Author: Nate

  • Fantasy football: Watch your offense

    Here is an unreal statistic that reflects the craziness of the NFL season: There have been 10 quarterbacks who have had a 400-yard passing game so far this season after only five weeks. The current record for an entire season stands at 13 quarterbacks reaching a 400-yard game. If you own a pass-heavy QB, it…

  • Student organizations approved by SGA

    Working on a group project, sticking to a workout routine and planning out a road trip all take planning and work from all members of a group. Starting a student organization is no different. Two new student organizations, Urban Arts Crew and Help Heal Haiti, were officially recognized at the Oct. 10 Student Government Association…

  • University constructs creative writing center

    By the end of this year, Butler University President Jim Danko will see a greater wave of people, primarily from the English department, hanging around his block.  Butler purchased and is refurbishing the house across from the president’s current residence and will be introducing it to the public as the new Efroymson Center for Creative…

  • Men’s soccer: Scoreless drought continues

    The first night game of the season for the Butler men’s soccer team came with another first for the season: a shutout. There was no winner or loser in this shutout, however, as the Bulldogs (5-4-2, 1-1-1) continued their scoring struggles in a 0-0 double overtime tie against Illinois-Chicago at the Butler Bowl on Saturday.…

  • Swimming: Dawgs stop EIU

    The Butler swim team continued its hot start with a win over Eastern Illinois last Friday. The Bulldogs took care of the Panthers by a score of 110-96, recording their second win in as many meets this season. Led by sophomore Lauren Lambrecht, who took home victories in the 200 individual medley and the 100…

  • Volleyball: Tides finally turn for Bulldogs

    The Butler volleyball team continued a string of good play over the weekend, capturing its second and third wins in a row. The Bulldogs (8-12, 4-4) took two Horizon League matches at home when they defeated Loyola 3-1 on Saturday before disposing of Green Bay 3-0 on Sunday. The Bulldogs got off to a quick…

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  • STAFF EDITORIAL | Inauguration needs to focus on students

    The inauguration of Butler University’s 21st president, Jim Danko, this November, is no doubt a big event, and seems to be growing even bigger by the day. There’s the 90-minute installation ceremony Nov. 12, academic exhibits, a faculty and staff reception, a student breakfast, concerts, an inaugural gala—and an entire committee dedicated to planning it.…

  • OPINION | Housing needs a makeover

    Housing on Butler University’s campus needs an upgrade. Ranging from the silverfish in Schwitzer Hall, the dilapidated state of Ross Hall and the undeniably loud water heaters for the showers in Residential College, a little bit of improvement would go a long way. Freshman definitely get the shortest end of the stick when it comes…