News
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Indianapolis Public School board proposes to close Broad Ripple High School
Broad Ripple High School is scheduled to close next school year. The closing would effect a Butler English ICR class, Writing in the Schools.
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Student-run MJ Insurance is officially in business
Butler’s risk management and insurance program opened the university’s first student-run insurance firm last month. Now, the firm is insuring Trip, fine art and other valuables at Butler, as well as speaking at conferences in Bermuda.
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Independent Student Council relaunches at Butler
The organization aims to provide social and educational opportunities for independent students as well as bring them together with Greek students.
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Beta Theta Pi halfway through recruitment at Butler
The new fraternity is working to cement a future for their Men of Principle initiative.
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Butler University applies for alcohol permit for Hinkle Fieldhouse
Butler University has applied for an alcohol permit for Hinkle Fieldhouse with the hopes of selling alcohol at select sporting events starting this basketball season.
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Pocket Points, app that incentivizes students to stay off their phones at Butler
The app gives students points for having their phones locked while in class which translates into rewards at certain local businesses.
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Unwrapping the sex stigma: Get Yourself Tested Kickoff
Butler University’s Health Education and Outreach Programs, and Peers Advocating Wellness for Students hosted GYT Kickoff Sept. 4. GYT takes place the first Tuesday of every month with free testing provided by Damien Center and Bell Flower Clinic.
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Butler Athletics participated in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
After a call for help from University of Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, Butler Athletics sent over 400 pounds of clothing to Houston.
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Bulldogs serve Indianapolis community through BITS program
Bulldogs into the Streets, commonly known as BITS, continues to increase its volunteer numbers. This year, Butler students, faculty and alumni completed almost 50 different projects.
