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Butler University’s Office of Admission projects the class of 2017 to be smaller than the recordbreaking class of 2016.

Tom Weede, vice president for enrollment management, said the goal is a freshman class of 1,050 students.

“There have been lots of discussions about whether or not we should grow,” Weede said, “but discussing growth is very different than actually growing.”

Applications have gone down by 4 percent, which is natural after a large jump in population.

Weede attributes that jump to great success of the men’s basketball team in 2010 and 2011.

The number of students graduating from college nationally is also steadily declining, Weede said.

The office is being more selective with who it accepts than in previous years.

High school curricula, GPAs, test scores, personal essays, recommendations and applicants’ activities are all being taken into consideration holistically but more critically than in previous years, Weede said.

“We are consciously making an effort to maintain control by admitting fewer students, but we must balance that with

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HEALTH

Pink eye impacts BU TARA MCELMURRY TMCELMUR@BUTLER.EDU NEWS EDITOR Butler University Health Services is seeing a spike in the number of pink eye cases on campus recently.

Dr. Maria Fletcher, Health Services physician, said the clinic was seeing around 11 cases per day as of press time.

She said students with pink eye first started coming in after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Health Services was only seeing about three or four cases per day then.

“It’s definitely not lifethreatening.,” Fletcher said. “It’s definitely not horrible discomfort, but it is a nuisance because you see it. It’s in your face, so you can hardly ignore it.” see pink eye page 2

Faculty Senate approves counsel search MELISSA IANNUZZI MIANNUZZ@BUTLER.EDU STAFF REPORTER A six-person committee is preparing to hire Butler University’s first in-house legal counsel.

Over the past six years, the university spent $2.4 million dollars on outside legal counsel, said Ben Hunter, chief of staff.

Hunter currently manages Butler’s outside legal contracts at Butler, and he recently completed a study to see if having an in-house attorney would reduce the cost.

He compared Butler’s legal costs with various peer institutions such as Gonzaga and Xavier. He compiled research using their costs, along with articles from The Chronicle of Higher Education and the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

If a university pays more than $300,000 in legal fees per year, it is more cost-effective to hire in-house counsel, according to research article from NACUA. On average, outside counsel can cost from $250 to $400 per hour, said La Veda Howell, executive director of human resources.

“We’re now at the mark where we can use it,” Hunter said.

In-house counsel was the first major hire for Purdue President Mitch Daniels, Hunter said.

The Butler job was posted last week, and résumés have already been sent to the committee “We’re not a maverick here,” said Bruce Arick, vice president of finance and administration and a member of the search committee. “Higher education has become much more complex.”

The legal counsel would report to the president and executives, and his or her primary role would be to advise internally on issues of compliance with federal and state laws, Arick said.

Situations at Virginia Tech and Penn State heighten the laws over universities and add more oversight.

Universities are subject to an increasing level of compliance with different federal laws, including HIPAA, FERPA, Title IX and the Clery Act, which require frameworks and specifics of how incidents are reported on a federal level, Arick said.

“A lot of it is not intuitive,” Arick said.

The research was very thorough in determining what type of person would fit the job description, Howell said.

The search committee is made up of Arick, Howell and Hunter, along with Jim White, an Indiana University Law professor and Butler trustee; Margaret Brabant, political science department chair and Provost Kate Morris.

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Danko calls for gun safety JEFF STANICH JSTANICH@BUTLER.EDU ASST. NEWS EDITOR Butler University President Jim Danko signed an open letter along with other university presidents to policy leaders that calls for discussion about gun safety.

The letter can be found at collegepresidentsforgunsafety.org and boasts more than 300 other college and university presidents’ signatures.

“We are college and university presidents,” the open letter reads. “We are parents. We are Republicans, Democrats and Independents. We urge both our President and Congress to take action on gun control now.

“As a group, we do not oppose gun ownership. But, in many of our states, legislation has been introduced or passed that would allow gun possession on college campuses. We oppose such laws.

“We fully understand that reasonable gun safety legislation will not prevent every future murder.

Identification and treatment of the mental health issues that lie beneath so many of the mass murders to which we increasingly bear witness must also be addressed.”

Ben Hunter, chief of staff, spoke on behalf of Danko over the phone and said this open letter is one of three Danko was asked to sign.

“This one seemed to meet our position,” Hunter said, “by wanting a civil discussion and being open-minded following the recent tragedies.”

Hunter also said Butler is not taking a political stance.

Assistant police chief Bill Weber said he loves the idea of open discussion.

“If someone is completely polar opposite of the way I feel, I want to hear what they have to say,” Weber said, “because maybe they’ll say something where I’m like, ‘I’ve never thought of that before.’”

The letter was drafted by presidents Lawrence Schall from Oglethorpe University and Elizabeth Kiss from Agnes Scott College. It has an option for all readers to sign the letter.

The shooting deaths of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., renewed the attention on gun control across the United States.

Concealed-carry laws on college campuses vary by state.

In 23 states, the decision is left to the school while 21 states have laws outright banning concealed weapons.

Legislation in Indiana could allow college students to carry guns on campus. Since Butler is a private institution those laws would not have an impact.

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LEGAL COUNSEL: TO HANDLE ALL LEGALITIES

Butler stresses out, study shows

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He or she will make sure policies and procedures are delivered consistently across campus.

The committee is searching for someone who is flexible and creative, who can manage processes and relationships with different departments, Howell said. Whoever is hired will work with athletics, colleges, human resources, Clowes Memorial Hall Staff and the institution as a whole.

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“This is one individual that is solely responsible for all the legalities that go on in the university,” she said.

A lot of the counsel’s work will involve employment contracts.

For example, a lot may change in terms of health insurance for employees under the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, Howell said. The counsel will also be in charge of ensuring the university is in compliance.

Hunter predicts the counsel will be on staff in the next 30 to 60 days.

“They’ll be quite busy,” he said, “learning the Butler Way and everything.”

STAFF REPORTER

The results on mental health from the National College Health Assessment Survey offered to Butler students last spring are being used to help plan programming and outreach.

The survey had 436 respondents—69.7 percent female and 29.4 percent male.

The survey’s mental health questions asked if students felt a certain way within the last 12 months.

Eighty-seven-point-five percent of males and 94.4 percent of females answered that they had felt overwhelmed by all they had to do in general.

Sarah Barnes Diaz, health education and outreach programs coordinator, said this number may be a result of students at Butler being involved in clubs and organizations and holding on-campus jobs while also having demanding academics.

Things such as sleep, nutrition and relationships can impact a person’s mental health as well, Diaz said.

Fifty-one-point-six percent of males and 56.6 percent of females felt overwhelming anxiety at the time of the survey.

Another statistic from the survey reports that 40.2 percent of males and 51.5 percent of females felt hopeless.

Diaz said the survey’s results are very important.

“We really try and use our data, so when students take surveys, it’s not like we just get the numbers and they go in a drawer,” Diaz

PINK EYE: “PRETTY ROBUST” OUTBREAK

FROM PAGE ONE Fletcher said large numbers of pink eye cases come and go just like any other disease, but she said this outbreak is “pretty robust” compared to others she’s seen since she came to Butler in 2009.

The cases Health Services have seen are the viral form of conjunctivitis, Fletcher said.

The common symptoms of the virus include itchy or scratchy eyes, redness, painful sensitivity to light, swelling of eyelids, matting of eyelashes and watery pus or discharge.

