MATTHEW VANTRYON | Asst. Sports Editor Indiana Pacers stars Paul George, David West and George Hill visited Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. Xavier men’s basketball coach Chris Mack jokingly mentioned in his press conference that he wished the trio could suit up for his team. Brandon Miller likely wishes the same. The Butler basketball season…
Putting the ‘Indiana’ in Indianapolis Museum of Art
BRENNA MANLEY | Staff Reporter Robert Indiana’s artwork is being put on display after waiting eight months for the largest gallery at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The print retrospective exhibition will be on display from Feb. 16, through May 4, showcasing Indiana’s artistry to his fellow Hoosiers in Indianapolis for the first time since…
STAFF EDITORIAL: Allow juniors to live as adults and move off campus
We believe Butler University’s three-year on-campus residency rule needs to be repurposed to allow juniors to live off campus. Our primary reasons for this argument lie in the institution’s ongoing housing crunch and the cost to live in Apartment Village. There is no doubt Butler is going through a period of significant growth and change.…
Ditch the dorm – get dinner for two
MORGAN LEGEL | Columnist A candlelit dinner for two, a walk through a park at night, and a romantic movie. These dates may seem cliché, but they are classic. However, a lot of students do not experience dates like these, or dates in general, while attending college. Butler, along with other universities, has developed a…
Faculty and staff bond with brown bags
COLIN LIKAS | Editor-In-Chief Students at Butler University get the opportunity to meet and interact with new and varying individuals. while on campus. At the same time, those helping to provide a college experience to students can also interact and become companions. This is a key goal for Butler Staff Assembly’s “informal lunches.” The first…
Butler emails still active shortly after graduation
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Students looking toward graduation should also look into finding a new email provider. University students who are on track to graduate in May will not be able to use their Butler email after Aug. 1, of this year, according to Scott Kincaid, chief information officer. Email termination is not dependent…
Female journalists should receive equal opportunities
TONY ESPINAL | Asst. Opinion Editor I love sports, especially football. I love watching two brutish armies waging combat, vying for a chance to play in the ultimate game- the Super Bowl. While I enjoy soccer and basketball as well, there is no sport I would rather watch over football. However, I know of someone…
Channel leaves students in the dark
RHYAN HENSON | Multimedia Editor The Fox Sports 1 television partnership with Big East Conference basketball has put Butler men’s and women’s basketball on more than 90 million television screens around the country. However, those who use Butler’s standard cable do not get the channel. Students who have not purchased Bright House’s premium package have…
Butler grad Kaltenmark moves up the chain
SARAH STOESZ | Staff Reporter Michael Kaltenmark now has what he calls his dream job, after his recent promotion to director of external relations. Kaltenmark was promoted to this position at the beginning of the month. Kaltenmark said he thinks he fits the bill for this position because of its public relations and community relations…
When a Sex Crime Occurs on Campus, Butler Police Decide How to Act
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Viviane Linos was surprised to discover the rape of another student by a fellow Butler student had allegedly occurred before the beginning of winter break. What concerned Linos more was the fact she found out about the incident by way of Butler Confessions, an anonymous social media page. Linos, a…