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From the Editor of the Ball State Daily News Dear Class of 2025, I’m Grace McCormick, summer editor-inchief of the Ball State Daily News. I want to congratulate you on your acceptance to Ball State and I hope you’ve had an exciting journey of preparing for college this fall. It looks to be a promising year, as COVID-19 restrictions loosen for fully vaccinated people and our campus community welcomes a number of events created to make you feel at home. In this Cardinal Field Guide, you’ll find advice on what to pack for college, information on local bus routes and parking, activities to do with visiting family and more. The COVID-19 pandemic made campus activities difficult to organize and participate in last school year, with many classes and extracurriculars turning to virtual platforms. Last fall, I and other students doubted if some in-person classes would even last through Thanksgiving break as the positive test rate continued to climb through the month of August. While there are still COVID-19 cleaning protocols in place on campus, many restrictions on residence hall visitors, social distancing and mask-wearing are fading away. Each Ball State student enrolled in oncampus classes will be required to confirm they are either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or received a negative test result taken within a week of returning to campus this fall. You can find more information on these requirements inside this guide. We’ve also included information on where to find COVID-19 tests and vaccines on campus in a list of services provided by different academic centers. As student organizations begin to host inperson events again this fall, I’m excited to return to many of the activities I’ve missed. I’m looking forward to this school year and I hope you are too. Chirp chirp!

Grace McCormick Editor in Chief

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From when to move into your residence hall and what to pack to how to move oﬀ-campus, living on your own comes with a lot of questions, but our guides for on-campus living, where to park and how to get around Muncie were made to help you feel comfortable in your new home this fall.

What’s in your residence hall? Semi-private bathrooms:

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Student Center Programs Events every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Late Nite and UPB are currently planning fun and free events for students. Join us this Fall for the Late Nite program series, Friday Night Filmworks, Grocery Bingo, and more! Stay up to date by following us on social media, visiting our website and Benny Link pages, and subscribing to our campus emails.

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What to bring to college 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. Unless students are participating in summer bridge programs, those on the Premium Plan can move in Aug. 18 at the earliest and students on the Standard Plan may move in Aug. 19, according to the Ball State Housing and Residence Life website. Dropoff days will be available Aug. 10-13 by appointment if students want to move in their belongings into their rooms ahead of time. It can be a little scary at first, but here’s a guide on the do’s and don’ts of what to pack:

Do pack:

• Clothes for the summer and fall. It will likely be warm the first few weeks and you won’t have room for a year’s worth of clothes. • Clothes hangers • Pairs of shoes, but not too many. We know you only wear the same two or three pairs. Plus, you will need shoes to keep you comfortable when walking to class. • Bed essentials — comforter/ bedspread, pillow(s), bed linens and a blanket • Eating essentials — coffee mug, drinking cups, dishes and silverware for snacks. Plastic silverware can replace regular silverware to avoid cleanup, but remember to recycle. • Bathroom essentials — robe, shower shoes, towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, razors and a small shower caddy for carrying it all to the shower. • Laundry essentials — laundry basket/bag, laundry detergent, dryer sheets and spare change. • School essentials — binders, folders, paper, writing utensils, backpack, calculator, agenda planner and computer or laptop,

though there are computers in the library that all students can access and those who live in residence halls have access to a computer lab in their building.

Miscellaneous:

• Fan • Flashlight • Umbrella • Batteries • Cell phone charger(s) • Extra power strip • Desk or bed lamp • Sewing kit, but learn how to sew before you bring it. • Poster putty or command strips to hang up posters and pictures. Tacks and nails are not allowed in the dorms. (Some even have cement walls, so they won’t get you far.) • Headphones/earbuds so your music doesn’t bother your roommate. • Portable speaker(s) so you and your roommate can jam out. • TV/DVD player/streaming device. There’s usually a common area TV in residence halls if you don’t bring one, but having one in your room is always a bonus. • Minifridge/microwave. Check with your roommate about possibly sharing. Two microwaves and minifridges aren’t necessary and will take up vital room. Dorm kitchenettes typically have fridges and microwaves for common use. • Snacks. But don’t overdo it — that’s the whole point of having a meal plan. But then again, no one ever complained about there being too much food, right? • Crates or stacking containers — they will make storing things in your room much easier. • Paper towels and glass cleaner. Cleaning wipes are also a plus to have in the dorms. • Band-Aids and a first-aid kit. • Cold medicine/aspirin. You will get sick and still have classwork to do, so be prepared for it. • Face masks. Fully vaccinated

people will not be required to wear masks on campus, but they’re useful to have if you visit a business that requires them. • Hand sanitizers for personal use. Hand sanitizing stations will also be available in residence halls and campus buildings.

Don’t pack:

• Air conditioners. Most dorms will charge you and require a doctor’s note to use them. • Extension cords. Depending on how many electronics you have, you may not need them. • Candles • Pets • Printer. You already pay for oncampus printing. Use it. • Halogen light bulbs and/or lamps • Excessive dorm decor • An ironing board • Bulky luggage • Hotplates, skillets, toasters, toaster ovens • A desk chair. Dorms come with chairs. • Any personal collections. If it takes up room, you should just leave it at home. • Stereotypical college food. Leave the easy mac and cheese, Ramen and potato chips behind. Those foods may fill you up, but they are likely to leave you feeling slow and tired. • Anything fancy or too nice. When you can find cheaper alternatives, it’s best to keep expensive items in a safe place. • More than two sets of bowls, plates and silverware. If you have more, you will just dirty them and ignore the cleanup. • Winter clothes. If you are going home in the fall at any point, they’re not needed and will take up too much space in your room. • Anything your roommate already has. Check with them before moving in, as it will save a lot of hassle when moving and organizing.

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How to move oﬀ campus

Although Ball State requires its students to live on campus for their freshman year, many choose to move off campus after completing their ﬁrst year. Living in a house or apartment can have its perks — the main being the ability to save money. However, to have the best off-campus living experience, students should follow these tips:

Start soon

Look online

Houses and apartments often ﬁll up quickly. To have a wider selection of living options, it’s best to start looking as soon as you decide you want to move off campus the following year. Round up your future roommates and start searching in September and October. By starting early, you will be sure to get a great house or apartment. Plus, many off campus housing locations offer cheaper rent the earlier you sign a lease. So, signing early may also save you money.

Shop early

In the past, students were forced to drive around town searching for houses and apartments to rent. Now, most available offcampus housing locations can be found and viewed online. Websites such as BSUCampusRentals.com and RentBSU.com allow students to see photos and prices of different homes. Many apartment complexes also have their own websites where information about available spaces can be found. So, be sure to check online before venturing around Muncie for your next college home.

It’s important to look not only at how much you will be paying in rent each month, but also to be familiar with what utilities are and are not included in the monthly payment. Some homes and apartments may seem cheap on the surface, but the asking price may not include water, gas and/or electricity in the monthly price. Other factors to look into are whether the costs of internet, cable and trash are included. All of these fees can add up quickly, making a seemingly cheap house much more expensive.

Utilities Living in a house or apartment means you will need to bring many items for your kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom with you. Once you sign your lease, sit down with your future roommates to discuss what items will be needed. Then, start looking and buying. Purchasing various items throughout the course of the year rather than a week before you move in will reduce stress and anxiety. You should also split up who is buying what to make sure you and your roommates aren’t buying duplicates.

How to sign a lease

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.

House or apartment?

Use our housing guide (ballstatedaily.com/roost) to get an idea of the prices and properties available in Muncie.

How many people?

Ask a ton of questions

Be like a parent at orientation. Ask about utilities, parking, maintenance, damage payments, landlord contact info, summer subleasing, nails in the wall ... everything.

Read the lease

Ask a parent or friend to read the lease, too. Make sure to address any questions with the landlord or complex before signing.

Take a walk

Figure out who your roommates are and how many bedrooms you’re looking for.

Sign the lease

Take a little tour around Muncie and see what properties have a “For Rent” sign. Most also list number of bedrooms.

Ask your friends

Ask the landlord or apartment complex for references to find out what living there is really like.

Most places will require you to make a down payment and/or security deposit when you sign. It’s helpful to have all roommates present when signing.

Ask for a showing

Contact the landlord and let them know you’re interested. They’ll let you take a look inside the property.

Move in/Set up utilities

Your lease will include a move-in date. If it’s a house, you will likely need to call the utility companies before moving in so everything is ready for your arrival.

NO CAR? NO PROBLEM

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Muncie may seem like a car-centric city, but transportation alternatives exist to help students travel places on and off campus.

