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SPORTS 5 | ARTS, ETC. 8 | OPINION 10 | BUTLER BEATS GONZAGA 12 COLLEGIAN VOL. 127 ISSUE 14 ESTABLISHED 1886 INDIANAPOLIS BUTLER UNIVERSITY | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 | WWW.THEBUTLERCOLLEGIAN.COM the butler Arts, Etc.: Check out the new band director, who last worked for President Obama. Page 8 Sports: Learn about the media coverage injuries controversy. Page 7 Opinion: It’s better for the community to go out and get a flu shot. Page 10 ‘HINKLE MAGIC’ A kind, gentle spirit. An interesting and genuine person. A gifted teacher, writer and scholar. These are just a few of the positive phrases used to describe Butler professor Marshall Gregory. Gregory died of pancreatic cancer in Indianapolis on Dec. 30, 2012. He was 72 years old. He is survived by his wife, Valiska. The two celebrated 50 years of marriage last August. Gregory also leaves behind two daughters—Melissa and Holly— and a trio of grandchildren—Tulia, Rufus and Gregory. Since 1983, Gregory has served a variety of teaching roles at Butler University. Starting as an associate professor in 1983, he quickly became the head of Butler’s English department in 1989. “He believed that college teaching was the best job in the world,” Paul Valliere, religion professor, said. “I was continually inspired and strengthened in my own work by his example.” Just a year later, Gregory was named a Harry T. Ice Professor of English. This title expanded to an Ice Professor of English, Liberal Education and Pedagogy in 2000. The title comes from a fellowship created in 1983 in memory of Harry T. Ice, who attended Butler as an undergraduate student in the 1920s. Valliere said he remembers Gregory as a role model who promoted the liberal arts in an “uncompromising way.” “He was a man who believed the liberal arts had something valuable for everybody,” Valliere said. Marguerite Stanciu, administrative program coordinator for Butler’s Center of Faith and Vocation, took a class taught by Gregory in 2007. In his online memory book, Stanciu reminsced how the two connected over a Canadian theater festival when she initially was just looking for help with a sonnet. “I so appreciated his enthusiasm and connection to (the) Stratford (Festival),” Stanciu said. “A dear man, as we would say in Canada.” Long before Gregory ever set foot on Butler’s campus, though, he had held numerous other jobs. Some were rooted in his career as an educator and writer while others were simply a means to an end. After meeting his wife at age 17, Gregory took on many vocations to put himself through undergraduate school at the University of Indianapolis. He served as a short order cook, shoveled coal, mixed mortar and worked in his college cafeteria. This story essentially repeated itself when Gregory was working toward his Masters and PhD at the University of Chicago. He graded papers and held jobs as a construction worker, switchman for a railroad, steel lancer and firefighter. In 1967, he obtained his first In the months following the Sandy Hook shootings, lawmakers have been looking for effective security measures to employ at campuses around the country. A bill proposed to the Indiana General Assembly would allow college students to carry concealed weapons. While the bill would not affect Butler because it is a private institution, the bill still raises questions about how campuses are prepared to deal with active shooters. A slim chance exists that an active shooter could appear on any given campus. Most students would not know what to do in such an event, said Ben Hunter, executive director of public safety. “Statistically, most people freeze,” he said. “No one wants to think that that kind of thing can happen.” The Butler University Police Department conducts full-scale active shooter training in the summer, accompanied by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and residence life staff. Each BUPD vehicle is equipped with full-body armor and helmets in the event of an emergency, Hunter said. “I can tell you that every Butler officer would respond with due haste,” said Bill Weber, assistant police chief of operations. A 20-minute video called “Shots Fired On Campus” can be found on the BUPD website for students who sign in with their “My Butler” username and password. “The video is one of the best I’ve seen,” Hunter said. The video was shown at poorly attended events in the past, but Hunter encourages more students to watch so they are prepared in case of emergency. The video teaches three steps to respond to a shooter: hide out, get out or call out. Much depends on the proximity of the gunman, said Andrew Ryan, assistant police chief of administration. “You have to do what you can in order to survive,” Weber said. It is important to be prepared to attack the gunman as a group or to barricade oneself in a room if necessary, Ryan said. If the gunman is present in the room and it isn’t possible to talk to a 911 dispatcher, leaving an open line still alerts emergency personnel to the situation. They may be able to hear background noise or further investigate any suspicious situation, Weber said. If exiting is the best solution, make sure to keep both hands in the air. Police are trained to assume that hidden hands could be concealing a weapon. BUPD plans on communicating important information to students via Dawg Alert, similar to the lockdown. “Security upgrades are ongoing,” Ryan said. “A long-term plan is necessary.” Butler is working on a three- year plan to improve campus safety. Some efforts include having card access for all doors so buildings can be locked in case of an emergency and adding security cameras. “I would like to see more officers on staff,” Ryan said. Ryan is a member of the Assessment and Care Team, a committee which was formed at Butler shortly after the shooting at Virginia Tech. The aim of the program is not necessarily to find students that are likely to be shooters, but rather to direct students having performance issues, behavioral issues or issues with BUPD to proper help, Ryan said. “The resources keep students here and engaged,” Ryan said. “We’re making sure people aren’t missing things.” Often times, the ACT committee will reach out to students who are missing classes frequently, not engaging much with their peers, or who have just lost a family member or loved one in order to make sure they are receiving the proper support. Even though student behavior is monitored, students being able to conceal weapons on campus would do more harm than good, Ryan said. “It’s a tool, but if you don’t Bulldogs earn No. 9 ranking after defeating Gonzaga Photo by Rafael Porto Photo by Rafael Porto Khyle Marshall blocks a shot during the Butler-Gonzaga game at Hinkle. ABOUT THIS YEAR’S TEAM AND SATURDAY’S GAME Roosevelt Jones’ last-second shot helped Butler win its third game against a ranked opponent. Jones became the third different Bulldog to sink a game-winning field goal in the final seconds of a game this season. The game was tied seven times. There were 13 lead changes, including six in the final two minutes of the game. Butler is on a 13-game winning streak, the fourth longest in school history. Only No. 1 Duke has more wins against Top-10 teams this season. The game was the first in Hinkle Fieldhouse history that matched two Top 15 teams. Coach Brad Stevens is 12-12 against Top 25 teams in his career. There have been six Top 10 wins since Stevens took over as Butler’s head coach in 2007. MARSHALL GREGORY 1940-2012 Campus mourns loss of beloved professor COLIN LIKAS [email protected]MANAGING EDITOR see gregory page 2 BUPD reacts to possible gun laws MELISSA IANNUZZI [email protected]STAFF REPORTER see gun laws page 3 Statistically, most people freeze. No one wants to think that (a shooting) can happen. BEN HUNTER EXEC. DIR. OF PUBLIC SAFETY FACULTY SENATE Kathryn Morris, provost and vice president for academic affairs, discussed Butler University’s academic mission at yesterday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Morris and Bruce Arick, vice president of finance and administration, have been developing a plan that will provide a total review of the university and its financial state. The report, titled “Cost of Education Model,” will be conducted by Michael Leardi, who will work independently. “It takes the academic mission and places it at the financial centerpiece for the model,” Morris said. “The six colleges will be the focus, then everything else in the university will be the overhead.” Morris said the review process should begin in February and will be finished in a time estimate ranging from six months to two years. Morris prepares for university academic review JEFF STANICH [email protected]ASST. NEWS EDITOR MORE ON THE GAME How did GameDay work? | p. 5 Brad Stevens keeps it cool | p. 5 Photos | p. 12 Full game recap | www.thebutlercollegian.com Read our play-by-play | @busportswriters
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the butler Arts, Etc.: Check out the new band director, who last worked for President Obama. Page 8
Sports: Learn about the media coverage injuries controversy.Page 7
Opinion:It’s better for the community to go out and get a fl u shot.Page 10
‘HINKLE MAGIC’
A kind, gentle spirit. An interesting and genuine person. A gifted teacher, writer and scholar.
These are just a few of the positive phrases used to describe Butler professor Marshall Gregory.
Gregory died of pancreatic cancer in Indianapolis on Dec. 30, 2012. He was 72 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Valiska. The two celebrated 50 years of marriage last August.
Gregory also leaves behind two daughters—Melissa and Holly—and a trio of grandchildren—Tulia, Rufus and Gregory.
Since 1983, Gregory has served a variety of teaching roles at Butler University.
Starting as an associate professor in 1983, he quickly became the head of Butler’s English department in 1989.
“He believed that college teaching was the best job in the world,” Paul Valliere, religion professor, said. “I was continually inspired and strengthened in my own work by his example.”
Just a year later, Gregory was named a Harry T. Ice Professor of English. This title expanded to an Ice Professor of English, Liberal Education and Pedagogy in 2000.
The title comes from a fellowship created in 1983 in memory of Harry T. Ice, who attended Butler as an undergraduate student in the 1920s.
Valliere said he remembers Gregory as a role model who promoted the liberal arts in an “uncompromising way.”
“He was a man who believed the liberal arts had something valuable for everybody,” Valliere said.
