Author: Nate

  • Sophomore Creates sci-fi world: “Dungeon Crawlers” book series combines LeBlanc’s many interests

    To have a book published while still in college is quite an accomplishment. Sophomore biology major Stefan LeBlanc has already published two and he plans to publish more. LeBlanc is the author of the recently published “Dungeon Crawlers,” Episodes One and Two, the first installments of what he hopes will be a continuing series. “Writing,…

  • Fieldhouse gets a facelift: $25 million project will update Hinkle’s infrastructure, facilities

    Plans for $25 million in renovations to Hinkle Fieldhouse are in the works, including updates to infrastructure, the arena and student-athlete facilities. “Because the structure was built in 1928 for a different day and age, it’s lacking many needed updates,” said Tom Crowley, associate athletic director for operations. The plans include renovations to the infrastructure,…

  • As graduation looms, seniors evaluate their options

    With the end of the year around the corner, many graduating seniors are finalizing post-graduation plans, and those still in school are just starting to explore these kinds of possibilities. Assistant Director of Career Services Jennifer McConnell said gap year programs have steadily increased in popularity in recently. The biggest programs are still the Peace…

  • Levi Smith named student employee of the year

    Senior Levi Smith was named student employee of the year for his work with a new cancer treatment therapy. Smith is part of a pilot dual-degree program that combines a doctor of pharmacy and a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. He works in the research lab with Alexandre Erkine, an associate professor of pharmacy. The…

  • Students win national recording competition

    A team of five recording industry studies students won the Fantastic Scholastic 7 Recording Competition. The team included seniors Rob Courtney and Brian Gross-Bias, junior Taylor Lehman, sophomore Tommy Nichols and freshman Elissa Chapin. The competition is put on by Shure electronics, a company that makes recording equipment.  Shure selects 10 schools across the country…

  • Rainy weather doesn’t stop ‘Sex on the Mall’

    Butler University’s Alliance and Demia student organizations teamed up Saturday to bring Sex on the Mall to campus. The annual event raises awareness about sexuality and informs and educates students about safe sex practices. Vice president of Alliance, freshman Abby Robison, said she hopes Sex on the Mall builds the Butler community’s sexual awareness and…

  • Student seeks Olympic bid

    Sophomore biology and psychology major Sam Weichert is not someone you would want to run into in a back alley. She is training for a bid to the 2012 Olympics for tae kwon do. Last year, Weichert was offered an invitation to compete for an Olympic bid. She was unsuccessful, but didn’t give up on…

  • The issue with drug trafficking: Mexico’s crisis is U.S. crisis, too

    I’ve heard several people express the idea that if we as a nation are not careful, Mexico’s drug crisis might spill over into the United States. The problem is it already has. There is no uniquely Mexican drug crisis. We are experiencing the American drug crisis. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, recently proposed that Mexican cartels…

  • Who is this year’s NBA champ?

    By Steven Peek, Colin Likas and Lance Rinker With 82 regular season games in the books, the National Basketball Association playoffs are underway. Sixteen teams have a clean slate and are competing for the crown. The field is a mix of strong holdovers, fresh faces and proven champions. This leads to a question for which…