Fletcher said the virus is contagious, and the close living quarters on a college campus contribute to spread of the disease.

She said it’s a lot like the common cold. It’s actually caused by the same virus, and like the cold, pink eye will clear up within a few days.

Although the virus will usually clear up on its own, Fletcher said Health Services has antibiotic eye drops students can take that will decrease the length of the virus and also help prevent students from giving the virus to someone else.

“Because we all live in close proximity to each other, we have to do something about it,” Fletcher said.

Close proximity seems to be the cause of the spread, as most of the students Fletcher has seen have lived in dorms, sorority or fraternity houses or have been involved with the dance program.

She said because dancers practice together a lot, they have a greater risk of getting the virus.

The same goes for Greek houses, Fletcher said. This time of year is when the houses are practicing Freshman Skits and starting to have formals on weekends.

Freshman Will Kinder had to miss out on Kappa Alpha Theta’s semi-formal and Freshman

Photo illustration by Heather Iwinski

Freshman Robyn Justum works through her pile of homework in Starbucks.She said she’s been feeling overwhelmed trying to balance student activities and academics. said. “We really try to focus our programming efforts and outreach efforts based on what types of things students are telling us they need or we’re seeing that they need.”

Freshman Robyn Justum said the beginning of the semester has been crazy between joining a sorority, participating in hall government and balancing academics.

“At times, it’s been, ‘Oh my gosh, so much to do,’” Justum said.

Justum relieves stress by doing pilates, chatting with people at Starbucks, reading and listening to music. Also, she said she organizes her thoughts and cleans her room to prevent feeling overwhelmed.

One of the ways Diaz thinks students can improve mental health is having a good listener.

“Sometimes we just need somebody to stop and listen so that we can feel supported and feel

heard, and that is why we have a great counseling center,” Diaz said.

Counseling and Consultation Services is located in the Health and Recreation Complex and offers licensed staff for group or individual counseling.

Students can set up an appointment and will be advised on what type of counseling would be best for them.

Shana Markle, associate director of Counseling and Consultation Services, said counseling services are available for all students at Butler. Markle said the most important piece of information she would like students to know is that the services are free and confidential.

“There is no problem too small,” Markle said.

Students can contact counseling services by calling the office to make an appointment.

Protect your eyes

Trying to avoid pink eye but still want to hang out with your friends? Follow these tips to keep your eyes healthy.

-Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and warm water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

-Wash your hands after contact with an infected person or items he or she uses.

-Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes.

-Do not share items used by an infected person, including pillows, washcloths, towels, eye drops, eye or face makeup and eyeglasses.

-Clean and handle your contact lenses as instructed by your eye doctor.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Skits practice last weekend after contracting pink eye.

Kinder said the virus is going around the Sigma Nu house, as many of his brothers have had it as well.

He said the virus hasn’t affected his schoolwork too much, though he did have to miss one class. He said he has been more careful not to touch things after rubbing his eyes and makes sure to wash his hands.

“The last thing I want to do is infect someone,” Kinder said.

Kinder said he’s been busy, so he didn’t go to the HRC to get it checked out. He borrowed a friend’s eye drops instead.

“It’s the sight of it that freaks people out,” Kinder said. “It’s not as deadly as everyone thinks.”

Though it may not be deadly, freshman Laura Beer said it was a good and bad thing she got pink eye over the weekend two weeks ago.

Beer said it was good because she was able to lie in bed and get

better without missing class, but it was bad because it was hard to get treatment for it.

“The health center is closed on the weekends,” Beer said. “That was a huge inconvenience. I also don’t have a car, so that was a huge speed bump too. My mom had to pick up my prescription and bring it to me.”

Beer said she most likely got the virus from her roommate, though her boyfriend and other friends had it as well.

“It was awful,” Beer said. “I had all the symptoms you could associate with pink eye.”

Although the symptoms can be bothersome, Fletcher said pink eye should clear up on its own in a few days.

“We want you all to go on Spring Break and give it to someone else away from campus,” Fletcher joked.

Fletcher said she hopes this week will be the peak of the pink eye cases and that they will begin to lessen starting next week.

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The Schrott Center main stage boasts a massive proscenium arch and a deep stage beyond the orchestra shells shown above.

Close to curtains up for Schrott Center

Schrott Center to undergo final touches before grand opening in April GERRY VAZQUEZ GVAZQUEZ@BUTLER.EDU ASST. NEWS EDITOR After two years of construction and over a decade of concept, the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Performing and Visual Arts is slated for an official opening on April 18.

Construction of the center itself is complete, and facilities and operations are now focusing on delivering the final touches to the building before opening it to the public.

“We got the certificate of occupancy a couple of weeks ago, so from the city’s standpoint it’s finished,” said Rich Michal, executive director of facilities. “We’re spending this time now to do acoustical tuning to make sure that not only does it operate from a functional standpoint but from a performance standpoint as well.”

Jordan College of the Arts took

possession of the Schrott Center last week with the goal of conducting final acoustical tuning of the theater by the end of February. That would be followed by a series of performances in March to test out the performance space.

“It’s kind of like kicking the tires of a new car,” said Francie Cohen, Schrott Center operations manager. “We’ll be testing the hall out, testing our policies and procedures and seeing how everything flows.

“We will have all of the ensemble groups from JCA music, theater and dance come over to perform for the acoustician so he can tune the hall just right.”

As the last of JCA’s performing arts complexes—following the construction of the Lilly Hall annex and the EidsonDuckwall Recital Hall—the Schrott Center was created with the intent to provide a functional academic workspace for JCA students.

“As we’ve gone through the design, we’ve always had to give and take a little bit,” said Senior Project Manager Craig Hardee. “JCA said, ‘The stage is our

classroom,’ so the one thing JCA was not going to give on was the stage.”

The center also fills a key occupancy gap between smaller performances in Lilly and Eidson-Duckwall and massive ones in Clowes Memorial Hall.

Michal said the center allows for more intimacy with smaller acts that may not be able to fill up Clowes, which means fewer empty seats and better general performances overall.

“The seating capacity is 450 versus 2,200 in Clowes,” Hardee said. “The seats are right on top of the stage, so the performers will be very intimately related to the folks down in the audience.”

The 450-seat capacity allows for a lot of flexibility and variety in regards to performances on campus, and the functionality of a classroom stage allows for JCA students to further develop their crafts, Hardee said.

“It’s not just a performance venue but a teaching venue,” Michal said. “There isn’t a bad seat in the house, and it’s going to be such an incredible, intimate facility.”

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Learning from fear

Photos courtesy of Ann O’Connor

Ann O’Connor celebrates her birthday with some of the nurses with whom she worked. Birthday celebrations were not allowed in Saudi Arabia, so they had to celebrate secretly.

O’Connor trains with soldiers at an army reserve unit in Louisiana.

CCOM professor brings overseas experience into the classroom and publishes new book WILL JONES WPJONES@BUTLER.EDU STAFF REPORTER

In 1996, Ann O’Connor, now an adjunct communication studies professor, began working at a hospital in a remote area of Saudi Arabia.

During her five years there, she adapted to the country by learning its language and customs.

She wore a burka, followed the Saudi customs set for women and made friends with the local populace.

She felt comfortable and at ease in her foreign home—until everything changed on Sept. 11, 2001.