Marguerite Stanciu, administrative program coordinator for Butler’s Center of Faith and Vocation, took a class taught by Gregory in 2007.
In his online memory book, Stanciu reminsced how the two connected over a Canadian theater festival when she initially was just looking for help with a sonnet.
“I so appreciated his enthusiasm and connection to (the) Stratford (Festival),” Stanciu said. “A dear man, as we would say in Canada.”
Long before Gregory ever set foot on Butler’s campus, though, he had held numerous other jobs. Some were rooted in his career as an educator and writer while others were simply a means to an end.
After meeting his wife at age 17, Gregory took on many vocations to put himself through undergraduate school at the University of Indianapolis.
He served as a short order cook, shoveled coal, mixed mortar and worked in his college cafeteria.
This story essentially repeated itself when Gregory was working toward his Masters and PhD at the University of Chicago. He graded papers and held jobs as a construction worker, switchman for a railroad, steel lancer and fi refi ghter.
In 1967, he obtained his fi rst
In the months following the Sandy Hook shootings, lawmakers have been looking for effective security measures to employ at campuses around the country.
A bill proposed to the Indiana General Assembly would allow college students to carry concealed weapons.
While the bill would not affect Butler because it is a private institution, the bill still raises questions about how campuses are prepared to deal with active shooters.
A slim chance exists that an active shooter could appear on any given campus.
Most students would not know what to do in such an event, said Ben Hunter, executive director of public safety.
“Statistically, most people freeze,” he said. “No one wants to think that that kind of thing can happen.”
The Butler University Police Department conducts full-scale active shooter training in the summer, accompanied by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and residence life staff.
Each BUPD vehicle is equipped with full-body armor and helmets in the event of an emergency, Hunter said.
“I can tell you that every Butler offi cer would respond with due haste,” said Bill Weber, assistant police chief of operations.
A 20-minute video called “Shots Fired On Campus” can be found on the BUPD website for students who sign in with their “My Butler”
username and password. “The video is one of the best
I’ve seen,” Hunter said. The video was shown at poorly
attended events in the past, but Hunter encourages more students to watch so they are prepared in case of emergency.
The video teaches three steps to respond to a shooter: hide out, get out or call out. Much depends on the proximity of the gunman, said Andrew Ryan, assistant police chief of administration.
“You have to do what you can in order to survive,” Weber said.
It is important to be prepared to attack the gunman as a group or to barricade oneself in a room if necessary, Ryan said.
If the gunman is present in the room and it isn’t possible to talk to a 911 dispatcher, leaving an open line still alerts emergency personnel to the situation. They may be able to hear background noise or further investigate any suspicious situation, Weber said.
If exiting is the best solution, make sure to keep both hands in the air. Police are trained to assume that hidden hands could be concealing a weapon.
BUPD plans on communicating important information to students via Dawg Alert, similar to the lockdown.
“Security upgrades are ongoing,” Ryan said. “A long-term plan is necessary.”
Butler is working on a three-year plan to improve campus safety. Some efforts include having card access for all doors so buildings can be locked in case of an emergency and adding security cameras.
“I would like to see more offi cers on staff,” Ryan said.
Ryan is a member of the Assessment and Care Team, a committee which was formed at Butler shortly after the shooting at Virginia Tech.
The aim of the program is not necessarily to fi nd students that are likely to be shooters, but rather to direct students having performance issues, behavioral issues or issues with BUPD to proper help, Ryan said.
“The resources keep students here and engaged,” Ryan said. “We’re making sure people aren’t missing things.”
Often times, the ACT committee will reach out to students who are missing classes frequently, not engaging much with their peers, or who have just lost a family member or loved one in order to make sure they are receiving the proper support.
Even though student behavior is monitored, students being able to conceal weapons on campus would do more harm than good, Ryan said.
“It’s a tool, but if you don’t
Bulldogs earn No. 9 ranking after defeating GonzagaPhoto by Rafael Porto
Photo by Rafael PortoKhyle Marshall blocks a shot during the Butler-Gonzaga game at Hinkle.
ABOUT THIS YEAR’S TEAM AND SATURDAY’S GAME
Roosevelt Jones’ last-second shot helped Butler win its third game against a ranked opponent.
Jones became the third different Bulldog to sink a game-winning fi eld goal in the fi nal seconds of a game this season.
The game was tied seven times. There were 13 lead changes, including six in the fi nal two minutes of the game.
Butler is on a 13-game winning streak, the fourth longest in school history.
Only No. 1 Duke has more wins against Top-10 teams this season.
The game was the fi rst in Hinkle
Fieldhouse history that matched two Top 15 teams.
Coach Brad Stevens is 12-12 against Top 25 teams in his career.
There have been six Top 10 wins since Stevens took over as Butler’s head coach in 2007.
Statistically, most people freeze. No one wants to think that (a shooting) can happen.BEN HUNTEREXEC. DIR. OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FACULTY SENATE
Kathryn Morris, provost and vice president for academic affairs, discussed Butler University’s academic mission at yesterday’s Faculty Senate meeting.
Morris and Bruce Arick, vice president of fi nance and administration, have been developing a plan that will provide a total review of the university and its fi nancial state.
The report, titled “Cost of Education Model,” will be conducted by Michael Leardi, who will work independently.
“It takes the academic mission and places it at the fi nancial centerpiece for the model,” Morris said. “The six colleges will be the focus, then everything else in the university will be the overhead.”
Morris said the review process should begin in February and will be fi nished in a time estimate ranging from six months to two years.
PAGE 2 | THE BUTLER COLLEGIAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012
Photo by Gerrald VazquezPresident Jim Danko poses with Professor Cornel West (left) and Tavis Smiley (right) during a media shoot before a speech at Clowes Memorial Hall on Friday.
West, Smiley seek conversation
Professor Cornel West and media personality Tavis Smiley spoke to a crowd gathered at Clowes Memorial Hall last Friday as they lectured on their recently published book, “The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto.”
Smiley, a native of Kokomo, Ind., and an Indiana University alumnus, is a host for the national talk show, The Tavis Smiley Show.
West, a California native and Harvard alumnus, is known for his work regarding class, race and gender. West and Smiley host a weekly program in which they discuss said issues among others.
The event was part of a tour to promote their new book, which campaigns for a new socioeconomic system to reduce poverty and restore true democracy.
“You can either have wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, or you can have democracy,” said Smiley, author of 16 books and four New York Times bestsellers. “We cannot sustain a democracy in the
current situation.”“We saw Butler University as
a great institution with an active student body,” Smiley said. “We are trying to engage students with a conversation on the tour.”
President Jim Danko said the lecture is a testament to Butler being a national campus that strives for diversity education.
“Having people with the stature of Cornel West and Tavis Smiley is unbelievable,” Danko said. “The timing is so appropriate as well with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day because it shows our dedication to diversifying our university.”
Freshman Rachel Lanagan said
she was excited for the occasion because of what West and Smiley stand for.
“You don’t really see this type of people coming here who represent not just the minorities but everyone,” Lanagan said.
Smiley said statistics do not show he is on the winning side in his battle for fair democracy, but he said poverty and social justice are an uphill battle.
“It’s the most diffi cult thing in the world we live in to stay on fi re for justice,” Smiley said, “but I have decided to live a life of not looking away from America’s issues.”
It’s the most diffi cult thing in the world we live in to stay on fi re for justice.TAVIS SMILEYMEDIA PERSONALITY
NEXT UP IN THE LECTURE SERIESRapper Common will speak tomorow at 7:30 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall. The event is free.
WHAT DO WE THINK?Opinion editor Rhyan Henson thinks the series should be promoted more on campus | page 10
WHAT DID YOU THINK?Tell us what you thought of Tavis Smiley’s lecture by tweeting us @butlercollegian.
Starting Feb. 14, Butler’s communication sciences and disorders department will host aphasia patients for treatment.
Dr. Mary Gospel, senior clinical faculty in communications, has treated aphasia patients with Butler students in Carmel for years but has wanted to bring the treatment to Butler’s campus.
“It’s a great opportunity for patients whose insurance has run out or who cannot afford expensive treatment,” Gospel said, “and also for students to understand aphasia and interact with patients.”
Aphasia is a language disorder that typically occurs after a stroke, brain injury, tumor or some cancers.
Senior students enrolled in Gospel’s aphasia center practicum this semester will be hosting aphasia patients for communication and conversation groups, as well as other activities such as art, exercise and music on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Jordan Hall room 084.
The treatment will cost patients $50 per semester, whereas traditional treatment costs roughly $200 per hour, Gospel said.
“We would still take a patient who cannot pay,” Gospel said. “We are trying like crazy to keep the cost at close to nothing.”
Jenny Green, senior CSD major, is currently enrolled in Gospel’s class. Green said she is looking forward to the class and the hands-on experience that she will gain.
“I am very excited about this class and to learn more about working with aphasia clients,” Green said. “This is different from other CSD classes I have taken because we get to apply material we have learned to actual clients.”
