The first major renovation of Hinkle Fieldhouse since the early-1990s is progressing as expected, school officials said. “Overall, I think it has gone well,” Richard Michal, executive director of facilities, said. “It has been challenging, but we knew it would be getting into it.” Michal said he views the renovation as two distinct projects: exterior…
Butler Cultural Requirement needs improvement, students say
The Butler Cultural Requirement, a part of the core curriculum for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, may not be fulfilling its purpose, Butler University faculty and students said. Butler students must attend at least eight cultural performances, seminars or public lectures that the administrators of the requirement specify. Associate Provost Laura Behling came to Butler in…
New SGA president has new goals, aims for accessibility
The Student Government Association’s office in Atherton Union has a new look. The door was open, and boxes were scattered everywhere as SGA President Mike Keller stood atop a step stool, remodeling the room. “I have no complaints about last year’s SGA group,” Keller said, “but this year we’re going to focus on some new…
COMMENTARY | Philosophy of “Arts, Etc.”
Why are you here, dear reader? You have come to “Arts, Etc.” to find what exactly? What “et cetera” means in the context of a liberal arts university is difficult to pin down. Students, faculty, staff, parents and other community members have many different interests that this section might address. Our publication also has the…
Summer theft targets bikes
Butler University Police Department’s crime log showed 16 thefts reported on campus between June and August. BUPD staff said this was actually a fairly quiet summer. Locations of thefts varied from residence halls to academic buildings. One item accounted for over half of the total summer thefts—bikes. Bikes and small electronics are the most common…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Before expansion, consider the impact
Approximately 1,100 first-year students poured onto Butler University’s campus Saturday to begin their studies. The record-breaking freshman class comes with plenty of potential, vibrancy and energy. Still, the ever-expanding enrollment could end up forcing administrators to cut corners in facilities, infrastructure and student life. Housing, parking and budget allocations have all caused strife on campus…
Housing full with large enrollment
Butler University is facing a time when the incoming classes continue to grow. The current expected freshman class size of 1,111 students shot up from last year’s class size of 926. Upperclassmen were offered alternative housing opportunities to help accommodate freshmen. In 2003, additional housing options were offered when Butler’s incoming freshman class totaled 976…
Conference change creates new rivals
Butler University athletics will face a change in competition following its the early departure from the Horizon League for the Atlantic 10 Conference. They also expect to rise to the occasion. Administrators said they feel that Butler teams will still be top competitors in the A-10, as they were in the Horizon League for many…
REVIEW | New Bourne movie is entertaining, but underwhelms
A Bourne movie without Matt Damon? Or, more importantly, a Bourne movie without Jason Bourne? “The Bourne Legacy” had big shoes to fill when Universal Pictures announced the fourth installment of the Bourne series. The tagline “There was never just one” is a good way to whet the fans’ appetite, but could the legacy of…
Volleyball welcomes first season in Atlantic 10
The new will meet the old this fall as the Butler volleyball team prepares for another season on the court. The new is the fresh competition the Bulldogs will face in their first season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The old are the four starters returning to the team—junior middle blockers Maggie…