Author: Nate

  • Trustees watch over university

    It consists of 28 individuals from all walks of life. Many of them graduated from Butler University, although some received an education elsewhere. Some of its members graduated in the 1950s, some in the 1990s. It includes men and women who majored in everything from accounting to zoology. This is the Butler Board of Trustees.…

  • President shares vision with students at town hall

    Butler University President Jim Danko hosted a dialogue with students where they discussed “A Shared Strategic Vision” for the university’s future. Danko told the gathering of faculty and  students about his plan, which includes raising the endowment to $750 million by 2025  and making additions to campus as outlined in the master plan. He said…

  • University funds: Danko aims to grow resources

    Butler University’s endowment totaled $150 million as of August 2012, but President Jim Danko’s strategic vision wants to increase it to $750 million by 2025. In order to achieve this goal, Butler’s endowment would need to grow by more than $4 million per month, on average, from September 2012 to 2025. During Butler’s last fiscal…

  • Alcohol policy changes considered by task force

    The alcohol task force is discussing possible changes to Butler University’s current alcohol policy. The current alcohol policy was created in 2002. Irene Stevens, dean of student life, said, since then, the number of hospitalizations due to alcohol, arrests, sexual assaults and summons tickets have increased dramatically. This school year, seven student arrests have been…

  • Men’s basketball: Gearing up

    The Bulldogs get ready to start the season with a new lineup, a new conference and new competition. The Butler men’s basketball team looks to build off last year’s experiences as it heads into its first season in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Bulldogs enter the A-10 after going 22-15, including 11-7 in the Horizon…

  • Lynch is Mr. Butler

    Bill Lynch’s career path has come full circle. He played football and basketball at Butler, and after a series of football coaching jobs, he finds himself back at his alma mater. After 33 years of coaching football, including 18 as a head coach, Lynch has now been serving as one of Butler’s associate athletic directors…

  • For Your Health: Certain foods aid college life

    Eating healthy is hard. Eating healthy in college is even more difficult. Stress, busy schedules and late nights create an on-the-go atmosphere conducive to late-night Cheetos binges. Fortunately,  dining options are available for students or anyone living a busy, tight-walleted lifestyle. Below are six staple college foods primed to help you live a healthier lifestyle.…

  • Intramural Sports: Increased participation leads to expansion

    Students looking for a break from the busy mid-term week have the option of participating in an intramural sport on campus. In addition to an academic break, intramurals gives students a chance to get involved on campus. Senior Matt Miller, has been playing intramural sports for all four years with the same group of friends.…

  • Women’s soccer begins final stretch

    The Butler women’s soccer team will travel to George Washington on Friday to begin its final Atlantic 10 Conference road trip of the season. The Bulldogs (9-4-4) have yet to win an A-10 road match this year, losing once and tying in another match. Butler is aiming to remain in the top five of the…