Is College Worth it?
We have spent the entire semester exploring the cost of college. The struggles students face aren't always financial–many students struggle mentally and others are challenged to balance working jobs or being a parent. As graduation approaches, we discuss the question: Is college worth it? Read our new digital edition tomorrow.
Entering the Workforce
After students invest in a college education, entering the workforce is the next step in determining if the degree was worth the price. College graduates between ages 25 and 32 who are working full-time still earn about $17,500 dollars more annually than their peers who have only a high school diploma. Read all of the stories in this digital issue at ballbearingsmag.com on Monday.
Our Money. Their Secrets.
Tomorrow, pick up a copy of our spring magazine "Our Money. Their Secrets." For the past five months, we have been searching for answers to questions about the funding of Ball State University. Although we have some answers, we still don't have them all, raising even more questions about the university's transparency.
Also available tomorrow, visit ballbearingsmag.com for a special digital edition, featuring a column written for Ball Bearings by the national president of The Society of Professional Journalists, a Q&A with the director of state relations and policy analysis for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, a list of every record we requested, and more. Continue to post your questions on social media using the hasthtag #MyMoneyBSU. Pick up your magazine Monday and attend our event Wednesday: https://www.facebook.com/events/946972885416034/. It's your money. And it matters.
Your Money Matters
As a student at Ball State, you pay thousands in tuition. On top of that you have numerous other fees, which might go toward funding areas of the university that surprise you.
Monday, April 11: Pick up a copy of "Our Money. Their Secrets." and visit ballbearingsmag.com for more.
Wednesday, April 13: Get you own questions answered. Join us at 7 p.m. in Teachers College room 120. Submit your questions using the hashtag #MyMoneyBSU.
Introduction: Scholarships
With the NCAA Final Four this weekend, some argue college athletes should be paid like employees. Others think they don't deserve scholarships at all. The NCAA provides more than $2.7 billion in athletics scholarships each year, giving the most to basketball and football teams. For students who have struggled academically and aren't athletes, affording college can be even more difficult. While half of all people from high-income families have a bachelor’s degree by age 25, only one in 10 people from low-income families do. Starting Monday, Ball Bearings explores the topic of scholarships.
International Students + The University
In 2015, international students in the U.S. contributed more than $30.5 billion to the U.S. economy, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The benefits extend beyond the monetary numbers – U.S. and international students alike find their experiences are enhanced by cultural immersion. Starting Monday, we explore the impact of international students on the university.
College Towns without the College
What would Muncie be like without Ball State?
Small Towns + Big Universities
Around the country, college towns like Muncie are defined culturally and economically by the universities that reside there. Ball State is the largest employer in the Muncie area and every two students create the equivalent of nearly one full time job. Starting next week, Ball Bearings examines the impact of a big university on a small town.
Living with Bad Roommates
What is your worst roommate story?
The Cost of College: Housing Affordability
Fifty-nine percent of students choose to live off campus, and there's a big reason: money. At Ball State, 2016-2017 room and board rates start at $8,715. The average student can save thousands of dollars by living off campus, but still there are drawbacks. Next week, we explore the quality and affordability of student housing. Check out all eight stories on Monday.
Ball Bearings Magazine: The Cost of College
Have you ever wondered where your tuition money goes? Who determines the budget? The cost of a new president? This semester, Ball Bearings takes an in-depth look at the cost of college. Starting next week, we begin answering the questions you have about where your money goes.
Fashion Through The Years
Many things have changed over the past 50 years, fashion being one of them. Take a look at the ways hair, makeup, and clothing have changed from the '60s to today. Learn more: http://bit.ly/1P5OLAs