BSU Shuttle Download the TransLoc Rider app to track Ball State shuttles in real time. There are four routes: Red loop, which goes from the L.A. Pittenger Student Center to the north commuter lot. Orange loop, which goes from the Student Center to Oakwood. Green loop, which goes from the Student Center to Scheumann Stadium. Blue loop, which goes around North McKinley, West University, West Riverside and Neely avenues and North Linden Street.

Muncie Indiana Transit System drinks, including cups with a lid, are not allowed on the buses. MITS routes and schedules are built into Google Maps. You can get on the bus at any intersection along the route, as long as the intersection does You can visit Muncie Mall by not have a right-turn only lane. The buses don’t run on traveling downtown on one of Sundays and have a limited these routes and transferring schedule on Saturdays. You to Route 4: Mall. You can visit can track schedules in real time Minnetrista by transferring to with the MITSBus app. Route 3: Northwest Plaza or Be sure to have a face mask Route 6: North Walnut, accordhandy when you hop on the ing to the website. The MITS is free for students bus, as drivers are still requestwith a Ball State ID. Food and ing passengers wear them. Four MITS routes run through campus: • Ball State University • Ball State Jackson • Walmart North/Riverside • Walmart North/University

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WHERE DO I PARK?

Classes that are an hour and 15 minutes long and meters that only last for an hour? Parking Services does what it can to make money — but don’t worry. There are a variety of ways to avoid parking tickets. Below is a list of parking colors, what they mean and enforcement hours, according to the Ball State website.

Buy a parking pass

Know the enforcements Restricted surface (Red)

Parking garages (Red + meters)

• Free on weekends • Enforced 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays • Overnight parking is allowed (you can park from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for free)

• No overnight parking (between 3:30 a.m. and 7 a.m.) • Red zones are free after 7 p.m. • Metered zones generally free after 7 p.m., but check signs

Faculty/Staff (Yellow)

Commuter surface (Green)

• Free on weekends • Free after 5 p.m. (great for evening classes) • OK for overnight, but beware, it’s often paired with commuter, which is NOT OK for overnight

• Similar to yellow but does not allow overnight parking • Free on weekends • Free after 5 p.m. • Convenient locations (Near The Village, L.A. Pittenger Student Center and Duck Pond)

Residence hall (Blue)

Parking meters • Most are free after 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. • Meters are labeled with enforcement hours

• NOT free during evenings • Free from 5 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Sunday • Good for weekend dorm visitors

Stadium (Purple) is free on weekends. University Apartments are never free, but those spots aren’t too useful because they are so far from the main campus.

Know Muncie streetparking Color zones orth of campus and Bethel Red - N Avenue (“The Woods”)

Yellow - East of campus (area around Neely Avenue)

Green - S outheast of campus (“Frat

Row”, area around University Avenue) Blue - S outhwest of campus (area around McKinley Avenue and Jackson Street)

Same colors, different rules

Though the colors are the same, Ball State and Muncie permits are not compatible. You may park on a Muncie street for two hours without a permit. If you’re visiting someone off-campus, check the parking rules on their street. The area west of campus is a historic district and generally doesn’t allow street parking.

Students can purchase a parking pass by visiting bsu.edu/parking and clicking the link to their online account portal. Residence hall students can purchase the following permits: • Stadium (purple) • Residence Hall (blue) or Restricted (red) if a not a freshman • Motorcycle • Disabled Driver/Special 97 (with documentation) • Temporary permit (offered on a limited basis, contact Parking Services)

Pay a ticket Ticket prices vary depending on the type of violation and when they are paid — tickets paid within 10 business days are $10 less than those paid after. Tickets can be paid online, by mail or in person at the Parking Services office located in the lower level of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.

License plate recognition Beginning last year, Ball State started using a license plate recognition system (LPR) instead of window stickers for parking passes. Parking enforcement will scan license plates of vehicles parked on campus. Make sure you’re parked in the right zone, and make sure your vehicle is registered with Parking Services, or you may be issued a ticket.

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LEARN

You likely heard about the approximately 180 majors and more than 130 minors Ball State has to oﬀer during orientation. While the university’s academic programs may have been what drew you here, there are plenty of other resources on campus designed to help make the most out of your time inside and out of the classroom.

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. While the university will not require anyone to get vaccinated as long as the Food and Drug Administration keeps the three approved COVID-19 vaccines at emergency-use authorization and not a level of full approval, unvaccinated students will be required to turn in negative COVID-19 test results from a test administered within seven days of their move-in date or the first day of classes — whichever is first. Students will not be allowed to enter campus before turning in an image file of the results. Some exceptions apply to this rule, including students who are fully vaccinated and students who have tested positive and recovered from COVID-19 within 90 days of their move-in date. These students will need an image file of their positive COVID-19 test result and must certify they have followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines of quarantining after a positive test. Students who are vaccinated against

WEEKLY DRAWING INCENTIVES FOR FULLY VACCINATED STUDENTS Students who certify they are fully vaccinated by completing the form in the fall student return portal are automatically eligible for vaccine incentive drawings that will take place each Wednesday at noon. The program started July 14 and will end Sept. 8. At each drawing, two students will be randomly selected to win each of the following prizes: • • • •

$100 Ball State Bookstore voucher $100 Technology Store voucher $100 in dining cash commuter, residence hall or stadium parking permit

In addition to the weekly prizes listed above, one-time incentive drawings will take place on certain dates. Source: Ball State COVID-19 web page and Kathy Wolf, vice president for marketing and communications

COVID-19 may go to the same fall student return portal and click the option that says they have received all required COVID-19 vaccine doses at least two weeks before arriving on campus. Regardless of their responses on the form, students must also certify they will be held accountable for providing false information to the university. Submitting images or proof of vaccination on the portal is not currently required for students fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The university may conduct mandatory COVID-19 surveillance testing for students and faculty depending on the general health conditions of campus, but fully vaccinated individuals will be exempt from this possible requirement. Ball State is providing some incentives for students and faculty who are fully vaccinated and have completed the COVID-19 vaccine completion form with weekly drawings for prizes ranging from Technology Store and dining vouchers to one-time drawings for VIP athletics seats or an air-conditioned residence hall double room with a semi-private bathroom. Each prize is drawn individually and students cannot choose which prize they win. -Staff Reports

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WHAT’S THE ______ CENTER? 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.

international student services and study abroad. The Rinker Center is located in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.

Disability Services:

Located in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, this resource can assist in creating an environment that fosters access and opportunity for students with disabilities. This service helps coordinate accommodations for students with disabilities.

The Writing Center:

This center provides free one-to-one tutoring on writing projects for any member of the Ball State community. The center is staffed with a collection of undergraduate students and graduate tutors from a variety of ﬁelds. It has two locations — in the Robert Bell Building and Bracken Library.

Center HealthHealth Center:

The Health Center can manage most medical problems including upper respiratory infections, strep throat, pneumonia, sinus infections, body aches, heartburn, rashes, headaches, acne and tendon injuries. It provides sexually transmitted infection testing, allergy shots and immunizations. For COVID-19 vaccinations, students should visit the Health Professions Building during clinic hours.

Career Center:

This center assists students with exploring career options. It serves the university in career and professional development, on-campus student employment, employer relations and postgraduate outcomes. Students can also virtually use the center’s VMock system to evaluate their resumes. The Career Center is located on the second ﬂoor of Lucina Hall.

Learning Center:

This center offers studentcentered programs and services that enhance students’ success. Its services include tutoring, test proctoring and supplemental instruction for all core classes and foreign languages. The center is on the third ﬂoor of the North Quad Building.

Multicultural Center:

The Multicultural Center seeks to help minority students on campus and educate the campus community on diversity. The center also serves as a place for students to get together and hang out, get papers done in the computer lab or get research done in the Malcolm X Library. The new Multicultural Center has been open since May 2021.

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Rinker Center for International Programs:

This center serves as Ball State’s resource for international study. Its services include academic engagement and global initiatives, international recruitment and admissions,

Make sure to look up these centers on Ball State’s website before visiting them in person to be aware of any COVID-19 restrictions. Some ofﬁces still may be closed or have shortened hours, but will continue to provide services virtually.

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TIPS FOR CLASS SCHEDULES 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: USE ‘DOUBLE-CREDIT’

Ball State has a University Core Curriculum (UCC), but several classes can count toward a student’s major and minor requirements as well. For example, if you’re completing a language minor, one of your Tier 3 UCC requirements can also be met by an elective course required to complete your minor. Talk to your academic adviser to see what your options are, so you don’t take more classes than you need. Classes can count toward minors too, and even internships can get you credit.

