Bulldogs of Butler: Sam Knepprath
ISABELLA FERRARI | STAFF REPORTER He sits in the library with his parents watching as rubber ducks fall from the third floor balcony. “The duck drop is a really good use of the library,” Sam Knepprath said. His face lights up thinking about starting his freshman year. A recording industry studies major, he looks forward to…
A New Medium
MARC ALLAN | PUBLIC EDITOR Butler University was located in Irvington and Grover Cleveland was president of the United States the first time The Butler Collegian was printed nearly 130 years ago. The newspaper predates most of Butler’s history. So seeing the print version phased out is—for me, anyway—like watching a piece of the university…
More than eight before you graduate
ASHLEY WALDEN | STAFF REPORTER “Eight before you graduate.” This mnemonic device reminds students of the cultural events Butler University requires before they graduate. However, Jordan College of the Arts students must attend many more arts events than the standard eight. Students in JCA visit performances outside of Butler, in the Indianapolis Metro area. They…
Becoming Internet Explorers
KATIE GOODRICH | PRINT MANAGING EDITOR The Butler Collegian reverted back to its roots over summer break by going monthly. More than 125 years ago, the Collegian published a 20-page issue once a month. Now, our student newspaper will shift away from a print product and toward its website and social media accounts. As an…
Nine things nobody told you to pack for college
ALEXIS PRICE | STAFF COLUMNIST With the looming presence of dorm life and college courses around the corner, the anticipation to start your first year of college seems to build as it draws closer and closer. And with the start of college comes the most dreaded, stressful aspect (other than those massive loans you will probably never…
VIDEO: Welcome Week 2015
Take a quick look at some of the activities from Welcome Week 2015. Video shot and edited by The Collegian’s Assistant Video Editor, Tyler Springer.
White House confirms ISIS beheading of former Butler student Peter Kassig
BEN SIECK | CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Butler University President James Danko released a statement this morning amid unconfirmed reports of Abdul-Rahman Kassig’s execution by the terrorist group ISIS. ISIS released a video this morning claiming the execution of Kassig. He was first threatened in a video released on Oct. 3. The White House confirmed it was Kassig in the…
Men’s Basketball Schedule released
The Butler men’s basketball basketball schedule has been released, and the Bulldogs will face stiff competition during its second season in the Big East. Butler opens its season with three home games, beginning with a matchup versus Maine University Nov. 15. The Bulldogs will travel to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving weekend for the Battle 4…
“Dance is a universal language” Members of Butler Ballet tour Europe
EMMA EDICK eedick@butler.edu STAFF REPORTER An American-themed pizza restaurant, with walls decked in Route 66 signs and Top 40 Radio playing in the background, is where Butler Ballet ate one night last May. But this was not down the street in Indianapolis; this was the first night they arrived in Poznan, Poland. After…