Freshman students arrive at college eager to find a social footing. But an increasing number of freshmen living in Residential College may feel like they are left out of that experience. The isolated location of their units from other freshman makes for different experience than living in Ross Hall or Schwitzer Hall first- year ResCo…
Campus meals miss the Ara-Mark
Search online for Butler University’s dining options, and one of the first hits directs you to www.campusdish.com, Aramark’s campus dining website. The home page is framed with a seductive quesadilla, juicy burgers and an apple so shiny it’ll burn your retinas. So why don’t we see these dishes at Butler? But the real problem isn’t…
Butler needs to refine dual-hire policy
Academic couples are more common than ever. Butler University has seen a rise in academic couples too, and our hiring policies should change to reflect it. Doubtless, academic couples have a lot to offer a university, including bridging otherwise academically distant disciplines. But we need to make sure that when a partner is hired that…
Hardly a Welcome Week for Greeks, groups
Of the 150 student organizations at Butler University, only Greek organizations were reminded to not host any events during Welcome Week, which has caused more shock and surprise than Welcome Week itself. Greek presidents received an email from Becky Druetzler, director of Greek affairs and orientation programs, dictating that the houses were not to have…
Policy causes more harm than good when it leads students to seek parties off campus
Butler University welcomed freshmen last week by curtailing their ability to fraternize with other student groups on campus. All Greek house presidents received an email from Becky Druetzler, director of greek affairs and orientation programs, explaining that there were to be no social gatherings of any nature during Welcome Week. While this email claimed to…
Shrewsberry accepts position at Purdue
Butler and Purdue University have confirmed what The Collegian Online reported last weekend—Butler men’s basketball assistant coach Micah Shrewsberry is now an assistant at Purdue. The former Butler assistant, who helped the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championship appearances, officially started his tenure with Purdue head coach Matt Painter’s staff this week. Shrewsberry spent the past…
Students take a break from technology
About 20 students took part in a technology fast, starting last Thursday. The 24-hour fast was an event created by the Butler Catholic Community as a way for students to reflect on how often technology is a part of their lives. “We use technology all the time without thinking about it,” Rev. Jeff Godecker said. …
Will Butler have a lack of Mack?
Butler University junior guard Shelvin Mack has made himself eligible for the 2011 National Basketball Association Draft. He has not hired an agent and may therefore retain his eligibility if he withdraws before May 8. “I’m exploring my options and gathering information to see what opportunities might exist for me,” Mack said. “I’ve always had…
Popular culture interests Hoerl
By Julia Laczin Communications and film have become a larger part of the picture for Butler University academics as one professor broadens the perspectives of students. Kristen Hoerl is an assistant professor of communication studies at Butler University. Her film criticism class is more than viewing films. “I was always interested in popular culture and…
Dependence on smartphones grows stronger with every new app
Technology is advancing constantly. It seems as though every time I buy a new computer or phone, a more advanced one has already appeared to take its place. Although it is always exciting to grab the latest edition of the hottest technological device, I am starting to realize that I have become annoyingly dependent on…