Junior CSD major Mollie Dolan has worked with aphasia patients fi rsthand alongside Gospel at her treatment sessions in Carmel. Dolan said her experience was impactful enough to make her reconsider future career paths.
“When I entered CSD, I thought I wanted to work with children in a school setting,” Dolan said. “After visiting the aphasia group, I am now considering aphasia patients as my main focus.”
Gospel said she believes the program will be a win-win for all involved.
“There is no downside from any angle,” Gospel said. “The university doesn’t have to pay for anything, students gain credit and real life experience and the community is assisted as well.”
Dolan said she, as well as other CSD students, are thankful for the program.
“A lot of undergraduate CSD programs don’t have opportunities like this,” Dolan said. “It gives us a chance to explore our major while also helping aphasia patients.
Those interested may contact Gospel at [email protected]. All varying degrees of aphasia patients may apply.
GREGORY: REMEMBERING BUTLER’SPROFESSOR FROM PAGE ONE
collegiate teaching post as an English instructor at Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
He eventually became an assistant professor there before moving on to his alma mater, the University of Indianapolis, in 1974.
He was an assistant and eventually an associate professor in the school’s English department before becoming the coordinator of liberal arts in 1979.
In 1983, Gregory would again make a transition, this time to Butler.
That same year, he was named the national director of the Lilly Endowment Post-Doctoral Teaching Awards Program. This program included schools such as Brown, Yale, Syracuse University and Indiana University.
Gregory taught as many as 32 different courses at Butler at one point or another.
Jaima LaFollette, a former Butler student, described a Jane Austen course taught by Gregory as “one of my favorite classes at Butler” in his online memory book.
“His passion for her works created a greater love of those works in me,” LaFollette said.
Gregory did not simply focus on the works of others. He also created many of his own.
Gregory was an author or co-author of eight books, including four editions of the “Harper and Row Reader.” His last book, “Shaped by Stories,” was published in 2009.
He also published multiple articles on literary criticism, pedagogy, liberal arts education and writing and rhetoric.
Many of those who knew and worked alongside Gregory remember him as a man who cared about his students and his work equally.
“He had such enthusiasm for his work and took a genuine interest in his students,” former Butler student Grace Ingraham said in Gregory’s online memory book. “His pride in his students’ work knew no bounds.”
practice, how will you be able to react?” he said.
Students would not have adequate training with their weapons, said Weber, who has sometimes used 1,200 bullets during his training.
“Even with that, I don’t hit the target every single time,” he said.
The presence of alcohol, mixed with
fi rearms on campus, would also be a safety concern, Weber said. Students would also be more likely to be careless with their guns, and they may leave them in places where others could potentially fi nd and use them.
“Our ability would be severely hindered,” added Hunter.
Several cases have occurred where, during the chaos of open fi re, police have shot other offi cers who weren’t in uniform, Weber said. If students were added into the mix, shooter descriptions could be confused and someone could needlessly die.
THE BUTLER COLLEGIAN | PAGE 3WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013
Flu season is in its prime, and Butler Health Services wants students to be prepared and aware of symptoms to prevent an on-campus outbreak.
On Jan. 15, a school-wide Butler student announcement was sent out via email with tips on how to stay healthy, prevent the fl u and recognize symptoms of the virus.
“I’ve actually been following this for a month or two because we saw some fl u cases back in December,” Julie Howerton, director of Health Services at the Health and Recreation Center, said. “We were anticipating what was going on this year by reading and following the media. We’ve been watching for it.”
This season, H3N2, a virus subtype that can cause infl uenza, is prominent in many infl uenza cases and was included as a killed virus in this year’s fl u shot formulation, Howerton said.
Health Services participated in the Healthy Horizons campaign last semester, which offered free vaccinations on campus. More than 1000 faculty, staff and students were immunized, Howerton said.
As of press time, roughly 40 shots were left over from an extra 100 shots that Howerton ordered last week. Once those shots run out, Howerton said students who want to be immunized would be referred to different local retailers.
It takes about two weeks for immunity to kick in from the shot, Howerton said.
“Even if you had the fl u
shot, you can still have the fl u,” Maria Fletcher, HRC physician, said. “It doesn’t cover all of the possible infl uenzas that are out there, but I can’t really think of a single person that I’ve seen here that had the shot and got the fl u.”
Even though the fl u is widespread in all but three states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infl uenza Summary Update, Howerton said she wants students to know the campus is not seeing an epidemic of any kind.
“According to the State Department of Health, on an average fl u year you would expect a fl u outbreak occurrence rate to be about 3 percent on a college campus,” Howerton said. “Right now, we’re at 1.2 percent according to what we’ve seen.”
Health Services is actively working toward outbreak prevention by adding hand-sanitizing stations in high-traffi c areas on campus, posting signs and advertisements to educate students on how to protect themselves, and handing out fl u kits, which contain hand sanitizer, Tylenol, thermometers and masks to prevent the spread of the virus.
“If everyone lived in separate, individual places, we wouldn’t be as concerned,” Howerton said. “But because we all live in close proximity, windows are closed and we’re sharing respiratory droplets, it makes it more concerning.”
Howerton said students who experience fl u symptoms can go to the HRC for supportive treatment if they don’t want to use home
remedies. If need be, students may
be given Tamifl u, an antiviral prescription drug that can prevent the fl u and decrease the severity of symptoms.
“I always tell students that the Tamifl u won’t cure you because there isn’t a cure for viruses. They just kind of run their course,” Fletcher said. “(Tamifl u) will shorten the amount of time that you’re sick and hopefully will decrease the virus that you could potentially give to someone else.”
Howerton said this is especially useful for students who may have a roommate with the fl u and do not want to get sick.
“We like to start treatment within 48 hours of symptoms,” Howerton said. “The onset of the fl u is pretty rapid. Within three to four hours of getting infected, you might start to feel fatigue, hurt all over, have a sore throat, cough and other fl u symptoms.”
Fletcher said students can always come to the HRC for treatment and can either make an appointment online or walk in if they want a vaccination.
“The important thing is to isolate, contain and treat your symptoms,” Howerton said. “Our students are very smart.”
Howerton said she is very pleased with the students and how well they are taking care of their health this fl u season.
She also said students should not completely let their guard down yet because the fl u season can sometimes go through March.
“The message for students is don’t panic,” Howerton said. “We don’t have an epidemic. Be smart, be well.”
Butler ’s Health Services welcomes Vicki Wilkey as a nurse practitioner.
Wilkey served as a clinical nurse practitioner at Indiana University’s medical center for 22 years before coming to Butler. Wilkey also coaches girls middle-school cross country and is a lifelong runner. She is married with two children.
Julie Howerton, director of Health Services, said the groups Greeks as Educators, Advocates, and Resources and Peers Advocating Wellness for Students took part in the interviewing process for a new nurse practitioner.
Students were able to evaluate the candidates and ask questions.
With the addition of Wilkey, Health Services has two physicians and one other nurse practitioner working at the clinic. Wilkey said she hopes to provide more availability to students.
Wilkey said she wants to take more
of a hands-on approach in providing health education.
“Seeing that there is two nurse practitioners now, I know we’d like to get out into the Butler community more,” said Wilkey.
Wilkey wants students to feel comfortable coming to the clinic for questions and for health education.
Howerton said Health Services wants to hear students’ voices.
“It’s another avenue for them to stay healthy and be well,” Howerton said.
Earlier this year, freshman Carly Allen had trouble making an appointment at the Health Services clinic. She said she thinks the addition of a new nurse practitioner will help with availability.
Students can sign up online for appointments at the Health Services clinic located in the Health and Recreation Complex.
Photo by Allison HallWith Wilkey as a new addition to the staff, health services hopes to be more available to students.
GUN LAWS: BUPD RESPONDSFROM PAGE ONE
Wilkey joins
health clinic staff
It didn’t take long for Chuck Pennington to go from run-of-the-mill private second class in the U.S. Army to a hero.
As a medic on his fi rst deployment in Iraq, Pennington was riding in a tactical vehicle when his convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device.
The attack was effective enough to take out two vehicles in his convoy and resulted in multiple casualties.
In the face of danger, the untested medic dismounted his vehicle and immediately began caring for the wounded. Pennington’s actions saved seven lives that day, earning him a Bronze Star nomination and a personal thank you from General George Casey Jr., then-Senior Coalition Commander and future Army Chief of Staff.
Pennington served in the Army for
six years, spending time in both Iraq and Afghanistan before deciding to pursue a higher education. In August 2010, he began classes as a chemistry major at Butler University.
Stories like Pennington’s are not as rare at Butler as one may think.
There are nearly 40 veterans currently attending Butler, using veterans education benefi ts such as the GI Bill.
The Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill is the most commonly-used benefi t for veterans. It offers $17,500 for tuition a year, a stipend for books each semester and $1,245 dollars a month for living expenses.
In addition, Butler offers 12 Yellow Ribbon scholarships to veterans providing up to $6,000, which is then matched by Veterans Affairs.
Debbie Ach, Butler’s Veterans Affairs certifying offi cial, is responsible for working with Veterans Affairs to secure fi nancial assistance for veterans at Butler.
