Butler University recently added dietician Brooke Pearson to its staff. Pearson has already organized presentations about health, talked with Aramark managers and plans to work with student organizations, including Peers Advocating Wellness for Students. Members of the Butler community, with Aramark’s help, should build off these opportunities and continue taking steps toward healthier lifestyles. Along…
Football: Dominates rival Valparaiso
The Butler football team remained undefeated in Pioneer League play as they defeated rival Valparaiso 56-17. The Bulldogs (4-2, 3-0) were led by quarterback Matt Lancaster’s 246 yards and three touchdowns, as he played only the first half. Lancaster finished the first half with a 41-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver JT Mesch to give…
Committee to consider parking garage
Butler University’s Board of Trustees endorsed the recommendation of the trustee facilities committee to work with Keystone Group to develop a plan for a mixed-use parking garage on campus. Butler’s facilities committee will work with the Keystone Group to develop a facility that could add 300 beds and 1,000 parking spots to campus behind the…
As Hinkle undergoes major renovations, officials are hoping donations will round out the costs.
Work on the Hinkle Fieldhouse exterior is still being done, but the Hinkle Campaign is preparing to move into its public phase, signaling a shift in focus for the renovation project. At Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting, President Jim Danko said the campaign will begin to fundraise publicly on Nov. 6 and will continue to do…
Sex crimes, liquor arrests increase
Butler University had more crimes in five of the 17 crime sub-categories listed in Butler’s recently released Comprehensive Combined Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report for 2011. Forcible sex offenses, liquor law arrests, drug law arrests, drug law violations referred for Student Conduct Actions and forcible burglary at Butler all increased from 2010…
Officials allocate money to cover $2.28M deficit
Butler University officials used money from two funds to make up for a $2.28 million deficit in this year’s projected budget. $1.145 million from last year’s surplus will be used in part to cover the deficit. The remaining $1.135 million will come from a contingency fund, a sort of cushion for the university budget. Several…
Sleep on it and prevent weight gain
Almost all students go through a health fad at some point in their collegiate tenure. I’ve been an active gym rat since my junior year of high school, and I’ve tried too many fitness fads to count. I pitched the idea of health tips in The Collegian, which snowballed into this health column. The column’s…
Bulldogs make early mark in Atlantic 10
Butler athletes are already making a mark on the Atlantic 10 Conference, picking up various conference awards. At the end of each week of athletic events, the A-10 produces a list of awards, including Athlete of the Week and Rookie of the Week. Each of the A-10 schools sends in a nominee from each sport,…
Volleyball: Team gets first conference win
The Butler volleyball team is preparing to take on its next conference opponent, Saint Louis, after going 1-1 on the weekend and earning its first-ever Atlantic 10 conference win. The Billikens (5-13, 0-4) are coming off a 15-12 record last year and a loss in the second round of the A-10 tournament to Xavier. Saint…
Deadlines approach for 2012 election
Butler University students have many choices regarding voting in the general election this November. With voter turnout and registration the urge to get out and vote is even stronger. According to the 2010 census, only 58 percent of Americans aged 18 to 24 are registered to vote. JoAnna Brown political science and American politics adjunct…