breaking news

Thad Matta retires from coaching, stepping into advisory role

“Matta will remain with the university as a special assistant to the president and athletic director.”
Butler men’s basketball among several Big East schools affected by college basketball rigging scheme

“Butler is accompanied by St. John’s, Georgetown and DePaul from schools in the Big East named in the scheme, and are the only power-four schools to be named in the indictment.’”
Mike Braun elected 52nd governor of Indiana

While many turned their attention to the national presidential election this week, the position of Indiana governor was also up on the ballot — perhaps with more significant impacts on locals than one may realize.
Indiana governor debate recap

“Some polls show McCormick only three points behind Braun and 10 points with independent voters, making this race for governor one of the closest in the past two decades.”
Butler Blue III dies at 12

“For over eight years, Butler Blue III — better known as Trip — around the country as Butler’s live mascot. Trip died early in the morning on Saturday, April 6, at age 12.”
Students report man acting inappropriately near sorority houses

BUPD says no crime has been committed.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action at colleges and universities

In a 6-3 vote, SCOTUS ruled that Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Constitution by considering race in admission decisions.
HB 1608 heads to the House

If passed on the House floor, the bill would censor conversations about LGBTQ+ people in schools.
Butler proposes increase in student parking permit prices

Butler administration proposes increases to student parking permit prices, SGA introduces resolution in opposition.