MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Four Butler students will spend the next few months serving as ambassadors for the city of Indianapolis and its events, advocating volunteerism and involvement. These students were chosen to represent their hometowns of Indiana, and the state as a whole, based on their involvement, passions and personalities. On top of…
Public Relations event pits students against students
MIRANDA MARITATO | Staff Reporter Two teams of Butler University students have been faced with the challenge of competing for public relations bragging rights. The Bateman Case Study Competition is the Public Relations Student Society of America’s (PRSSA) premier annual national case study event. It is geared toward public relations students. The competition gives students…
“Real Beauty” model inspires students
NATALIE SMITH | Asst. News Editor Model Stacy Nadeau said she wants everyone to be their best, healthy self. On Thursday night, Nadeau spoke to a crowd in the Johnson Room about her experience being featured on a Times Square billboard in nothing but her underwear and bra, untouched and un-airbrushed, as a part of…
Butler chooses Chad Pingel
JULIANNE STRIBIAK | Staff Reporter Sophomore Chad Pingel will lead Butler’s Student Government Association as president-elect. Pingel and Junior opponent Robert Gale were informed of the results slightly before that by phone calls at around 10:45 pm. “I’m ecstatic. I can’t believe it,” Pingel said. “I was shocked and surprised and feeling very fortunate, it’s…
Butler receiving new image
KATIE GOODRICH | Asst. News Editor Butler University hired 160over90, a branding agency, to help achieve the 2020 Vision. 160over90 is based in Philadelphia, Penn., and has worked with several universities on similar re-branding projects, such as the University of Notre Dame, University of Dayton, and Duke University. Matt Mindrum, vice president of marketing and…
Butler stresses privacy
SARAH STOESZ | Staff reporter In this year’s election, changes were made to ensure the privacy of candidates. This year, candidates only had about 14 days to campaign, said sophomore Kylie Broton, Chair of Election Oversight Committee. “We changed the bylaws this year to say they can start campaigning when the SGA Election Oversight Committee…
Groups shed light on hazing
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Posters saying “Don’t Haze Me Bro” and “No Excuses” could be seen all over Butler’s campus, as Greek chapters observed National Hazing Prevention Week last week. Hazing prevention week is typically held the first week of September, but Butler Greek Life decided February would be more appropriate for a school…
Social probations tailored to violations
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Rumors about what Greek house is “in trouble” spread around campus like wildfire. But the common phrase “they’re on social probation” tends not to tell the whole story. Kristina Traxler, vice president of conduct for Butler’s Panhellenic Council and a Greek organization member, said probations can be placed on Butler’s…
Students debate need for core
KATIE GOODRICH | Asst. News Editor The Butler University debate team argued about whether to abolish or modify the Butler University Core Curriculum Tuesday night. The debate showcased the students and gave an interesting topic for people to think about, said Casey Kelly, director of the debate team. “Students have strong opinions on the core,”…
B-lot parking problems resolved
MIRANDA MARITATO | Staff Reporter Butler University Police Department organized a waitlist for B parking permits to accommodate students. Students who were seeking B permits after they had been sold out were able to sign up on the waitlist. Students who have changed housing arrangements, graduated, or left to study abroad gave back their B…