Rebecca Kling has been called the starter of uncomfortable conversations, but the calm, collected tone of her voice suggests a presence that is anything but awkward. Her story is one of change, acceptance and discovery. Kling is a person who is transgendered, meaning she was born a biological male and now lives her life as…
Jan. 25 Photos of the Week
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OPINION | SOPA and PIPA cause website outburst
Unless you have been living under a rock or have been hit by an electromagnetic pulse and electronic devices are not working, surely you have heard or seen something about the bills that the government is trying to pass. Those bills are commonly referred to as SOPA and PIPA. SOPA stands for ‘Stop Online Piracy…
Men’s tennis: Bulldogs open tough schedule with loss to Ohio State
The men’s tennis team opened its 2012 spring season facing what could be some of the toughest competition it will see this year. The result was not what the Bulldogs hoped for, as they dropped a 7-0 decision to No. 3 Ohio State last Wednesday. “As a team, going up against someone like Ohio State,…
VIDEO | Women’s swimming starts second half of season
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VIDEO | Meet Marcus, a new K-9 in town
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Men’s basketball: Bulldogs take win against Youngstown State
Butler might be back on track. After two games controlled throughout by its opponent, the Butler men’s basketball team turned the tables Sunday. Junior center Andrew Smith scored 20 points, two shy of his career-high, to lead the Bulldogs to a 71-55 victory over Youngstown State at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The win moved Butler (10-9, 4-3)…
Men’s basketball: Cleveland State slides past Bulldogs
Cleveland State coach Gary Waters said his team needed an act of God to help it win in Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Vikings entered Friday’s Horizon League showdown just 2-17 all-time on the home floor of Butler’s men’s basketball team. Waters got what he wanted. Behind 18 points from senior point guard Jeremy Montgomery, Cleveland State…
President announces changes to Butler’s top administration
CLICK HERE FOR DANKO’S FULL ANNOUNCEMENT Two Butler University employees now will serve in expanded administrative roles in the President’s Office, President Jim Danko announced today in a memo to faculty members. Ben Hunter, also a City-County Councilor, will serve as Danko’s chief of staff and executive director of public safety effective immediately. Formerly vice…
Danko appoints interim provost
Psychology professor Kathryn Morris will serve as Butler University’s interim provost and vice president for academic affairs beginning Jan. 1. Butler University President Jim Danko appointed Morris to fill the position left open when former provost Jamie Comstock asked to step down this month. “I am confident that Kate will do an outstanding job in…