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…
Officials report year’s second rape
COLIN LIKAS | Editor-In-Chief Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a rape by force that reportedly occurred in a Butler University residence hall early Sunday morning. The sex crime is the fourth to be reported in Butler University Police Department crime logs in the last three and a half months. BUPD is assisting IMPD with…
Setting the pace in the fight against cancer
COLIN LIKAS | Editor-In-Chief Adam Davis lost his grandmother to cancer last week. Instead of wondering why this happened to his family, however, the Butler University senior is part of an organization fighting to end the disease. Davis is involved with Relay for Life, an organization sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The organization allows…
The men behind the campaigns
NATALIE SMITH | Asst. News Editor Pingel: “Already experienced” Sophomore Chad Pingel did not always know he wanted to be Butler’s Student Government Association president. After seeing other leaders on campus and entering some leadership positions himself, the idea was on his radar. “What makes me want to run for (president) is that I’ve already…
Class of 2018 trends emerge
KATIE GOODRICH | Asst. News Editor On Valentine’s Day, the regular decision admission notifications went out regarding Butler University’s next freshman class. The Office of Admission wants between 1,000 and 1,025 students in the Class of 2018, said Aimée Rust-Scheuermann, director of admission. The exact number of students will be unknown until the Census Day…
Butler Terrace
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Sophomores and juniors will have another living option to choose from when the housing selection process begins March 25. On Friday, an announcement from Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson informed students of the new option to live in Butler Terrace Condominiums, which are located on the corner of…