O’Connor said as she watched the second Boeing 747 fly into the World Trade Center, her co-workers turned toward her with a look that made her “feel like a wounded cow in a shark tank.”

O’Connor sought out the hospital’s medical director, a man she had cared for while sick and whom she considered a friend.

Upon entering his office, the director jumped up and told O’Connor, “You deserve this.”

Fearing for her safety, she decided to hide in her home until the atmosphere returned to normal.

But it never did.

O’Connor said living in Saudi

ADMISSIONS: STAYING TRUE TO BUTLER’S SIZE FROM PAGE ONE

to maintain control by admitting fewer students, but we must balance that with how many students we think will actually come to Butler,” Weede said.

Trends emerging in this year’s applicant pool include more out-of-state students than instate students, as well as a large growth in students interested in majoring in business.

Weede said that trend is probably due, in part, to a large amount of positive press for the College of Business.

The current freshman class is 1,111 students.

In 2010, the application pool increased by 24 percent. In 2011, the freshman class decreased again slightly.

Weede said the ebb and flow of applicants is natural and keeps the campus population somewhat stable.

Freshman Annie Sparrow said she was relieved to hear that Butler is letting in fewer students.

“I think it’s definitely a good thing that Butler is being more selective with this incoming class,” Sparrow said. “Butler is known to be a smaller school, and we’re running out of space.“ Sparrow said she could see the benefits to having a smaller class.

“Sometimes I wish my class

Arabia was not the same after 9/11.

She was no longer accepted, and the locals took out their aggression on her. She lived in constant fear, had to be guarded by a security team and covered her face at all times when out in public.

Despite this nightmarish situation, she stayed in Saudi Arabia until 2004 when health problems forced her to leave.

O’Connor decided to study communications after leaving Saudi Arabia in order to increase cultural understanding between people of different backgrounds, especially those in the Middle East.

Suzette Bryan was a faculty member at Southeastern Louisiana University where O’Connor was studying.

Bryan called O’Connor “fearless” and said O’Connor’s experience added to the richness of her personality, which gave her great insight into inter-cultural communications.

O’Connor later relocated to Indianapolis, where she began training troops being deployed to

We are consciously making an effort to maintain control by admitting fewer students, but we must balance that with how many students we think will actually come to Butler.

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VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGMENT was a little bit smaller, but it’s not too overwhelming,” Sparrow said.

Sophomore Michelle Ferro said Butler ’s size was one of the most appealing aspects to her as an incoming freshman. She still enjoys that atmosphere today.

“I really liked the idea that with smaller class sizes I could have an opportunity to get to know my professors better and seek help if I needed it,” Ferro said. “I’ve worried that if Butler decided to grow much larger that I wouldn’t have that same experience.”

Academic days and college days for admitted and prospective students are happening now and will continue throughout the rest of the semester.

Admitted students have until May 1 to put down a deposit and reserve their place in the freshman class.

the Middle East about its culture.

O’Connor is now an adjunct professor at Ivy Tech and Butler University.

She brings her experiences into the classroom, especially when talking about conflict and diversity.

Freshman Jessi Sanders took speech for business with O’Connor.

Sanders said O’Connor used her experience in Saudi Arabia to demonstrate that speech is important in all facets of life, not just business.

Sanders also said O’Connor’s story taught her a lesson.

“No matter what your situation is, there is a way to get out of it, ” Sanders said.

O’Connor recounted her story by publishing a memoir titled “Being Madame Fatima” in January as a form of self-therapy.

Her intention was to teach readers to keep fighting even in the darkest of times.

O’Connor said she plans to continue to bring her experiences to the classroom by teaching global women studies at Butler.

$1.5 million to be distributed KELLY ROSTIN

KROSTIN@BUTLER.EDU STAFF REPORTER

The Capital Budget Work Group will begin reviewing requests and prioritizing projects that will fit into its $1.5 million budget this year.

The committee is comprised of 11 voting individuals and an ex-officio member who does not have a vote toward recommendations but helps mediate meetings if necessary.

Each member represents a different division of the university, and there is one student representative.

Constituent groups include academics, Information Technology, Student Affairs, Clowes Memorial Hall and the athletics department.

Larry Lad, committee member and College of Business associate professor, said each constituent group comes up with a wish list including what it needs or wants in order to improve student learning or overall campus experience.

Lad said the wish lists can include pickup trucks for maintenance, machines in the athletics department, classroom mediation, new furniture for residence halls and academic buildings and renovations to campus buildings.

“It’s an incredibly broad array of requests,” Lad said. “The bulk of it is around student experience.

It’s about student learning and students’ safety on campus.”

Each year, the group is given a budget predetermined by the Board of Trustees.

“It’s an earmarked amount that tries to grow each year,” Lad said.

One-hundred-thousand dollars of that budget will go toward campus improvements related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, including more wheelchair ramps and Braille at various places around campus. This is an obligation built into the budget every year.

With $7.5 million in requests this year, the committee has to meet and discuss which requests to prioritize in order to stay within the allotted budget.

The committee will discuss and produce a list of recommendations by the end of the semester.

“We never have enough money to meet all of the requests,” said Mary Andritz, committee member and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences dean. “We’re always looking at what best supports the academic mission since that’s our primary goal. We want to spread the benefit of the money as far as possible.”

“We want to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people,” Lad said.

The decisions for priority recommendations are the result of discussions about request trade-offs among the diverse representatives, Lad said.

“It is a very open and participatory process,” Bob Marcus, ex-officio, said. “We really make an effort to have all of the constituents there at the table to make decisions.

It’s a daunting task.”

Criteria for group decisionmaking and discussion includes student safety and health, learning, the strategic plan and institutional reputation.

“This is such a great example of the campus community working together to make decisions in the interest of the campus community,” Lad said. “It’s the idea of shared governance and shared decisionmaking.

We work toward consensus. If the whole group can’t agree, then we need to go back and discuss the issue more.”

This year’s list of requests looks much smaller compared to last year’s more than $18 million in requests, with a smaller budget of $1.5 million to spend.

“The number of requests varies each year,” Lad said. “Some things end up getting taken care of that may not be a capital request.”

Andritz said additional money can sometimes become available. That way, she said, more requests than what are originally recommended can be funded through other avenues.

Lad said working with this group and helping to make recommendations gives him an appreciation for how actions are carried out on campus.

“They’re hard decisions to make, but the group has worked really well together,” Andritz said.

Marcus said the committee generally makes its decisions and recommendations by the end of March or beginning of April.

The decisions will then go to the president’s cabinet for approval.

Once those are approved, the Board of Trustees will have its main meeting, during which it will approve the university’s entire budget, including capital budget recommendations.

Regardless of what projects end up receiving approval, everyone who submitted a request will be notified of where the budget is going, Marcus said.

“There’s no official release of the budget to campus, but if anyone asks, we’ve got it,” Marcus said.

“It is not confidential. There are no secrets of what’s proposed and no secrets on what is ultimately approved.”

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A-10 throne up for grabs

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Sophomore forward Kameron Woods (31) goes up for a rebound during Butler’s victory over Rhode Island on Feb. 2.

