Instead of passively waiting for Lambda to decide whether or not to reestablish themselves, Butler is actively coaxing them back onto campus by paying architects and designers to create a feasible vision for the new house.
Lambda house remains vacant as Butler talks with local alumni association
Possible plans remain at a standstill as Butler communicates with suspended Lambda Chi Alpha chapter.
TKE parking lot sits empty
ALEXANDRA BODE STAFF REPORTER The 2013-2014 school year marks the second school year that Butler’s Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter is no longer active. The former TKE house is located between Phi Delta Theta and Alpha Chi Omega. Behind it is a lot with approximately 50 parking spots. Lately, many students have noticed how empty this…
New sorority possibly coming to campus
Butler University is discussing the possibility of bringing a new sorority to campus. Becky Druetzler, director of Greek life, said increasing women’s recruitment numbers show a need for another sorority. “We wanted to potentially have something ready this semester,” Druetzler said. “But this is a very long process, and we have to first figure out…
OPINION | Butler better without Dominick the Donkey
This semester has not been the same without Tau Kappa Epsilon, but the absence of the song “Dominick the Donkey” is for the better. I am a big supporter of school traditions and events, but this is one holiday ritual that I am not sad to see go. Students hearing the Christmas rendition for the…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Kill the rumors, address why TKE closed
Published Aug. 29, 2012 After an investigation, an unsuccessful appeal and the removal of three Greek letters, Tau Kappa Epsilon no longer has a place at Butler University. Anyone not involved knows nothing about why the doors closed, and everyone who is involved isn’t talking—opening the floodgates for nasty rumors and speculation. Butler officials are…
TKE chapter shut down
It’s been more than three months since Butler University administrators shut the doors of Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Gamma Psi chapter. A report came in near the end of the spring semester that led to an investigation of the house. Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson would not disclose what the complaint against the organization…