Ach said she is proud of the work she does, and throughout her 10 years of experience she has noticed that veterans tend to have higher grades
and a better work ethic than the majority of students.
Leaving the military for college can be diffi cult, but Ach’s experience and knowledge of veterans’ benefi ts helps to smooth the transition.
Pennington said Ach’s help was invaluable as he started at Butler one month after fi nishing a tour in Afghanistan.
While many larger schools offer specifi c programs for veterans—such as veterans housing, on-campus veteran affairs offi ces and veteran counseling services—Butler does not.
Despite this, Butler does offer some support.
“While we do not have specifi c programs as larger campuses do, we recognize veterans’ unique needs and feel equipped to support them during their time here at Butler,” Mindy Wallpe, staff psychologist, said.
Pennington is now a junior at Butler and is maintaining a 3.5 GPA. He is also helping his wife open a small business and plans to work with pharmaceuticals when he graduates next year.
PAGE 4 | THE BUTLER COLLEGIAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012
New online and hybrid courses will bring in new technology and fl exibility to students interested in taking summer courses.
There will be nine fully online courses and 12 hybrid courses, with both online and in-classroom work, offered this summer as part of a pilot program.
Mary Macmanus Ramsbottom, associate provost for Student Academic Affairs, said the university is introducing these courses because they are becoming more common at other universities and because students have shown interest in them.
Last April, a survey went out to both students and faculty to guage the level of interest for summer online or hybrid courses.
More than 700 students took the survey, and two-thirds indicated they would be interested in online or hybrid summer courses.
“It’s driven by trying to anticipate and address the student’s desire might be to move in this direction, while at the same time ensuring they’re going to get Butler quality in terms of the teaching and faculty involved in it,” Ramsbottom said.
Ramsbottom said not only do these courses offer time and place fl exibility for students, the courses also offer security in knowing the course is guaranteed to count for Butler credit and was developed by Butler faculty.
Julianne Miranda, director of eLearning, works with the different colleges at the university to help fi gure out ways to provide diverse course offerings for students.
Miranda and the Center for Academic Technology train faculty in the methods of teaching fully online or hybrid courses to help them take course content and transform it to fi t the new formats.
The hybrid courses have been used before in the College of Education for some graduate classes. An example of how a hybrid class works would be meeting once a week on campus, but the rest of the work and communication is done over the Internet, Miranda said.
The fully online courses are new to Butler this year and will be using Moodle as the platform, Miranda said. Faculty will also be experimenting with live video-chat tools to communicate with students, along with live discussion boards and real-time chat.
Joseph Colavito, English professor, will be teaching an online course this summer, but this is not his fi rst time. Before coming to Butler, he gained experience teaching online courses for Northwestern State University in Louisiana.
Colavito will be teaching scientifi c writing this summer.
Colavito said his past experience at Northwestern State was not as technologically up-to-date as it will be this summer at Butler. To teach and communicate with students, he would send PowerPoints, have virtual offi ce hours and use the textbook publisher resources.
His four-week course for this summer is already mapped out. Colavito said the course will not be as expansive as a 15-week course and will focus on individual student tasks for them to complete.
Colavito said the biggest diffi culty of teaching an online course is availability.
“With a face-to-face class you know you’re going to see your students most of the time,” Colavito said. “It’s very, very diffi cult to get everybody accommodated as far as when they can actually sit and talk to the teacher.”
Because of the challenges of not seeing students everyday, Colavito said fl exibility is key.
“Every new version of something is going to need shaking out,” Colavito said. “There are going to be occasional issues that are out of everybody’s control. But it’s just like regular teaching. You have to have a Plan B.”
Elizabeth Mix, associate art professor, taught a hybrid course last summer, but this will be her fi rst time teaching a fully online course. She will be teaching introduction to visual art.
Mix said the biggest benefi t of an online course to students is the fl exibility.
She said her concern is how engaged students will be in the class and how they are progressing through the course material.
“In the online environment, that means making sure that each element is as engaging as possible and that I set benchmarks for moving through the material so they aren’t encouraged to leave everything until the last minute,” Mix said in an email.
Mix said while the Center for Academic Technology has helped her a lot with setting up her course, in the future, she hopes to learn more about the technology because there is less fl exibility in delivery when teaching a fully online version of the course.
Overall though, Mix said she is looking forward to the new format.
“I’m really excited to be part of a learning community that is exploring and implementing online courses in such a thoughtful and supportive way,” Mix said.
With this summer being the program’s pilot, Ramsbottom said the university will be using the same cost structure for students as well as the same pay structure for faculty. After this summer, they will take a closer look and evaluate if a change in those structures is needed.
Students can begin registering for these new courses on Feb. 3.
Greek houses on campus saw a large increase in participation during this year’s recruitment.
The number of students involved in rush week was higher than fi gures in recent years for both initial applicants and accepted pledges.
Sororities had notably higher numbers of applicants than predicted averages, with pledge classes ranging from 53 and 57 students per house.
“As far as the number of students who signed up to participate, we were about 75 above in raw numbers from where we were last year,” said Becky Druetzler, director of Greek life.
Only 8 percent of this year’s total applicant pool withdrew from the recruitment process, which is unusual considering that number is typically in double-digit percentages at minimum, Druetzler said.
“The students who were in the process were very intentional about wanting to be there and wanting to stay until the end,” Druetzler said. “We had a larger pool, and we lost fewer people, so that infl uenced what fi nally happened.”
According to Will Butler, Interfraternity Council vice president of recruitment, 256 male students went through the recruitment process, which is consistent with past years.
Taking into consideration there is one fewer house on campus this year, however, another concern is raised about how houses will accommodate next year’s sophomore and junior pledges.
“Sometimes, the sophomore class doesn’t all get to live in the chapter house,” Butler said. “There are pros and cons to that, and I don’t think it’s the end of the world.”
Butler said many Greek chapters in universities across the country function without a house and are able to work effi ciently.
The reality is that not everyone
will get to live in his or her respective house—an experience, Butler remarked, that will make some students “miss out a little bit.”
“It is nice to be with your pledge class, living together,” Butler said. “That’s where you make the memories.”
New regulations imposed this year by the council, which raised the standards for recruitment across the board, hardly stemmed the fl ow of applicants.
“The Interfraternity Council raised their academic requirement this year,” Druetzler said. “It had been a 2.3 (GPA), and they unanimously raised that to a 2.5 pretty early on in the semester. Each individual organization was a 2.5 or above already, so it made sense.”
In addition to this, another regulation initiated by the campus’ Alcohol Task Force last year prevented students with a record of alcohol or substance related probation from participating in this year’s recruitment process. This new restriction stopped only fi ve or six students from participating in recruitment.
The Butler University class of 2016, being the largest freshman class in Butler’s history with 1,111 students, gives some explanation for the high participation numbers.
“Students seem to be looking to Greek life,” Druetzler said. “They seem to frimly believe that their expectations can be fulfi lled by going through the recruitment process.”
The unexpectedly low number of student withdrawals from the process as well as applicants exceeding academic standards shows students are increasingly turning to Greek life as a means to progress both their personal lives and professional careers, Butler said.
“I think the university has brought in a little bit higher caliber of students who are already getting higher GPAs than we had a few years ago,” Butler said. “I think it comes down to networking. You see somebody in Greek letters around campus, and you go from there.”
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Butler coach Brad Stevens (left) and Gonzaga coach Mark Few (center) joined ESPN analyst Rece Davis for an interview during the live College GameDay.
OVERTIME: Stevens’ calm proves critical
In NCAA Division I men’s basketball, many programs have likely come to accept that if Butler’s squad makes the championship tournament, it will be a dangerous and unpredictable force.
No matter who the Bulldogs play come tourney time, they can almost always guarantee a nail-biting affair.
Butler has established its relevance with years of success on the nation’s highest stage.
But this season’s team has established something that could be considered just as important.
This team is making Butler a scary school to face in the regular season.
Imagine you’re looking at your team’s schedule for the new season. There are the games that don’t really stick out and games that make fans say, “That should be a good game.”
But there’s a third category. “This could be trouble.”Personally, I saw the Indiana
and Gonzaga games in this light. I believed they would be fantastic contests, but as a fan I was equally as prepared for a loss as for a victory.
This season’s Bulldogs have turned Butler into one of those teams, whether they know it or not.
They have proven they can beat other teams in a variety of ways and under numerous sets of circumstances.
Not to mention they have done so in rip-your-heart-out fashion, from the opposition’s perspective.
It’s hard to imagine Marquette, Indiana and Gonzaga players feeling very good after their last-second losses to Butler.
Gonzaga coach Mark Few looked exhausted and beleaguered after Saturday’s 64-63 Butler win. He looked like a man who had pulled out all the stops, who knew his team was on the cusp of a strong victory.
Butler ripped the rug out from under Few and his Bulldogs.
Few should know this story better than most. His mid-major program has beaten the big boys and forced them to take notice: you’d better not schedule us if you want a guaranteed victory.
It all starts with Butler coach Brad Stevens.
