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Cardinal Field Guide

A new student's guide to becoming a Cardinal

Produced for students by students

Students moving into residence halls will have assigned times to move in their belongings from August 1-15. Rohith Rao, DN

What to bring to college

On campus employees are asked to limit face to face interactions by utilizing platforms like WebEx. Jacob Musselman, DN Illustration

Working on campus: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the work routines of several university employees in the fall.

Madeline Grosh, DN

Campus involvement: Apart from academics, it is also important to be involved in campus organizations

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

How to save on groceries

On campus visitors are recommended to social distance and utilize outdoor spaces. Those who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms are asked to not enter the campus grounds. Rachel Ellis, DN File

Visiting Ball State during the pandemic

Ball State’s Recreation Services will be open under certain guidelines this semester including the suspension of towel and laundry services. DN FILE PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER

Recreation during the pandemic

Dining options are put in containers when made to-go. All food options will be available to-go for the semester. Rebecca Slezak, DN.

Dining Services during the pandemic

University Libraries will reopen in phases, phase two lasting until August 15. The general public is able to use the library during phases two and three and regular hours will be in place as of August 16. Brooke Kemp, DN

Libraries during the pandemic

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

Ball State bucket list: Everything you have to do in your four (or more) years of college

Dining halls on campus offer a variety of options from ramen to all you can eat buffets. Many are located in residence halls. Suzanne Clem // Photo Provided

Food court varieties

Erin Simons moves in during Welcome Week Aug. 18, 2018, at Woodworth Complex. This year students were asked to  select a move in time to reduce the number of people moving in at a given time. Rebecca Slezak, DN File

Housing during the pandemic

Blake Williamson, DN file.

Places to stay in town

The scramble light sits empty March 16, 2020 after all spring 2020 instruction was moved online. The spring 2021 semester will include in-person instruction, but the semester will start Jan. 19, 2021 and spring break has been canceled. Jaden Whiteman, DN

What does that mean?

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

Alternative ways to make money

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

Look good on a budget

The Career Center is located in Lucina Hall. Students can apply for on-campus jobs, consult with career coaches and use Cardinal Career Link at the Career Center. Samantha Brammer, DN File

Landing a job on campus

Jaden Whiteman, DN

Where do i park

Madeline Grosh, DN

Meal swipes: Best practices

The Health Center can help students experiencing pneumonia, sinus infections, abdominal pain and more. There are several on campus centers that specialize in specific areas to help students. DN file.

What’s the ______ center?

The Career Center is located in Lucina Hall. Students can apply for on-campus jobs, consult with career coaches and use Cardinal Career Link at the Career Center. Samantha Brammer, DN File

The Career Center: How to make use of this campus resource