FIND YOUR INTEREST

You can ﬁll in your electives with unique subjects unrelated

to your major — like using an astronomy course to satisfy your science elective. College is a time to explore new subjects or old interests you’ve always been curious about. Electives are a great way to explore new topics. There are several opportunities to branch out, and it might even turn into a minor or another major.

DON’T OVER-BOOK

Don’t take more classes than you can handle the out-of-class time for. Credit hours are based on how many hours outside of class a student is supposed to devote to studying. Although college classes have less in-class time than in high school, assignments can be more time-consuming.

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To be considered a full-time student, it’s necessary to take 12 credit hours (four three-credit classes). While you can reach up to 18 credits without paying an additional fee, most students typically take 15 credit hours (ﬁve three-credit classes). If 15 credit hours seems like too much, it might be smart to schedule it anyway, just in case you need to drop a class. There is a drop period during the beginning of each semester.

LOSE 8 A.M.S

If you never functioned well during the morning in high school, it might not be wise to sign up for all 8 a.m. classes. Missing class might be ﬁne once or twice, depending on the professor, but if you think you’ll

constantly miss an early morning class, don’t take it.

FIND ALTERNATES

Time tickets can be tricky at Ball State because they’re based on class standing. Be open to taking a class with a different professor than the one you wanted, in case the section you wanted is full. Second choices also come in handy when there’s only one section of a class and it overlaps with another class you need or want to take. It might be frustrating, but second choices can be necessary to stay on track in your program.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Who do you call when you have a problem? The Office of Victim Services and University Police exist to help you out when needed. What they do The University Police Department (UPD) ensures student safety in many ways. Officers patrol campus, are present at campus-sanctioned events, and release an annual safety report. Some officers speak to classes to ensure students are aware of their rights on and off campus. UPD also has community policing programs that encourage positive interactions between police and students, including rape aggression defense (RAD) training for women, bike registration and Lunch with a Cop. It also hosts an annual Dunk-a-Cop contest at the Scramble Light.

In the dorms Every residence hall on campus has an assigned UPD officer to be a go-to person for the hall, help students move in and encourage a positive relationship with the department. “The goal is to allow students to get to know you in a non-traditional law enforcement role so that you’re not just the offcer that came and took your police report, or the officer that came because you had a problem,” Director of Public Safety Jim Duckham told the Daily News in 2017. In addition to residence halls, each academic building also has an assigned officer, whose picture and short biography is usually featured on a hallway bulletin board.

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Victim services A victim advocate is someone who supports survivors of gender-based violence through providing emotional support, guidance and assistance, according to Ball State’s website. If requested by survivors, the Ofﬁce of Victim Services (OVS) can refer students to UPD to begin formal misconduct or criminal processes. After business hours, students can also call the UPD dispatch and request to speak with the on-call victim advocate. The advocate will also respond after hours to Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Victim advocates provide 24-hours-a-day support, information, referrals and advocacy, according to the

OVS website. They offer support to individuals who have been victimized — whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past — and assist with exploring options and accessing community resources, including filing for a protective order. If requested, Ball State victim advocates also accompany students to court meetings and hearings involving the criminal justice system or student conduct process with the Office of Student Conduct. They act as a liaison between survivors and the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office. Students in need of support services can visit OVS in the Health Center located on West Neely Avenue. -Staff Reports

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LEGAL HELP ON CAMPUS Student Legal Services is a free service offered to Ball State Students with services ranging from criminal to civil law. It can provide students with documents such as roommate agreements and housing inspection forms.

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. The most requested service fluctuates year-to-year, season-to-season, said the SLS Attorney John Connor. Connor said he thinks fewer students were partying during the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore, his office dealt less with criminal misdemeanor issues. SLS has focused more on risk management and preventative education in recent years, he said, and he often helps student organizations draft releases and waivers needed for university events. Despite marketing these services at freshmen orientation and at resource fairs, Connor said students often only find him after running into a problem. When he interacts with parents at resource fairs, Connor said they say, “My son or daughter won’t need a lawyer.” However, SLS isn’t just a resource to dig students out of trouble. The office offers preventative resources that help students avoid making mistakes, Connor said. He encourages students to “view [SLS] as a resource that can be utilized more frequently than it is.” Among preventative education resources

in the SLS office, students can find a legal guide and pamphlets on domestic violence, debt management, off-campus housing rights, identity theft, financial responsibility, power of attorney and Indiana’s comparative fault/negligence statute. Connor can help students prepare for small claims court and offers students a list of referrals to local attorneys to represent them in civil or criminal court where necessary. He said he talks with Muncie and Indianapolis-area attorneys to negotiate discount rates for student clients. “If I send someone to a lawyer and they’re not happy, I want to know about it and that way, I can weed out the lawyers who don’t do good work for my students,” Connor said. “I’ll typically give students three or four names and I encourage them to call and ask the open-ended question: ‘What do you think you can do for me and how much will you charge me?’” Connor encourages students to speak with him before sending out personal identification information, signing leases or studying abroad. Talking with SLS can help solve any hypothetical problems while abroad and can help prevent both identity theft and overpaying. To seek counsel from legal services, students generally must schedule an appointment in person. -Staff Reports

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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. The new SGA slate, Strive, hopes to continue this initiative in other buildings and potentially residence halls during the upcoming school year. As the program exists currently, people can take multiple pads and tampons from machines that previously required quarters, but were converted to free machines. Bold allocated $4,500 of its budget to sustain the free menstrual products program beyond its term in ofﬁce, which will be

used to purchase new products when the current stock runs out. There are also stickers on the menstrual product machines for students to report their experiences with the program. If students or faculty need larger quantities of pads or tampons than what the bathroom dispensers can provide, they can receive toiletries from Cardinal Kitchen, currently located in the Office of Student Life on the first floor of the Student Center. Cardinal Kitchen is open on Tuesdays, but emergency openings can also be coordinated by emailing cardkitch@ bsu.edu. -Staff Reports

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EAT

From a variety of on-campus dining options, to local cuisine in the Village and around Muncie, Ball State students have access to tons of great food. Be sure to check out the Daily News’ rankings of the best dining halls on campus and Muncie’s best menus in this section.

Food court varieties

First-year students who live on campus have a meal plan and that means becoming familiar with the dining options Ball State has to offer. The Daily News editors took the time to rank each dining hall so you can stick to the good stuff. Note: We did not rank stand-alone, chain locations like Starbucks or Quiznos. COVID-19 might affect usual services like buffets.

1. North Dining 1. North Dining North Dining offers unique foods not found anywhere else on campus, including build-your-own pasta bowls, a specialized barbeque station and all-day breakfast complete with fresh-baked pastries. The facility also has a stand-alone Starbucks location.

2. Woodworth Commons

5. Atrium Cafe and Convenience store

Woodworth offers a variety of foods including sandwiches, sushi, salads, fresh fruit, packaged snacks and a cafe. It is also a great choice for breakfast, with a custom omelette bar. The food court can get crowded, especially on weekends, but it offers ample indoor and outdoor seating.

This location just opened in the spring 2021 semester, separate from the Atrium food court. The convenience store focuses on healthy eating options, with its own salad bar and packaged food from local vegan kitchens. Because fresh foods have a shorter shelf life, you can frequently ﬁnd on-sale items here.

3. The Atrium

6. Noyer Buﬀet

The Atrium has everyone’s chain favorites — allowing you to have Papa John’s pizza and Chick-ﬁl-A wafﬂe fries in the same meal. You can also get fresh fruit and a few healthier options. It is the perfect stop after classes close to the Art and Journalism Building.

4. Student Center Tally

Apart from some comfort food, the Tally also hosts a Taco Bell and a salad bar. It also has convenient snacks and freezer meals that are perfect for shorter lunch breaks. The Tally isn’t too crowded, but the Starbucks right next to it can be in the mornings.

Noyer is close to the center of campus, but doesn’t have as much variety as the other dining halls. You can ﬁnd a changing homestyle menu, sandwiches and soups, but eating here doesn’t offer much convenience and the hall doesn’t have signature dishes like others on campus.

7. Bookmark Cafe

Located on the first floor of Bracken Library, this cafe is perfect for getting your caffeine fix and for grab-and-go snacks. It was closed during the 2020-21 school year, but will open again in the fall. This is a great location for breakfast, but can get crowded before morning classes.

