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  • 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…

  • SCORE to offer programs to sophomores

    The Sophomore Conference on Real Experiences is aiming to help students make the best of their remaining years at Butler University. The conference will begin Friday with a speech by College Mentors for Kids CEO Erin Slater. The speech will be directed towards students who might be re-examining their life choices. Breakout sessions let students…

  • 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…

  • COE scores perfect placement rate

    Many students’ worry about what they will do after college. If you’re part of Butler’s College of Education, rest assured. COE students can smile through the economic downturn, as it boasted a 100 percent placement rate from December 2009 to May 2010. Sue Stahl, COE director of student personal services, said 102 students graduated as…

  • Alcohol expert talks about homecoming risks

    Mike Denton, local substance abuse expert, visited Butler University last night in an effort to increase alcohol awareness before homecoming week. Denton infused the night’s topic, alcohol abuse and underage drinking in college, with lots of humor but remained serious when describing the risks of such behavior. The event was sponsored by Butler Greeks as…

  • Students readjust after studying abroad

    Jill McCarter contributed to this report. With over 110 study abroad programs offered, Butler University students have plenty of opportunities to step outside of the “Butler Bubble” and the Indianapolis community and experience a different culture. For some, the readjustment to Butler can be difficult. Senior Calli Duggins spent the fall semester of her junior…

  • Escape from the city: Brown County bound

    As cool breeze falls over Indianapolis and the leaves start to change colors, consider traveling south of the Circle City to see one of the state’s most beautiful areas that evokes images of fall colors and a cozy bed and breakfast: Brown County. Bed and Breakfast The Artists Colony Inn is located in the middle…

  • PR class to blog for Indiana Insider

    A Butler University journalism class is teaming up with a local web site, the Indiana Insider Blog, to gain professional experience. The class, tourism promotion and destination marketing, is taught by Bob Schultz, who was contacted by the managers of the blog. “Several months ago we were brainstorming internally about how to do more with…

  • Fishers-based restaurants provide perfect opportunity for dinner and dessert

    Sitting in a cozy brick building right next to the railroad tracks is the Nickel Plate Bar and Grill. With burgers like the Amtrak, the Rocket and the Chicago Rapid Transit, this restaurant is a favorite spot for all ages on any given day of the week.  To start your meal off right, I suggest…