“In the ongoing sex abuse case filed by four current and former women’s soccer players, a court ruling on March 31 has dismissed charges of negligence against Butler University and all charges against Ralph Reiff, the senior associate athletic director for student-athlete health, performance and well-being.”
‘I have never felt so alone in my life’: students express concerns with Title IX turnover
“Since 2015, nine people have served as Butler University’s Title IX Coordinator or Interim Title IX Coordinator. During this time, the university has faced five lawsuits alleging — at least in part — mismanagement of the Title IX process.”
Third-year student Sam Fingard passes away
“Vice President for DEI and Student Affairs Dr. Khalilah Marbury announced the death of third-year student Sam Fingard following a fall from the parking garage on the afternoon of March 25, 2025.”
Title IX Coordinator departs Butler after one year in position
Swinford’s departure follows the exit of Title IX Coordinators Georgia Hensley in 2023, Maria Kanger in 2022 and Jamie Brennan in 2018. In the last decade, Butler University has seen eight different Title IX coordinators.
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Astrology with Aidan: Valentine’s Day 2025
“Regardless of your relationship status, monitoring the stars can provide direction as you navigate your love life. But, it has been super cloudy at night, so this year, we’re all just going to have to wing it.”
Sex abuse lawsuit against former athletic trainer on pause
“Former assistant athletic trainer Michael Howell filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, halting the claims by current and former women’s soccer players of sexual abuse he has faced since July 2023.”
Five things to know about Butler University sex abuse lawsuit
“The lawsuit filed by current and former women’s soccer players against former assistant athletic trainer Michael Howell, his former supervisor and current associate athletic director Ralph Reiff and Butler University continues into its third calendar year.”
Walking into a decade of unity
Photos by Jonathan Wang. AIDAN GREGG | MANAGING EDITOR | agregg1@butler.edu JONATHAN WANG | PHOTOGRAPHER | jcwang@butler.edu For the 10th year, students braved the cold to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with the annual Love Walk. Butler’s Diversity Program Council (DPC) hosted the event founded by student organizers from Bust the B.U.B.B.L.E. Ali Mohamed,…
Compass Center director Daniel Meyers leaves university
“‘It is going home, but it’s also going to something new. And I think that’s precisely how I’m framing it, a familiar, but new journey.’”