The man must have at least one android or monk as a parent. He was the calmest individual on the Hinkle Fieldhouse fl oor after Saturday’s win when many coaches would have been going bonkers.
But this is how he operates his program.
He has a way to simplify everything.
“It’s not like it’s doomsday,” Stevens said of trailing by a point with 3.5 seconds left and the ball going the wrong way. “Just go play (and) fi gure it out.”
This attitude trickles down.Sophomore guard and recent hero Roosevelt Jones is a soft-spoken man. But his description of the game-winning play against Gonzaga oozes of Stevens-talk.
“Just making a basketball play,” he said.
Freshman guard Kellen Dunham on replacing injured leading scorer Rotnei Clarke?
“I just tried to contribute as much as I could.”
Nothing intimidates these Bulldogs. Stevens has built a mid-major monster on that idea.
It’s a simple concept that has created a complex team. And one that will provide a scare on any schedule down the road.
Photos by Marko TomichMany students made signs and got decked out in Butler gear for Hinkle’s fi rst-ever College GameDay taping.
On Jan. 19, College GameDay made its way to Hinkle Fieldhouse for the matchup between the Gonzaga and the Butler Bulldogs.
Before Saturday’s game, Dawg Pound member Ari Kasle was asked what expectations he had for the contest.
“I think any time Butler is on the court, magic things happen,” he said.
This pregame prediction was spot on.
With 3.5 seconds to go in the game, 63-62 Gonzaga, chances of a Butler victory were slipping away.
The Gonzaga in-bounds pass was stolen by sophomore guard Roosevelt Jones, and before the clock hit zero, he put up a fl oater and a prayer.
After the shot went in and students rushed the fl oor, the overall experience of College GameDay was complete.
Butler’s victory was the icing on the cake for the entire GameDay experience.
The day started with students lining up outside Hinkle before 6 am.
Students waited in the cold for the chance to be a part of a prestigious basketball tradition and to be seen by the entire nation on ESPN.
Once the doors opened, people rushed into Hinkle.
Before the GameDay broadcast, ESPN analyst Digger Phelps gave a pre-game pep talk to get the crowd excited for the show. ESPN’s presence created an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation in for students and fans in Hinkle.
During the broadcast, ESPN continually involved the crowd. ESPN utilized students as backgrounds for the interviews of both coach Brad Stevens and senior guard Rotnei Clarke.
Throughout the broadcast, ESPN frequently panned sections of the crowd to include all of the students and make their efforts worthwhile.
In return, students and fans showed their appreciation for the game.
Freshman Mike Schau said
College GameDay was a “once in a lifetime experience and probably the biggest game I’ve been to at Hinkle in my life.”
As the GameDay show was winding down, junior Kevin Schwartz was selected to shoot a half-court shot, worth $18,000 if he made it.
Schwartz was successful on his fi rst attempt and received his check.
He broke ESPN’s streak of 32 failed attempts. It was the fi rst made half-court shot on College GameDay in four years.
While he was excited about making the shot, Schwartz said he was more eager for Butler’s upcoming game.
“This is one of the biggest games we’ve ever had at Butler, especially in my last two and a half years,” Schwartz said. “To see the whole school rally behind this team is pretty incredible.”
Not only was GameDay an experience for sports fanatics to check off their bucket list, it was also what charged the sixth man of Butler basketball to push the Bulldogs to a magical victory.
Photo by Rachel OppermanSophomore Roosevelt Jones (left), battles for the ball and eventually had a steal and game-winning basket to beat Gonzaga 64-63.
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Photo by Heather IwinskiKonstantina Adami (left) and Caroline Hedrick contest a shot during their doubles match at the Butler tennis bubble Friday. The duo lost the match 8-5.
Women’s tennis beats Dayton in spring season opener
The Tayo Bailey era of Butler women’s tennis got off to a winning start last weekend.
Bailey, a former standout at Butler, took over the program from Jason Suscha, who coached the Bulldogs for the past 13 years.
Butler started its spring season by defeating Atlantic 10 Conference rival Dayton 5-2 last Friday.
Junior Stephanie McLoughlin led the Bulldogs by winning her No. 1 singles match and No. 1 doubles match with senior partner Brittany Farmer.
Farmer, junior Caroline Hedrick and junior Laura Shull all won their singles matches as well.
Shull and sophomore Sienna Reuter won on the doubles side, capping the Bulldogs’ victory over
the Flyers. Bailey has emphasized an off-
court training approach since taking over. Bailey has the Bulldogs in the weight room two to three times a week and working on conditioning fi ve days a week.
The Bulldogs may be in better physical shape than last year, but Bailey values the mental side of the game just as highly. Bailey said her players must remain composed while also getting into opponents’ heads to be successful.
For the upcoming season, Bailey said she wants the Bulldogs to have a winning record and secure a top-fi ve fi nish in the A-10.
Butler advanced to the semifi nals of the Horizon League tournament and fi nished with a 9-15 record last year.
The Bulldogs play again Saturday at home against Western Michigan.
Swimming falls at Wittenberg meet
The Butler swim team fell to Wittenberg by a score of 177-82 Saturday.
Freshman Amanda Wagner had another strong meet, fi nishing third of 10 swimmers in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:12:12). Wagner also got second of 11 swimmers in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:36:87).
Butler had six top-three fi nishes overall.
“I think we did a lot of positive things” coach Maurice Stewart said. “We also did a lot of things that we can identify to improve upon moving forward into the Butler Invite and into
the [Atlantic 10] Conference Championship.”
Freshman Allie Dvorchak and sophomore Hayden Engstrom both had season- best times in the meet— Dvorchak in the 200 butterfl y (2:16:70) and Engstrom in the 100 backstroke (1:09:91).
“Our girls defi nitely raced better and had a better focus as the meet went on,” Stewart said. “Our team spirit [also] was much improved.”
The Bulldogs will next host Xavier, Hillsdale, Ball State, Illinois State, IUPUI and Green Bay in the Butler Invitational at Fishers High School Sunday.
-Peter Brown
Women’s basketball takes down La Salle
On the heels of a vital win against Xavier Thursday night, Butler women’s basketball (11-7, 2-1) faced La Salle (5-13, 1-2) Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia. The Bulldogs won their second consecutive game 59-42.
Junior forward Daress McClung led the team in scoring with 19 points and fi ve assists and was stellar on defense as well with
seven blocks and three steals. Sophomore center Liz Stratman continued her hot streak, draining 12 points in just 20 minutes of play. Sophomore guards Taylor Schippers and Hannah Douglas sank nine points.
On Thursday, the Bulldogs won a back-and-forth game against Xavier (6-11, 0-3) at Hinkle Fieldhouse 71-67.
The Bulldogs have a long trek to Massachusetts for their next game Wednesday night.
Men’s and women’s track sent partial squads to Bloomington this weekend, posting two wins and a handful of top 10 fi nishes at Indiana’s Gladstein Invitational.
Junior Alex Berry won the men’s 400-meter dash in a time of 49.11 seconds, just shy of his own school record. In the men’s 800-meter invitational race, junior Craig Jordan posted a time of 1:53.63, out-leaning second-place fi nisher and teammate Tom Curr, who clocked 1:53.69 for third.
Berry was also third in the men’s 600-meter run
with a time of 1:22.27. Junior Andrew Wallace posted 1:24.17 for sixth place.
On the distance side, junior Tom Anderson fi nished fourth in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 8:20.70. Ross Clarke clocked 4:19.67, good for seventh in the men’s invitational mile-run.
Also in the top 10, Mick Wang clocked 8.53 in the 60-meter hurdles.
For the women, sophomore Nicole Hudec was seventh in the triple jump. Amy Wright placed ninth in the 600-meter race with a time of 1:43.88.
Both teams head back to Bloomington this weekend for the Indiana Relays.
-Beth Werge
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Collegian fi le photoSenior Rotnei Clarke (center), driving to the basket against Marian, hasn’t played for the Bulldogs since spraining his neck in a nationally televised game against Dayton.
Clarke’s injury causes controversy
Sports injuries can be a scary thing for athletes, family and fans.
The Butler community realized this when standout senior transfer Rotnei Clarke fl ew headfi rst into the base of a hoop in a win against Dayton on Jan. 12.
Clarke was fouled hard by Flyers defender Matt Derenbecker and hit the basket, suffering a neck sprain. He was taken off the court on a stretcher after nearly eight minutes in front of a packed arena and a national TV audience on the NBC Sports Network.
The entire country heard him tell trainer Ryan Galloy and team doctor, Tom Fisher, “I can’t move.”
Doctors told Clarke not to move after he said he felt numb.
This was all heard on national television, and this didn’t sit well with Butler offi cials.
The university fi led a complaint with the Atlantic 10 conference and the NBC Sports Network because fans watching the broadcast knew more about his status than his family and team did.
Galloy said he wasn’t paying attention to the cameras at the time but later learned about the situation.
“I thought it was rather unorthodox that they recorded
information director, learned about the situation when Fisher contacted him after returning to Indianapolis. McGrath forwarded Fisher’s concerns to A-10 offi cials, who, in turn, contacted the NBC Sports Network.
