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  • Conference change creates new rivals

    Butler University athletics will face a change in competition following its the early departure from the Horizon League for the Atlantic 10 Conference. They also expect to rise to the occasion. Administrators said they feel that Butler teams will still be top competitors in the A-10, as they were in the Horizon League for many…

  • Volleyball welcomes first season in Atlantic 10

    The new will meet the old this fall as the Butler volleyball team prepares for another season on the court. The new is the fresh competition the Bulldogs will face in their first season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The old are the four starters returning to the team—junior middle blockers Maggie…

  • Atlantic 10 move received warmly by coaches

    Butler University’s move to the Atlantic 10 Conference brought praise from  coaches of several different athletic teams on campus. Men’s basketball coach Brad Stevens said the move to the A-10 was no surprise and that the conference is one of the best basketball conferences in the county. “It is one heck of a basketball league,…

  • Butler alumni run in Olympics

    Butler University was well represented at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London as graduates Scott Overall and Ava Hutchinson competed in the marathon. The former Bulldogs competed close to home, with London native Overall running for Great Britain and Hutchinson representing Ireland. Matt Roe, Butler cross country and track and field coach, said that it…

  • Schrott Center on track for completion

    The Howard L. Schrott Center for the Performing and Visual Arts will open this spring on schedule. Senior project manager Craig Hardee said most of the summer construction took place inside the center itself, as the outside structure is nearly complete. The exterior site work also concluded this summer, and the surrounding parking lots and…

  • OPINION | Bike owners, be proactive to prevent theft

    In the past year, Butler University has suffered a series of bicycle thefts. Students, faculty and staff reported nine stolen bikes in the past three months. The Butler University Police Department can do very little to prevent future thefts, so the responsibility falls on the bike owners. The worst possible response to crime involves blaming…

  • OPINION | Construction congests campus but is ultimately worthwhile

    Students should use patience while they navigate around the several construction projects on campus. There are many construction sites around campus, and students should understand that these upgrades are necessary and beneficial. These developing areas are a good sign that Butler is putting our tuition dollars to good use, especially after raising the tuition for…

  • OPINION | Higher prices now, bigger changes later

    On July 24, Butler students received a brief email on the Butler Connection detailing an increased price of parking decals from $60 to $75. Although this larger price tag might leave a sour taste in students’ mouths, the extra money will go toward feasible, positive changes. The message alluded to “new parking-related software,” which left…

  • OPINION | Housing options fail to solve larger problems

    Butler University’s freshman class of 2016 is the largest class in the university’s history. While this is a reason for Butler to celebrate, it is also a cause for concern: the university has a housing problem. Student housing options, including apartments at Christian Theological Seminary and rooms at Homestead Suites, have been offered to upper…