Author: Nate

  • AOC | New students serve Indianapolis community

    Lawnmowers ran, shovels sliced into the ground, leaves rustled as they were stuffed into trash bags, a leaf blower roared on the sidewalk and 90 voices penetrated the 75-degree summer air. “If it’s not growin’, it’s goin’,” an instructor shouted to the volunteers. These were the sounds at St. Paul Street last Friday, where 66…

  • OPINION | Bike owners, be proactive to prevent theft

    In the past year, Butler University has suffered a series of bicycle thefts. Students, faculty and staff reported nine stolen bikes in the past three months. The Butler University Police Department can do very little to prevent future thefts, so the responsibility falls on the bike owners. The worst possible response to crime involves blaming…

  • Sexual misconduct policies updated in student handbook

    Sexual misconduct incidents now must be investigated with or without the involvement of a victim, per new policy changes at a national and university level. The 2012-13 edition of the Butler University student handbook contains updates due to new obligations from the U.S. Department of Education released in April. The harassment and sexual misconduct parts…

  • OPINION | Construction congests campus but is ultimately worthwhile

    Students should use patience while they navigate around the several construction projects on campus. There are many construction sites around campus, and students should understand that these upgrades are necessary and beneficial. These developing areas are a good sign that Butler is putting our tuition dollars to good use, especially after raising the tuition for…

  • TKE chapter shut down

    It’s been more than three months since Butler University administrators shut the doors of Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Gamma Psi chapter. A report came in near the end of the spring semester that led to an investigation of the house. Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson would not disclose what the complaint against the organization…

  • OPINION | Higher prices now, bigger changes later

    On July 24, Butler students received a brief email on the Butler Connection detailing an increased price of parking decals from $60 to $75. Although this larger price tag might leave a sour taste in students’ mouths, the extra money will go toward feasible, positive changes. The message alluded to “new parking-related software,” which left…

  • OPINION | Housing options fail to solve larger problems

    Butler University’s freshman class of 2016 is the largest class in the university’s history. While this is a reason for Butler to celebrate, it is also a cause for concern: the university has a housing problem. Student housing options, including apartments at Christian Theological Seminary and rooms at Homestead Suites, have been offered to upper…

  • Women’s soccer gets first win of season

    After dropping its season opener to Louisville, the Butler women’s soccer team was ready to put the first loss  in the past and move on to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The Bulldogs (1-1) came out firing on all cylinders  to get their first win of the season. The Bulldogs finished the Mastodons (0-1) off…

  • Sunday Welcome Week Events

    More than 1,100 students moved into Butler University’s residential halls on Saturday and started unpacking their bags and making their rounds at Welcome Week activities. Sunday’s events include the convocation, a brunch and a dinner for new students. Check back in with The Collegian for a daily schedule of Welcome Week events. Click on the…