Butler will have a new fraternity on campus by fall 2017. Starting tomorrow, there will be three open forums for the top candidates: Theta Chi, Beta Theta Pi and Pi Kappa Alpha.
The Bust Watermelon Party Ever: Lambda Chi Alpha’s Watermelon Bust Event
Watermelon shoes, shirts and giant pool floats were all over campus for the conclusion of Lambda Chi Alpha’s Watermelon Bust on Saturday.
The philanthropy event benefits Feeding America and Gleaners Food Bank. The fraternity raised money and collected food for the two organizations.
Spread s’more love
Photo courtesy of Butler Alpha Chi Omega Facebook Sophie Robertson | Reporter | ssrobert@butler.edu Spread s’more love Alpha Chi Omega S’mores brought students of all years to the campfire-lined front lawn of Butler’s Alpha Chi Omega on Aug. 31. The lure of marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers resulted in money raised for the Alpha Chi…
New members bring in new excitement to Greek life
KIRSTEN ADAIR | STAFF REPORTER On Jan. 11, the excitement of Bid Day could be felt across Butler’s campus. Many Butler students involved in Greek life waited with anticipation. Carly Allen, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, worked as a recruitment counselor for girls going through the recruitment process. “I think that it was a…
A lot goes down when sororities dress up
PAIGE LISTON | pliston@butler.edu | Opinion Columnist A girl stared in the mirror. Her eyes, framed with expertly applied mascara, stared back. Her hair was curled perfectly, the result of hours spent with an iron. A simple black dress covered her skin. It was almost time to go, so she glanced in the mirror once more…
Homecoming through the ages
KATIE GOODRICH | NEWS EDITOR The image of Homecoming morning at Butler University has evolved into something distinct. Cars pull into the parking lot near the Butler Bowl early in the morning. Bulldogs from the past and present unpack their families, their food and their fun. Cheers from the chariot races carry across campus. Alumni…
Greek houses on probation for Homecoming
NATALIE SMITH | CONTRIBUTING WRITER Two Greek houses cannot participate in this year’s Homecoming activities. Sigma Chi and Phi Kappa Psi fraternities are on probation during the year’s festivities, and members cannot compete in the week’s festivities. Levester Johnson, vice president for student affairs, said he did not have information on the specific cases regarding the…