Ryan Lovelace | Managing Editor Butler University has used more than 140,000 pounds of ice melt and salt this winter. Jerry Carlson, director of maintenance services, said while this is the first year where Butler has tracked its ice melt and salt use, it definitively surpasses last year’s usage. “We’ve used a lot more…
Graduate Student Guidance – Just Go For It
Tony Espinal | Assistant Opinion Editor As I sat in my chair at the campus Starbucks, my heart and mind began to race. I had strolled in with a false sense of bravado that melted away. Below this mask of confidence was a terrified man trying to work up the nerve to speak to…
Flaherty Fills the Void
Miranda Maritato | Staff Reporter Butler University has filled the Dean of Student Life position after a semester vacancy. Butler welcomed Anne G. Flaherty as the new Dean of Student Life on Jan. 8. The application process began in late spring of 2013 after former dean Irene Stevens’ retirement, but the search was postponed…
Electronic Music Studio Presents Annual Festival
Vanessa Staublin | Staff Reporter Electronic music, a genre not often showcased at a Butler University concert, is returning to campus through the Electronic Music Festival. The performance is an opportunity for students taking electronic music courses to showcase their work. Frank Felice, associate professor of music, teaches electronic music courses and said he…
Devour Delicious Downtown Delicacies
Brittany Garrett | Staff Reporter Indianapolis eateries cater to anyone’s taste buds, but an upcoming event promises to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Devour Downtown is a citywide, semiannual food-fest lasting through Feb. 2. More than 60 restaurants are offering three-course meals for $25-$30 per person. A continuously updated list of participating venues…
Despite Promotions, Attendance Struggles
Rhyan Henson | Multimedia Editor Although it is the heart of basketball season, the Butler women’s team is having trouble filling the seats. The highest attendance figure this season was 624 on Dec. 15 versus Northern Kentucky. The announced attendance for Saturday’s game versus Creighton was 402. Those who attended the men’s game earlier…
C-Club Experiments Staying Open Later for Students
Alexandra Bode | Staff Reporter A pilot program to keep Campus Club open until midnight Sunday through Thursday has been put in place for the month of January. The program is looking at what students use in the C-Club, said Sally Click, dean of student services. It will show specifically which station they most…
Butler Runner Competes Overseas
Marko Tomich | Staff Reporter Butler freshman Lauren Wood, just 18 years old, was selected to compete for the United States team in the 25th Bupa Great Edinburgh cross country race Saturday, Jan. 11. After receiving All-Conference recognition in her first season in the Big East, Wood also was chosen as one of six…
Butler Grad Busy but Upbeat in New Internship Director Role
Natalie Smith | Assistant News Editor Coming into their Saturday matinee versus Marquette, Butler (11-7, 1-5) had opened its home conference schedule with three consecutive overtime contests and three losses. The overtime trend continued Saturday afternoon, but the Bulldogs finally found themselves on the winning end of the scoreboard as the final horn sounded.…
Butler Gets First Conference Win
Matthew Vantryon | Assistant Sports Editor Coming into their Saturday matinee versus Marquette, Butler (11-7, 1-5) had opened its home conference schedule with three consecutive overtime contests and three losses. The overtime trend continued Saturday afternoon, but the Bulldogs finally found themselves on the winning end of the scoreboard as the final horn sounded.…