After Roncalli High School guidance counselor Shelly Fitzgerald was terminated for being married to another woman, Butler student Dominic Conover helped to found Shelly’s Voice Advocacy Group, a non-profit organization which advocates for LGBTQ+ acceptance in the Catholic community.
Butler Esports team set to benefit from new spaces on campus
The world of esports is a growing industry not only at Butler, but also in high schools and universities across Indiana. Butler recognized this growth, and will be adding two new locations on campus specifically for esports.
Butler in Asia expands to Tokyo for Summer 2020
Students can intern in one of three countries in faculty-led program.
Butler University student Sarah Knight and professor Amy Peak conduct research on the effects of Juuling
Knight and Peak conducted research on the health effects and withdrawal symptoms associated with the popular e-cigarette brand, as well as demographic research on who uses Juul-brand e-cigarettes.
Students, staff react to termination of former director of multicultural programs and services
Tiffany Reed, the director of multicultural programs and services, worked her last day at Butler University on Nov. 4. Students and staff members had mixed reactions to Reed’s dismissal.
Butler files lawsuit against Metro Diner, says restaurant breached lease agreement
Butler University has filed a lawsuit against the Metro Diner restaurant chain over the sudden March 4 closing of the on-campus Sunset Avenue diner location. The case was filed against Florida-based Metro Diner LLC and MD Midwest LLC and MD Original LLC — which are affiliates of the diner chain — on Oct. 31, according to a case summary.
Construction on Lambda Chi Alpha house to start next semester
Once construction begins, B permit parking on the property will relocate to the fraternity’s former property on Sunset Avenue.
What’s with The But? Butler RBE group creates popular T-shirt
Most people don’t like wrinkles on their T-shirt, but this bulldog-inspired RBE product is an exception.
New locks added inside Butler classroom doors
Since Spring 2018, BUPD has been adding locks inside classroom doors across campus.
Students react to Butlerpalooza’s cancellation
After years of successful performances, the 2019 Butlerpalooza cancelled after the scheduled performer had to drop out due to sickness.