Published Aug. 29, 2012 With Indiana officials looking to crack down on underage and high-risk alcohol consumption on college campuses, the atmosphere of Butler University is changing. An alcohol task force, comprised of Butler students and faculty from numerous departments, was created during the 2011-12 academic year. Curbing Illegal Drinking on Butler’s Campus For the…
Crime in Broad Ripple causes concern
Broad Ripple, a popular destination for Butler University students, has been hit with a recent crime trend. A representative from one popular destination, Buffalo Wild Wings, said that any sort of crime is possible. “We see all sorts of people around… but we do not get in their way and let the police handle any…
Butler backs Rocky Ripple
The signs all over read: Save Our Homes. We Are Indy. Don’t Cripple the Ripple. Rocky Ripple is battling the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ plan for a 4-foot-tall, 8,200-foot-long floodwall that would exclude the neighborhood from protection. New to the list of opposing parties are Butler University and the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association. Cosmetic…
Core budget gap filled
Butler University’s core curriculum no longer faces a budget gap as the 2012-13 school year gets underway. The core curriculum faced a budget shortfall of $400,000 last April. “Funding for the core was never in jeopardy,” said Ben Hunter, chief of staff and executive director of public safety. “The core will always be funded.” Hunter…
CCOM internships still strong despite change
The dean of the College of Communication said internships will still be a part of the student experience, despite last year’s internship coordinator’s position cut. “There never was a question that internships would go away or that there would even be a diminishing of an internship program in the College of Communication,” CCOM Dean Gary…
Increased parking permits pay for new software
Butler parking permits cost $15 more than last year because of a vote by Butler’s parking committee. The committee vote approved a $75 price tag that will remain frozen for two years. “If they’re going to raise prices, they should use the money towards helping to manage parking better,” said sophomore Katie Cessna, who brought…
Grab and Go lunches adds to flexibility
Atherton Union Marketplace will not be completed until mid-September, but Butler University officials have worked to make sure getting food will not become an inconvenience. Grab & Go lunches will be offered to accommodate people during the delay, especially those who want to avoid long lines around noon. “It’s more of a convenience thing until…
Printing still free despite new display
A new printing display depicting dollars instead of credits does not mean students have to pay. When most students log in to a Butler computer, they will see a new display that shows they have $42.00 available to use for printing this year free of charge. That is equivalent to the 1200 credits students received…
Atherton gets a facelift
A $2.5 million renovation and expansion to the Atherton Union Marketplace greeted students for their first meals of the semester. The project has a dual purpose of creating more space and making cosmetic changes. “It was obvious that we had a facility that was aging and inadequate,” Sally Click, dean of student services, said. “It…