Author: Nate

  • Printing still free despite new display

    A new printing display depicting dollars instead of credits does not mean students have to pay. When most students log in to a Butler computer, they will see a new display that shows they have $42.00 available to use for printing this year free of charge. That is equivalent to the 1200 credits students received…

  • Atherton gets a facelift

    A $2.5 million renovation and expansion to the Atherton Union Marketplace greeted students for their first meals of the semester. The project has a dual purpose of creating more space and making cosmetic changes. “It was obvious that we had a facility that was aging and inadequate,” Sally Click, dean of student services, said. “It…

  • Art review: “Snapshot”

    In this era of Instagram and iPhoto, it is difficult to imagine a time when photography was a practice exclusively for professionals. The dawn of amateur photography in the late 19th century, following the invention of handheld cameras, is the subject of a special exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art this summer. “Snapshot: Painters…

  • Hinkle Fieldhouse undergoes major exterior, interior renovations

    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…