More than 300 million people go without shoes every day around the world. That’s 600 million bare feet exposed to the grit of daily life. One group of Butler University business students is encouraging people to go barefoot and support a cause that helps lower these statistics. Starting at 3 p.m. on Feb. 4, the…
It takes two
Evan and David Schroeder are more than just identical twins. Together, they compose and perform original music weekly at Mass. If singing counts as praying twice, these identical twins have sent up more prayers than they can count. Evan and David Schroeder have added their musical talents to the dedicated group of young singers and…
22 Spots. 2 Sides. 1 Dispute
Hayleigh Colombo | Editor in Chief | hcolombo@butler.edu Ryan Lovelace | Staff Writer | rlovelac@butler.edu A city board’s vote on Jan. 11 to expand Butler University’s parking plan effectively brought to a screeching halt a long-standing dispute between the university and the Phi Delta Theta Foundation. Since 2009, the two parties have clashed over who…
Administration working to improve rentention rates
The retention rates at Butler University have been consistent over the years, but the university is looking to bring them closer to 100 percent. Right now, Butler’s average retention from first to second year is 88 percent. “If you don’t retain students there, they won’t be there for their junior year,” Associate Provost Mary Macmanus…
Danko to tour U.S., spread executive decision
Butler University President Jim Danko will embark on an inaugural tour to connect with alumni and promote the university. Danko will make stops in New York, Florida, the Midwest and the West Coast. The trip kicks off with a visit to the Indiana Historical Society on Feb. 15. “I expect it will be an excellent…
OPINION | Students should learn, not just pass
For me, high school was a time when my extracurricular activities outweighed my school work. I’d put my time into my school work at school, but my hours outside of school were spent playing sports, participating in various school clubs and spending time with family and friends. I really didn’t have to sit down and…
OPINION | BUPD’s new K-9 challenges fame of Butler Blue II
Heads up Blue II. The Butler University community welcomed a mixed labrador named Marcus right before the fall semester finished. Marcus is part of the new K-9 unit in the Butler University Police Department, and although I love Blue II, I am excited to see Marcus around campus hounding down criminals. As bold as this…
Welcome To the Party: The Colts aren’t playing, but that’s no reason not to enjoy the Super Bowl
Indianapolis is about to become the United States’ biggest all-ages playground. This week and next, expect the city to explode with parties, zip-lining, celebrities, concerts and sheer excitement. As usual, Butler University students are right in the midst of it all, volunteering for events like the NFL Players’ Party or working at the NFL Experience.…
Fallon returns for pre-Super Bowl performance
Over the past few weeks, Butler University students’ Twitter and Facebook feeds have been covered with Jimmy Fallon tweets and messages. Now, the “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” host is making a special visit to campus during his stint here at Hilbert Circle Theatre, but the social media campaign may not have been the sole…