MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | NEWS EDITOR Think you’re home free to drink when you turn 21? Not exactly—at least not on Butler’s campus. The majority of alcohol-related ticketings and arrests on Butler’s campus in the past year involved minors possessing or consuming alcohol, according to Butler University Police Department crime logs. That’s not to say students…
Policy to be discussed at Faculty Senate Meeting
COLIN LIKAS | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Butler University’s first Faculty Senate meeting is scheduled for Sept. 10. It appears group members already have an impactful topic to discuss. Butler’s Board of Trustees approved changes to the school’s tuition remission and exchange policy for faculty and staff last December. The old remission policy allowed for Butler employees and…
Nutrition under the microscope
ALEXANDRA BODE | STAFF REPORTER The Atherton Union Marketplace will feature more nutritional information than in previous years. In 2012 the American College Health Association conducted a survey revealing a high number of students wanted more nutritional information about the food served on campus. Butler has already taken steps in its dining facilities to make…
C-Club changes appearance, menu over summer
ALEXANDRA BODE | STAFF REPORTER After a summer of renovations, C-Club unveiled changes to both the infrastructure of the building and the food it serves. Part of the change is due to the fact that Butler University entered into a contract with a local produce provider, Sally Click, dean of student services said. It is not…
Butler Blue II in his own words
Looking back at the life of America’s Dog via his award-winning social media accounts . . . Butler Blue II@ButlerBlue2 How do I know that all dogs go to heaven? Because I’m there now. It’s been a great ride. Thank you all, God bless @butleru, and #GoDawgs Tue, Sep 03 2013 13:06:41 Butler Blue II@ButlerBlue2…
Reaction to parking changes varies
BY JEFF STANICH NEWS EDITOR Parking permits for the majority of Butler University’s students will cost nearly three times as much as last year. Students have had various reactions to the change, both in favor and against. Sophomore Serena Caress said the more expensive permit forced her to leave her car at home. “I tried…
Midsummer mayhem results in arrests
BY MARAIS JACON-DUFFY NEWS EDITOR Butler University’s “midsummer” weekend may come to a stop due to arrests, community complaints and negative media attention surrounding the June weekend. As local outlets such as FOX 59 and the Indianapolis Star reported, 33 Butler students were arrested by excise police at midsummer this year. Countless others were ticketed.…
Reaction to parking changes varies
BY JEFF STANICH | NEWS EDITOR Parking permits for the majority of Butler University’s students will cost nearly three times as much as last year. Students have had various reactions to the change, both in favor and against. Sophomore Serena Caress said the more expensive permit forced her to leave her car at home. “I…
IMPD has lead on Sunday’s armed robbery
BY MELISSA IANNUZZI | ASST. NEWS EDITOR The Butler University and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Departments are searching for individuals who robbed two Butler students at gunpoint. Detective Bruce Allee said IMPD appears to have a lead in the case. Two Butler students were walking on 42nd Street around 3 a.m. Sunday when a car stopped…
When it comes to summer parking changes… who really wins?
RYAN LOVELACE | Managing editor Most Butler University students will pay more for the same parking spaces available last year, despite the university’s expectation to spend tens of millions of dollars less than it originally planned. Butler officials implemented a new parking system without much prior input from those directly impacted by the price increase.…