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Rifling through a different college experience

Photo courtesy of Rosie Queen JENNA VORIS | OPINION COLUMNIST The number one piece of advice I heard when I entered college was to get involved. My mom told me to join a sorority so I didn’t miss out on the “typical” college experience. My high school teachers stressed how extracurricular activities can build a…
Dawgs from around the globe

JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER | jlafakis@butler.edu When you grab a program at a Butler sporting event, do not be surprised if you see names of student-athletes from around the globe. Over the last few years, Butler acquired international praise. Bulldogs from across the world have made an immediate impact on their respective teams. Freshman…
Teams travel out of state, on a tight schedule

PHIL TOR | STAFF REPORTER | ptor@butler.edu Being a Division I athlete comes with perks. Along with a select amount of tuition scholarships, players get free meals and thousands of dollars worth of free merchandise in the form of sneakers and apparel. Most people forget about the opportunity to travel the country, or the world,…
All about the mumps

BLAKELY HEATON | STAFF REPORTER The word “mumps” has been a part of Butler University student’s daily conversations for the past week. Butler students received their typical, daily Butler Connection on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Among the typical events and announcements, students found a link that was more unusual – about the mumps. A few days later, more mumps…
From broken hip to broken record: The story of Jake Kellersohn

ZACH HORRALL | SPORTS CO-EDITOR | zhorrall@butler.edu Freshman sprinter Jake Kellersohn thought the long-jump was what he wanted to do as he entered his freshman year of high school. But fate told him otherwise. Four years later, he finds himself in a surprising situation. While the first day of spring almost always occurs on March…
Women’s tennis struggles at Illinois State

DANA LEE | SPORTS REPORTER | delee1@butler.edu The Butler University women’s tennis team was defeated by Illinois State University 6-1 on their home court on Feb. 21. The Redbirds have lost just once this season. The defeat on Feb. 21 concluded the Bulldogs’ weekend with two losses. Their overall record stands at 1-11. Butler’s lone win…
Women’s basketball narrowly loses to Seton Hall

ZACH HORRALL | SPORTS CO-EDITOR | zhorrall@butler.edu After a late charge by Seton Hall University, the Butler University women’s basketball team lost the annual breast cancer awareness game by a score of 72-67 on Feb. 19 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs are now 8-18 on the season and 3-12 in the Big East Conference. Seton Hall, who was ranked third in…
Women’s basketball upsets St. John’s on senior day

ZACH HORRALL | SPORTS CO-EDITOR | zhorrall@butler.edu The Butler University women’s basketball team held off a late charge to give their seniors a great send off Feb. 21 as they defeated St. John’s University 62-58 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler will graduate senior guard Blaire Langlois and senior forward/center Belle Obert after this season. Feb. 21 was their final game in Hinkle Fieldhouse. “I’m super excited for…
Second Discussion in the DC to take place Feb. 25

MATT DEL BUSTO | STAFF REPORTER The second Discussion in the Diversity Center (DC) will be Thursday, Feb. 25 in the Efroymson Diversity Center from 4-5 p.m. The topic for this discussion is gender and sexuality. Senior Derrick Rogan, a committee member on the Diversity and Education and Advocacy Committee for SGA, and an organization…