A recent outbreak of fungal meningitis has taken the lives of 25 people around the country. Although it has not affected Butler University students, the outbreak should remind students to stay healthy during the winter months. Officials have shut down three pharmacies after discovering unsanitary conditions where steroids meant to be injected directly into patients’…
Sandy Impacts Butler Students
Butler University students interning in Washington, D.C. have been trapped inside their apartments for several days as a result of Hurricane Sandy. “There was a feeling of panic as to what exactly was going to happen as the storm approached,” said junior Emily Hogg, an intern at the White House Office of Presidential Correspondents. Hogg…
Voting laws may cause problems
When sophomore Nicole Lennon considered registering to vote in Marion County for the 2012 election, she was taken aback by Indiana state voter identification laws. Lennon, who is from Michigan, does not possess the proper identification to vote in Indiana because she does not have an Indiana driver’s license or passport. Indiana’s voting laws require…
Many sources impact political views
This election year is the first year in which many Butler students will be able to vote. Young voters heavily influenced the 2008 presidential election, which had the second-largest turnout of youth voters in American history, according to a study by Hans Meyer, a Ph.D. candidate from the University of Missouri. Without much world experience,…
EOC policy review expected
The Election Oversight Committee’s policies regarding Student Government Association elections are under review for possible adjustment. SGA President Mike Keller said a few issues with the policy need to be brought to attention. Last year, the election was separated into two elections after four candidates were narrowed down to two, but the rules did not…
Administration wants input
Coordinators of the Shared Strategic Vision are working to spread the word on proposals and are encouraging feedback from students, faculty and staff. The vision is composed of 10 separate proposed action items that are intended to advance the university as a whole over the next 10 to 15 years. Ben Hunter, chief of staff,…
Project welcomes Risk
The Butler University Risk Project is calling on Butler community members to take risks and will begin accepting proposals today. The goal of the project is to bring the Butler community together in the multidisciplinary project, which has the central theme of risk, said Jessica Moore, assistant communication professor and co-chair of the project. Moore…
Volleyball: Team gets two conference road wins
vs. Fordham The Butler Volleyball team (13-11, 3-7) defeated Fordham (13-16, 5-5) in straight sets on Friday evening in The Bronx at Rose Hill Gymnasium. The Bulldogs were in the lead or tied for then entire first set except for one point. The Rams would threat, but Butler responded every time to hold the lead.…
Football: team moves into sole possession of first place
The Butler football team used running back Trae Heeter’s career high 231 rushing yards and two touchdowns to beat Davidson 31-20 on Saturday and remain undefeated in Pioneer League play. “The win was good, because they’ve always given us trouble,” Butler head coach Jeff Voris said. “They play hard, and especially at their place, they’re…
Men’s basketball: team wins first exhibition game
Butler will play its second and final exhibition game against the University of Indianapolis Saturday. The Bulldogs lead the all-time series 27-12. The Greyhounds won the last meeting between the squads 74-72 in 1988. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler started its 2012-13 campaign with a 62-40 win over Marian in…