BREANNA MANLEY | STAFF REPORTER Rewarding is the word Chad Pingel used to describe his presidency at Butler. Pingel was voted Student Government Association president by the student body in 2014. Now, Pingel is ready to pass the torch to another Bulldog in hopes of making Butler University a little bit better. He said his…
A joyful tribute with George Takei
CAMERON ALFORD | STAFF REPORTER George Takei was just 4 years old on one of the most transformative days in American history. On Dec. 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked Pearl Harbor, leading to the United States’ involvement in World War II. Seventy-four years later, Takei spoke to over 2,000 people at Butler…
Renewing the rivalry
KYLE BEERY | SPORTS EDITOR The Butler University men’s basketball team is back on track after junior Roosevelt Jones hit a late floater to beat Creighton University 58-56 Monday night. The Bulldogs now turn their focus to a familiar foe — the Xavier University Musketeers. Xavier is Butler’s top Big East rival in terms of…
Disable the Label: Life with a disability
ANNIE WEBER | STAFF REPORTER The Reilly Room’s walls were littered with photos of celebrities. Their faces were covered with a small sticky note indicating what disability they have. Those in attendance were given name tags with different labels such as “dork,” “arrogant” and “sleazy.” Those tags became their wearers’ identities for that hour. They…
5 things to know (Week 5)
Don’t have time to watch or read the news? No problem! The Butler Collegian’s editor-in-chief has compiled a list of the top five things he thinks readers should know this week. Let’s keep this relatively short, sweet and to the point. This way, please. Fact 1: Plastic waste fills oceans: About eight million metric tons…
Parking problems: Student housing facility construction begins this March
MIRANDA MARITATO | STAFF REPORTER Construction is set to begin in early March on a new dormitory as part of President James Danko’s 2020 Vision. The housing facility will be built on the existing Irwin Library parking lot on Sunset Avenue. Construction is expected to begin March 9. The start of the construction process will…
Butler’s Cultural Requirement causes concern
KYLE KITOWSKI | STAFF REPORTER The motto is “eight before you graduate.” This refers to the Butler University Cultural Requirement, requiring students to attend eight events before graduating from the university. These events include artistic performances, seminars and public lectures. The University may withhold a student’s degree if he or she fails to attend the…
Hinkle atmosphere is a home-court advantage
SARAH THUET | SPORTS COLUMNIST The Butler men’s basketball team played what was arguably its most anticipated home game in at least a year last Saturday. Butler entered the game ranked No. 18, while Villanova University came in at No. 6. The numbers alone made it clear this was going to be an exciting match-up,…
Kotter earns Big East honors for second straight week
GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER Junior Alex Kotter’s favorite food is macaroni and cheese. She likes to play “Assassin’s Creed” and “Bioshock” on PlayStation 4. She also has quite the list of accomplishments as a softball shortstop. On top of being named Big East Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks to begin this season,…
Butler women back on track: Langlois sets school record
AUSTIN MILLER | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler women’s basketball team stopped a four-game losing streak this weekend, and in doing so got back to .500 overall for the season. The Bulldogs (13-13, 9-6) began the weekend with a trip to Villanova University last Friday, and fell 63-52 in Philadelphia, losing their fourth straight game.…