BROOKLYN RAINES | STAFF REPORTER Photo by Jimmy Lafakis Most Butler students know the purpose of the Butler University Police Department, but few know how BUPD was formed. In 1990, Butler students would have to contact the city police if there was a problem. In 2015, however, BUPD is just a call away and can…
Running out of room in Holcomb
KIRSTEN ADAIR | ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR / Photos by Amy Street The College of Business is hard-pressed to find extra space. “If you’re talking about Holcomb (Building) as it houses the College of Business, there definitely is not enough room,” marketing professor Deborah Skinner said. “We’re overflowing with students, we’re overflowing with faculty. We don’t…
HRC introduces gender-inclusive bathrooms
MATTHEW FLECKENSTEIN | STAFF REPORTER In order to make all students feel included on campus, the Health and Recreation Complex has made its restrooms gender inclusive. Keith Magnus, director of counseling and consultations services, said making students feel comfortable is a top priority. “The purpose is for all students to feel included, welcome, celebrated,” Magnus…
COPHS dean to retire at end of academic year
ANNIE WEBER | CO-NEWS EDITOR Mary Graham, Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, will retire after this academic year. According to an email announcing her retirement from President James Danko, Butler is supportive of her decision and appreciates her nine years of service to the university. “We wish her well and are…
SGA switches from assembly structure to senate structure
BLAKELY HEATON AND MATTHEW DEL BUSTO / STAFF REPORTERS Why the switch? The Student Government Association will transition from an assembly structure to a senate structure this year. Student government president Katelyn Sussli identified two main flaws in the previous assembly structure. “One (flaw) was that there was an inconsistency in who was…
BREAKING: Nancy Whitmore to replace Marc Allan as interim adviser
BY: Matthew VanTryon|Editor-in-Chief, Mallory Duncan|Digital Managing Editor Marc Allan is no longer the interim adviser of The Butler Collegian. Effective immediately, Allan has been replaced by Nancy Whitmore, the director of the Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism. The Collegian is currently working on finding a full-time replacement. Allan, the associate director for public relations at…
Marc Allan assumes role of Collegian interim adviser
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, Sept. 10, 2015 — Loni McKown will no longer be The Butler Collegian’s adviser, after serving five years in that role. The university’s news manager Marc Allan will serve as interim adviser until a permanent replacement can be found. The change in advisement does not affect the status of the Collegian’s mission or operations.…
Butler earns top U.S. News and World Report Rankings
JYLIAN VIGAR | CO-NEWS EDITOR Today, U.S. News & World Report released its annual ranking of America’s Best Colleges. Butler University made several lists, including Most Innovative School among Midwest Regional Universities, Best Undergraduate Teaching and Best Value School. Overall, Butler is ranked No. 2 among Midwest Regional Universities. This is its sixth year in…
Fall alternative break deadline Thursday
ANNIE WEBER | CO-NEWS EDITOR Butler students have the opportunity to travel to Appalachia through the Fall Alternative Break program. The deadline to apply is Sept. 10 and applicants will hear back by Sept. 14. The cost of the trip is $150. The trip is intended for students “to learn about and serve a community…
Butler Assistant Police Chief Arrested for DUI Saturday
Andrew Ryan, Butler University assistant police chief, was arrested Saturday night for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, according to a police report from the Indianapolis Marion County Police Department. Officers responded to the scene of an accident at 6:16 p.m. on the east side of Indianapolis after Ryan turned his vehicle in front of another…