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Cardinal Field Guide

A new student's guide to becoming a Cardinal

Produced for students by students

Madeline Grosh, DN File

Campus involvement

A list of well-known student organizations at Ball State

The scramble light sits at the intersection of North McKinley and West Riverside avenues and will chirp to let pedestrians cross in any direction. The scramble light is most crowded after afternoon classes dismiss. Jaden Whiteman, DN File

Cardinal terms and what they mean

Thrift shopping at local stores like Attic Window can help save money on clothes. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Look good on a budget

Students walk past the Art and Journalism Building, which is connected on the second floor to Ball Communications, the David Letterman Communication and Media Building and the Robert Bell Building. Freshmen can avoid getting lost in campus buildings by pulling up their class schedule on their phones. Samantha Brammer, DN FIle

How to not look like a college freshman

Kristen Olson and Taylor West play Jenga in Charlie Town Sept. 22, 2018, before Ball State played Western Kentucky in football. Charlie Town is a tailgating opportunity, and takes place before every home football game. Eric Pritchett, DN File

Having fun on campus

North Dining's facility includes down-home barbeque, all-day breakfast and a variety of healthy food options. Rylan Capper, DN File

Best Ball State dining halls ranked

The College of Fine Arts was founded in 1935. It currently houses the David Owsley Museum of Art and its 11,000-piece collection. Samantha Brammer, DN File

Endless Possibilities

A list of Ball State's colleges and departments

Blake Williamson, DN file.

Places to stay in Muncie

Students set up hammocks to relax in the warm weather on Ball State's campus. Hammocking is one of the 50 items to check off the bucket list. Eric Pritchett, DN File

Ball State bucket list

Everything you have to do in your four (or more) years of college

Making some money can be as easy as donating plasma or selling old clothes. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Alternative ways to make money

The Career Center is on the second floor of Lucina Hall. Students can find job referrals, paperwork, career coaching and other resources in this office. amantha Brammer, DN File

How to make use of the Career Center for employment and internships

Amazing Joe's restaurant serves a variety of affordable food including burgers, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Michaela Kelley, DN file

Muncie's best menus

Where to find coffee, lunch, dinner and late-night bites

Ball State offers a variety of on-campus employment options for students. During the application process, student career coaches can review resumes and help people find dress clothes for interviews. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Landing a job on campus

Grocery shopping can add up in cost, but taking coupons and a shopping list can help keep the cart from weighing more than your wallet. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

How to save on groceries

Madeline Grosh, DN File

Meal swipes: Best practices

Ball State students and staff may add their pronouns in the self-service banner on their personal Ball State accounts. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Adding pronouns in Ball State software

Prepared doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sit on a table April 7, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Jaden Whiteman, DN File

Ball State's COVID-19 testing and vaccination policies

Muncie buses and Ball State shuttles make stops at Walmart, Scheumann Stadium, the L.A. Pittenger Student Center and other local landmarks. Kaiti Sullivan, DN File

Public transportation for Ball State students

Students and staff can receive free menstrual products from the women's bathrooms of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center and from Cardinal Kitchen. Jaden Whiteman, DN File

Where to find free menstrual products on campus

Student legal services can provide help with housing inspection forms or waivers for organization-run events. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Legal help on campus