Drew Dickerson, A-10 director of communications and media relations, said they contacted the network, as well as every institution in the conference.
“We contacted the NBC Sports Network, and they apologized,” Dickerson said. “They assured to contact production teams.”
Dickerson said each institution’s game management personnel was instructed on the importance of managing TV crew during games.
Normally during an injury in any sort of game, cameras will focus on an injured player but not record sound.
McGrath said NBC was in agreement that the coverage went too far and it should have backed down on the audio coverage.
Fisher’s main goal was to make sure something like this never happens again, McGrath said.
Analyst Jay Bilas said it’s a “hard sell” to convince him that television shouldn’t cover an event as it’s happening live.
“(This is) something that
everybody should talk about and decide what’s the right thing to do because those are important issues that need to be discussed in a serious manner,” Bilas said.
McGrath also said this is an important issue in the world of sports.
“It raises an interesting question,” McGrath said. “In a public place, where is the line drawn that the public is not allowed to fi nd out what is going on?”
Clarke said he doesn’t think much of the controversy but understands the situation.
“I was just in the moment and worried about and thinking about my health at that point,” Clarke said. “It was a little bit of invasion of privacy, but it wasn’t that big of a deal.”
Clarke is ruled out for tonight’s game at La Salle but is expected to return Saturday night against Temple.
“I’ve progressed daily,” Clarke said. “I think I’m doing well and ahead of schedule.”
Clarke said he wasn’t feeling pain the day before the Gonzaga game, and he was able to get in the gym and take a few shots.
Tonight’s game is televised on WNDY, and Saturday night’s game will be on ESPN2. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
The freshness of a new year is in the air, and with it come endless possibilities for 2013.
Exercising more, eating right, studying harder and staying focused often become center-stage resolutions as the New Year unfolds.
Why then do so many resolutions fail? The issue is not the resolve of those trying to improve their lives but the qualifi cations of the resolutions themselves.
A good resolution should be simple, realistic, specifi c and measurable, and rewarded.
SIMPLELife’s complicated, so a
successful resolution shouldn’t be. A simple goal is easy to remember and reinforce. The whirlwind college life environment requires a fl exible resolution students can stick with, making the simplicity of your resolution paramount.
REALISTICA realistic resolution is an
attainable resolution. High goals for the New Year are admirable, but a realistic goal has a higher mortality rate in the long run. Set your sights on achievable solutions, and success will be yours.
SPECIFIC AND MEASURABLE Successful resolutions are equal
parts simple and specifi c. Having broad goals like “losing weight” or “studying more” are well-intended ideas destined for failure. Specifi c goals, like losing fi ve pounds before break or adding three hours of studying to Saturday afternoons, create benchmarks students can use to measure progress.
REWARDEDThe best part of a measureable
goal is the reward following its completion. Psychologists say positive reinforcement, or rewarding yourself for good behavior, is a key element in making certain actions into habits. By allowing yourself a bad meal after eating healthy all week or sleeping in because you were so productive the day before, students can psychologically “trick” themselves into making resolutions habits and habits a change in lifestyle.
Photo by Marissa JohnsonESPN College GameDay analysts, Jalen Rose (left) and Jay Bilas, had various shows throughout the day including after Butler defeated Gonzaga Saturday.
GameDay brings big production
Months of planning went into preparing for Saturday’s ESPN College GameDay broadcast at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
ESPN fi rst alerted the university of its decision to have Butler host the fi rst show of the season last August.
The athletics department had been working in coordination with ESPN since October to fi nalize the logistics of the broadcast.
“I’m going to say we’ve had three or four conference calls with ESPN,” said Mike Freeman, associate athletic director for external operations. “We’ve been in constant communication with them the last two months because this is the fi rst one where they’re doing basketball this season.”
ESPN crews fi rst arrived at Hinkle Fieldhouse Tuesday night and began work Wednesday.
The network sent a camera crew earlier this month to shoot footage and scout the venue ahead of the broadcast.
“When they came in to look at the building and get ready for it, they said it’s going to set up well for television,” Freeman said.
Construction of the set at center court began Friday night after the teams wrapped up their practices.
“There’s some different things that we’ve had to work through in terms of site, space allocation for ESPN over the last few days, setup times,” Freeman said. “We’ve had to work through adjusting practice times, but nothing major and in the end it’s all going to be worth it for the kind of event and exposure that Butler University will get from having ESPN College GameDay on our campus.”
Freeman said the national broadcast is unlike any event Hinkle has hosted in the time he has been at the university.
“We put on events on the court sometimes---tipoff dinners, luncheons. We even had the John Mellencamp concert a couple years ago,” Freeman said. “They brought in 45 staff members to run College GameDay, so the workload on us hasn’t been as much as when we run an event.”
The months of preparation for the broadcast and the active involvement of ESPN in the organizing process is also atypical of most Hinkle events.
“Most events like that around here don’t work like that,” Lindsay Martin, athletics marketing manager, said. “They’ve got their own staff that’s solely dedicated to College GameDay and making sure every aspect, from things that happen during the show, to where their production staff
needs to set up, to helping us get a commemorative T-shirt in the bookstore and stuff like that. People are assigned to every single aspect of that, which is certainly a larger scale operation than what we’re used to.”
ESPN staff members began to arrive around 5 a.m. Saturday morning, with Hinkle employees reporting for work around an hour later.
“Basically we’ll be here to answer any questions for fans that come out to the broadcast because obviously it’s something that’s new for everybody,” Martin said. “No Butler fan has ever been through a College GameDay before here at Hinkle.”
ESPN analyst Rece Davis said Hinkle is a classic venue for the program that showcases the traditions of the game.
“It has the feel of a place like Cameron Indoor Stadium, like ‘Phog’ Allen Fieldhouse that, you know, maybe it’s just because in our minds and subconscious we appreciate the history of the game,” he said. “But it’s almost as if you feel a connection to the past when you walk in there. It certainly has the old-school look and feel and it makes you feel, like this is what basketball should be.”
The national exposure that the broadcast brought to Butler is the pinnacle of success that both the basketball team and the university has achieved in recent years, Freeman said.
“For them to select us, I think it kind of shows what everything that we’ve done over the last 25 years,“ Freeman said. “It’s not the start, it’s the culmination of a lot of things that have gone right.”
Team set to begin spring campaignThe Butler softball team is gearing up for its
2013 spring campaign without seven players from last year’s team.
Last season, the Bulldogs fi nished with an overall record of 25-32 and 13-11 in the Horizon League.
Butler graduated six seniors from last year’s team, and Kayla Gray will forgo her fi nal year of eligibility due to injury.
Gray started 52 of the 57 games last year and played in 142 games in her Butler career.
Butler produced 207 runs with a .331 on base percentage and 28 home runs in just 57 games last season.
Coach Scott Hall is in his third year at Butler. The Bulldogs will be hitting the Atlantic 10 for their inaugural season.
“I’m excited for the change,” Hall said. “Butler is a better fi t for the A-10.”
Before Butler battles anyone, they must
compete amongst themselves fi rst. With players graduating, the possibility of playing time has opened up.
“We have always had to compete, but it’s a little more intense this year,” junior Callie Dennison said. “In the end, it doesn’t matter who’s on the fi eld because we are a team fi rst.”
The young Butler team will have nine freshman and six sophomores of its 23 players on the roster.
“I think having so much youth this year could be seen as a challenge, but everybody is willing to put in the extra work in order to make themselves and the team better,” freshman infi elder Krosley Ogden said. “We have a lot of great athletes, and I don’t see age having anything to do with that.”
Ogden said the team has many goals for itself, including to compete in its new conference.
“Just like all the other athletic programs at Butler,” Ogden said, “we really want to compete in our new conference and ultimately win the tournament.”
Collegian fi le photoFreshman shortstop Alex Kotter, tagging out a runner at second base, is one of nine freshman on the roster.
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So, you forgot aboutVALENTINE’S DAY?
Don’t panic — we remembered.
Gentlemen, you’ve been wondering why your lady’s face has been alight with smiles this week, and her voice laden with excited energy.
Ladies, your knight has been dropping hints about not being able to wait to give you a thoughtful surprise, and you had no idea what he means!
Now the vibrant reds of roses and cheeks mix with the sweet smells of perfume, wine and chocolate to churn your stomach because you forgot about Valentine’s Day.
You have little money, no time and a longing not to let your sweetheart down.
Don’t worry! Indianapolis is a vibrant metropolis and you, with a little thoughtfulness, creativity and some help from us, can make tomorrow a day your special someone won’t forget.
Check out our guide to Indianapolis’ most cost-effective and romantic options for Valentine’s Day, and rest easy knowing that there are lots of ways to make the love’s holiday work for you.
Want an idea that gives you an excuse to snuggle close to your sweetie? Why not a downtown carriage ride? There are a couple of different companies that provide year-round
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25 minute ride: $50
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Want to spend some quality time with your valentine? How about a stroll along the canal? We have found that the most romantic spot along the canal
is right behind the Indiana Historical Society, located at
450 W. Ohio St.
If you’re ready, say “I love you” more than normal
Want to go somewhere nice but don’t have the money? Just go for dessert! Dessert is fairly inexpensive at most restaurants and it’s equally as elegant
and romantic.
