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…
Students check-out library changes
KATIE GOODRICH | NEWS EDITOR The Butler University libraries are rearranging collections and repurposing space to meet students’ needs, such as charging laptops and collaborative study spaces. The changes made to the libraries has been a two-year process totaling more than $200,000. “There is a lot going on in the libraries,” said Julie Miller, dean…
Crime stats a mixed bag
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Butler University, along with all other colleges and universities in the U.S., released their 2013 crime and safety report this week in accordance with the Clery Act. Butler’s report, titled “2013 Comprehensive Combined Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report” included crime and safety procedures at Butler, policies, resources for…
Freshman Caucus focuses on forming bonds
TYLER SPRINGER | STAFF REPORTER Butler University’s Freshman Caucus has a new focus this year. It does not just want to raise money; it wants to make memories. Anthony Murdock, the newly elected president of the Caucus, said he wants to create timeless memories for a group of freshmen who are more diverse than ever…
Make Change: Fake money, real work
JYLIAN VIGAR | STAFF REPORTER Going green can earn you cash—fake cash. Butler University’s Center for Urban Ecology oversees Make Change, a local, alternative-currency program that allows people to earn tokens in exchange for environmentally friendly actions. The tokens can be redeemed in Indianapolis like real cash. The Make Change initiative began in 2013. CUE…
SGA approves new Independent Council
MIRANDA MARITATO | STAFF REPORTER Sophomores Julia Mansfield and Samantha Lilly reconstructed the Independent Council on campus this year. Forty percent of Butler students are affiliated with Greek houses, leaving 60 percent independent, a term given to those who are not part of Greek life, including freshmen. The Student Government Association approved the council on…