[tab:Article] James Danko will succeed Bobby Fong as Butler University’s 21st President. Board of Trustees Vice Chair Craig Fenneman made the announcement at 2 p.m. today in the Reilly Room on behalf of board President John Hargrove, concluding a six-month nationwide search that was kept largely under wraps. “[Danko] has proven successes in areas important…
Obama budget filled with job killing taxes
In “The Obama Budget,” an article published in the February 23 issue of The Collegian, I talked about President Obama’s proposed budget for the 2012 fiscal year. Since then, the president has made some adjustments. Unfortunately, I still feel that the president simply does not understand the flaws of his proposals and that major changes…
Baseball swept by UIC at home
It has been a season of streaks for the Butler baseball team and a weekend series against Horizon League opponent UIC confirmed that, as the Bulldogs (15-19, 4-8 HL) dropped three games to the Flames (19-16, 9-5 HL). In the final game of the series, Butler kept it close until the eighth inning when the…
Butler bids farewell to Fong family
He’s here for business. He’s armed with giant oval grampa reading glasses, his trusty sidekick and a tall, black Pike Place Starbucks coffee. He’s here to talk politics, policies and infrastructure. Well, he would be, if students weren’t so awkwardly waiting for the right time to approach the man himself. For a man with a…
Gaga betrays Catholic roots with ‘Judas’
Nothing says “Happy Easter” better than a love song to the man who betrayed Jesus. Just in time for the holiday, Lady Gaga’s new single, “Judas,” leaked on the Internet last week, and is already creating controversy. With lyrics like “I wanna love you, but something is pulling me away from you. Jesus is my…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Changes within CCOM cripple college
As a recent graduate of the College of Communication, it has come to my attention that several changes are occurring that greatly concern me. First, let me say that as a student I was worried about the changes that were taking place in the college, more specifically the strategic communication program. I was dissatisfied with…
Top mascots a memorable group
It’s almost summer, which means sunshine, relaxation and perhaps a job. But mostly it means fun. In the spirit of the approaching summer, I feel it’s time to address an equally-enjoyable topic—my top 10 best sports mascots. They entertain, cheer on their teams, heckle the opponents and also represent things greater than themselves. I’m not…
Air traffic controllers need more sleep, not longer shifts
Last month, an air traffic controller at Reagan National Airport fell asleep as two planes landed on the runway. Although no one was injured, the Federal Aviation Administration flew into a rage. They released press statements saying that air traffic controllers falling asleep was “unacceptable behavior.” While I understand the massive concern that people watching…
Creepy past haunts Gas Light Inn
By Chris Goff Past midnight, only three people remained at the Gas Light Inn. Owner Joe DeMore prepared to close the bar. Debbie Miller waited for her husband Steve, the kitchen manager, to finish chores. Steve descended down a steep flight of wooden stairs to grab a restock of alcohol from the basement on that…
Six students named 500 Festival princesses
The Indianapolis 500 is equal parts racing, love and family legacy for Jennifer Brinn, a senior early childhood education major and 500 Festival Princess. “The need for speed is huge in my family,” said Brinn, whose grandfather has volunteered with the track’s fire crew for the past 33 years. “My grandpa has said to me…