Author: Nate

  • Butler Way prominent in athletics

    The Butler Way is a saying that was first implemented by former athletic coach Tony Hinkle. The phrase is a staple of Butler athletics to this day, often heard from a number of Bulldog coaches and athletes. The Butler Way extends itself into all sports. The athletics department’s mission statement is: “The intercollegiate athletic department’s…

  • Gender gap noticed but not a concern

    When sophomore Paige Frisone entered her Introduction to Creative Writing: Prose class for the first time, it was obvious to her that the class would be different from any others she’s taken at Butler thus far. The class is all female. “I don’t mind that it’s all girls,” Frisone said. “It’s kind of nice, and…

  • Volleyball: Bulldogs win twice in home Classic

    Butler swept its old conference foe, Wright State 3-0 last night. The Bulldogs (8-3) controlled the match from the first serve. Junior Belle Obert led the team with 10 kills, while junior Claire Randich, the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week, finished with eight kills. Over the weekend, the Bulldogs hosted the Butler Classic…

  • C-Club loses business

    One of Butler University’s dining options, Campus Club, is losing business, and students say they aren’t surprised. C-Club, located in the basement of Atherton Union, has seen its business slow down early in the school year. A possible reason for this  is the end of meal exchange, an option to use meal swipes instead of…

  • REVIEW: “2016: Obama’s America” is compelling but one-sided

    Dinesh D’Souza’s film “2016: Obama’s America” successfully fulfills its purpose of providing scary, thought-provoking information to the public, but the highly controversial documentary limits itself to a very biased right-wing audience. The film begins with a history of D’Souza, the conservative author of “The Roots of Obama’s Rage” and the director of the movie. D’Souza…

  • JCA highlights music students in showcase

    Music ensembles take to the stage on Sunday for the first time this semester. Clowes Memorial Hall will be hosting the School of Music Showcase on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Butler University Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Chorale will each perform different pieces. The showcase is an annual concert that provides an…

  • BUDM gets Butler dancing

    It all starts with the tap of the foot, a shift of the hips, a shimmy of the shoulders and a rock of the head. It’s dancing, a simple act of expression where the movements of the body tell a story. Whether that story is of happiness, sadness, anger or carefreeness, it is brought to…

  • Women’s Soccer: Butler falls at Michigan

    The Butler women’s soccer team failed to knock off its second Big Ten opponent this season when it faced the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Friday. The Wolverines (6-2-0) got an early jump on the Bulldogs (3-3-1) and rode the momentum to a 3-0 victory. It took just 10 minutes for Michigan junior midfielder…

  • Men’s Soccer: Bulldogs mauled by Bears

    The Butler men’s soccer team faced stiff competition Sunday, losing 2-1 to Central Arkansas in the final contest of a three-match homestand at the Butler Bowl. The Bulldogs (1-1-2) were looking at a 2-0 deficit after the first 45 minutes. Senior forward Ethan Miller put the Bears on the board with an unassisted strike in…