MARAIS JACON-DUFFY & CASSIE EBERLE | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & STAFF REPORTER This time three years ago, Abdul-Rahman Kassig, then still known as Peter, was a political science student at Butler University. He attended classes in Jordan Hall and completed service learning projects with his classmates. Now, he is internationally known as a captive of the Islamic…
Students Stand Tall
JYLIAN VIGAR | STAFF REPORTER The Stand Tall Project began as a suggestion at a resident-assistant meeting in Butler University’s Ross Hall. Junior Noelle Rich, an RA in Ross Hall, developed the Stand Tall Project as a way to encourage students in Ross to look out for one another and raise awareness about sexual assault.…
Dawg Bucks vs. flex dollars
TYLER SPRINGER | STAFF REPORTER Most Butler University students know how to use their flex dollars and Dawg Bucks. With the swipe of their student IDs, they have instant access to a variety of food and beverage options. But the difference between the two forms of payment is not as basic. At first glance,…
Bookstore gets a new look
SARAH STOESZ | ASST. NEWS EDITOR After 15 years, the Butler Bookstore is getting a whole new look. A two-week remodeling project began Monday morning. The bookstore will remain in operation during the remodeling. Remodeling is being done on half the store at a time. The first half of the store will be finished this…
IT promotes cyber safety in October
JUSTINA KAISER | CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Butler University’s Information Technology celebrates October’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month the way it celebrates every month—by promoting online safety. Andrew Summers, a systems information analyst at IT, said the Help Desk plans to relate security information to students through social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. IT will also…
Shots keep students healthy
KIRSTEN ADAIR | STAFF REPORTER Butler University’s Health Services is taking preventative measures to keep everyone on campus healthy this flu season. The department offers flu clinics, a program designed to give free flu shots to students, faculty, staff and the spouses of faculty and staff. “Our campus is fully residential and (the flu) is…
Stores, restaurants to park in the new garage
MIRANDA MARITATO | STAFF REPORTER Butler University’s new parking garage, slated for completion in August 2015, will hold more than just cars. Butler hired CBRE, named for the combination of companies Coldwell Banker and Richard Ellis. CBRE, a real estate and investment company, will help select retail tenants to fill 15,000 square feet of space…
Former Butler student captured by ISIS
Former Butler student Peter Kassig, 26, has been identified as a captive in a video released by Islamic extremist organization ISIS. A video of British aid worker Alan Henning’s beheading was released earlier today by ISIS. The video also shows Kassig, whose life was threatened at the end of the video. Kassig attended Butler in…
Men’s basketball coach Brandon Miller to take medical leave of absence
BY KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Butler men’s basketball coach Brandon Miller is taking a leave of absence from the team due to medical reasons, according to a statement from Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier. Chris Holtmann has been named the interim head coach. Collier said in a release on butlersports.com that…
Possible perils of posting
SARAH STOESZ | ASST. NEWS EDITOR Butler University students actively participate on social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Yik Yak. Students use social media for various reasons, such as sharing experiences, posting photos, and venting or sharing information. Despite what may be good intentions, students can face repercussions if their posts on social media…