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  • Easing the transition: living life as a resident assistant

    Living away from home for the first time can be confusing and difficult for college students. Luckily, they don’t have to face this situation alone. Butler University resident assistants are available around the clock to all students living in residential halls. The job requires behind-the-scenes work and begins with a rigorous application process. Sophomore Ryan…

  • Construction firm wins award for Phi Delta Theta house

    Meyer Najem, an Indianapolis construction firm, received the award of excellence from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana for their construction of the environmentally-friendly Phi Delta Theta house on the Butler University campus. According to phideltatheta.org, the house was a 33-bedroom, 10,000-square-foot project consisting of a complete renovation to the 1929 structure to be…

  • Freshman caucus elects officials

    The Butler University Freshman Caucus has tallied the votes and elected four officers for the class of 2014 last Monday. The caucus is entirely distinct from the campus-wide Student Government Association. The group of about 30 students works to inform the freshman class about issues on campus and listens specifically to their opinions. This attention…

  • Facebook statuses support breast cancer

    “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…