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Former Butler student killed by ISIS

MALLORY DUNCAN & BEN SIECK | CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Two years ago in a Jordan Hall classroom, students were discussing the topic of the day: the role of identity in conflict. Siobhan McEvoy-Levy, head of the political science department at Butler University, was guiding her class through the discussion when a student raised his hand. From the…
Discovering details about the Diversity Center

JYLIAN VIGAR | STAFF REPORTER The Efroymson Diversity Center, home to seven student organizations, is located on the lower level of Atherton Union. The center provides space for these organizations to hold meetings and events. The mission of the Diversity Center is to create awareness and appreciation for the diverse cultures on Butler’s campus,…
Changing semesters, changing majors

KATIE GOODRICH | NEWS EDITOR Hundreds of new Butler University students walk onto campus in August with their minds set on a major, a career and a life path. Some of them fall in love with their studies as classes start. Others begin to question their choice as soon as midterms. This is not unique…
It’s raining, it’s pouring, puddles are forming

MIRANDA MARITATO | STAFF REPORTER Students, faculty and staff at Butler University are no strangers to puddles after rain or snow. Storm water is a problem throughout all of the city of Indianapolis, including Butler’s campus on the north side, according to the Department of Public Works of Indianapolis storm water program. Many parts of…
Putting women in CHAARG of their fitness

SARAH STOESZ | STAFF REPORTER A new organization at Butler University takes girls off the elliptical to explore the world of physical fitness. The Butler CHAARG chapter was approved by the Student Government Association about two months into the school year. There are around 40 members and seven executive members. CHAARG stands for changing…
Ross housekeeper brings positivity

TYLER SPRINGER | STAFF REPORTER For housekeeper Ejuanda Fields, Ross Hall is more than just a place to clean. “I look at this as my big house,” Fields said. Fields, 60, has worked on the Butler housekeeping staff for 17 years and has been positioned in each building on campus. Fields is spending her first…
Commuter challenges from peers to parking

SARAH STOESZ | ASST. NEWS EDITOR Students who commute lead different lifestyles and also face some obstacles. They do not have the memories of making friends with people in their unit freshman year. Maybe they did not even eat at Atherton Union every day with their new friends. These commuter students log extra hours in…
BUPD alerts campus of emergencies via Dawg Alert

KIRSTEN ADAIR | STAFF REPORTER When the Butler University Police Department needs to send a Dawg Alert to notify people about an emergency, its first step is to glance at the Clery Handbook. The Clery Handbook is a federally mandated guide that instructs postsecondary education police departments on how to report and describe crimes. It…
Butler dining to dish out changes

TYLER SPRINGER | STAFF REPORTER Butler University dining will serve up some changes next semester. Last week, the Butler Cuisine Bureau met to discuss new options and hear feedback from the student body. Nate Haugh, director of dining, Kristin Ringham, director of dining operations and Nathaniel Malone, executive chef, all attended. Meal variety in the…