouns in Ball State software By Staff Reports In June 2021, Ball State’s Information Technology department added the option for students, faculty and staff to add their pronouns to their personal information tabs in the Self-service Banner. Here’s step-by-step directions on how to add your pronouns.
news 8/20/2021, 10:00am Ball State's COVID-19 testing and vaccination policies Incoming freshmen will have opportunities for many more of the typical college experiences this year as COVID-19 positive test rates are decreasing and vaccines are available for adults across the U.S., but everyone on Ball State’s campus will still have to take action to protect against contracting and spreading COVID-19. To begin the fall 2021 semester, everyone will be required to wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status.
news 8/20/2021, 10:00am Public transportation for Ball State students By Staff Reports Muncie may seem like a car-centric city, but transportation alternatives exist to help students travel to places on and off campus.
news 8/20/2021, 10:00am Where to find free menstrual products on campus By Staff Reports In the spring 2021 semester, Ball State’s former Student Government Association (SGA) slate Bold implemented a free menstrual product program within women’s bathrooms in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.
News 8/20/2021, 10:00am Legal help on campus By Staff Reports Student Legal Services (SLS) is a free resource offered to Ball State students with services ranging from criminal to civil law, according to the Ball State website. It can provide students with documents such as roommate agreements and housing inspection forms.
News 8/20/2021, 10:00am What’s the ______ center? By Staff Reports Whether you need help with something academic or have a health issue, Ball State has a variety of centers that can help with almost anything a student may need.
News 8/20/2021, 10:00am Emergency services on campus By Staff Reports Who do you call when you have a problem? The Office of Victim Services and University Police exist to help you out when needed.
News 8/20/2021, 10:00am Tips for class schedules By Staff Reports Scheduling can be overwhelming sometimes, especially with several factors contributing to decision-making. Here are some tips to make the process a little bit easier.
News 8/20/2021, 10:00am How to move off campus and sign a lease By Staff Reports Some call it “adulting,” some call it “frightening,” but most would agree signing a lease is one of the first grown-up things you can do as a college student. This guide explains the steps in landing an off-campus pad.
News 8/20/2021, 10:00am What to bring to college By Staff Reports Soon you’ll be packing your bags for your first year of college. Many freshmen arrive with massive boxes and suitcases only to discover they brought too much or forgot something important. Don’t be that person. It can be a little scary at first, but here’s a guide on the do’s and don’ts of what to pack.
News 8/20/2021, 10:00am What’s in your residence hall? By Staff Reports If you’re longing for air-conditioned comfort or seeking a semi-private bath, look no further.
news 8/19/2021, 1:30pm Activities near Muncie to do in a day trip with family By Clayton McMahan If you have family visitors come to Muncie, they will undoubtedly want to see your dorm room and have you show them some campus landmarks, but there are plenty of activities in and around Muncie to do with family beyond what campus has to offer.
news 11/11/2021, 6:02pm Theta Chi makes its return to Ball State after three years away By Maya Wilkins
football 11/18/2021, 3:00pm Driven by family: Family and football have been catalysts of Anthony Todd’s life.
football 11/17/2021, 12:00pm Defying the odds: Ethan Atterson is using music and his support system to pursue passion in life
Communities 11/11/2021, 4:00pm After its grand re-opening in August, Forever Young Boutique expands its clothing collection to women and college students
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