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Last week, Butler University lost not only a professor, but a former student and well-respected doctor of pharmacy.
Twenty-eight-year-old Dr. Jennifer Ash, a 2003 Butler alumna of the pharmacy program died last week while on a ski trip in Colorado. For cash-strapped students looking to save a buck or two on textbooks, their time may be coming.
On February 7, the House of Representatives approved an amendment to the Higher Education Act. Textbooks prices are a focus in bill H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008. It also proposes changes for tuition, loan lenders, loan counseling, grants and student safety, among other topics. Every Monday and Wednesday afternoon, Rhea McDonald arrives at Hinkle Fieldhouse where she greets the small cluster of students waiting for her. Soon, music fills the small gymnasium and transports the group into another culture.
Not everyone is so deeply invested in sharing their culture, but Rhea McDonald has loved to share her Israeli heritage since she was 15 years old.
Kirby Zwickel reported on the dangers of "cyberbullying" on sites such as Myspace, Facebook and JuicyCampus.com. To view the segment, click here.
Also in SGA news, Program Board announced rapper Common will be coming to campus this semester for the spring concert. To view the segment, click here.
Kristina Kuestner reported on the reactions to unsportsman-like conduct at the Butler-Drake men's basketball game on Feb. 23. To view the segment, click here.
Students filled Pharmacy Building Room 106 Tuesday night for the Student Government Association presidential debate. To view the segment, click here.
Brock Benefiel reported on the SGA Presidential candidates -- Alex Olympidis, Ryan Waggoner and Joey Groot -- and their hopes for the future of Butler. To view the segment, click here.
Three Butler students -- David Kaliwata, Sophia Sibiya and Sami Worku -- reflected on the importance of Black History Month. To view the segment, click here.
An interview with SGA President Laura Michel
By Cassie Krisher
Dawgnet Multimedia Editor
Student Government Association President Laura Michel sat down with Dawgnet to discuss what's happening with SGA this semester and how the new H.U.B. (Helping Unite Butler) will help SGA interact more with Butler students. The HUB is located in the former barber shop next to C-Club in Atherton Union.
To watch Dawgnet's first ever video podcast, click here.
Dawgnet Assistant Features Editor Meg Biallas conducted the interview in the podcast.
Don't forget to check out Dawgnet's Dogblogs! The Opinion section is currently hosting an Election '08 blog, while the Sports section is following Butler's basketball teams.