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Cake and Tartufo that are sure to sweeten up your evening.(Reservations can be made online or by phone)
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special someone’s heart. Located at 8701 Keystone Crossing.
Want to be really romantic (and economical) How about a picnic in your
living room with a movie to follow?
Ways to gain extra romance points:-Include candlelight (electrical or
otherwise)-Let your date choose the movie
-Cook the meal yourself-Make their favorite food
-Background music (We’re sure there is a Valentines Day playlist out there)
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Think of three of your favorite memories with your sweetheart—and
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Roses are the staple flower of love, but did you know that the color of a rose means something specific?
A red rose symbolizes the deep love of romantic relationships.
A yellow rose symbolizes the joy and friendship between two people.
A white rose symbolizes purity and innocence.
Be careful when gifting roses, though —two roses intertwining symbolizes engagement and marriage!
Tulips are a symbol of perfect love. They also have a declarative connotation, so if you want to say those most sacred three words for the first time tomorrow, a tulip would be a lovely complement.
Hydrangeas are a symbol of gratitude for being understood. They also convey a sense of sincere emotion. Perhaps they are not best given alone, but hydrangeas in a bouquet are sure to enhance the meaning of the other blooms.
Photos courtesy of sxc.hu. Heart illustrations by Kevin Vogel
American playwright Eve Ensler, the author of the play “The Vagina Monologues,” has called upon women across the world to stand up and dance in a protest against rape, sexual assault and domestic violence Thursday.
History will be created as one billion people will rise up and dance in unison.
Senior Kate Langdon said violence against women is not portrayed in the media and this protest will help end the silence.
Men and women will gather together in 197 different countries to bring light to the issue.
In most locations, people have learned the choreography for a flash mob routine. Butler University will not be doing this, but many students will gather and dance on the Atherton Mall from 12:45 until 1 p.m. that day.
The Butler percussion ensemble will play, creating a sound that will permeate campus, Langdon said.
“We want to get as much of the Butler community involved as possible,” she said. “We are making history. This type of movement is unprecedented.
“It feels empowering for the student population, and they have an opportunity to put a stamp on history.”
Junior Colleen Quilty said the event is important because some people may feel like Butler is safe in its bubble, but cases of sexual assault can occur anywhere.
One in three women are sexually
assaulted or beaten, and Quilty said this movement will bring reality to campus.
“The culture on college campuses is that you are here to get a degree and then a job, but you should be here to learn about the world,” Quilty said. “One in three women is a huge number. It’s a problem everywhere.”
On past Valentine’s Days, Ensler has called on women to read “The Vagina Monologues” and call Valentine’s Day “V-Day”.
Now, she is imploring the world to rise together in dance and protest.
Such a movement has not happened on such a large scale before. Women around the world have not joined together in this way because they are often fighting for different rights in their respective countries.
However, sexual assault is an issue everywhere, so women as well as men are collaborating globally for the first time to bring awareness.
Sophomore Allysa Royse said she is excited to have an event on campus because women are making progress in achieving equality, but much must still be done in the United States and throughout the world.
Quilty said it is important this event be held on Valentine’s Day.
“Valentine’s Day is about loving people and is a beautiful day,” she said. “We should spread that love from heterosexual couples to love and respect of women throughout the world.”
Across the globe tomorrow, one billion people will rise up and dance, creating history.
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Photo by Rafael PortoKelly swensson (right) practices with the butler symphony orchestra for the upcoming concert.
Butler grad student to perform with Butler Symphony Orchestra
Butler graduate student Kelly Swensson is one of the country’s finest young bassoonists.
Swensson, 24, will be performing a solo in Butler Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony on Feb. 24.
Butler bassoon professor Douglas Spaniol remembers the first time he met Swensson.
Swensson was a sixth grader who had recently picked up bassoon. Her mother turned to Spaniol for private lessons.
“I usually don’t work with students that young,” said Spaniol,“but right away, I knew that she was a special student.”
Spaniol said he was wise not to pass up Swensson.
“She’s the most accomplished bassoon student we’ve had here,” Spaniol said.
Amidst her many accolades, she was both a semi-finalist and
later a finalist in The Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition, a highly-prestigious international event for female bassoonists.
She is also a member of the Honor Band of America.
In addition, Swensson is already playing professionally.
She performs with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. She also frequently drives to Louisville where she plays with the Louisville Orchestra.
Swensson grew up on the east side of Indianapolis. As a child, she displayed a strong inclination toward music.
She recalls singing Disney music growing up. Her parents signed her up for the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, instructed by Butler’s Henry Leck.
While studying piano and voice, Swensson joined her middle school orchestra. It was short of a bassoonist when she joined, so Swensson took it upon herself to learn the instrument.
After high school, Swensson went on to study at Northwestern University as well as the Oberlin and Colburn conservatories.
For Swensson, there was never a backup plan.
“I knew I wanted to do music,” Swensson said. “I never thought about anything else.”
The faculty members at Butler who work with Swensson agree that it’s been a rewarding experience.
“It’s really a great opportunity for me to work with a student who is so bright, talented and interested in music,” said Spaniol.
Swensson also has the gift of affecting younger music students in a positive manner.
“It’s mutually beneficial,” said orchestra conductor Richard Clark. “She is willing to be open and share her experience with the other musicians.”
Swensson bids Butler farewell in May, when she graduates, and will step into the real world as a full-time professional musician.
While this may be Butler’s first year in the Atlantic 10 Conference, Blue II and Trip have already made a name for themselves on the East Coast with their Big Dawgs Tour.
Over the weekend, the Butler bulldogs headed to Washington D.C. with Michael Kaltenmark, director of web marketing communications and the dogs’ caregiver, to see the sights, cheer on their team, and meet with their mascot counterparts.
On Friday morning, Blue II and Trip were introduced to Georgetown’s bulldogs, Jack and Jack Jr.—also known as JJ.
The dogs hung out for about three and a half hours, and though Blue II and Trip were initially apprehensive of the Georgetown duo, they were able to get along, Kaltenmark said.
“There were a couple tense moments,” Kaltenmark said. “Jack and JJ were protecting their turf, but once we got them outside, they were fine.”
As the Butler dogs roamed around campus, they were continuously acknowledged and welcomed by the Georgetown
community. Continuing their journey
through Washington D.C., the dogs visited the national mall to see the monuments and attended Butler’s game against George Washington University. While seeing the sights, the dogs were repeatedly recognized by the locals.
“When we would be out and about on the street, the D.C. residents knew who the dogs were. You expect to get that type of respect in Indianapolis,” Kaltenmark said. “In D.C., they knew that they were the Butler dogs, and this wasn’t just one time.”
Blue II and Trip also had the chance to visit the National Public Radio headquarters to be a part of its new campaign, “I Heart NPR.”
Along with famous musicians and actors also involved with the campaign, the dogs had a glamorous photo to show their support for NPR.
“These handsome devils were itching to show their NPR love,” wrote Caitlin Sanders in her campaign blog. “So excited, in fact, that they could barely sit still!”
At the game, as Blue II strutted around the court, George
Washington fans were enthralled with Butler’s live mascots.
Many fans wanted to meet Blue II and get a picture. Blue II even had a famous fan eager to meet him.
Luke Russert, son of Tim Russert and an NBC news correspondent, jumped at the chance to get a picture with Blue II and even tweeted the picture.
This trip showed the national recognition that Blue II and Trip are beginning to gain.
“On one circumstance, yes, I am little bit surprised,” Kaltenmark said. “But once I see the pictures of the Butler bulldogs and the Georgetown bulldogs together, then it doesn’t surprise me that the outlets want it and the fans want to see them.”
The Big Dawgs Tour has taken Butler’s bulldog mascots to Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Dayton and Columbus, according to the tour’s webpage on www.butlerblue.com.
With the D.C. attention the dogs received, Kaltenmark is looking forward to taking Blue II and Trip to visit the Big Apple this weekend. Although it is a busy city, Blue II and Trip will likely be noticed.
Photo courtesy of @ButlerBlue2blue ii and blue iii (far right) visit with georgetown university’s bulldog mascots Jack and Jack Jr.
The Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series is the best-kept secret at Butler University.
The series is funded by Eli Lilly and the mayor’s offi ce, among other sponsors, but little promotion is done outside of the Butler Connection.
The series has been going for 25 seasons, but despite featuring nationally-known speakers, I do not hear as much buzz about the series on campus.
Common and Maya Angelou are scheduled to come to Butler this semester, yet the hype on campus is non-existent.
Common will be here on tommorrow, and the lecture will be free, but most of campus probably does not know.
If he were here to perform a concert, everyone would know.
Just because he is an entertainer does not depreciate his experiences and thoughts on life.
He has authored award-winning books and lectured at various colleges nationwide. His intellectual reputation is just as good as his musical one.
The series aims to invite a wide variety of lecturers, so many demographics are represented.