8. Micro Cafe

This dining facility offers snacks, coffee and microwavable entrees. It is located in the Studebaker West Complex and open later than other dining halls. If you want ready-made sandwiches or extra snacks and bottled drinks, this is the place to go.

9. Tom John Food Shop

Located inside Kinghorn Hall, this dining location offers custom-made sandwiches and convenience store items. It’s great if you’re meeting a friend who lives in this residence hall, but it lacks the variety that other dining facilities offer.

New addition: Multicultural Center Ice Cream Shop

The new Multicultural Center will open a dessert shop in August 2021. It will feature 16 different ﬂavors of hand-dipped ice cream, which you can order in cones, shakes or on doughnut ice cream sandwiches.

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How to save on

GROCERIES 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.

1. Apps

The running joke, “there’s an app for that” isn’t really a joke when it comes to food. There is an app for almost anything on any app store, including many money-saving ones for shopping. There are rebate apps, coupons and lists for sale items. Check out store apps for Walmart and Target, Coupons.com and RetailMeNot.

2. Coupons

Coupons are everywhere — online, in the newspaper, in ads and on apps. The food industry is trying to help save its customers money, so take advantage. You can save a few extra bucks and buy something you always wanted. Or, you could save it to pay the bills.

3. Have a shopping list

Make a list and stick to it. Making a list allows you to plan what you want for the coming week without forgetting anything. It also will help you avoid buying a lot of junk food and other things you don’t need.

4. Eat before you go

Most impulse buys come from hunger. You are

surrounded by food and think, “Oh, that looks good,” and suddenly, there are three extra meals in the cart. Eat before you go to avoid overbuying.

happen all the time. If you buy stuff ahead while it is on sale, even if you may not need it at the time, you will have it when it is not on sale later.

5. Do it yourself

7. Cardinal Kitchen

Sure, it is convenient to have pre-sliced pineapples or pre-made meals. In many cases, it’s actually cheaper to get the item whole and cut it or prepare it yourself. Fresh food may be more expensive. Pick the best deal and run with it to save yourself a couple of dollars at the grocery store.

6. Find those deals

Grocery stores don’t just give coupons, there are mass sales that go on too. These deals can be worthwhile and are a smart choice to get more bang for your buck. And the best part? They

Take advantage of this organization. Cardinal Kitchen is a student-run food pantry that both students and faculty can use. Students can receive free food and toiletries. Go to the Office of Student Life on the first floor of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center any Tuesday. While hours have been 5–8 p.m. in the past, Cardinal Kitchen updates its hours every semester, so keep an eye on your BSU emails for opening hours and location. Emergency openings can also be coordinated by emailing cardkitch@bsu.edu.

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MEAL SWIPES: BEST PRACTICES 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. Here are some ways to effectively use your meal plan at any oncampus location:

Skip the soft drink:

The freshman 15 is a real thing and while your total meal may leave you with $1.85 to spare, a large soft drink is not the solution. Save some money and calories by choosing to grab two 12 ounce cups of water instead. Not only is this a free alternative to your regular soft drink option, but it will save you some calories and provide you with extra money to spend on other items.

Find cheap alternatives:

One of the best ways to save money on campus is to ﬁgure out food prices at each one of the dining halls. Some items are cheaper in certain locations than they are in other places on campus. If you know where the cheaper options are when you have a craving, it will go a long way in getting you more food. Also, Starbucks coffee is great, but there are several other locations on campus where you can get your caffeine buzz for half the price.

Get a water bottle/coﬀee mug:

Use all of your meal plan:

If you don’t use your entire meal swipes — $5.35 for breakfast and $9 each for lunch and dinner — then you’re cheating yourself. Even if you’re not super hungry in the moment, use whatever leftover money you have to buy a bottled drink or a snack that can be eaten later so you don’t have to use dining plus when you need a quick snack.

Having these two items in your backpack will go a long way to ensure that you are hydrated on campus and awake enough to ﬁnish that homework assignment at Bracken Library. Plus, reusable containers go a long way in reducing the amount of waste you produce. While reﬁlling personal water bottles and travel mugs at soda dispensers was prohibited during the 2020-21 school year on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, dining customers will be allowed to use them again come this fall. Although soft drinks can be a tempting purchase, having a water bottle allows you to stay healthy and allocate meal swipe money toward more food or snacks for later.

Don’t buy full meals with dining plus:

Actually use your swipes:

Dining plus rolls over:

Find on-sale items:

While there is no harm in using 30 or 40 cents of your dining plus when your meal swipe won’t quite cover the meal, spending chunks of your dining plus at once will cause it to quickly diminish. If possible, you should only dip into your dining plus when it’s absolutely necessary. This will save you money over time and allow you to keep maximizing your meal plan. With that said, if it’s the end of the semester and you have $30 leftover, go nuts. Buy every snack you can for your ride home. If it’s the end of the fall semester and you realize you haven’t used as much dining plus as is on your plan, don’t fret. The remainder will be added to your dining plus for the spring semester. If it’s the spring semester though, and you have money left over, deﬁnitely use it. This is something you already paid for and it will just go to waste if you don’t make use of it.

It’s too easy to go out to dinner every night one week and forget that you have an on-campus meal plan. Don’t forget to use your plan regardless of what you eat throughout the week. And keep track of how many meal swipes you are paying for — there are options for 10, 14, 18 or 21 per week that you pay for at the beginning of the semester. Do your best to use every swipe. Even if it’s just buying a few bags of chips or some drinks for later, it’s better than not using your meal plan at all. Believe it or not, certain foods like fruits and vegetables do have a shelf life. Often, to get rid of these items, Dining Services will mark them as 50 percent off if the shelf life is coming to an end. So if you’re looking for a light snack that you can eat right away, be sure to check fridges for on-sale items. It never hurts to get cheap food. Clayton McMahan contributed to this article.

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Muncie’s Best Menus Where to find coffee, lunch, dinner and late-night bites

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.

The Caffeinery The Caffeinery:

Located in downtown Muncie, the Caffeinery sources its own coffee and roasts it in house. The specialty lattes are amazing, and change to reflect flavors most in-season. You can also buy coffee beans by the pound to bring the taste home with you. The shop also sells teas, cider and hot chocolate, as well as baked goods.

Rosebud Coffee House:

Rosebud Coffee House is the newest local coffee shop in Muncie located on Hoyt Avenue on Muncie’s south side.The owners renovated an old bank and preserved the vault, which can be reserved for meetings, studying or just some alone time. The Rosebud is the signature drink of the shop and is a must-have, flavored with pistachio and rose. Its menu also features breakfast sandwiches and sweet treats.

The Cup:

A staple for any Ball State student, The Cup is in the Village and is a short walk from campus. A good go-to is the Dirty Hippie — a chai latte with a shot of espresso. Baristas can prepare spiced, raspberry, chocolate or vanilla chai in the dirty hippie. The Cup’s signature lunches include paninis and bagel sandwiches, or bagels with housemade cream cheese if all you want is a light snack.

Sunshine Sunshine Cafe: Cafe

If you’re ever in the mood for a simple breakfast of classic diner food, Sunshine Cafe is definitely the way to go. Located on North Oakwood Avenue, this joint has something for everyone, and you can try a bit of everything with the “build your own breakfast.”

Amazing Joe’s:

Amazing Joe’s serves traditional American food from burgers and steak to pasta and salad. With its wide variety, you can be sure to find something that piques your interest. The grill even has a vegetarian option with the veggie burger to suit different dietary needs.

Puerto Vallarta:

Puerto’s is one of the first places you’ll hear about when you come to Muncie. It has amazing authentic Mexican food and three locations in Muncie, so you’ll never be far from the best enchiladas in town.

China Express:

Do you ever just crave Chinese food? Everyone does. China Express is the best place to get Chinese food in Muncie and it is conveniently located right in the Village —

making it an easy stop for lunch or a quick snack. The chef’s specials are the best. Entree options come with white or fried rice.

Chavas:

When you are studying all night in Bracken, you can get a little hungry. Luckily Chavas has great tacos and other authentic Mexican dishes and drinks, and is open until 3 a.m. in the Village, so you don’t have to cram on an empty stomach.

Brothers:

Brothers is by far the most popular bar and grill Ball State students go to. It will usually have a line going down the street in the evenings and a loud atmosphere. You can come here with your friends and family to grab a bite to eat, or stop in for drinks once you’re 21+. -Lauren Clark

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WORK

Everyone could use a little extra money when going to school. Luckily, student employment opportunities aren’t just limited to those on federal work-study programs. Many places on campus are looking to hire students at the beginning of each semester and throughout the school year.