SCHEDULE DIFFICULTY

*Includes final seven A-10 games for league’s top nine teams. *Determined via statistics gathered on www.atlantic10.com

1) Saint Louis—7-2 (OPP: 40-23) T-2) Butler—7-2 (OPP: 33-30) T-2) Virginia Commonwealth—7-2 (OPP: 40-23) 4) Xavier—6-3 (OPP: 33-30) 5) Massachusetts—6-3 (OPP: 33-30) 6) George Washington—5-4 (OPP: 33-30) 7) Charlotte—5-4 (OPP: 27-36) 8) Temple—5-4 (OPP: 27-36) 9) La Salle—6-3 (OPP: 27-36)

REMAINING GAMES BUTLER: vs CHA, @FORD, vs DUQ, vs SLU, @VCU, @UMASS, vs XAV

SAINT LOUIS: vs CHA, vs VCU, @BU, vs STJ, @GW, @XAV, vs LAS

VCU: vs UMASS, vs GW, @SLU, @XAV, vs BU, vs RICH, @TEM

XAVIER: vs FORD, @DAY, @RHO, vs VCU, vs MEM*, vs UMASS, vs SLU, @BU

MASSACHUSETTS: @VCU, vs TEM, @STB, vs DAY,

@XAV, vs BU, @RHO

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*Xavier still has a non-conference game against Memphis.

The game did not factor into Xavier’s schedule difficulty.

It has been a little more than a month since Atlantic 10 conference play began in men’s basketball.

Each school has participated in nine games in conference play.

And yet we’re no closer to determining who the league’s top dog (no pun intended) is.

The four teams that will earn a first-round bye in the 12-team conference tournament are far from set in stone.

I’m going to take a look at the league’s top nine teams—based on in-conference record—and their upcoming schedules to determine which squad will take the No. 1 seed and which teams will round out the top four seeds in the A-10 tournament.

First and ninth place in the league standings are separated by two losses. With seven conference matchups remaining for each team, it’s not ridiculous to suggest the team currently sitting in ninth place could win the league.

Butler, Virginia Commonwealth and Saint Louis occupy the first three spots, each with 7-2 marks in A-10 play.

Positions four through six are held by a trio of 6-3 squads: Massachusetts, La Salle and Xavier.

The final three teams currently above .500 in league play are Charlotte, Temple and George Washington, all holding 5-4 records.

So which team has the fast track to the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, or at least a first-round bye via a top-four seed?

That would be the La Salle Explorers.

La Salle’s final seven foes have a combined record of 26-37, worst of the top nine teams.

The Explorers’ opponents are, on the whole, statistically weak in just about every offensive and defensive category.

But let’s get to what many of you probably want to know: How difficult is Butler’s road to the A-10 throne?

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The Bulldogs’ opponents have combined for 33 victories against 30 losses in A-10 action this season.

Records don’t always tell the entire story though.

Butler will be facing some poor shooting squads down the road.

On the defensive end, it is a completely different story for Butler’s remaining foes.

The Bulldogs have the toughest slate of these nine squads when it comes to opponents’ overall rebounding.

Senior center Andrew Smith’s recent injury could not have come at a worse time, as he is the team’s second-best rebounder.

Butler has the third-most difficult schedule when it comes to opponents’ shooting defense.

The Bulldogs will also deal with the fourth most difficult schedule as it pertains to 3-point shooting defense.

Statistically, Butler has the second-toughest final seven conference games of the teams listed above.

Still, I think it can attain the No. 1 seed in the A-10 tournament thanks to its early-season conference success, battle-tested nature and Brad Stevens’ coaching.

I will take VCU as the event’s No. 2 seed.

Statistically the Rams have just as challenging a remaining schedule as Butler, but adversity is something this former Final Four participant is familiar with.

Saint Louis has the toughest remaining A-10 run, facing seven teams with winning records. see conference page 7

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Stay Positive campaign has high hopes KYLE BEERY KBEERY@BUTLER.EDU

STAFF REPORTER

Two simple words. “Stay Positive.”

Butler University junior Eric Day takes them to heart. So much so that he has started a campaign with wristbands featuring those words.

Day learned he had brain cancer in December 2010, and during treatment at Jill’s House in 2011, a little girl named Allison helped him go through radiation. Everyday she told him to “stay positive.”

Day said he followed her instructions through the end of his treatment last March and beyond.

Upon leaving Jill’s, Allison sent him a card. At the bottom she signed it, “Stay positive.”

Last fall he began a campaign with rubber wristbands bearing those words. He also took advice from Butler senior basketball player Rotnei Clarke and added his “G3” motto, standing for “give God glory.”

The wristbands circulated a little bit on campus all year but really began to gain attention recently when junior basketball player Erik Fromm was wearing one during an

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interview regarding the recent loss of his father.

Leonard Fromm died of cancer the morning of Feb. 2, hours before Butler’s game against Rhode Island.

Fromm, a friend of Day, said he has supported the cause since he first heard about it.

“There’s always a lot of people that are worse off than you,” Fromm said. “Like I said on the news, there’s a lot of silver linings.

With my dad, I got to spend an extra seven months with him.”

Fromm said he knows he could have spent more time with his father, but it would have been very difficult for him and his family to watch him continue to suffer.

There is a Facebook group called “Stay Positive Wristbands” that is helping the cause in its early stages. The group has reached more than 400 “likes” as of press time.

Day said the main goal of the organization is to help give people a positive outlook on daily life.

“We just help every person we can, and give them a positive outlook and remind them of the daily reminders that there’s somebody worse off,” Day said.

THURSDAY

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Fromm said he is currently going through a process to become a part of the organization due to NCAA policies.

If he is cleared to do so, the two hope to eventually make it a national organization and become recognized as their own foundation.

All proceeds will be donated to cancer research, Day said.

Day already has plans reaching far outside Indianapolis.

“We have a story a newspaper in Chicago wants to do,” Day said.

“One lady from Texas has ordered 100 bands. In St. Louis, some lady wanted 50.”

Despite going through a long process, Fromm remains optimistic on becoming involved.

“If I’m cleared, then I’ll be a part of it too,” Fromm said. “Eric’s still going to do it, and all the money will go to cancer research.”

Day said he can foresee his project reaching stages as prominent as the NBA and NFL. “We’re hoping to hook up with Shelvin Mack and (Gordon) Hayward, and I’m also close with the Harbaugh brothers,” Day said.

“ESPN loves peoples’ stories, so when we get to the tournament,

FRIDAY Women’s tennis vs. Middle Tennessee State 3 p.m.

Baseball at Georgia State 4 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Erik Fromm

Juniors Erik Fromm (left) and Eric Day are hoping to bring national awareness and raise funds for cancer research with the Stay Positive campaign. they’ll hear my story, and then they’ll talk about the bands, and it could be a countrywide thing,” Fromm said.

Day said they cannot currently sell the wristbands on campus because they are not a recognized student organization.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Women’s tennis vs.

Evansville 5 p.m.

Men’s basketball at Fordham 4 p.m.

Men’s tennis at Illinois State 7:30 p.m

Women’s basketball vs.

St. Bonaventure 2 p.m.

Men’s tennis at Bradley 1 p.m.

Women’s tennis vs.

N. Illinois 10 a.m.

MONDAY

No events scheduled

Clarke spoke at a student-led church service last Sunday and mentioned the wristbands.

Austin Weaver, Converge president, said the wristbands will likely be available at this week’s service Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Room at Robertson Hall.

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Men’s basketball vs.

Duquesne 7 p.m.

Women’s basketball at Saint Louis 1 p.m.

