Disney’s new film is darker than its viewers might expect. It is compelling and, in the end, rewarding. Walt Disney Pictures has broken new ground with “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” (rated PG). The film does not carry the PG-13 rating of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, but this movie is much darker.…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | More positive stories would benefit the Collegian
Kudos… kind of. For the first time in my four years of being at Butler, I have finally been given the opportunity to read a fun, refreshing, non-opinionated, interesting story. “The men behind the Butler blooms” was a great story. I am not getting my hopes up or anything, but maybe more students would read…
Phoenix Theatre turns 30 this season
Like a person trying to hush up hitting the big 3-0, the Phoenix Theatre will not be planning an elaborate party for its 30th anniversary this season. The reason is much different, however. Planning its anniversary season was much like laying out any other season, said Bryan Fonseca, producing director for the Phoenix. Since the…
OPINION | More free political discussion will liven campus thought
While people across the nation find themselves embroiled in political debate, Butler University locks itself out of the conversation. The campus lacks frank political discussion. Current policies block funding to overtly political student organizations on campus. This moratorium on public debate harms student experience and scholarship. Students on both ends of the political spectrum think…
OPINION | Change to Moodle is positive for students
If students and faculty take the time to noodle around with Moodle, they will see the change is beneficial. The biggest reason that I support the change to Moodle is because it is cheaper than Blackboard. Moodle costs significantly less than Blackboard, said Julianne Miranda, senior director of academic technology. Being one who pinches pennies,…
Children make music through community school
Twelve-year-old Selin Oh has been a part of the Butler University community longer than most Butler students. For three years, Selin’s mother drove her to Butler every Saturday to rehearse and study music through the Butler Community Arts School. The BCAS is an initiative of the Jordan College of Fine Arts that provides instruction in…
OPINION | New guidelines urge smart socialization
Butler University is implementing new sanctioning guidelines for conduct violations this year in the hope that students can be given multiple chances for redemption. Under the new guidelines, students that commit conduct violations, mainly alcohol-related violations, will be at risk of probation by the university. This means that those students would not be allowed to…
Bulldogs board their broomsticks
Butler University is entering the magical world of Hogwarts and Harry Potter by establishing its first ever quidditch team this year. Quidditch is a fictional sport played by wizards on broomsticks in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series. The game consists of seven players: three chasers, two beaters, a seeker and a keeper. The objective of…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Unclear system adds costs
On the first day of classes, a student strolls into class with her books and materials. Glancing over the syllabus, she realizes with horror that the e-book she bought for her chemistry class is unnecessary. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common, and Butler University students are footing the bill. The Butler bookstore and professors…
Football falls short in season opener
The Butler football team trailed Western Illinois 23-0 late in the third quarter before the offense showed its first sign of life in the season opener. Trae Heeter scored on a 5-yard run with 4:00 remaining in the quarter to make the score 23-7. The Bulldogs tried to get an onside kick past the Leathernecks…