Over the past year, Blue has grown from a tiny puppy into a full-grown mascot. Mascot handler Evan Krauss, as well as Butler students, look back on what it’s been like to watch him grow up.
Remembering Trien Nguyen: Butler memorializes recently deceased IT staff member
Nguyen was a senior systems analyst in Butler’s IT department and an MBA student who passed from COVID-19 on Dec. 22. The father of three was only 46 years old when he passed, and will be remembered for his work ethic and dedication to helping others.
Butler University welcomes new chef
Chad Melinger, the new campus executive chef, describes his background and the ideas he has for Butler Dining.
Butler implements new COVID-19 testing policy, students react
By testing asymptomatic students every three weeks, Butler aims to gather more information with which to combat the virus.
Seasonal depression: What it is and how the pandemic could affect it
With mental health at a low right now due to the pandemic, understanding more about seasonal depression and how to treat it could be more critical than ever before.
Immunization-certified Butler students volunteer to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
Pharmacy students were able to use their classroom skills for good by volunteering to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in hospitals and clinics. With their immunization certification, several students helped St. Vincent Hospital vaccinate up to 400 people a day.
Butler announces tuition freeze for the 2021–2022 school year
For the first time since 1983, Butler will not raise tuition costs. The freeze will keep tuition at $42,510 for the 2021-22 academic year.
Violent extremists mob Capitol, local counterparts stage protest at Indiana statehouse
The United States Capitol Building was besieged for over five hours by white supremacists acting with the encouragement of President Donald Trump, whose speech at an alt-right rally earlier that day fomented the attack on the nation’s seat of legislative power.
Zoom calls and Google Docs replace face to face communication for group projects to keep students safe
“I know it’s not the most exciting to stare at the screen for most of your classes, but when you’re doing a presentation, in a way you have control of the room, and so if you make it interesting and fun for yourself giving it, the other people will think the same, or at least be more engaged.”
Students and administrators reflect on making it through an unconventional semester
Ultimately, no one can predict what the next couple months may hold, especially with the current rising cases across Indiana. However, Rockwood emphasized that as winter nears, there are a few key steps students should take to maximize their health and the health of those on campus.