Men’s tennis at Xavier 1 p.m.

Swimming A-10 Championships at Geneva, Ohio

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Baseball, softball teams begin seasons in warmer climes Unlike baseball and softball teams down south, Butler’s squads do not have the luxury of being outside year-round.

Instead, they are confined to the Butler Bubble for the majority of the offseason and the beginning of their regular seasons.

“I like to compare it to coach Stevens having to practice on a golf course and then going to play his first basketball game,” softball coach Scott Hall said. “There is only so much we can do.”

To compensate for the weather constrictions, the teams head south every year.

Traveling allows the teams to face a variety of opponents, though the venture is not without its drawbacks.

With each trip comes expenses

for the teams: hotels, food and the occasional load of laundry.

Another inevitable problem with offseason travel is the strain it puts on the athletes to keep up with their schoolwork.

Senior outfielder Jack Dillon, who started 29 games last season, said he has to make personal adjustments to accommodate for the travel season.

“It’s hard to maintain what I do in the offseason in terms of grades,” Dillon said. “I’ve learned to manage my time wisely and be more productive when I do have the time to sit down and work on academics.”

This effort does not go unnoticed by coaches.

Baseball coach Steve Farley said he admires his team’s determination in the offseason.

“I think our guys work even harder on their academics during

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Bulldogs make first trip to Charlotte The Butler women’s basketball team will take on Atlantic 10 Conference foe Charlotte Feb. 13 on the road.

The 49ers have a 7-1 conference record and are currently tied for third in the A-10.

The game between the Bulldogs (14-9, 5-3) and the 49ers will mark the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

A key matchup in the post will feature Butler junior forward Daress McClung and Charlotte senior forward Jennifer Hailey.

McClung and Hailey are both in the top five in scoring

the spring semester because they know they will be missing some classes due to travel,” Farley said.

Despite the drawbacks of traveling down south, the advantages for both teams make them worthwhile in preparing for their upcoming seasons.

In addition to playing outside, another positive about traveling south is facing some of the better teams in the country.

“While I’ve coached at Butler, we’ve played Top 10 teams like South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Florida State, Alabama, North Carolina, Fresno State,” Farley said, “and now this year, the defending national champs, University of Arizona.”

This gives each athlete on the Butler teams a great experience the programs hope will translate into success during conference play.

“I can’t see anything bad with

Photo by Rachel Opperman

Senior first baseman Jimmy Risi practices at the Butler Bowl last week. The baseball team begins its season Friday at Georgia State. touring the southern portion of our country,” Dillon said.

The players certainly enjoy the experience of playing great teams, and the coaches said they don’t mind escaping into nice, warm

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TRACK AND FIELD

and rebounding per game in the A-10.

The two are tied for the lead in blocked shots per game, averaging 2.7 per contest.

Butler has split its last two games, taking down Rhode Island and then falling to George Washington 77-60 in its latest contest.

The Colonials (11-12. 5-4) out-muscled the Bulldogs 4523 in the rebounding battle.

Butler sophomore guard Hannah Douglas matched her season-high scoring output with 13 points.

The Bulldogs defeated Rhode Island (5-17, 0-7) last Thursday 60-45.

-Marko Tomich

Squads go separate ways over weekend

Butler track and field athletes competed at multiple meets last weekend.

Four athletes competed at the Husky Classic in Seattle, Wash.

Sophomore Mara Olson won the women’s 3,000-meter run in a time of 9:29.05, defeating more than 50 other racers for the title.

Senior Kirsty Legg finished 14th overall in the women’s mile, clocking 4:54.91.

Sophomore Tom Curr and junior Ross Clarke competed in the men’s mile.

Curr finished 19th overall with a time of 4:03.14, and

weather down south.

The softball team started its season playing Eastern Michigan at Georgia Tech last Friday while the baseball team will start its season Friday at Georgia State.

Clarke finished 12th in his section.

Back in Bloomington, Ind., several other athletes ran at the Hoosier Hills Invite.

Three athletes finished in the top 10 of their events.

Sophomore Nicole Hudec finished second in the triple jump with a leap of 11.01 meters and placed 10th in the 60-meter run with a time of 7.89.

Also on the women’s side, senior Kaitlyn Love clocked 2:15.73 in the women’s 800-meter run, taking 7th.

The team heads to Rhode Island this weekend for the Atlantic 10 Conference Indoor Championships.

-Beth Werge

Teams face tough weekend matches

The Butler women’s tennis team split its weekend matches.

The team picked up its second win of the season with a 4-3 victory over Morehead State.

Junior Stephanie McLoughlin won at the No. 1 singles position. She was one of four Bulldogs to win singles matches.

Junior Caroline Hedrick and sophomore Sienna Reuter were the only doubles pair to win for the Bulldogs (2-5).

On Sunday, the team dropped its match to Eastern Kentucky 7-0.

Hedrick was the only Bulldog to win a set.

Butler will have its first Atlantic 10 matchup when it takes on Xavier today at home, starting at 3 p.m.

On the men’s side, Iowa swept Butler 7-0 on Saturday.

The loss broke Butler’s three-match winning streak and moved the team to 3-5 on the season.

At No. 1 singles, sophomore Austin Woldmoe was the only Bulldog to win a set.

The team will be back in action Saturday as it takes on Illinois State, starting at 7:30 p.m.

-Marissa Johnson

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MEN’S CLUB BASKETBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Team racking up wins BEN SIECK BSIECK@BUTLER.EDU SRAFF REPORTER

Butler is known for its varsity men’s basketball success, but it may also be home to one of the best men’s club basketball teams in the Midwest.

After posting an 11-6 record last year in its inaugural season, this year’s club team has taken things to the next level.

The Butler club team has chalked up a 22-1 record, with notable wins over Indiana, Ohio State and defending national champion Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

The club’s president, senior Carl Miller, credits the team’s success to it similarities with Butler’s varsity team.

“We’ve all watched (coach)Brad (Stevens) do what he does, and that’s one of the things that we saw,” Miller said. “It doesn’t matter who you put on the floor. All of those guys can play together, and that’s what we’ve tried to establish on the club team.”

In addition to playing cohesively, the team is loaded with talent. Senior Brian Joe, one of the team’s two coaches, said the

squad is filled with guys capable of playing at the collegiate varsity level.

“I think that we definitely have some kids that could at least play Division III or Division II basketball,” Joe said, “and a couple that are good enough to have gotten looks at Division I schools and probably could have played there.”

Both Joe and senior Josh Koch, the other coach, played on the team last year.

However, both felt that coaching this year would help the club long term.

“I decided that I would step down from playing and give my position to a couple of the younger kids,” Koch said. “We’re hoping that the younger guys can catch on and continue to build the program.”

Next up for the team is a regional tournament this weekend in Oakland, Mich.

If Butler wins this tournament it will go on to nationals, which take place in early April at North Carolina State.

Before nationals, a regional tournament at Ohio State is in the works. Joe said the Photo by Rachel Opperman club is also looking to host a tournament at Sophomore forward Levi Orlady goes up for a basket in the team’s Butler.

86-43 win over Ivy Tech Lafayette last Saturday.

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Smith named CLASS finalist AUSTIN MONTEITH AMONTEIT@BUTLER.EDU ASST SPORTS EDITOR

Photo by Heather Iwinski

Senior center Andrew Smith has been named a 2012-13 Senior CLASS Award finalist, the third Butler player in three years to receive the honor.

