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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,”…

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…

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…

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…

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…