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  • OPINION | Starbucks has earned extra space

    There is a desperate, desperate time that occurs around noon each day after attending your first classes of the day. As fatigue takes over, only the idea of espresso—dowsed with sugary sweet pumpkin or cinnamon or vanilla—saves you from giving up on the day. So you walk to Starbucks. And then walk back—and back—and just…

  • OPINION | Students can prevent car break-ins

    The nine recent reports of vehicle break-ins on campus are an indication that in mere minutes, our most valued possessions can be stolen and never returned to us. Let’s face it. College kids live on a budget. We cannot afford to replace our possessions just because someone decided to break into our cars and take…

  • Inauguration ‘enriched culture’

    [tab:Story] SEE DANKO’S FULL INAUGURAL ADDRESS Butler University inaugurated President Jim Danko Nov. 12 at Clowes Memorial Hall in front of a crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members. Danko’s inaugural address announcement of the $5 million idea fund was just part of the inauguration day festivities to welcome him as Butler University’s 21st…

  • Qdoba added to list accepting Dawg Bucks

    Early last week, Qdoba became a partner with Butler University’s  Dawg Bucks program, joining Papa John’s as an off-campus dining option. Last spring student affairs, Aramark and the Council on Presidential Affairs started working together to add off-campus dining options for students. Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson said that this idea was the…

  • SGA pilots DoubleMap GPS feature for buses

    Butler University and Student Government Association launched a new pilot service last weekend that allows students to track campus shuttles via GPS from a variety of platforms. The system, called DoubleMap, will be free to Butler students for an undetermined period of time on a trial basis. “It’s kind of three-way beneficial,” Rob Miller, assistant…

  • Students consider adding new Greek organization

    Students looking to get involved in Greek life may soon have a new option on Butler University’s campus. Ciara Williams, a sophomore science, technology and society major, is attempting to establish a Butler chapter of Alpha Nu Omega, a national Christian fraternity and sorority. “I was evaluating my options at Butler to see if I…

  • Student to start term as Frankfort mayor

    Chris McBarnes is about to end his time at Butler University and begin his term as mayor of Frankfort, Ind. Tuesday night, election results confirmed the 23-year-old Butler senior will become mayor, and he will be ready for his official inauguration on Jan. 1. “I feel very excited, but at the same time very grounded,”…

  • Priority points policy helps and hinders

    While many fans bought tickets at the gate for Saturday’s packed men’s basketball game against Franklin, season ticket holders have been dealing with a new way of getting for Butler University athletic event tickets. The Collegian reported last week in “Seat not saved” that the priority points system was put in place four years ago…

  • Committee considers renovations to university soft space

    Some of Butler University’s soft spaces may soon be receiving a face lift, pending approval by university officials and input by students at an upcoming “furniture fair.” Council on Presidential Affairs Chair Mike Tirman heads the soft space committee, which was put together by CPA to plan and research areas on campus that could be…