LANDING A JOB ON CAMPUS

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. 1. Figure out what kind of job you want

This is an important first step. Ball State offers a number of jobs related to students’ career fields, but those are often filled by older students who are preparing to enter the job market. Are you just looking to make some extra cash on campus and don’t care what you do? Or are you trying to work your way up in an organization that pays? Sometimes, it’s best not to take a job at all if you are looking to build your skills for a better opportunity down the road.

2. Go to Cardinal Career Link

After you have an idea of what you want to do on campus, start looking at the different options presented to you. Cardinal Career Link is an easy-to-use website to ﬁnd listings of available jobs and internships. The website, available through the Ball State Career Center web page, allows you to save different jobs that you may be interested in and acquire the requisition number for those jobs. This allows you to apply and get on the list for an interview with your potential employer.

3. Head to the Career Center

5. Get a résumé, CV and cover letter together

Some jobs on campus don’t require this step, so feel free to skip it, but other jobs will ask for this information. If the job that you’re applying for does require one of the above pieces of information, be sure to have it prepared. If you don’t know where to start creating these documents, it might be worth scheduling an appointment with your career coach. Every Ball State student has one, you just have to set up an appointment. They will not only help you create your materials, but they will also review them to ensure they are revised before you turn them into an employer.

6. Nail the interview

If you’ve done everything properly before this step, the last thing you need to do before acquiring a job is nail the interview. If you’ve never had a job interview before, go back to your career coach, as they can help with just about anything you need relating to jobs. Your career coach can run you through a mock interview, ask popular questions and even show you where to grab some dress clothes.

Whether you’ve made your dream list of jobs or are lost on the Cardinal Career Link website, the Career Center is there to help. The staff can help guide you to jobs that may interest you and will also provide you with a golden ticket to return to the employer of your choice. While you may be able to receive job referrals via email, job paperwork must be picked up and returned to the Career Center located on the second ﬂoor of Lucina Hall.

4. Start applying

After you’ve received your referral — a yellow sheet of paper stating you are qualiﬁed to apply for a certain job — from an employee at the Career Center, you must then take it to your prospective employer. Follow the instructions on the referral sheet and if it asks you for more information, like a resume, curriculum vitae (CV) or cover letter, make sure you have all of that information available and ready to go before you turn in the sheet.

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THE CAREER CENTER How to make use of this campus resource:

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. The website states faculty, staff, alumni and employers who use the Career Center as a resource see the impacts on their classrooms, organizations and businesses where words like real-world learning, careerready employees and return on investment are exempliﬁed. Some programs include:

Career Coaching Every student has a trained career coach who interacts with employers. These coaches have grown strong connections with alumni, employers and partners who wish to work alongside Ball State students. They help align students’ long-term goals with their everyday choices. Additionally, career coaches connect students with professionals who tell them exactly what they need from Ball State graduates. They support students all throughout the job application process — from helping them develop a strong portfolio to reviewing their resume and cover letter.

Key Careers

Key Careers is the ﬁrst program students will be introduced to through orientation and throughout their ﬁrst semester. The online program helps raise students’ career clarity and helps them engage in internships sooner than their peers by helping them identify a path for their passion and future career.

Career Ready

Career Ready is a guided program designed to help students earn and be successful in both their internships and jobs. It involves activities such as having a resume and cover letter reviewed, professional etiquette training and workshop attendance.

The Career Ready program has further electives including career fair attendance, workshops and job shadow experiences.

On-campus student employment

To apply for an on-campus job, students can visit the Career Center for a referral slip and bring that slip to a person or department on campus where they’re applying. Job openings are regularly posted on the Cardinal Career Link website. After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Career Center also allowed students to begin the job search process online with electronic referral form requests.

HOW TO GET AN INTERNSHIP

If you want to get a head start on career experience, you’ll probably want to apply for internships. While getting this process started can be overwhelming, there are plenty of resources both on and off campus that can help. Career Center In addition to helping place you in on-campus jobs, the Career Center also helps students find off-campus opportunities and internships. People often overlook this aspect of the Career Center and get left in the dust when it comes to finding the perfect summer internship. To avoid making this mistake, look early and often at the Career Center listings throughout the school year.

Your department If you’re looking for an internship, chances are there’s someone in your college or department who can help. Professors and academic advisers have a wealth of knowledge and usually plenty of contacts that can hook you up with an internship. More often than not, these advisers are waiting to help you find a job because of the floods of emails they receive from professionals looking to hire students, particularly from Ball State.

Other resources In addition to oncampus resources, a simple online search can go a long way. You can search for job opportunities from your dorm with websites like internships. com and WayUp.com. Also, depending on the type of internship, you can begin searching and filling out internship applications straight from the website. Be sure to give the company a phone call to not only ensure it received your materials, but to let current employees know you’re interested.

Other tools When you know what internship you want, you’ll have to submit a resume and cover letter. You can find free templates for both online. All you have to do is pop your information in and make sure it looks professional. There are also design classes and LinkedIn Learning tutorials to help you create your own. If that’s not your style, you can always befriend an oncampus designer. - Staff Reports

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Alternative ways to make money On and off-campus jobs aren’t the only ways to make some spare cash while in college. There are plenty of options for those who want more money, but not a full-time job.

DONATE TO BIOLIFE

Donating your plasma to BioLife could save someone’s life and you get paid for your donation. BioLife donors spend a little more than an hour about twice a week donating plasma. Frequent plasma donations to BioLife can earn donors a couple of hundred dollars every month. Additionally, if you previously had COVID-19, your plasma antibodies may be able to help others recover.

SELL OLD CLOTHES

Purging your closet can help you stay better organized and rid your closet of the pieces you don’t care about and may never wear again. Plus, you can sell those clothes online, at a garage sale or places like Plato’s Closet. The money you make can go to summer pieces or anything else you may want to buy.

HOUSE, PET OR BABYSIT

HOUSE, PET OR FREELANCE BABYSIT SOMETHING YOU’RE GOOD AT MAKE AND SELL CRAFTS

These jobs usually aren’t too difficult, except for the major responsibility. Chances are they aren’t going to be full-time so you’ll still be able to do what you want. But wouldn’t it be nice to get paid to hang out with a dog or two? And for kids? According to care.com, the average rate for babysitters is $16.25 an hour.

Are you good at fixing computers? Organizing things? Editing papers and reports? Put the word out there. Who knows? Someone may need a job done and will pay you to do it for them.

Getting crafty can be fun and profitable. Go to Pinterest and find something that interests you. Chances are, you can get the craft supplies for cheap and make a profit off whatever you make. Etsy and local craft fairs are great places to sell your work, but don’t be afraid to post a picture on Facebook and see if friends and family want to buy as well.

MAGGIE GETZIN, DN

START CHECKING, FROM DAY ONE.

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VISIT

Muncie isn’t the biggest city, but there are plenty of places for your friends, family or special someone to stay should they visit campus. With diﬀerent events and landmarks accessible all year round, Ball State and Muncie are prime destinations for low-cost activities for everyone to enjoy.

Things to do in a daytrip with family 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.

Munice Visitors Bureau Muncie Visitors

For those who wish to truly discover everything Muncie has to offer, the Muncie Visitors Bureau in downtown Muncie is packed with itineraries and other information that will provide visitors with all the knowledge they could ever need. It also sells souvenirs and T-shirts.

World’s largest ball of paint:

About a 30-minute drive south of Muncie lives the world’s largest ball of paint, housed in a custom-built barn structure on an industrial hook. Each visiting group has the opportunity to pick their paint color and coat the ball themselves, as well as sign the walls surrounding the ball. Call 765-724-4088 to schedule a time to paint or just visit.

Minnetrista: Minnetrista

Established on the land where the famous Ball brothers lived, this small campus offers a wide variety of art exhibits, gardens and activities for families. A particularly famous attraction at Minnetrista is the Lucius L. Ball House, where famous artist Bob Ross ﬁlmed his television show, “The Joy of Painting,” for ﬁve years.

Muncie Children’s Museum:

A must-visit for families with young children, this museum offers numerous exhibits and activities that will entertain and inform kids. Some speciﬁc exhibits include Discovery Park, the Ant Wall and the Veterinarian Ofﬁce.

