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Baldino and McKenzie win SGA presidential election

The Baldino-McKenzie ticket received 66% of the votes, and their opponents, the Elrod-Gahl ticket, received 32%.
Suzanne Reading announced as interim CCOM dean

“‘I am confident that under her guidance, the College of Communication is in capable and caring hands.’”
BREAKING: BUPD in search of information regarding Hinkle heist

“On Saturday, March 21 at 1:16 a.m. five unidentified individuals gained unauthorized access to Hinkle Fieldhouse and left eleven minutes later with approximately $12,000 to $15,000 worth of ‘communication equipment’.”
BREAKING: Former point guard Ronald Nored named as Matta’s successor

“Nored, 36, was the engine of Butler’s offense from 2008-12, starting 125 games and was named Horizon League defensive player of the year twice.”
Thad Matta stepped down. Who’s next in line to lead men’s basketball?

With a national search underway, several names in the college basketball world could reasonably become the 26th head coach of the storied program:
Thad Matta retires from coaching, stepping into advisory role

“Matta will remain with the university as a special assistant to the president and athletic director.”
Blue IV steps away from public appearances, search beginning for replacement

“Blue IV has served as the mascot since January of 2020, making appearances in and around the Butler community, as well as amassing 121,000 Instagram followers.”
CCOM Dean to depart position in July

“Valenzano will be leaving Butler to be Provost of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.”
Butler men’s basketball among several Big East schools affected by college basketball rigging scheme

“Butler is accompanied by St. John’s, Georgetown and DePaul from schools in the Big East named in the scheme, and are the only power-four schools to be named in the indictment.’”