Before stepping into the batter’s box, Erin Falkenberry draws an “E” in the dirt while standing in the on-deck circle. The junior first baseman doesn’t classify herself as superstitious, but the ritual has paid big dividends for her. Falkenberry recently set Butler’s career RBI record (109) and currently holds records for career slugging percentage (.556)…
Officers arrest three in connection to Sigma Nu burglary
At 10:30 p.m. Friday, Butler University Police Department dispatch received a call from a student and Sigma Nu fraternity member, who reported seeing an individual near the front porch and a window of the fraternity house. Butler Chief of Police Ben Hunter said that the individuals were then seen carrying a television into a Chrysler…
Butler to induct new Hall of Fame class
Next fall, the Butler Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome four individuals and one team as its 20th class. The 1983 football team will be joined by Paul Page (football, 1983-86), Stacia Mellinger (volleyball, 1987-90), Jermaine Guice (men’s basketball, 1991-94) and Jeremy Aldrich (men’s soccer, 1995-98). Page, a wide receiver, was a member of two…
Softball grounded by loss
Disappointing—that’s the word Butler softball head coach Scott Hall used to describe his team’s performance Saturday versus Youngstown State. Both games of the doubleheader went into extra innings, with the Bulldogs winning the opener narrowly, 4-3, before dropping the second game, 3-0. Butler’s offense in the second game was stifled by freshman pitcher Casey Crozier,…
Women’s tennis falls in HL semis
The Butler women’s tennis team, coming off a loss versus UIC in the final match of the regular season, entered the first round of the Horizon League Championship Tournament as the No. 3 seed. The Bulldogs (15-10, 7-4 HL) finished fourth in the tournament after falling to Detroit in their third match, 4-2. After losing…
Your guide to ‘Sleeping Beauty’
We have a nationally-ranked dance school, so you will not want to miss its production of “Sleeping Beauty,” this weekend at Clowes Memorial Hall. We’ve created a handy guide to the plot and characters. THE MAIN ACTORS: Princess Aurora (Lindsay Moncrieff, Erin Langston), Prince Desire (Garrett Glassman), Lilac Fairy (Jenny Martin), Carabosse (Kristen Francomano) ACT…
‘Arthur’ lacks certain Brand of humor
If “Arthur” proves anything, it is that Helen Mirren can do no wrong, no matter how bad of a movie she is in. To be fair, “Arthur” is not a complete travesty—anyone who likes Russell Brand will be amused and willing to take the 110-minute ride with him. For the most part however, “Arthur” is…
Butler to participate in Walk to Save Lives
On April 30, students will be participating in the Walk to Save Lives from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Walk to Save Lives, put on by the Butler chapter of To Write Love On Her Arms, is a walk that raises money for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Amber Sapp, a sophomore psychology…
A new era: University president to be announced today
Butler University’s next president will be announced today at 2 p.m. in the Reilly Room. The announcement of current president Bobby Fong’s replacement comes after weeks of silence from the Presidential Search Committee. James P. White, chair of the Committee, said in an April 4 statement that while he understands the Butler community was interested…
Bayliss voted Horizon League Men’s Tennis Player of the Year
Senior Brandon Bayliss, who went undefeated in regular season Horizon League play, was voted Horizon League Men’s Tennis Player of the Year earlier this week. He was also named first team All-Horizon League. A native of Sheboygan, Wis., Bayliss went 7-0 at No. 1 singles against Horizon League opponents this season, posting a 17-14 singles record…