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  • Early graduation, earlier deadlines

    KIRSTEN ADAIR | STAFF REPORTER Seniors graduating in December will walk the stage two days before final grades are due. First semester finals can cause problems for early graduates because there is less time to record grades before commencement.  Finals are scheduled from Dec. 15 through Dec. 20. Grades are due in registration and records…

  • Former Butler political science student captured amidst humanitarian work

    Former Butler political science student captured amidst humanitarian work

    MARAIS JACON-DUFFY & CASSIE EBERLE | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & STAFF REPORTER This time three years ago, Abdul-Rahman Kassig, then still known as Peter, was a political science student at Butler University. He attended classes in Jordan Hall and completed service learning projects with his classmates. Now, he is internationally known as a captive of the Islamic…

  • Students Stand Tall

    Students Stand Tall

    JYLIAN VIGAR | STAFF REPORTER The Stand Tall Project began as a suggestion at a resident-assistant meeting in Butler University’s Ross Hall. Junior Noelle Rich, an RA in Ross Hall, developed the Stand Tall Project as a way to encourage students in Ross to look out for one another and raise awareness about sexual assault.…

  • Dawg Bucks vs. flex dollars

    Dawg Bucks vs. flex dollars

    TYLER SPRINGER | STAFF REPORTER Most Butler University students know how to use their flex dollars and Dawg Bucks. With the swipe of their student IDs, they have instant access to a variety of food and beverage options. But the difference between the two forms of payment is not as basic.   At first glance,…

  • Bookstore gets a new look

    SARAH STOESZ | ASST. NEWS EDITOR After 15 years, the Butler Bookstore is getting a whole new look. A two-week remodeling project began Monday morning.  The bookstore will remain in operation during the remodeling. Remodeling is being done on half the store at a time.  The first half of the store will be finished this…

  • IT promotes cyber safety in October

    JUSTINA KAISER | CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Butler University’s Information Technology celebrates October’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month the way it celebrates every month—by promoting online safety. Andrew Summers, a systems information analyst at IT, said the Help Desk plans to relate security information to students through social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. IT will also…

  • Shots keep students healthy

    KIRSTEN ADAIR | STAFF REPORTER Butler University’s Health Services is taking preventative measures to keep everyone on campus healthy this flu season.  The department offers flu clinics, a program designed to give free flu shots to students, faculty, staff and the spouses of faculty and staff. “Our campus is fully residential and (the flu) is…

  • Stores, restaurants to park in the new garage

    MIRANDA MARITATO | STAFF REPORTER Butler University’s new parking garage, slated for completion in August 2015, will hold more than just cars. Butler hired CBRE, named for the combination of companies Coldwell Banker and Richard Ellis. CBRE, a real estate and investment company, will help select retail tenants to fill 15,000 square feet of space…

  • Possible perils of posting

    Possible perils of posting

    SARAH STOESZ | ASST. NEWS EDITOR Butler University students actively participate on social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Yik Yak. Students use social media for various reasons, such as sharing experiences, posting photos, and venting or sharing information. Despite what may be good intentions, students can face repercussions if their posts on social media…