Barnside Blooms Barnside Blooms:

Located south of campus, Barnside Blooms offers people a picturesque rural haven where they can create their own flower bouquet from a vast field of flowers, plan an event in the Party Barn or purchase some honey made right on the property.

Prairie Creek Reservoir:

Located just southeast of Muncie, Prairie Creek Reservoir provides a multitude of activities for visitors, including swimming, ﬁshing, hiking and camping. It also hosts horseback riding trails and several community events, such as concerts, festivals and triathlons. –Clayton McMahan

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START KEEPING UP, FROM DAY ONE.

Byte is a student-run, multimedia coalition operating out of Ball State University’s Unified Media Lab. Though mostly oriented toward Telecommunications and Journalism majors, Byte draws in students studying all sorts of disciplines ranging from Creative Writing to Computer Science and everything in between. Student staff work closely with the student-run editorial board to help refine their skills and improve the quality of content produced for the organization. We are dedicated to providing the best in entertainment and pop culture related content.

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BALL STATE BUCKET LIST Everything you have to do in your four (or more) years of college

1. Go to Air Jam 2. W atch or participate in the Bed Races during Homecoming Week 3. S ee a performance at John R. Emens Auditorium 4. T ailgate at Homecoming and actually go to the football game 5. Get on the dean’s list 6. Regret taking a class at 8 a.m. 7. Walk the Cow Path 8. G et trapped in an elevator 9. D ress up Frog Baby when it’s cold 10. Don’t forget to rub her nose during finals week 11. Kiss under Beneficence 12. M eet at the Naked Lady 13. C lose down Club

Bracken 14. G et lost in the North Quad Building 15. G et a ride from Charlie’s Charter 16. Have a cup of joe at The Caffeinery 17. Relax in a hammock in the Quad or University Green 18. T ake a photo on the 10th floor of Teachers College 19. Sit under Shafer Tower 20. G et free condoms at the Amelia T. Wood Health Center 21. P lay volleyball by Studebaker West Complex 22. S ay hi to the university president 23. Get a photo with Charlie Cardinal 24. A ttend Dance Marathon 25. B owl at the L.A.

Pittenger Student Center 26. Attend Late Nite Carnival 27. See a movie at Friday Night Filmworks 28. Go see Buddha at the David Owsley Museum of Art 29. Join an organization 30. Eat at every dining hall 31. Go to midnight breakfast during finals week 32. Use a meal swipe for just drinks 33. Have a dining plus spending spree after finals 34. Have your parents visit for family weekend 35. See fireworks at Minnetrista 36. Donate blood and plasma 37. Live off campus 38. Live in Muncie during

the summer 39. Go to Village Green Records and talk to Travis Harvey 40. Catch a concert at Be Here Now 41. Eat at Greek’s Pizzeria 42. Order Insomnia Cookies 43. Eat a meal prepared by Chef Jason in the student center 44. Go to Sunshine Cafe 45. Go to Savage’s Ale House 46. Have a margarita at Puerto Vallarta (when you’re 21+) 47. Do a Muncie bar crawl 48. Read The Daily News 49. Visit Dave’s Alley in downtown Muncie 50. MAKE IT

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PLACES TO STAY IN MUNCIE Fairfield Inn

Super 8 Muncie Located a mile from campus, this affordable hotel has just about everything one would need for a weekend visit to Ball State. It’s a two-star hotel on Google, but the price and amenities make up for it. Price Range: $44-75/night Amenities: Pet-friendly, mobile check-in, free WiFi, free parking, breakfast and a business center. Address: 3601 W Fox Ridge Lane Phone: 765-286-4333

If price isn’t of concern when looking for a place to stay, look no further than the Fairfield Inn. Located two miles from campus, it has everything a guest could ask for and more, but it costs a bit more than others. Price Range: $117-139/night Amenities: Indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, free breakfast, free parking. Address: 4011 W Bethel Ave. Phone: 765-282-6666

Best Western This hotel is a mile away from campus and offers rooms in a reasonable price range. With an indoor pool and fitness center, there’s a lot to do in this hotel located near Scheumann Stadium. Price Range:$64-162/night Amenities: Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, free breakfast, free parking. Address: 3011 W Bethel Ave. Phone: 765-282-0600

Courtyard Muncie There’s a reason this hotel is one of the highestrated in Muncie. Located downtown, it has everything a family staying in town could ask for. Price Range: $101-139/night Amenities: Indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, free parking, restaurant, bar, business center, meeting/ event space. Address: 601 S High St. Phone: 765-287-8550

Student Center Hotel Instead of a mile away, guests can stay on campus at the Ball State University Hotel. It has 24 guest rooms and isn’t too expensive. However, it will be operating at limited capacity due to COVID-19. Price Range: $85-160/night Amenities: Free parking, free WiFi, located in the Student Center. Address: 2000 W University Ave. Phone: 765-285-1555

Days Inn Muncie This hotel is cheaper than most, but also a little farther from campus than some would like. It has almost everything one could ask for. Price Range: $63-87/night Amenities: Pet-friendly, fitness center, free parking, free breakfast, free WiFi, business center. Address: 3509 N Everbrook Lane Phone: 765-288-2311

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.

Comfort Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites

Baymont by Wyndham

This hotel is affordable with a decent number of amenities. It’s located 2.5 miles from campus and has family rooms with kitchenettes included, so you don’t have to eat out or order in. Price Range: $82-102/night Amenities: Indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, free parking, free breakfast, business center. Address: 3400 N Marleon Drive Phone: 765-587-0294

While a bit more expensive than other hotels near campus, this 88-room hotel offers everything guests need in terms of amenities. Price Range: $93-110/night Amenities: Indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, free breakfast, free parking, business center. Address: 4220 W Bethel Ave. Phone: 765-288-8500

A king-size bedroom with a hot tub on the premises can make this location desirable, but it will be a little pricier than leaving the tub behind. Price Range: $63-101/night Amenities: Hot tub, free WiFi, free continental breakfast. Address: 3400 N Chadam Lane Phone: 765-228-2443

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PLAY

In addition to campus events, there are often activities spread around Muncie and Delaware County, and not just during Homecoming and the beginning and end of the semester. Be sure to take advantage of every fun opportunity thrown your way because they are often free or low-cost to students.

Having fun on campus

Although it’s nice to get oﬀ campus from time to time, there are several events happening on campus. Some happen every week and others happen once a year. Here’s a list of some on-campus events Ball State has to oﬀer.

LATE NITE

Late Nite is hosted in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center every Saturday. Each event has a different theme, which determines what kinds of activities students can do. Plus, there’s also free food. This event is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Saturday. Students can also volunteer for Late Nite, as it is planned and run by students. Admission is free with your Ball State ID. In previous years, guests ages 16 and older could enter for $5, but no guests without a Ball State ID were allowed during the 2020-21 school year as part of the University Program Board’s COVID-19 response. To see if this policy changes, monitor your BSU email once the fall 2021 semester begins.

LATE NITE CARNIVAL

Late Nite Carnival is one theme that’s always repeated. The annual event is a great way to end the semester with rides, games and carnival food. There’s also a ﬁreworks show. Students can get advance tickets and go in an hour early. The carnival takes place during one of the last weekends in the school year, and is hosted in the

commuter parking lot by West Bethel Avenue.

FRIDAY NIGHT FILMWORKS

Hosted by the University Program Board (UPB), Friday Night Filmworks is a weekly movie showing in Pruis Hall each Friday at 9 p.m. The movies are normally ones that have been recently released, and students vote themselves for a movie of their choice once per semester. This event is free for students. Popcorn, candy and drinks are available for 50 cents each. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, guests could join for $1. UPB’s guest policy may change to allow guests again beginning this fall.

EAST SIDE BASH

This end-of-year celebration takes place on the lawn by the Noyer Complex. Each student receives a specialty dinner and free T-shirt. There are games, live entertainment and inﬂatables. Registration is free, but students must register in advance.

GROCERY BINGO

This is another UPB-hosted event. Students receive a bingo card when they enter, and winners can pick out groceries. There are also mini-games throughout the evening, where students can win prizes like a Keurig or microwave. Bigger prizes vary from event to event. Grocery Bingo is hosted twice a year.