Last semester Lt. Dan Choi came to speak about his experience as a homosexual in the Army and his role in repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inaguration of the fi rst black president just passed and with Black History Month on our doorstep, Butler could have easily promoted the next lecture coming up on Thursday.
Using the star power of the lectures to further our education could have been an easy way to get the word out.
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OPINION PAGE 10WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013
Acts of violence and shootings around the nation have put gun laws in the spotlight.
In Indiana, pending legislation could soon allow college students to carry concealed fi rearms on campus.
We believe that regardless of the legislation, guns should stay off Butler University’s campus.
Concealed fi rearms could cause more chaos and confusion during times of increased stress or during a shooting.
Allowing students to legally carry weapons only creates better access to weapons that have proven to
be deadly. While a criminal trying to
get a weapon will fi nd a way to do so, he or she should not be given extra opportunities via more guns on campus.
If there ever were a shooting on campus, more people carrying guns could make it diffi cult for police to pinpoint the suspect.
College campuses are hotbeds for stress, hormones and drinking. It is unsafe for
guns to be thrown into the mix.
Butler University Police Department does an excellent job of protecting students and those in surrounding neighborhoods.
When an armed robber was loose on campus in November, Butler went into lockdown mode. BUPD kept students aware of what was going on around campus so students could take precautions to
keep themselves safe.The situation could have
been much different and more hectic if more guns had been involved.
There are plenty of ways to keep yourself safe on any college campus.
Butler offers self-defense classes for free that could prove valuable in emergency situations.
Students have a good line of communication with the DawgAlert system.
BUPD is always on campus and is quick to react toemergencies.
Keep the guns in experienced, offi cial hands and Butler students may be a little safer.
Students could learn from lecture series
RHYANHENSON
The time of year has arrived where every authority in our lives reminds us to get our fl u shots.
Students should take this seriously.
Yes, this sounds like the fretting of a parent.
But there’s a lot to consider.Average college students
engage in all sorts of behavior that weaken their immune systems.
Sharing close living spaces, eating in communal spaces, not sleeping enough, drinking, stressing and generally living life to the fullest—all of these activities make us more susceptible to disease.
So it might help to engage in less of these actions.
I have an alternative to that however.
The fl u shot is free under Butler University’s insurance plan.
The virus is already active in almost every area of the United States, and winter is far from over.
Students should of course be careful and act responsibly.
Getting the fl u shot early means illnesses can be a little less severe as the season wears on.
National Public Radio reported last week that the United States is facing a variety of viruses this winter, including infl uenza.
The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention Centers reports that fl u outbreaks are widespread in 48 states.
Doctors noted that the fl u is uniquely adept at surviving on hard surfaces outside of the body—such as keyboards and doorknobs.
A certain level of exposure, then, is probably unavoidable.
Among other symptoms, the fl u often induces intense fever, aches and pains and a dry cough.
As someone who has worked in healthcare and pharmacy environments for years, I do not see vaccines as personal.
This is a communal problem.Do not simply tell yourself you
feel fi ne, or that you are too young or too tough to get sick.
Your roommate may not be that lucky.
Many places offer the shot at no charge.
So do something this winter that benefi ts the entire community.
Get the fl u vaccine and please see a doctor if you suspect you have the fl u.
OUR POINT THIS WEEK:Butler offi cials should work to make sure concealed
fi rearms stay off Butler’s campus. 23-3-3
ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
The series, in its 25th season, is a collaborative initiative between Butler University and the Offi ce of the Mayor.
Maya Angelou was the series fi rst speaker in 1988. Since then, past speakers have included Coretta Scott King, President Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and many others.
THIS YEAR’S SPEAKERS
Jan. 24—Hip-hop artist Common will present “Lessons of Life: One Day It’ll All Make Sense” at 7:30 p.m. The event is free.
March 26—Poet Maya Angelou will present “Maya Angelou, Global Renaissance Woman” at 7:30 p.m. The event is free, but tickets are required. Limit of two tickets per person. Tickets are available Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Clowes Memorial Hall box offi ce.
Students can protect themselves and their peers by getting a fl u shot this season
THE BUTLER COLLEGIAN | PAGE 11WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013
When the average college student has a complaint these days, it seems to go straight to social media.
Popular Twitter accounts, such as @BU_Probs or @BadLuck_Butler share the gripes of students at Butler University.
While most of the tweets are meant to be humorous, some complaints are real problems that should be addressed. Instead of simply posting about their
problems online, students should be proactive and try to make changes.
Social media can actually be a starting point for accomplishing change, if used in the right way.
Dawgs for a Cause is a Facebook group started last semester. It advocates change in campus dining. Students use the page as a forum to voice concerns about the food and to fi nd other students
with similar dietary concerns.Instead of simply posting
complaints, the members actively reach out to Aramark, which is an effective way to change their situation.
Freshman Kate Webb is a vegetarian, and she helps organize students with dietary restrictions through this Facebook page. In November, Webb and other vegetarians met with representatives from Aramark to talk about how the dining halls can better accommodate students with special dietary needs.
Both groups were happy with the outcome of the summit. More communication is the key to making changes, Michelle Bryant-Jones, dining services director, said.
“If the students don’t tell us what
they are looking for specifi cally, we may get it wrong,” Bryant-Jones said. “The more conversation and dialogue that we have concerning the meal plan, the better we are able to serve your needs.”
Students can also email [email protected] or write on the suggestion cards in the dining halls to request changes or even specifi c recipes. Cards that say “make better food” are not useful, Bryant-Jones said.
Students who really want a change need to take action and create reasonable goals. This is the mature way to handle problems, versus tweeting a complaint.
Talking in a professional manner about realistic goals is the best way to accomplish change. The students who attended the summit
exemplifi ed the necessary maturity to have their voices heard in a positive way.
Students across campus should take heed of the way this group of students accomplished their goals. Instead of complaining about issues to their friends or on social media, students need to be proactive about making their college experience what they want it to be.
The success of the cooperation between Aramark and Butler students is a good example for others. This is how to make important decisions and compromises in the professional world, which is a lesson all college students should learn.
Tweeting about food quality will not improve it
Like a typical college student, I value my downtime. I like a quiet, relaxing environment to come home to after class where I can nap, read or watch Netfl ix.
Like a typical college student, I pay to live on campus and live in a clean, healthy place. I did not choose the location of my room, and I did not know it was next to a smoking area.
Unlike many other college students, I have to brave a cloud of cigarette smoke in order to get to my dorm in Schwitzer Hall.
The “designated smoking area” is less than 10 feet away from my window, which has to be open due to the lack of thermostat in my room. Because of this, I am exposed to carcinogens and toxic chemicals in the comfort of my room.
Students should not be forced to suffer the consequences of secondhand smoke exposure because of the habits of others.
The Butler University smoking policy states that the university wants “to provide a healthy work environment for all of its employees.”
The solution is to provide a small number
of designated smoking areas that are not near entrances to buildings or frequently-traveled pathways.
I do not understand how smoking next to a residence hall fi lled with more than 400 freshmen is considered safe or healthy. The policy should be amended to include students as well.
Considering that my room is a tour room, I know prospective students have walked through the cloud of smoke created by employees and students more than once. I can guarantee it is not a selling point.
Since elementary school, most of us have been warned about the dangers of smoking. There are ads everywhere showing us the consequences of inhaling cigarette smoke.
When people are in the smoking area, they tend to forget that they have to act professional. While I am sitting in my room, I can hear the people in the smoking area screaming at
others who are at least 20 feet away. As a college student, I cannot pretend I
have never heard a swear word before, but I do not enjoy listening to people yelling and swearing back and forth while I am trying to study in my room.
As I am paying for room and board, I expect a certain level of healthiness and cleanliness in my environment. I expect a certain level of
professionalism from the people who work here.
If Butler does not consider banning smoking altogether, I hope that it will consider moving the smoking area away from all residential halls.
Photo illustration by Heather Iwinski
Butler must clear the smoke
Pawprints “If you could play a role in a movie, what would you pick?”
“A historical fi gure like Abraham Lincoln. Since it actually happened it has more meaning.”
Corbin Sellers, Freshmen,
Entrepreneurship
“It would be cool to be one of the SEALs in ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ just because of the signifi cance.”
Nestor Porres, Freshman,
Digital Media Production
“First thing that comes to mind is Rachel McAdams’ character in ‘The Notebook’.”
Molly Bullock, Sophomore,
Public relations composition
BY HEATHER IWINSKI
MELISSAIANNUZZI
The locations of the designated smoking areas need to be reevaluated
Instead of criticizing the food to friends, be productive and tell Aramark
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Top left: Junior Khyle Marshall prepares to take the ball up the court.Center: Members of the Dawg Pound celebrate Butler’s victory on the Hinkle Fieldhouse floor.Right: Dick Vitale chats and dribbles with a young fan while the cameras are off.Bottom left: Students brave freezing temperatures to secure good seats for the9 p.m. game.Bottom right: The game-winning play develops, as sophomore Roosevelt Jones steals an inbound pass and moves up the court.
