Ball Bearings Magazine

Taking Time for Scholarships

This week, Ball Bearings explores the importance of scholarships in pursuing higher education

The Academic Athlete

Around two percent of high school athletes are awarded athletics scholarships for college. While many dream, very few become professional athletes.

Education Features

Keeping Culture Intact

International students must find ways to adjust to a new culture while living in the U.S.

Education Q&A

Price of an International Education

Ball Bearings met with three people to discuss the costs of an international education for students coming to the United States to study

Education Essays & Criticism

There is a significant disparity between low-income and high-income students when it comes to obtaining a degree. While many underprivileged students don’t receive merit-based scholarships, there are other options.

Education Multimedia

International Students + the University

This week, Ball Bearings explores the cost of an international education.

Education Features

Finding a Legal Way to Work

For some international students, finding a way to work is so difficult that they work illegally

Education Q&A

Ongoing Opportunity

National and international scholarships provide current students with either general funding or immersive experiences.

Education Essays & Criticism

The Cost of a Free Education

Several countries offer free higher education, but it comes at a price

Columns & Commentary Education

The Benefits of Studying Abroad

Studying abroad comes with a cost, but many students believe the benefits outweigh the price

A Town and Gown Relationship

A Desire to Belong

The System

A Town and Gown Relationship

Right, Left, and In Between

Silent Polls

Seeing Colors

As We Were

Living Between the Lines

One Roll at a Time

Pretty in Plaid: The School Uniform Debate

How Journalists Can Help Restore Trust in the Media

‘To Infinity and Beyond’

Living a Legacy

BSU Journalism Student Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune

Ball State Students Voting Guide

The Portrayals of the Strange

The Astrological Circle

Breaking Down Beauty: Hair

A Decline in Divorce

Defining Love

‘Double Dare Ya’

From the Editor

A Love Letter to Ball State

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