HOMECOMING

Homecoming Week, scheduled for Oct. 18–23, 2021, has several activities students can be part of in addition to the football game. Events include: • The Homecoming Village has games, food trucks and live entertainment. Code Red — Ball State’s dance team, the Pride of MidAmerica Marching Band and Ball State Cheerleaders perform, and several businesses have specials. • The Annual Talent Search is a way to see what talents Ball State students have to offer. A $500 scholarship is given to the winner in each category, as well as the overall winner. The event is sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Student Government

Association. Admission is free. • Air Jam is one of the most popular events during Homecoming. Various student organizations participate in the lip-syncing competition, from dance groups like Code Red to members of sororities and fraternities. Tickets for Air Jam cost $15. • The Bed Races are exactly what they sound like — teams of ﬁve people race down the street with a dorm bed on wheels. Four people push the bed, and one person rides on it. Division winners receive a plaque, and the team with the best costumes and the overall fastest team each win a trophy. • For those who want some exercise before tailgating, there’s the Chase Charlie 5K run/walk. Participants start at City Hall in downtown Muncie and finish in the Village. • There is also a traditional parade with ﬂoats, cars and horses to celebrate the weekend. The parade route starts in downtown Muncie and ends on campus.

START LISTENING, FROM DAY ONE.

WCRD is a student-run radio station that operates as a fully FCC-licensed station broadcasting local news, music and more. WCRD offers comprehensive sports coverage of Ball State and surrounding area high school games not documented by any other stations. WCRD offers game play-by-play and coaches’ interview shows for Ball State varsity sports and much more for your listening pleasure or participation.

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How to not look like A COLLEGE FRESHMAN Avoid using a campus map

Get rid of the freebies

You can avoid walking into the wrong building and classroom by downloading the Ball State Map App or using Google Maps. Be low-key and look like you are just texting or listening to music, when you’re actually lost.

You know, all the stuff that you get on movein and orientation day. Don’t wear the free lanyard your resident assistant (RA) gave you around your neck — that’s the number one way to say, “Hey, I’m a freshman.”

Be yourself, don’t try to impress anyone College is the time to be the person you are, not someone you’re not. So, when you are at your first party or social interaction, do you and don’t worry about anyone else. People will see you for the wonderful person you are, and if they don’t, they’re not the kind of people you want to surround yourself with anyway.

Lose high school rings You won a state championship or had a class ring in high school? Those are cool to have, just don’t wear them. College is a new experience where people don’t boast about their high school achievements. Trust us on this one, it’ll make life a lot easier.

Update social media

This will go a long way in helping people see you as a grown-up. Also, be careful what you choose to post on social media and archive any previous posts that might not look good to potential employers. Professionals aren’t impressed with underage drinking or drugs on social media. Be smart.

Try to work out The freshman 15 is real. Eating pizza and drinking soda every day may have worked in high school, but if you don’t work out and cut those bad eating habits in college, be prepared for a rude awakening come winter break. You can find machines and free weights in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center, which you already pay for in on-campus fees.

START WATCHING, FROM DAY ONE.

NewsLink Indiana is Ball State’s student-run news station. The stations produces a 30 minute newscast four days a week. Shows include: local news, national news, entertainment, weather and sports. Every show is live and broadcasted to all of Delaware County. Students can apply to be anchors, reporters and or in producing positions each each semester. NewsLink’s main goal is to cover as many stories as possible and keep audiences informed.

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TAILGATING 101

With six home football games scheduled at Scheumann Stadium this fall, Ball State Football will be ready to welcome fans back to the stands and students will have multiple opportunities to enjoy food and games before kickoﬀ. Here’s some tips to enjoy tailgating: Know where to go

Know where to g

It’s easy to get lost in the grounds surrounding Scheumann Stadium, so be sure you know where you’re going if you want to tailgate. Charlie Town, on the west lawn of the Alumni Center, typically has outdoor games for students and families, as well as food and beer for sale. Some groups also tailgate in the lawn spaces behind Scheumann Stadium.

Go with friends Go with friends Encourage your new friends or classmates to go with you to the football game and stick together with that group. Find the tent playing the best music and jam out together or walk around to hunt for the best food. Don’t forget to introduce yourself to new people and make new friends.

Wear your Cardinal Show your pride pride gear

Almost every Cardinal fan in Scheumann Stadium will be wearing Ball State merch, so go all out with your shirt, hat, shorts and sunglasses. Some fans also wear face paint or temporary tattoos. Whatever you decide to wear, make sure you’re sporting at least one thing that’s cardinal red or white.

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Know when and where you are meeting your tailgating group and who is driving to the stadium. If you’re taking a Ball State shuttle, be prepared for a crowded bus. Jump on an early shuttle if you can because the number of passengers will only grow as the time gets closer to kickoff.

Arrive early Arrive early Tailgating lots open three hours before games start, so large groups will be setting up tents in the early afternoon. Coming early to Scheumann Stadium will allow you and your friends to enjoy the activities with plenty of time before the game.

Be smart

Many tailgaters will continue partying after the game starts, but remember the reason tailgating exists is to support the team. Remember to save energy to cheer on the Cardinals and don’t party too much before kickoff. Stay healthy and hydrated and keep your friends safe so you can all enjoy game day. -Staff Reports

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WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Ball State has its own words and abbreviations, which can be confusing to new students. Here is a list of the most commonly used Cardinal terms:

Buildings

• AJ: The Art and Journalism Building is commonly referred to as AJ or The Atrium. The Atrium is the food court located in AJ and has popular restaurants including Papa John’s pizza and Chick-ﬁl-A. • BC: Ball Communications is the building between the David Letterman Communication and Media Building and AJ. It houses the telecommunications ofﬁce, University Media Services, green screen studios and classrooms. • RB: Robert Bell is the academic building located on the corner of North McKinley and West Neely avenues. English, math and computer science classes are held in RB. RB is also the home of the Esports Center. • CAP: The building students in the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) have classes in.

Transportation

• Red Loop: The Red Loop travels through campus, to the Scheumann Stadium overﬂow lot and back. • Green Loop: The Green Loop travels through campus to the Alumni Center, Scheumann

Stadium and University Apartments. • Blue Loop: The Blue Loop travels in two rectangles starting on North McKinley Avenue and making turns on West University and Riverside avenues, North Linden Street and West Neely Avenue. • Orange Loop: The Orange Loop travels from the L.A. Pittenger Student Center to North Oakwood Avenue and back. • MITS: The Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) is free for students to ride with their Ball State ID. The MITS bus goes to various locations throughout Muncie, including Walmart, downtown and the Muncie Mall. • Charlie’s Charter: Charlie’s Charter is a free shuttle bus service that picks students up and drops them off at night on university-owned property after shuttle bus loops stop running.

Campus Landmarks

• Naked Lady: Forest Idyl, more commonly known as the Naked Lady, is located in Bracken Library. The statue serves as a common meeting place for students in classes or projects. • Benny: Beneﬁcence is drawn

in the logo that frequently appears in Ball State’s marketing. She is located near Lucina Hall on the south end of campus. Benny represents the generosity of the ﬁve Ball Brothers who founded the university. • Frog Baby: Frog Baby sits in a fountain near Bracken Library. Legend has it you can rub Frog Baby’s nose for good luck. Students frequently dress her up for holidays, events, and in the winter to keep her warm. • Cow Path: A sidewalk that starts behind North West Residence Hall and ends at West Riverside Avenue by the Fine Arts Building, where the David Owsley Museum of Art is housed. • Duck Pond: Located near the Johnson Complex, the Duck Pond is a common place to relax. • University Green: Events are frequently held here. University Green is the grassy area between the CAP Building and Bracken Library. • Scramble Light: Located at the intersection of North McKinley and West Riverside avenues, the Scramble Light will chirp occasionally and allow students to cross in any direction. • Blue Emergency Lights: Emergency call boxes are around campus and are

indicated by a blue light. When a red button on an emergency box is pushed, the University Police Department is dispatched to the location. • Shafer Tower: More commonly known as the Bell Tower, Shafer Tower will ring every 15 minutes. • The Quad: The grassy area near the North Quad, Administration and Burkhardt buildings.

Other

• Dining Plus: Students with meal plans have an allotted amount of dining plus. If they exceed the amount for their meal swipe, the remaining balance can be deducted from dining plus. Students with or without meal plans can buy additional dining cash on the University Dining website. • Bed Race: During Homecoming Week, part of West Riverside Avenue is closed for Bed Races. Different student organizations take turns racing a dorm bed on wheels down the street. • Happy Friday Guy: Every Friday, a person in a morph suit will ride around campus on a scooter giving high ﬁves and yelling, “Happy Friday!”

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CREATE

Muncie may be known as an industrial manufacturing city, but there is still a thriving art scene. Whether you want to enjoy Ball State’s theater and dance performances, or downtown Muncie’s ArtsWalk, there are plenty of opportunities to get in touch with your artsy side throughout the year.

