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School Slang
  • AJ: The Art and Journalism Building houses classrooms, computer labs, a bookstore, a Starbucks, and the Atrium food court.
  • Bennie: Statue of Beneficence, a winged female figure holding a treasure chest, was built by the city of Muncie in the early part of the last century to commemorate the generosity of the Ball family.
  • Bull Sh*t University: A popular, alternate meaning for the letters BSU.
  • The Cow Path: A paved trail that that begins on Petty Avenue, goes behind the Robert Bell building, Ball Communications, the Art and Journalism building, and the Teacher’s College, and ends up on Riverside Avenue.
  • The Dill Hole: A nickname for The Dill Street Bar & Grill, a popular dance club in the Village.
  • Fruit Jar Tech: A reference to the Ball Corporation, which played a key part in the University’s development. The term has largely fallen out of use among students in recent years.
  • Hotdog Man: Refers to Mark Carter, a fixture at Ball State, who runs a hotdog stand at the corner of Dill Street and University Avenue, on the Village’s west end.
  • Laugh-a-lot: A nickname for LaFollette residence complex, a dorm that is heavily populated by freshman students.
  • Premium Plan: A University housing contract that promises better parking and reduced on-campus housing rates for students who agree to live in the dorms for two years.
  • RB: The Robert Bell Building. Many of the University’s English classes are taught in this building.
  • Scramble Light: The heavily-trafficked intersection of Riverside and McKinley avenues. It is the only place on campus where you can legally jaywalk.
  • Sh*t Creek: A nickname for the drainage ditch on the west side of the Studebaker West residence complex.
  • Sniper Tower: A nickname for the Schaffer bell tower on McKinley Avenue near the Petty Street intersection.
  • Stu-East/Stu-West: Refers to Studebaker East and Studebaker West residence complexes, respectively.
  • Taking a Victory Lap: Going to college for a fifth year
  • UPB: The abbreviation for the University Program Board, an organization that sponsors social events around campus.
  • The Village: A business district on the campus’s southeast side. The Village has many college necessities, including several bars, a convenience store, and a pizza joint.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Just because a lot of underage students drink doesn’t mean they can’t get in trouble for it.
  • Smoking marijuana in your dorm room is generally not a good idea.
  • There is a lot to do in Muncie if you just take the time to look.
Tips to Succeed
  • Go to class—you’d be surprised how many people forget to do this.
  • Take notes—if you didn’t do this in high school, now is a good time to start.
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Kougar73

'15

Broadcast Journalism

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Telecommunications Program

Here at Ball State the telecommunications program offers a lot of cool experiences. Students get exposed to state of the art media technology. Also there are various student run media opportunities for students to get involved in there field. Also Ball State has the immersive learning program for almost all their majors. It allows students to earn college credit by giving back to the community using there field of study.

Feb 14, 2012

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jlireland

'14

Criminology

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Ball State

Ball State is unique because it has something for everyone. They have very diverse academic programs as well as opportunities for people of all different walks of life. For example they have programs for international students to meet with other students from their own country. They have programs for gay and lesbian advocacy. There is always something to do and someone who makes you feel at home at Ball State.

Jan 05, 2012

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tyrabahney

'15

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

3.8
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The Inside Scoop

I don't know a lot since I am a freshman, but there is always free concerts and shows going on at Emen's Auditorium.

Dec 15, 2011

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Facts

Traditions
  • : Getting drunk at orientation
  • : Getting drunk on your 21st birthday
  • : Getting drunk
Urban Legends
  • If a virgin ever graduated from Ball State, so the legend goes, the statue of Beneficence would lose its wings. As of this writing, the wings are still firmly in place.
  • Over the years, students living in Elliott Hall have reported noises, moving furniture, doors closing on their own, cold spots, and ghostly handprints on the dorm’s fourth floor. These strange occurrences are credited to a ghost named Will Schaumberg. According to the legend, he was WWII veteran who was hideously deformed in battle. His girlfriend dumped him after he returned to Ball State from the war. Devastated, Will hung himself from one of the rafters.

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