Melissa Iannuzzi | Assistant News Editor Professor Emeritus Jackson Wiley, the conductor of the Butler Symphony Orchestra from 1969 to 1991, died Sept. 3. He was 92 years old. “He whirled with a high purpose, not wildly but with an energy that took us all to high achievements,” said James Briscoe, professor of historical…
New commission hopes to promote diversity
Natalie Smith | Staff Reporter Butler University President James Danko created a new campus Diversity Commission in order to address topics surronding diversity on campus. Last week, President Danko sent an email to the Butler community about the newly-formed faculty group. The commission is assessing the previous programs put in place to improve campus…
Dean of student life search continues
Jeff Stanich | Staff Reporter When Irene Stevens retired in May 2013, the dean of student life position did not have someone to immediately fill it. The position is still unfilled after a summer of searching for a replacement, leaving all of the day-to-day responsibilities on other administrators’ shoulders. Levester Johnson, vice president of student…
Securing social media
By Tony Espinal How many people think about the consequences of posting online? Protecting one’s reputation is becoming the most important digital security measure people take in today’s world. Personal pictures and other incriminating information may only be a few clicks away. With the creation of social media and other Internet posting sites, everyone has…
Don’t shy away from risque
By Abby Bien I like controversy and conversation that arises from art. Growing up, my family and I spent hours in theatre seats, watching shows like “Rent,” “Spring Awakening,” and, most recently, “The Book of Mormon.” Last year I saw the latter Tony award-winning show, a religious satirical musical written by the creators of “South…
Former Bulldog dons Yankee pinstripes
BY KYLE BEERY | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Radley Haddad is trying to join the likes of Pat Neshek and Dan Johnson as former Butler University baseball players to play in Major League Baseball. Haddad, a 2013 Butler graduate and Carmel native, is beginning offseason workouts after finishing his first season as a catcher with the New…
Transfer students struggle to fit in at Butler
By Taylor Powell Day one: You move into your new dorm as a freshman in college. By the time you are halfway unpacked, you are pushing your parents out the door, locking it and never looking back. Day two: You are swimming in freedom with no parents, no rules and no worries. Day three: You…
Overtime: Colts may struggle
BY BEN SIECK | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR The Indianapolis Colts may disappoint fans hoping for a repeat of last year’s success, given this season’s prospective results. Despite winning their opening game against the Oakland Raiders, the 2013 Colts will be hard-pressed for wins in the coming weeks. The 2012 Colts, led by number one draft pick…
Football: Bulldogs cruise in home opener
BY ADAM WINAY | STAFF REPORTER Butler football will play its next game at No. 13 Division III Franklin College after winning last weekend’s home opener against Wittenburg, 49-24. The Bulldogs go to Franklin after the Grizzlies lost to top-ranked, Division III Mount Union, 30-27. “We are going to play a team with much more confidence…
Good victorious in cross country opener
The Butler cross country teams kicked off their seasons Friday at Bradley. Leading the way for Butler was junior transfer Katie Good, who won the women’s three-mile race with a time of 16:32. She finished 13 seconds ahead of the second-place runner. Good is a transfer from Manchester, and coach Matt Roe was pleased with…