Despite the Democratic Party lagging behind in polls and early voting results nationwide, spirits were high at the Indiana Democratic Party Election Party at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. The defining event of the night was certainly the Senate race, where Democrat Brad Ellsworth battled Republican Dan Coats for Evan Bayh’s open Senate seat. Ellsworth lost…
Coats takes Senate; Carson hangs on to 7th
The 2010 midterm elections had people glued to their television screens as results came in on Tuesday night. Cnn.com states that experts were predicting the Republicans would win control of the House of Representatives. The Republican party needed a net gain of 39 seats to reach the 218 majority of the 435 seats in the…
Fong to leave Butler at end of academic year
Butler University President Bobby Fong announced at 1:30 p.m. today that he will be leaving Butler at the end of the academic year to accept the presidency at Ursinus College. Ursinus is a small liberal arts school of 1,700 students in Collegeville, Pa. After reviewing more than 100 applications, the board of trustees at and…
Bobby Fong leaving Butler University
It is being reported that Butler University President Bobby Fong is leaving for another school. Today at 10:30 a.m., the WISH-TV Web site reported that Fong will be leaving for Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa. Butler has not released any information as of yet, but the university’s official twitter, @butleru, posted this just after 11…
Homecoming security was business as usual
Homecoming—it’s one of the biggest days for students, alumni and fans, but what does the jam-packed day of events mean for the Butler University Police Department? BUPD Chief of Police Ben Hunter said their security assignments are not much different from any other main event that happens on campus. “We always increase security for any…
Butler professor balances political, educational life
He’s been called the perennial candidate here in Indiana. He first ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994 against Andrew Jacobs in what was then the 10th Congressional District. He’s now running against incumbent Rep. André Carson for the 7th Congressional District. Between his first and current campaign, Marvin Scott,…
Community gathers to pay tribute to Gavaghan
More than 400 people braved the torrential downpour and hurricane-strength winds Tuesday morning to say goodbye to Bill Gavaghan. Gavaghan, 59, was an adjunct professor in the College of Education. He suffered a fatal heart attack on Thursday while running on the track behind the Health and Recreation Center. His funeral was held at Holy…
Homecoming 2010: Butler goes international students participate in decorating, celebrating
Butler University’s campus was filled with students excited to participate in homecoming events last week. The theme of homecoming this year was Butler University’s International Tour. Information about events was sent out via messages from the “Butler Homecoming 2010” Facebook group created by Special Events Chair of Program Board Brittany Dorsett to reign in as…
Students attend youth conference
This past weekend, Butler University students had the opportunity to attend the Interfaith Youth Core Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference took place Oct. 22-24 at the Interfaith Youth Core Conference’s Student Leadership Institute. Sophomore Ryan Anderson and junior Brendan Quinn were joined by faculty mentor Mark Fogelsong. According to its Web site, ifyc.org, IFYC…
Aslan addresses Islam in America
Clowes Memorial Hall was packed with students, faculty and community members on Tuesday evening, all waiting to hear Reza Aslan speak on “The Future of Islam.” According to his Web site rezaaslan.com, Aslan is an “internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions.” His first book, “No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of…