At center stage of Butler athletics are the National Championship runs, the All-Americans, the conference titles and Athletes of the Week. Behind the scenes, however, Butler’s strength and conditioning program plays a key role in making all this possible. What people see on the outside is a major reflection of what happens behind closed doors,…
Volleyball: Team loses on the road
The Butler Volleyball team (11-8, 1-4) fell to Saint Louis (6-13, 1-4) on Saturday evening three sets to one. The Bulldogs had to play behind during the entire set except for when they won the first point. Butler was down by as many as six when the score was14-20. The Bulldogs were able to then…
Men’s soccer: game-winner beats Bulldogs
The Butler men’s soccer team looks to shake off a nail biting conference road match against nationally ranked Xavier. The two teams played to a scoreless tie through the first half of the match. Xavier midfielder Andrew Jordan’s short shot to the right corner of the net at 42 minute ended the gridlock between both…
Women’s soccer: Bulldogs stay perfect in A-10
The Butler women’s soccer team will take on Richmond Friday, marking the Bulldogs’ first Atlantic 10 road match of the season. The Bulldogs have started their inaugural season in the A-10 with a 2-0-1 record in conference play. Butler has not lost a match since Sept. 7, winning five matches and tying one game in…
JCA connects students with new core
The Jordan College of Arts’ core curriculum is evolving in order to increase student awareness of the many forms of art that are taught within the rooms of Lilly Hall. The changes began rolling out with this year’s freshman class as a pilot course and will continue to trail the class of 2016 as they…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Students will be involved in creation of online radio
To the editor of the Butler Collegian: Donald Perin interviewed me for the Oct. 25 edition of the Collegian about a project that I have been working on for over a year: a “web radio station,” as part of the newly formed College of Communications Media Group. I am greatly disappointed with the tone of…
OPINION | Students should get more political
Butler University students need to recognize that the Student Government Association does much more than entertain students. Students can and should do more to make their college experience the best it can be. This cliché does not simply refer to concerts and extracurricular activities but also to activism and making the university a better place…
OPINION | Campus can avoid preventable illness
As the colder weather rolls in, it brings many illnesses with it. There are four key things students can keep in mind to maintain their health and well-being: nutrition, sleep, hygiene and clothing. Nutrition is key because the human body needs a good balance of nutrients to work at its peak ability. If you have…
OPINION | Butler students: Use chances to volunteer
Butler University students are gearing up for fall break—a chance to relax, go home and maybe catch up on some classwork. But relaxation isn’t for everyone. Students can also go out into the community and do some volunteer work during break. Butler students ought to use some of the break to do some community service,…
OPINION | CFV forum marks shift in political discussion
Three weeks later, chalking about abortion has left an indelible mark on Butler University’s communal conscience. The event prompted the Center for Faith and Vocation to host a public forum for people to discuss the chalking and civil debate in general. The CFV’s event, “Big Questions: Respecting Differences,” marks what could be a significant shift…