The new commission on sexual assault created by University President James Danko progressed with work on new legislation over the summer. At the end of the 2013-14 academic year, Danko announced the formation of the commission. The initial mission of the group consisting of students, faculty and staff was to develop a plan to stop…
Danko’s State of The University addressed Big East, construction, sexual assault, among others
By: Marais Jacon-Duffy Editor-in-Chief University President James Danko highlighted progress made and progress yet to be made in his State of the University address this morning. He discussed issues such as sexual assault, Butler’s move to the Big East, new facilities and construction on campus, changes in administrative positions and also addressed an article published in…
Butler to build new parking garage and residence hall
By: Marais Jacon-Duffy Editor-in-Chief Butler will begin construction on a new student-housing facility and a multi-use parking garage sometime in this coming school year. Plans for the new residence hall and parking garage were approved by Butler’s Board of Trustees and announced to faculty and staff in an email by University President James Danko yesterday.…
New Board of Trustees members selected
KATIE GOODRICH NEWS CO-EDITOR Four new members will join Butler University’s Board of Trustees. “We are exceptionally pleased to have these distinguished individuals join out Board of Trustees,” said Butler University President James Danko. “Their vast business expertise, coupled with their deep interest in Butler University, will be incredibly valuable as we work to advance…
Couture relieved of duties as women’s basketball coach, Godlevske named to interim role
Beth Couture was relieved of her duties as head coach of the women’s basketball program today, according a statement released by the Athletics Department. Butler women’s basketball assistant coach Kurt Godlevske will assume the position of interim head coach immediately, according to the release. Athletic Director Barry Collier released the following statement regarding Godlevske. “I…
Colleagues defend Couture, but questions linger
BY: COLIN LIKAS AND MATTHEW VANTRYON | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Former Butler University women’s basketball players and coaches continue to speak out about the program’s 12-year coach Beth Couture. Couture again declined to comment this week. The Butler Collegian ran a front-page story titled “Former players allege verbal abuse, mistreatment” last week. Since…
Sexual Assault Concerns
COLIN LIKAS & MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | Editor-In-Chief & News Editor A recent protest on Butler University’s campus has accelerated plans to address sexual violence at the school. Butler President James Danko said in an email to The Collegian that addressing sexual violence on campus is the administration’s “number one priority.” “My intention had been to…
Sophomore Wears Number of Hats in Original Film, “Indy Push”
SARAH STOESZ | Staff Reporter A new film, “Indy Push,” will premiere on campus at the end of the semester. Sophomore Jeff Stanich wrote, directed, produced and starred in “Indy Push.” Stanich is a journalism and English double major. “I started writing it in December because I started doing video and I’ve loved writing, so…
Student Hit by Dawg Ride Bus Near Campus
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Butler University Police Department’s Dawg Ride bus struck a student on Saturday morning. The collision occurred after midnight near the Apartment Village and 49th Street. BUPD’s daily crime log cited the incident as a “traffic accident resulting in personal injury/consumption and possession of alcohol of a minor.” Assistant Chief of…
Administration Addresses Housing Concerns
ALEXANDRA BODE | Staff Reporter Butler University President James Danko described the student housing development as “a duck on the water.” “Because, as you look around campus, you don’t necessarily see the thing yet, but there’s a lot going on under the water,” Danko said. Butler partnered with American Campus Communities, a company based in…