Butler’s biggest class leads to overflow into ceremoniously retired residence hall. While students in Ross aren’t getting the Irvington treatment, they’re enjoying the community feel.
BUPD Crime Log: Feb. 20 – Feb. 27
Between Feb. 20 and Feb. 27, BUPD reported 14 instances of crime on or related to Butler’s campus. Reports included vandalism, unlawful entry, and theft from a building as well as three separate incidents in Resco.
Student housing across campus experiences heating issues
Sub zero outside temperatures and equipment failures cause heating system malfunctions in Ross Hall and Apartment Village.
The perks and difficulties of life as an RA
Columnist Bridget Early examines the joys and challenges of life as a Butler RA.
Ross Hall damages total $1,000
MIRANDA MARITATO STAFF REPORTER In only the seventh week of the 2013-2014 school year, Ross Hall has accumulated $1,000 worth of damages, according to Residence Life Coordinator Laura Rychalsky. Damages regarding exit signs have been reported on the first two floors of the residence hall. These damages will be charged to all residents, including those…
Students left with second choice
With the change in lottery number distribution for university housing this year, the residence life department is working to place students who did not get their first choices for next year’s housing. This year, lottery numbers were distributed randomly as opposed to years past, when lottery numbers were based on student credit hours. Karla Cunningham,…
Ross residents ransacked
An unknown burglar entered the unlocked rooms of Ross Hall residents early Thursday morning. Five unlawful entries occurred from Thursday to Friday resulting in stolen items, including laptops, iPods, cell phones and money. Butler University Police Department said no sign of forced entry into Ross has been found; it suspects the thief is a student…
Housing full with large enrollment
Butler University is facing a time when the incoming classes continue to grow. The current expected freshman class size of 1,111 students shot up from last year’s class size of 926. Upperclassmen were offered alternative housing opportunities to help accommodate freshmen. In 2003, additional housing options were offered when Butler’s incoming freshman class totaled 976…
Housekeeping staff stays busy with residence hall upkeep
The daily cleaning of every dormitory bathroom is only one responsibility of Butler University’s housekeeping staff. Richard Hamm, director of building services, works closely with his supervisors, Augusto Acosta and Jenny Roell, to try to keep the residence halls as clean and sanitary as possible. Acosta supervises Ross Hall, Residential College and the Apartment Village,…
OPINION | Housing needs a makeover
Housing on Butler University’s campus needs an upgrade. Ranging from the silverfish in Schwitzer Hall, the dilapidated state of Ross Hall and the undeniably loud water heaters for the showers in Residential College, a little bit of improvement would go a long way. Freshman definitely get the shortest end of the stick when it comes…