Senior center Andrew Smith of the men’s basketball team has been named one of 10 finalists for the sport’s 2012-13 Senior CLASS Award.

The award is given to seniors who have excelled in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition.

The acronym CLASS stands for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School.

Smith said Butler has equipped him well in balancing classwork and basketball.

“It really helps for me to go to a school like Butler,” Smith said.

“They just kind of set you up for success in the classroom and on the court as well.”

Smith is a finance major and carries a 3.55 grade point average as an honor student.

“It’s all about time management,” Smith said. “Fortunately, we have guys like Matt Howard. He was a finance major as well.

“He kind of took me under his wing and kind of gave me the ability to help me with what classes to take and teachers to take, and he really helped me manage my time and figure out how to be a successful student-athlete.”

Smith was selected to the Capital One Academic All-District V Team last month and has previously been named to the Butler Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and the Horizon League Academic Honor Roll.

Coach Brad Stevens said the Senior CLASS Award ranks among the highest honors a college player can receive.

“As a senior, to me, there are

probably two recognitions that you can really look at nationally that are ones that we really value,” Stevens said. “That’s being named one of the Senior CLASS finalists because of all that it entails when it considers and takes into account character and community service, and certainly academic achievement and achievement on the court.”

This is the third consecutive season a Butler player has been a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award.

Smith joins former Bulldogs Howard—a finalist in 2011—and Ronald Nored (2012) as finalists for the award.

“It means a lot to me to be in the same category as them as far as this award, and I’m glad to be able to represent Butler and this team,” Smith said.

Stevens said it has not been tough to bring in players that are just as talented academically as they are athletically.

“I don’t think that’s the difficult part,” Stevens said. “These guys are ambitious guys. They want to do well on and off the court.

“Andrew’s always been a good student and certainly has really found his niche in the School of Business and what he wants to do after school is over and after his playing career is over.”

Voting is underway, and fans can vote on the Senior CLASS Award website or the Senior CLASS Award Facebook page until March 25.

Fan voting makes up one-third of the total vote. NCAA Division I coaches and national media account for the remaining two-thirds.

The winner of the Senior CLASS Award will be revealed at this year’s Final Four in Atlanta in April.

Bulldogs take on Charlotte AUSTIN MONTEITH AMONTEIT@BUTLER.EDU ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler men’s basketball team hosts Charlotte tonight at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The game will tip off at 7 p.m.

Senior center Andrew Smith will miss tonight’s and Saturday’s game at Fordham after sustaining an abdominal injury in Saturday’s win against George Washington.

He alerted the team’s training staff of discomfort and received medical treatment after the game.

Smith will be re-evaluated next week.

The 49ers are 17-6 overall and are tied for seventh in the Atlantic 10 Conference standings with a record of 5-4.

Charlotte lost to A-10 co-leader Virginia Commonwealth at home last Saturday 68-61.

The team has not qualified for the NCAA tournament since the 2004-05 season, the season before it entered the A-10.

Charlotte finished 11th in the A-10 last season, going 13-17 overall and 5-11 in conference play.

The program has experienced a resurgence this year after going 12-2 in nonconference play to begin the season.

Three of the 49ers’ best wins have come at home, picking up victories against La Salle, Xavier and Massachusetts.

Butler is coming off a 59-56 win at George Washington last Saturday.

Senior guard Rotnei Clarke led the Bulldogs with 14 points, while junior forward Khyle Marshall grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.

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I have a hard time slotting the Billikens in the No. 3 spot because of this.

Massachusetts is my sleeper pick with a middle-of-theroad remaining schedule. The Minutemen have been fairly consistent in A-10 action, so they are my current No. 3 seed.

For the No. 4 seed, it’s a tossup between Saint Louis and La Salle.

The Explorers have a big mountain to climb being two losses behind Saint Louis.

Fittingly, the teams face off in their final game of the regular season. That could decide which team gets a bye in the A-10 tournament and which has to play right away.

These next four weeks should be a blast for A-10 fans across the nation.

TRACK AND FIELD

Runners split for three weekend meets BETH WERGE BWERGE@BUTLER.EDU STAFF REPORTER

For most teams, splitting a squad up is usually done due to one of three things: injury, illness or disciplinary consequences.

For the Butler track and field team, it’s a little different.

This past weekend, members traveled to multiple meets, but not because of sickness, injured athletes or violating team rules.

The split was completely by choice.

Approximately a dozen Butler runners headed to Bloomington with an assistant coach for the Hoosier Hills Invitational, hosted by Indiana.

Others went to Anderson while a handful of athletes didn’t compete this weekend.

Four other runners flew to the West Coast with coach Matt Roe for the University of Washington’s Husky Classic, held in Seattle.

Roe said in an email that specific meets are better designed for specific athletes.

“Our schedule is composed to give the

most appropriate competitive opportunities available for each student-athlete. There are a myriad of items to consider when deciding when and where each individual is to compete.”

He mentioned race distance, health, fitness, long-term and short-term development and academic schedules, all of which vary for each athlete. Roe also said some athletes aren’t racing simply because of the upcoming Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships.

Senior Kirsty Legg didn’t get the weekend off. An All-American in the 1,500-meter run, Legg holds a personal record of 4:40.25 in the mile. This past weekend – her fourth time running in the meet – she placed 14th in the women’s mile at the Husky Classic, racing among multiple All-Americans and pros.

Sophomores Mara Olson and Tom Curr went out to Seattle as well. Olson won her event, beating out more than 30 other runners in the 3,000-meter run and posting a personal record in the process with a time of 9:29.05.

“I like competing at these high-intensity

meets,” Olson said. “The atmosphere is more competitive, which can lead to some fast times.”

Curr was 19th overall in the men’s mile with a time of 4:03.14, and junior teammate Ross Clarke was 12th in his section of the same race.

Closer to home, senior Kaitlyn Love competed at the Hoosier Hills Invite. She said that while splitting the team gives people opportunities to compete at a higher level, there were races at the Husky Classic in which the majority of the team could have competed.

“We have so many different talent levels,” Love said. “We have the extreme, and then we have people who really need to go to smaller meets.

“There were some great athletes (at the Husky Classic). But we all probably would’ve done just fine.”

Love ran in the 800-meter race at IU on Saturday—separate from the ordinary 800-meter run—and the fastest heat of the

event. Despite confusion with the rabbit, who dictates the early pace in races, Love finished seventh in a time of 2:15.73, which would have been good for 29th at the Husky Classic.

Another big contrast between the meets is the number of professional runners at each event.

The Hoosier Hills Invite had a handful of unattached athletes. In Love’s equivalent race at the Husky Classic, nearly half of the runners were professional or some other form of post-collegiate athlete.

“Just four went to Seattle, so it really doesn’t make a huge difference,” Love said.

“I do think it’s good to split sometimes though. And (some of my teammates) got a good challenge and into races that are more competitive.”

The team likely won’t divide again until the outdoor season for the Mt. SAC Relays in California. Next week, all athletes will be in Kingston, R.I., for the A-10 Indoor Championships.

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So you forgot about

VALENTINE’S DAY? Don’t panic. We remembered.

KEVIN VOGEL MALLORY DUNCAN COLLEGIAN@BUTLER.EDU 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 meant.

