Butler University students, faculty and staff might be 1,412 permits short of feeling like they have ample parking, but they’re not the only ones on campus trying to find a spot. Dozens of donors, alumni and visitors drive to Butler each day, and the departments that bring them said it’s a struggle to make their…
Living with strangers could be the best decision incoming Butler freshmen make
The idea of roommates is a strange one, especially in college. Students are asked to move out of their childhood homes, move into what essentially is a boarding house and live with another person—sometimes, a complete stranger. Cohabitation is tricky; naturally there are different types of roommates: the quiet one, the angry one, the one…
Canceling Geneva Stunts is no big loss
Butler University won’t be seeing Geneva Stunts for the first time in 92 years, and it’s not such a bad thing. While it is sad to lose such a long-standing tradition, we at The Butler Collegian support the organizer’s decision to cancel Geneva Stunts. The event was canceled this year due to diminishing profits and…
Student bumps head during Frisbee practice
The Big Dawg Freshmen intramural ultimate Frisbee team started their first practice of the year with a bang—on Daniel Brenzel’s head. During an hour of lighthearted play Monday afternoon, freshman Jose Aguilar passed the disc to Brenzel, who dove straight into the metal BU structure on the campus mall, causing an abrasion on his head,…
Geneva Stunts canceled
The curtain has dropped on 92 years of tradition. Geneva Stunts is canceled this year. Amanda Moore, adviser of the Butler Intercollegiate YMCA, said the event was canceled due to scheduling difficulties. “We didn’t have any other options,” she said. “We didn’t want to have to compete with the basketball game that is also going…
Community arts school develops students old and young
[tab: Article] The Butler Community Arts School opened its doors in 2002 and has provided Butler University and its art majors with a unique outreach program to enhance their education. After sticking with their music and dance curriculum, the program has now added a theater element as well. “The best part about the BCAS is…
Jazz Fest features Butler ensemble
[tab: Article] It’s a weekend for festivals—Oranje, the Irish Festival and VegFest—but only one will have Butler University talent. The Indy Jazz Fest will host the Butler Jazz Ensemble on their Emerging Jazz Artist Stage this Saturday. “We’re the young guys learning the ropes, so it will be a cool performance opportunity for us,” Perry…
Weak attendance policy creates inconsistencies
Attendance policies for Butler University classes are like the proverbial snowflake—no two are the same. Some are aggravatingly strict, others are temptingly lax, but nearly all professors have one. Many professors say attendance policies are put in place to encourage students to come to class and participate and also to penalize those who don’t, providing…
New process helps administrators wade through application pool
In a year full of changes for Butler University, the highly competitive physician assistant program has instituted a new admissions process for its students. Butler freshmen looking to enter the physician assistant program now have the option of auto-advancement while upperclassmen are permitted to apply for early decision. Mike Roscoe, program director for the physician…
Shortridge students immersed in Butler courses
Juniors from Shortridge Magnet High School for Law and Public Policy are participating in an early college program this fall that involves a partnership with Butler University. These 11 students are enrolled in one of six different courses that meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning, and they can earn between 12 and 15 college credits…