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North Campus steam shutdown June 17-June 25

As announced June 13 by the Ball State University (BSU) Communications Center and BSU Facilities Planning and Management, beginning 7:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, the steam supply to a number of buildings in North Campus will be shut off. This shut down will ensure domestic hot water for, but not limited to, restrooms, sinks, showers, kitchenettes, etc. are not available. 



ILLUSTRATION OF PREGNANT WOMAN. VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Are Prenatal Vitamins Worth It?

If you are about to begin your pregnancy journey, you want to make sure that you are prepared. One of the best things you can do to help keep you and your little one healthy during this new stage of life is to take a prenatal vitamin.



How to Wear a Cuban Link Chain

A Cuban link chain is one of those rare items that speaks for itself. There is no need to explain the meaning, origin, or significance of Cuban links… everybody already knows! They’ve seen Scarface, they know hip-hop, and there’s nothing more to be said.


Muncie prepares for Ball State's homecoming, even though it is considered as a university event. Homecoming has a positive impact on local businesses, restaurants and gas stations from out of town visitors. DN PHOTO JORDAN HUFFER

SMEDLEY: Home is where the heart is

SMEDLEY: After living in Muncie for 19 years, my appreciation for the town that raised me has grown into a full-fledged adoration for not only Muncie but a newfound respect for Ball State University.


It always arrives in time. Side view of happy young delivery man giving a cardboard box to young woman while standing in front of the house

7 Ways to Keep Your Packages Safer

We worry about the important packages we send and receive through delivery services. Will we receive them? Will someone take the box from my home? Unfortunately, these concerns are valid, but there are ways you can help keep your packages safer. 



CREDIT: Tribune News Service- People gathered outside of Tops market embrace on May 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. Yesterday a gunman opened fire at the store, killing ten people and wounding another three. Suspect Payton Gendron was taken into custody and charged with first degree murder. (Scott Olson/Getty Images/TNS)

WILLIAMS: 2022: A time of crisis

WILLIAMS: In the wake of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 people, among a reported 245 other shootings in 2022, a change must be made to the current gun control laws.


Ball State Nominees for 2022 Tony Awards

Three Ball State University graduates and a Ball State faculty member are among the 2022 Tony nominees. The 75th Tony Awards is scheduled for June 12, and will air on CBS-TV and Paramount+.