COMMUNITY ARTS CALENDAR Being a college town, Muncie has plenty of opportunities for students and community members to create and enjoy the arts together. Here’s a list of upcoming and ongoing events to enjoy the local art and music scene.

Aug. 20: My Yellow Rickshaw Yorktown Civic Green

Yorktown’s Civic Green has been hosting free outdoor concerts all summer. On Aug. 20, the courtyard will welcome the eclectic cover band My Yellow Rickshaw, as well as food trucks and dessert caterers. There will be additional Yorktown concerts on select weekends through October.

Aug. 20: “The Sound of Music” Muncie Civic Theatre

Running through Sept. 5, the cast of “The Sound of Music” will welcome audiences to the world of Maria von Trapp as she encourages young children to embrace the world of music and song to kick off its 2021-22 season.

Sept. 2: First Thursdays

On the ﬁrst Thursday of every month, downtown Muncie hosts an event that includes several local businesses and artists from 5–8 p.m. From live shows to art galleries and hands-on activities, each monthly event is different.

Sept. 5: “Framed: Step into Art” Minnetrista

These interactive art pieces allow visitors to become part of famous pieces by Diego Rivera, Leonardo Da Vinci and more. With three-dimensional props, visitors can sit at the table of the “Dinner for Threshers,” participate in “The Maize Festival” and create their own self-portraits through Sept. 5.

Sept. 11: Asleep at the Wheel Canan Commons Park

Asleep at the Wheel will present a free outdoor concert in downtown Muncie as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The Grammy Award winning group’s concert is sponsored in part by Ball State.

Sep t. 26: Cuplets Sept. 26:Poetry Cuplets Poetry The Cup

While this event is temporarily hosted on Facebook during the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone is welcome to join to watch or read poems. Original compositions are welcomed, as are classic and contemporary works of other writers. The poetry readings are a scheduled monthly event.

Oct. 1: “Clue”

Muncie Civic Theatre

Running through Oct. 10, the Muncie Civic Theatre will offer the opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit through performances of the classic murder mystery comedy that will have audiences laughing on the edge of their seats.

Oct. 2: Ladies of Laughter Pruis Hall

This group was ﬁrst created by New York comedian Mary Jo Wobker in 1989. She gave the opportunity for female comedians to present their standup routines at shows across the northeastern United States, which was the ﬁrst paying work many of them got. The group will perform at Pruis Hall this fall.

Oct. 2: “Open Space: Art About the Land” Minnetrista

Running through Nov. 7, this annual art competition and exhibition seeks to recognize and encourage local Indiana artists who derive creative inspiration from the natural terrain or whose work celebrates open space as it relates to land. The collection often travels to different museums across the state.

Oct. 7: ArtsWalk

Canan Commons Park

Unique to the May and October First Thursdays, ArtsWalk hosts a yard sale for art, welcoming artists and creators to set up tents with their merchandise for Muncie locals and visitors to buy. Previous ArtsWalks have included jewelry, prints, woodwork and various eclectic crafts.

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LIGHTS UP

The Department of Theatre and Dance’s show lineup for the fall 2021 semester, with plays, musicals, dance shows and more.

Ball’s State Department of Theatre and Dance always has a packed schedule of performances at each of the three theaters on campus. Chances are, you’ll be required to see a few performances if you take a THEA 100 course. Whether you’re going for class or just for fun, these performances are an affordable form of entertainment for students.

Strother Theatre This is an interactive performance, written as a modern riff on the ﬁfteenth-century morality play “Everyman.” Members of the audience will be randomly chosen to participate in “Everybody” as they journey through life’s greatest mystery — the meaning of living. Opens Sept. 10, closes Sept. 18

This comedy-drama takes place in the basement of an old restaurant as two hit men wait to complete their next job. The characters argue with each other about their work and details regarding living in the basement, and grow increasingly frustrated with the restaurant’s old dumbwaiter delivering them messages. Opens Oct. 26, closes Oct. 31

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Ticket costs for all fall 2021 Strother Theatre shows are $12 in advance for students, faculty, staff and seniors or $14 at the door. Tickets for the general public are $15 in advance or $17 at the door.

Ticket costs for all fall 2021 Cave Theatre shows are $6 in advance or $8 at the door for students, faculty, staff, seniors and the general public.

ROE

This play follows the personal journeys of lawyer Sarah Weddington and plaintiff Norma McCorvey of the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade in the years after the landmark ruling. It reﬂects on the debate the decision still faces today and the heart and passion each side has for its cause. Opens Sept. 23, closes Oct. 2

BRING IT ON!

This musical features lyrics by LinManuel Miranda in telling the story of a high school senior who unexpectedly spends her last year at a different school competing with a new dance crew against her former cheer squad teammates at the national championships. Opens Nov. 5, closes Nov. 13

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

This classic play based on Charles Dickens’ novel will be performed by Ball State students to bring some Christmas cheer to campus and the surrounding community. The story follows a grouchy and selﬁsh man, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he learns to embrace kindness and the spirit of Christmas. Opens Dec. 9, closes Dec. 18 Ticket costs for all fall 2021 University Theatre shows are $15 in advance for students, faculty, staff and seniors or $17 at the door. Tickets for the general public are $18 in advance or $20 at the door.

EVERYBODY

This dance piece follows a young girl and her family of dolls on a whimsical, sensual and magical journey to a world where the lines between reality and imagination no longer exist. As these worlds collide, the audience catches a glimpse of the relationships between these characters, their worlds and how they color and shape each other. Opens Oct. 22, closes Oct. 30

Cave Theatre THE CATASTROPHIST

This play follows Nathan Wolfe, a scientist who tracks viral pandemic outbreaks. When he proposed an idea for pandemic insurance to plan for catastrophes, no one bought it. Watching a biography of his life and work, audiences are given the opportunity to dive into the profundities of scientiﬁc exploration and the harrowing realities of facing mortality. Opens Sept. 21, closes Oct. 2

THE BURDENS

This play follows adult siblings Mordy and Jane trying to help relieve their widowed mother’s emotional and ﬁnancial burdens. Told almost entirely via text messages, “The Burdens” is a dark, family comedy about how technology helps people stay close, while still enabling them to keep their distance. Opens Sept, 23, closes Oct. 2

THE DUMB WAITER

This play follows the story of documentary editors five days before the Cannes Film Festival as they each have different hopes for what the final film will look like. Ben, the newest editor, tries to satisfy director Cameron’s wishes while simultaneously understanding previous editor Libby’s irritation. Opens Nov. 9, closes Nov. 14

Korsgaard Dance Studio

A HISTORY OF KNOWING AND LOVING AND REMEMBERING AND FORGETTING This dance series features solos and duets by students that encompass the themes of the title — knowing, loving, remembering and forgetting. Opens Oct. 15, closes Oct. 17

FALL CHOREOGRAPHY PROJECTS

Dance majors present selected works that highlight the best of original dances from Ball State’s students across multiple styles and forms. Opens Nov. 20, closes Nov. 22 Ticket costs for all fall 2021 Korsgaard Dance Studio shows are $6 in advance or $8 at the door for students, faculty, staff, seniors and the general public.

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The Muncie ArtsWalk is a biannual event that invites local artists to the Canan Commons Park to display and sell their creations. Food trucks and live music usually accompany the event. The next ArtsWalk will be hosted Oct. 7. Here’s a glimpse at what it looked like in June. LAUREN CLARK, DN

Ada’s Desk Buddies volunteer Liz Boltz Ranfeld collects money from a customer at ArtsWalk June 3, 2021. Ada is an 11-year-old girl that has been making clay figures since she was 7.

Mixed Media Artist Benjamin Barrett (left) and friend Bryce Quimby (right) sell prints for Barrett’s business, Ben’s Betties, at ArtsWalk June 3, 2021. Multiple artists gathered in downtown Muncie in the Canan Commons for the YART sale.

Morgan Fellows, owner of art business Resin by Mo, shows customers some of her products at ArtsWalk June 3, 2021. Vendors at Arts Walk came with jewelry, crafts, photography and a variety of creative projects.

Coco Peck sits at the Floating Lotus Caravan stand at ArtsWalk June 3, 2021. The Coco Peck art piece was inspired by Russian fabric dolls.

Necklaces hang from branches at Emily Houser’s stand at ArtsWalk June 3, 2021. She posts her digital art on Instagram @biohazardshorty.

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