Ollie Fitzgerald

Suzanne Reading announced as interim CCOM dean

“‘I am confident that under her guidance, the College of Communication is in capable and caring hands.’”
PETA advocates for the retirement of Butler’s live mascot program

Following the retirement announcement of Butler Blue IV to prioritize his health, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a letter to President James Danko encouraging the university to fully retire its live bulldog mascot program. The letter proposes a new mascot — The Butler Bullfrogs — and offers to pay for a new bullfrog mascot costume. In a press…
10 pending bills in Indiana to keep an eye on

“Indiana residents have the ability to contact their local officials regarding concerns with different legislation being passed.”
Pop Culture predictions for 2026

“The Culture section has a few thoughts as to what the average member of society might expect in the 2026 year of pop culture.”
Ins and outs for spring semester

“You’ve heard of ins and outs for the year of 2026, here’s our take on ins and outs for spring semester.”
OT: ‘Heated Rivalry’ highlights why representation matters

“‘It can be pretty one-dimensional in the sense that hockey lock rooms often are, at least stereotypically, not the most diverse.’”
CCOM Dean to depart position in July

“Valenzano will be leaving Butler to be Provost of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.”
Indiana House approves modified congressional districts

“The new Indiana map would split Indianapolis into five different districts, reaching far from the central location of the city”
Students struggle to travel home for the holidays

“With problems surrounding air traffic control, and many flight cancellations, travel is expected to be disrupted through Thanksgiving break, even as the shutdown has come to an end.”