Plans for $25 million in renovations to Hinkle Fieldhouse are in the works, including updates to infrastructure, the arena and student-athlete facilities. “Because the structure was built in 1928 for a different day and age, it’s lacking many needed updates,” said Tom Crowley, associate athletic director for operations. The plans include renovations to the infrastructure,…
As graduation looms, seniors evaluate their options
With the end of the year around the corner, many graduating seniors are finalizing post-graduation plans, and those still in school are just starting to explore these kinds of possibilities. Assistant Director of Career Services Jennifer McConnell said gap year programs have steadily increased in popularity in recently. The biggest programs are still the Peace…
Levi Smith named student employee of the year
Senior Levi Smith was named student employee of the year for his work with a new cancer treatment therapy. Smith is part of a pilot dual-degree program that combines a doctor of pharmacy and a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. He works in the research lab with Alexandre Erkine, an associate professor of pharmacy. The…
Students win national recording competition
A team of five recording industry studies students won the Fantastic Scholastic 7 Recording Competition. The team included seniors Rob Courtney and Brian Gross-Bias, junior Taylor Lehman, sophomore Tommy Nichols and freshman Elissa Chapin. The competition is put on by Shure electronics, a company that makes recording equipment. Shure selects 10 schools across the country…
Rainy weather doesn’t stop ‘Sex on the Mall’
Butler University’s Alliance and Demia student organizations teamed up Saturday to bring Sex on the Mall to campus. The annual event raises awareness about sexuality and informs and educates students about safe sex practices. Vice president of Alliance, freshman Abby Robison, said she hopes Sex on the Mall builds the Butler community’s sexual awareness and…
Student seeks Olympic bid
Sophomore biology and psychology major Sam Weichert is not someone you would want to run into in a back alley. She is training for a bid to the 2012 Olympics for tae kwon do. Last year, Weichert was offered an invitation to compete for an Olympic bid. She was unsuccessful, but didn’t give up on…
Earth Day celebration to be held Friday
On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans, led by students, protested pollution in America. More than four decades later, Earth Day celebrations are still held at hundreds of campuses and communities across the country. The Student Government Association is planning an Earth Day celebration this Friday for Butler University students to get involved and raise…
Campus Earth Day events in limbo
An event planned by the Environmental Concerns Organization to be held next Wednesday in celebration of Earth Day will be rescheduled for next week because of a university contract with Aramark food services. ECO president Rebecca Taylor was unable to get a representative from Aramark to sign off on allowing the organization to have food…
Computers stolen: 3 PCs, 1 Mac missing from Writer’s Studio after heist
Four computers, valued at more than $2,000, were reported stolen from the Writer’s Studio on Sunday, according to Butler University Police Department. Employee Jamie Kostecki, a junior arts administration and Spanish major, said she noticed a desktop computer was missing when she opened the studio at 3 p.m. that day. Kostecki said she figured the…
President’s house, Creative Writing Center to get updates
Renovations will soon occur at the Carter House, the official residence for university presidents, and at the Creative Writing Center. The president’s house, located at 525 Blue Ridge Road, will undergo renovations to welcome Butler University’s new president. No specific work orders have been placed and approved for the house, according to a press release…