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Library Services
- University LibrariesThe main page for the Ball State University Libraries.
- Ask a LibrarianContact a librarian by chat, phone, email, in-person or schedule a reference appointment.
Other Local Resources
- Muncie NeighborhoodsBuilding Better Neighborhoods Initiative - a partnership between Ball State University and Muncie Action Plan. Includes resources on Muncie history and future planning, local agencies, neighborhood information.
- Muncie Public LibraryAccessible and innovative services responding to the reading, informational, educational, and enrichment needs of the community. Local history, community education, and events.
- Minnetrista Musuem & GardensCultural center focused on local history and community based in Muncie, IN
ENG 103 Rhetoric & Writing
Welcome to the ENG 103 Introduction to Rhetoric Research Guide!
State & Local News Sources
- Indianapolis StarFree access for Ball State Students from 2009-present via ProQuest. Current issues also available in print in Bracken Library. Some content on www.indystar.com requires an individual subscription.
- Star Press (Muncie newspaper)Some content online requires an individual subscription. Current issues also available in print in Bracken Library.
- Muncie JournalNews and business information focused on Delaware County area with a positive perspective. Focus areas on education, economic development, and quality of life.
- Indiana Public Radio NewsPublicly funded local radio station based out of Ball State University. Includes local news coverage on website. NPR affiliate.
- WFYI NewsLocal public television station based in Indianapolis, covering poverty, public health, education, public affairs and the arts. Affiliate of NPR and PBS.
- Indiana Public MediaWebsite for WFIU Public Radio and WTIU Public Television, based at Indiana University campus in Bloomington. Local affiliates of NPR and PBS. Includes news, educational programming, and locally produced programming.
- The Daily NewsBall State University's student-run newspaper. See also "Newslink," a student-run, live newscast.
National News Sources
- New York TimesAvailable 1980-present online via NexisUni. Current print issues available in Bracken Library. Content at www.nytimes.com may require an individual subscription.
- Wall Street JournalOnline access 2008-present via ProQuest. Current print issues available at Bracken library. Content at www.wsj.com may require an individual subscription.
- Associated PressIndependent, non-profit news cooperative dedicated to factual reporting. Global coverage.
- NPR NewsNational Public Radio. Independent, non-for profit news.
University Libraries News Resources
Use these databases to locate news articles from a variety of publications and outlets around the world.
