So many things divide Butler University’s student body, whether it be graduation year, major, Greek affiliation—or lack thereof—political ideals, or even favorite color. But on Friday, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event at the Health and Recreation Complex brought participants together in a way that I have not seen before on this campus.…
Low involvement in counseling services
Butler University provides comprehensive and professional psychiatric and counseling services at no charge to Butler students, faculty and staff, but only about 8 percent of students utilize these services. “I don’t know a lot about the counseling services,” sophomore business major Michael Gorin said, “but I have friends who have gone there or are considering…
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,…
Butler needs to use more energy to save energy
Butler University funds ambitious projects and proclaims goals of becoming an environmentally responsible campus. But the day-to-day decisions and functions of the university seem to contradict these efforts. Many campus buildings light up the sky every night, all night—even though most of them close at 10 p.m. But even if it were not good for…
Limited access to athletic facilities for all students disarming, inconvenient
Tennis, anyone? If you aren’t a member of the Butler University tennis club, the men’s or women’s teams or tennis for enrollment credit, then you most likely won’t be enjoying a game of tennis today. Butler has succeeded in making some of its best sports facilities nearly inaccessible to students who aren’t athletes. If students…
New equipment upgrades for HRC
The days of skipping a workout to watch a favorite television show are over, as new treadmills with built-in TV screens have been introduced at the Butler University Health and Recreation Complex. The HRC recently updated several cardio exercise machines and dumbbell weights to bring the best equipment possible to its patrons. “In order to…
Additional staff at Health Center bring convenience to students
The Butler University Health Center is offering more services to students by adding both a psychiatrist and a full-time doctor to the staff. DeLynn Williams will provide psychiatric services to Butler students and faculty. Williams attended medical school at Morehouse School of Medicine and completed her residency at Indiana University. Right now, there are 11…