Author: Nate

  • Classic set for state rivalries

    In 10 days, the men’s basketball team will return to downtown Indianapolis for the second time since a heartbreaking national runner-up finish in 2010. But when the Bulldogs head back Dec. 15, they won’t face the Associated Press’ third-ranked team, like Duke was that year. This time, they’ll face No. 1 Indiana University at Bankers…

  • Classes add pressure for student-athletes

    With the semester coming to a close and final exams right around the corner, Butler’s winter athletic teams are just reaching the peak of their seasons. Many Butler student-athletes have the difficult task of studying for their exams as well as attending their practices and preparing for contests. The women’s basketball team plays at home…

  • Butler first full-time SID still leads program

    Jim McGrath wanted to be a pharmacist. Butler University’s sports information director of 31 years never intended to become involved in the sports information field. A 1971 graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., McGrath considered attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, among others, to study pharmacy. “When I got to Augustana, I found out…

  • Men’s basketball: Bulldogs to take on crosstown foe

    Butler will face crosstown foe Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis tonight at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The Jaguars (3-6) finished seventh in the Summit League last season, going 14-18 overall and 7-11 in conference play. Former Purdue guard John Hart is spending his senior year at IUPUI, where he is averaging 16.6…

  • Women’s basketball: Bulldogs face Falcons

    The Butler women’s basketball team is looking to continue its winning ways as it travels to Bowling Green today. The Falcons (4-3) are coming into the contest on a one-game win streak after beating Colorado State 71-49 last Saturday. Bowling Green is historically one of the top mid-major women’s basketball programs in the country. Under…

  • SGA gifts its favorites

    Butler University’s Student Government Association channeled Oprah Winfrey with its annual “favorite things” giveaway. Today’s SGA meeting will feature giveaways from different executive members, just like last week’s meeting. SGA President Mike Keller said he and his colleagues were not exactly sure when the holiday gifting began but said it’s been going on for at…

  • Students use online dating service

    Posters advertising for Datemyschool.com have been popping up in academic buildings, Starbucks and even online sites like Pandora. Datemyschool.com is a free dating website for college students and alumni, and Butler University students are giving it a try. The site advertises safety, security and convenience for students interested in online dating. The site’s public relations…

  • OPINION | Don’t block sale of drug-testing product

    A Butler University student attempted to bring a drug-testing product to the university this semester. University officials told the student they would not promote the sale of the product Drink Detective on campus. This action on the part of the administration seems to stand in direct contradiction to its stated goal of ensuring student safety.…

  • OPINION | Students should study abroad

    Studying abroad can be a great opportunity for Butler students. I highly suggest that every student try to take a semester to study in a foreign country. There are countless positive academic, cultural and personal advantages to studying abroad. Academically, students can immerse themselves in a foreign language.  Students studying abroad have the opportunity to…