Junior Ryan Crnarich was recently appointed to be the Chief Justice of SGA’s Judicial Branch for the 2022-2023 academic year. Crnarich has been a justice since being sworn in spring 2021 and his role focused on Student Senate oversight. Crnarich talks about what Chief Justice means to him, how he got here and where he’d like to take the Judicial Branch.

Cassandra Stec | cmstec@butler.edu

The following consists of information regarding an executive order by the Butler University Student Government Association’s Student Senate. Meetings reoccur Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Reilly Room located in Atherton Union.

Morgan Ross | maross2@butler.edu

SGA President-Elect, Cade Chezem, and Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Frank Ross, answer questions regarding the event on 4/15. They each address how they want to improve the Butler student experience and what changes they plan to implement.

Heidi Copple | hcopple@butler.edu

A few weeks ago, the SGA Student Senate endorsed a new student group called Bulldogs for Universal Design, or BUD for short. The group’s goals are to advocate for disabled students through disability education, ability-based diversity, universal design and allyship. The group is already working to make exterior portions of campus, such as curb-cuts accessible to students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Cassandra Stec |  cmstec@butler.edu

A recap of last week’s Student Senate meeting, including a presentation from Diana Sweeney, BUPD Assistant Chief of Police, regarding Timely Warnings and a presentation from Dr. Travis Ryan, Associate Provost, concerning the proposed New Time Grid System.

Grace Reynolds | greynolds@butler.edu 

Miki Kawahara and Cassandra Stec provide information regarding the return of Senior Week 2022 with the ease of COVID. More information on the background, events and signups about the week are provided in the article.

Morgan Ross | maross2@butler.edu  

On March 31st, Executive Order 2122-008 was signed by Student Body President Will Gigerich. The Executive Order allocates funds to creating a Gender Affirmation Closet for transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming students to utilize.

Lucy Olmstead | lolmstead@butler.edu

Butler’s branch of Be the Voice has finally been able to host their annual suicide prevention and awareness walk the ways they used to before the pandemic. Students, faculty, staff and community members showed up in droves to show support and speak their truths.

Cassandra Stec | cmstec@butler.edu

Newly appointed Chief of Staff, Katie Stanley, talks about her history with SGA, previous background and what she hopes to see and help with during the upcoming year. The following is an overview of the interview that took place Mar 30, 2022.

Morgan Ross | maross2@butler.edu

SGA Senate Spotlight 3/30/22: Diverse Presentations and Exciting Event Updates

A recap of last week’s Student Senate meeting, including presentations from the Muslim Student Association, Latinx Student Union and Chinese Language and Culture Club, along with exciting updates for Dance Club and Chess Club events.

Grace Reynolds | greynolds@butler.edu

Provost Brooke Barnett and Chairman Jake Overman sit down to discuss the importance of maintaining a positive relationship between SGA and the Provost’s Office. 

Lucy Olmstead | lolmstead@butler.edu

An overview on the grants provided by the Butler University Student Senate to benefit student organizations

Maya Illanes | millanes@butler.edu

Before spring break, SGA’s Student Senate selected furniture from KI Furniture for the upcoming Atherton Union refresh. At an event in the Reilly Room on March 23rd, students were able to view mock-ups, blueprints, carpet and paint swatches and various pieces of furniture to give feedback and opinions on what should be done to freshen up Atherton.

Cassandra Stec | cmstec@butler.edu

With the relaunch of Butler SGA’s transportation partnership with Uber in October of 2021, there have been significant accomplishments within the program. Will Gigerich, student body president, discusses the success of Uber so far. The following conversation took place Mar 23, 2022.

Morgan Ross | maross2@butler.edu

A recap of last week’s Student Senate meeting, including a presentation from Asian and Pacific Islander Alliance.

Grace Reynolds | greynolds@butler.edu

A highlight on BASO and Butler community involvement in the annual Spring Sports events

Rebeca Gamboa | rgamboa@butler.edu

Maya Illanes | millanes@butler.edu

SGA takes steps to improve its diversity, equity and inclusion by educating its members during mandatory meetings that cover a variety important and under-recognized topics.

Lucy Olmstead lolmstead@butler.edu

After the article centering around conditions students have had to deal with at Butler Terrace, the Butler Administrative officials mentioned in the article, as well as others that have positions relating to the situation, were contacted to see if these problems were previously known and are being addressed.

Cassandra Stec | cmstec@butler.edu , Grace Reynolds | greynolds@butler.edu

Cade Chezem, the President-Elect and current Speaker of the Senate, conveys his insights as to the inner workings of the SGA Senate as well as recapps the March 16th meeting.

Cade Chezem | cchezem@butler.edu