Now, the vibrant reds of roses mix with the sweet smells of perfume, wine and chocolate to churn your stomach because you forgot about Valentine’s Day. With little money and no time, how can you avoid letting 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 there are lots of ways to make the holiday work for you.

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FLOWERS 101

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.

Roses are the staple flower of love, but did you know 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.

Here are some ideas: Lorenzo’s Ristorante Lorenzo’s has tantalizing dessert options like tiramisu, chocolate fudge cake and tartufo that are sure to sweeten up your evening.

(Reservations can be made online or by phone) Located at 15 E. Maryland St. The Cheesecake Factory Need we say more? Many amazing desserts are certain to melt your special someone’s heart.

Located at 8701 Keystone Crossing.

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.

Think of three of your favorite memories with your sweetheart—and share them.

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Want to be really romantic (and economical)? How about a picnic in your living room with a movie to follow?

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 other blooms.

Ways to gain extra romance points: -Include candlelight (electrical or otherwise) -Let your date choose the movie -Cook the meal yourself -Make his/her favorite food -Background music (We’re sure there is a Valentine’s Day playlist out there.)

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Romantic restaurants around Circle City

Qdoba Mexican Grill Price: $5-$10 6334 Guilford Ave. Qdoba is offering a special on Valentine’s Day: Give your sweetheart a kiss at the register and it will serve as a coupon for buy one, get one free.

Mama Carolla’s Old Italian Restaurant Price: $15-$20 1031 E. 54th St. A quaint, romantic restaurant that serves incredible Italian cuisine. Specialties include chicken rigatoni, manicoti and lasagna.

R Bistro Price: $20-$25 888 Massachusetts Ave. Mouth-watering modern American fare. The menu changes each week, so you’re sure to have a meal made with the freshest ingredients.

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MUSIC

Butler grad student to perform with Butler Symphony Orchestra RYAN HALLQUIST

RHALLQUI@BUTLER.EDU STAFF REPORTER

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 highlyprestigious 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.

IN BRIEF: See Butler bassoonist Kelly Swensson in performance with the Butler Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Butler Chorale and University Choir.

February 24, 2013 3:00 p.m.

Clowes Memorial Hall Free Admission, no tickets required On the program: Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D Minor Photo by Rafael Porto Kelly Swensson practices with the Butler Symphony Orchestra for the upcoming concert.

BUTLER COMMUNITY

BUTLER: OUT-OF-STATE

One Billion Rising suggests dancing in protest tomorrow LEA LEVY LLEVY@BUTLER.EDU STAFF REPORTER

Blue II and Blue III (far right) visit with Georgetown University’s bulldog mascots Jack and Jack Jr.

Photo courtesy of Matt Rhinesmith

Mascots in puppy-summit GINNY SPELLMAN GSPELLMA@BUTLER.EDU STAFF REPORTER

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.

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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AWARENESS OF SEXUAL RISKS STARTS WITH DISCUSSION. | 23-2-6 It is time to take responsibility for our sex lives.

The safety of the Butler Bubble will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy.

Your age does not make you immune to diseases that stick with you for a lifetime.

It is shocking that less than 50 percent of sexually-active Butler University students are wrapping it up before they hit the sheets.

We are adults.

We must realize what risks we are presenting ourselves with every time we have unprotected sex.

The staggering statistics at Butler are a reflection of an oldfashioned psyche where sex is taboo.

We know sex happens at Butler.

We need to talk about it.

We need to talk about how to prevent spreading STDs. We need to make sure students know condoms are available on campus for free.

Students need to know that sexual wellness is an issue to be addressed.

Let’s talk about sex.

Let’s discuss how STDs are transmitted.

Let’s find out why some students are apprehensive to wear condoms.

Let’s talk about how some

students don’t realize they can get STDs through oral sex.

It’s already a problem. STDs have already reached Butler’s campus, but it’s not too late to prevent the spread.

Your sexual wellness depends on you.

Some students do not get sex education in high school. It is time to break the cycle.

Students have resources to learn about their bodies. Do not be shy to utilize those resources.

The Health and Recreation Complex has condoms and accompanying information available to students.

Take your health seriously.

We can help spread awareness by talking openly about sex.

We should add a sex component to Red Cup Culture– a requirement for all freshmen– so that students know what resources exist.

Put condoms in the residence halls because sometimes, sex happens spontaneously. It is better to take precautions than to be left with a disease forever.

We have a chance to create a conversation on Butler’s campus.

Do not shy away from the topic.

Your health is more important than a temporarily uncomfortable conversation about using protection.

Students need to mind mental health

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Students need to be more responsible for their health: sexually and mentally Recently, the Butler University community has seen statistics on both sexual behavior and mental health.

Together, they paint a surprising and saddening picture.

Of sexually-active students, contraceptive use is very infrequent.

And in more recent statistics, Butler students confessed in large numbers to feeling overwhelmed and even hopeless.

While no one can say for certain what the link between these might be, the statistics indicate a definite risk for recklessness.

Over 40 percent of both men and women who were respondents indicated they have felt hopeless.

Students have resources all around them.

The counseling service on campus is free for students.

Contraceptives are free through some events (including those sponsored by Demia) and also for purchase in the Apartment Village Dawghouse and C-Club.

Students need to recognize that actions they take here can have long-term consequences.

They also should do their best to take care of themselves.

Feeling of hopelessness and being overwhelmed are serious.

And Butler students do not have to face these feelings alone.

Meeting with one of the counselors at the HRC could not hurt.

College students are particularly busy and exposed to sleep deprivation, odd nutrition and complex relationships.

Some of these conditions are unavoidable, but it would hardly be college if these were all in balance.

But students need to seek out

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Keys to good mental health Apply knowledge of nutrition, fitness, hygiene and health care daily Make responsible decisions related to alcohol and other substances have a healthy sexual lifestyle make responsible decisions regarding personal safety Make appropriate strategies to handle stress

healthy outlets, as well.

Part of this response means the community should consider having a conversation about mental health.

People frequently describe various mental health issues as made up or whining.

But mental health issues are not something we democratically validate.

Depression is as real as the flu.

Not everyone who feels hopeless is depressed.

But college students put themselves through tons of stress.

They go to new living environments, work on short schedules and coordinate finances.

So they should take stress and mental health as seriously as they take exercising, eating and passing class.

Contact columnist Jeremy Algate at jalgate@butler.edu.

Everyone can enjoy Valentine’s Day Singles and couples can equally enjoy fun activities on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is approaching, and if you have not been lucky enough to be struck by Cupid this year, do not panic.

Valentine’s Day is a made-up, commercialized holiday. It holds no real value. Being single on this day is no reason to sulk while everyone else schmoozes with their partner.

People are not defined by their relationship status, so being sad on Valentine’s Day is a waste of time.

Going out with a group of friends is the perfect activity to do. Having a bad time in the presence of good friends is difficult.

If the funds are short or there is just a need to do so, one can always spend the day volunteering.

“My roommates and I are volunteering at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired,” said Junior Emily Persohn, junior pharmacy major.

Other students are treating Valentine’s Day just like any other day.

For students who do not have a ride and cannot leave campus, having a movie night is a fun activity to do with friends. Staying in is not bad because as long as we

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treat ourselves,we all can be happy.

Having a date on Valentine’s Day means you have to go out and spend money—something most college students do not have. Think about all of the extra stress you are saving yourself by not going out and struggling to make reservations at the city’s finest diners.

