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SGA defines Butler with ideals statement

Most students in Student Government Association assembly rallied against an honor code but passed a similar measure, called the Student Ideals Statement, last semester. The Student Ideals Statement will be placed in about 30 classrooms, spaces and lobbies around campus. Senior Michael Tirman, a finance and music history major and member of the Council on

Big numbers bring changes to admissions

Because of a surge in applicant numbers this year, the admissions department adjusted the admission process to take on this significant increase, and hopes to welcome a class of 960-1,000 students in the fall. Given the surprisingly large class of 2014, many were concerned with what to expect for next year. However, students can rest

Housing selection leaves students waiting

Several soon-to-be juniors were left empty-handed at Apartment Selection Monday night after space ran out in the Apartment Village. Six groups of four students were left without apartments at the end of the night. As of now, the university has received 503 contracts for the Apartment Village. There are 492 spaces available. “We’re shuffling,” Dean

Visiting writer has made 650 future educators

He can make you feel as though you are Like Lilly Like Wilson. It starts with a stutter, then an “uh,” “um,” “like.” Sentences are harder to deliver when you know they’re being deconstructed by a YouTube superstar poet. Taylor Mali’s video “What Teachers Make” has over 2 million views on YouTube and has thrust

Measuring up: Butler vs. University of Florida

Although the Bulldogs and Gators may have met twice in past NCAA tourney’s, the schools couldn’t be more different. And, sure, while they might have two national championship titles on us, Butler is the only team from last year’s tournament that’s still up for the big win. Click and drag the chart to see how

Campus celebrates on Greek Row after Sweet 16 win

New Orleans isn’t the only place Butler fans are celebrating. Back on Butler’s campus, students wasted no time storming Hampton Drive to cheer on the men’s basketball team after Friday morning’s win. [cincopa AEFAcja_yJNc]

Measuring up: Butler vs. Madison

The Bulldogs and Badgers might be similar in their basketball habits, but the schools couldn’t be more different. And, sure, while we might be a mere 3,861 to Madison’s 30,555 in undergrad students, our schools are matched in recent Sweet Sixteen appearances. Click and drag the chart to see how else we compare: [photonav url=’http://thebutlercollegian.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ButlervMadison.jpg’

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