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…
Senate tables new COB major
The Faculty Senate is currently looking at a motion to either pass the College of Business’s prospective new major, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or revise the major’s curriculum. Senators discussed the new major at the Oct. 2 meeting. Faculty members from multiple colleges expressed concern with the curriculum, most specifically the electives offered for the major…
Equestrian Team making strides
Riders of all skill levels are encouraged to join the equestrian team. The Butler University equestrian team continues to accept new members as the team approaches its competitive season. The equestrian team competes through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and participates in competitions with regional colleges such as Purdue University and Ball State University. Butler…
Provost search committee reviews applications
The school’s search for the provost and vice president for academic affairs position is now in the evaluation stage. On Oct. 1, the provost search committee started evaluating applications that it has been receiving since mid-August. The search committee is comprised of 18 members, with representation from faculty, staff, trustees and students. The members…
New VP of advancement takes post
Being at Butler University is nothing recently-named for the new interim vice president of advancement, but her new position will allow her to use her passion for the Bulldogs in moving the university forward. Shari Alexander Richey started in the Office of Advancement on Oct. 1. She was appointed to the position by President Jim…
REVIEW | ‘Titus’ a chilling success
A figure is lying flat on the floor of the Lilly Hall Blackbox Theater, his eyes fixed on the ceiling. He rises, and his dark, heavily made-up eyes are illuminated as he walks through the audience and takes a seat on the back riser. He seems tired, old and gaunt. After a minute in the…
REVIEW | Midwest offers variety of worthwhile excursions for students
St. Augustine said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” As students, be inclined to read a few more pages by checking out these places for prospective trips around the Midwest. Fall Break is right around the corner, and many students are preparing to return home. For…
Flu season suppressed with shots
Flu season has come around once again, and Butler University is offering free influenza vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff. Influenza, or flu, vaccinations were available in the Health and Recreation Complex Oct. 3 and 4. The event was scheduled to extend through Oct. 5, but the HRC did not have the…
For your health: wellness on tap
Imagine a drink that energizes, increases muscle volume, improves cognitive performance, curbs appetite, lifts your mood and cures hangovers—all while registering at zero calories. This wonder drink is actually a reality. In fact, it’s on tap. Chemists call it oxidane. We know it as water. We all know water is important, but how much H2O…
Ultimate Frisbee: Club offers multiple ways to compete
Butler’s ultimate frisbee club holds pickup games for more relaxed players who are just trying to have fun, but it also offers a chance to play on a travel team that competes at the intercollegiate level. The club opens its arms to all individuals no matter their skill level. Senior Andrew Erlandson, president of the…