Last year, Residential College hosted a speed-dating activity in its dining hall. Even though it is not hosting the activity this year if you are in need of a date, there are other options available.

One could always test his or her luck on Tinder. With a wide database of singles, the chances of meeting eligible suitors is very high.

Some students leave the day However the day turns out, Valentine’s Day comes around only once a year. Do not let a lonely heart ruin the day.

Contact opinion editor Rhyan Henson at rhenson@butler.edu

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Older greek students need university help Butler needs to be more accommodating to students living in housing that is not their greek house The ultimate goal of any sorority is a successful recruitment. With a successful recruitment season, the house will receive a larger pledge class.

While this year’s sorority recruitment proved to be extremely successful for all of Butler’s chapters, the price is now being paid by rising junior members.

They are being put in a social and economic bind by unaccommodating residence life housing rules.

Living in a sorority house completely changes the Greek experience–and for the better, in my opinion. Members get to know their sisters in a new way and grow closer as a unit.

I think every sorority should guarantee its new members the opportunity to live in the house for the entirety of their sophomore

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year. The experience allows new members to develop lifelong bonds with their Greek family.

At the same time, it’s important not to forget about older members.

As a freshman going through recruitment, I was comforted knowing my entire sophomore and junior, year I could be housed in my sorority.

My parents were also comforted by the cost of this endeavor, as living in any sorority house proves to be at least a few thousand dollars cheaper per semester than living in Apartment Village.

Although my sorority has been very accommodating of my pledge class, comforting us and trying to make the transition smooth for the 14 of us that will have to live out of the

house– the university has not necessarily done the same.

Devon Lott, Alpha Chi Omega member, volunteered to live out of her house her junior year.

“I have enjoyed living in so much,” Lott said. “I feel like I’ve gotten so close to my sisters by living with them, and it honestly feels like coming home to my family every day.

I just felt that many of my sisters wanted and deserved to live in the house more than I did, and I didn’t think it was fair to take away that opportunity from them.”

Changes that have been made to the housing’s lottery system prohibit students from creating floors of makeshift units, typically done by fraternities or sororities who have students living out.

At a time when, in some cases, an entire pledge class is living out, why shouldn’t that be allowed?

Other college campuses without Greek houses have Greek “suites” in residence halls or floors. An option like this would not be unappealing to students, as they could still be surrounded by their sisters or brothers in their living environment. It also would cost the university little extra effort, time or money.

Lott said she plans on living with a mixture of Greeks and independents in AV next year.

“Personally, I don’t mind living with non-Greeks,” Lott said, “but I can definitely understand how many Greek students would want to continue their fraternal bonding by living in designated units in AV.” Becky Druetzler, director of Greek life, said that because there are more students in the Greek system than before, “everybody has to start thinking a little bit differently.”

I couldn’t agree more, although I think such things need to start at the residence hall and university level.

Some houses are looking to alumni to make up the difference and subsidize the cost of living in a university residence hall. Others have tried to do the same within their own chapters.

Whether through subsidizing costs or allowing Greeks to live in residence hall units together, the university should take into consideration the emotional and financial difficulty of the situation its students are facing.

Contact columnist Marais Jacon-Duffy at mjacondu@butler.edu

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Freshman ease into second semester

Butler has hidden musical gems Butler’s musical talents are bound for big things in the near future The Grammy Awards show makes great television. There’s outrageous fashion, star performances and plenty of drama.

Almost 40 million people watched the 2013 Grammy Awards. In 2012, it was the biggest social media event in history, drawing a record-breaking 160,341 tweets per minute during the show.

The musicians at this award show deserve recognition, without a doubt. They work hard to make music the public will enjoy. However, we should be doing more to promote a variety of music.

The show is typically dominated by a handful of the musical elite. Kanye West has won 21 Grammy awards. Taylor Swift has won seven awards in only three years. Beyoncé has won 17 awards. Whether or not you like their music, they are talented musicians.

However, this is all music that most people know. While it isn’t bad for a particular song or artist to be well known, there

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is so much more music in the world than the music by the few artists recognized at the Grammy Awards.

Butler has its own hidden talents attending classes.

On Jan. 31, the program board’s Coffeehouse put on a showcase to display upcoming artists from Butler University in Starbucks.

Performers included Josh Turner, Allie and Grey, Brendon Holl, Josh Burton and Adam Hutchinson.

Students can find new music everywhere on campus.

The upcoming shows at the Coffeehouse is the best place on campus to start searching for hidden talent..

Music is constantly evolving.

New genres, new artists and new types of sounds are developing all the time. Instead of simply listening to the eight to 10 songs played every hour on the radio, we should be looking to see what music is around.

Listening to more diverse music has quite a few benefits. First,

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before musicians accumulate their fame and wealth, they have to make ends meet on the road.

Attending shows at smaller, local venues can help promote talented bands to popularity.

Music can also help you connect with emotions you didn’t know you had. Everyone has different life experiences, so we shouldn’t all be listening to the same few artists. Finding bands in a genre you don’t normally listen to or bands that don’t have the pressure of a record label to change their music can give you new emotional connections.

It’s not too hard to find music off the beaten path. Twitter accounts like @Its_All_Indie promote promising, up-andcoming bands.

Stores like Indy CD & Vinyl often advertise concerts for local bands and even have in-store performances on occasion.

Music is all about expressing yourself. Liking the music on the radio isn’t a bad thing. There is just so much more music in the world to discover.

Branch out the next time you’re craving new music, and you just might find some hidden surprises waiting to be enjoyed.

Contact columnist Maggie Monson at mmonson@butler.edu

“What is a unique Valentine’s Day gift or date?”

A candlelight dinner at A-Town for people without cars

Flowers will just die, but plants like bamboo arrangements in a fishbowl are great.

Addy Schaar, Freshman, education

Marita Tolson, Grad. Student, education

Freshmen find the transition into second semester easier than first

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College years are a time of change for most freshmen.

Adjusting to a new lifestyle can be difficult when mom and dad are not around to tell you what to do.

“You have to understand the amount of work and amount of time for homework,” freshman Allie Watson said. “You have to set at least three hours aside, but you form a schedule from first semester that carries over.”

Watson said second semester is a little less stressful because students have their group of friends and have a better feel for professors.

Second semester is busier than first semester because students start becoming involved in greek life or other groups on campus.

The friends students have become their families away from home.

“At first, it didn’t bother me because my family visited a lot first semester, and I got to see them,” freshman Paige Fround said. “But second semester, it hit

me because I won’t be able to go home that much.”

Watson said the stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas break during first semester is just the right amount of time away from home because you feel a little homesick.

College starts to become a routine way of life. I know when I was in high school, I was so scared for college, and I did not know what to expect. But in my opinion, no difference really exists between college and high school.

Students just have to keep a positive attitude and know they are not the only ones going through the struggles of completing assignments and balancing a social life.

Watson said she is always on the go, but learns to appreciate things a lot more because she misses them and will be ready to go home.

Contact columnist Bree Stitt at bstitt@butler.edu.

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Rare Book Collection

The very first issue of The Butler Collegian was published in 1886. The issue is archived in the rare book collection in Irwin Library.

Sally ChildsHelton is the director of rare books and special collections.

The oldest item at Irwin Library is a handwritten Bible written in 1250.

This sketch of the Captain Cook exploration is one of two in existence.