“I like it on the desk.” “I like it on the couch.” Don’t be shocked. These Facebook statuses are not as suggestive as one might think. They are actually supporting breast cancer awareness. The statuses are referring to the location of one’s purse. This status went viral at the beginning of October to mark the…
How protected are you?
October marks the start of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The information technology department will be sending out safety tips throughout the month to keep students informed and active about online security. Tyler Johnston from IT said cybersecurity is a multifaceted idea. He said that while there are many potential dangers that online activity can bring,…
BSI provides students with summer learning
The BSI is currently accepting applications from students looking to develop research skills next summer. The Butler Summer Institute is a research opportunity that allows students to spend part of their summer researching in their field of interest through close work with a faculty member. “Its primary purpose is to provide students an opportunity to…
Student interest pushes creation of art and design major
Starting this year, Butler University students interested in the field of art have a new major choice to consider. The new art and design major explores art in a technological setting. The program consists of 33 hours and requires a thesis and an internship for completion. Associate professor of art Gautam Rao said “it was…
Students nominated for ‘Most Outstanding’ award
Keeping on top of classes can be hard enough for any college student. For those who can find time for activities and interests other than their own, their efforts may receive some deserved recognition. Every year, Butler University recognizes its best and brightest students by measuring their academic success, service to the community and interest…
‘Hands on Fire’ showcases American Sign Language
Sounds of the 90s filled the air as The Backstreet Boys “I Want It That Way” echoed through the room. The audience sitting down hummed along, while people on stage danced to the beat. It was all part of the annual event known as Hands on Fire and the performers on stage were deaf. Hands…
Cross country teams fare well at Notre Dame Invitational
Heading into the 55th Notre Dame Invitational on Friday, the men’s and women’s cross country teams had two goals: running their best and getting at-large wins. They put themselves in a good position to do both. If a team finishes in the top two within their region, a win versus that team would qualify as…
JCFA receives $210,000 grant
Watch out theatre world—Butler University is bringing an international flavor to Indianapolis. The Christel DeHaan Family Foundation recently gave a $210,000 grant to the Jordan College of Fine Arts theatre program and the Butler Community Arts School. William Fisher, theatre department chair, said the department will use their four-year $140,000 portion to establish the Visiting…
Butler ranked 15th cleanest shaven in recent Schick study
The Butler University Web site states Butler has made top rankings in the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The university can add another, somewhat different, ranking to its list of accomplishments. Butler is ranked as 15th cleanest shaven school out of 60 other colleges and universities, according to research done by the…
Students look forward to homecoming events
It’s that time of the year again: homecoming season. The official festivities kicked off Monday with an ice-cream social and will continue through Oct. 24. The theme for this year’s homecoming is “Butler University’s International Tour.” Junior Brittany Dorsett, homecoming co-chair, said the theme offers a lot of versatility so people can really get creative…