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Matt Howard’s hometown raised $13,000 for family’s travel

Senior forward Matt Howard’s hometown of Connersville, Ind., is sponsoring the Howard family’s travel to Houston. The town raised $13,000 to help ensure the family of 12 would be complete in Texas. “I think everyone but one of my brothers [is here],” Howard said. “His wife is pregnant and due here pretty soon, so he

Bulldogs poised at practice before Final Four appearance

Related Links: Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages? Bulldogs silence doubters [cincopa A4MAHgK0caQS] Story by Steven Peek Photos by Maria Porter The Butler men’s basketball team seemed comfortable and focused today on the eve of their national semifinal game against No. 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth. The No. 8 seed Bulldogs (27-9) spent their 50-minute practice in

If academics determined NCAA tourney winner, Butler would take title

As far as Inside Higher Ed is concerned, Butler University has already won the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Bulldogs won the organization’s sixth annual bracket, which analyzes how the teams would fare if the competition were based on academic performance outcomes. The academic bracket predictions differ greatly from the reality of the tournament, with

Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages in the Final Four?

The Butler and VCU men’s basketball teams are now in Houston, away from the fan-filled fervor of their communities. That means the time at which either team’s historic NCAA tournament run will end is quickly approaching. It also means the time for adjusting game plans is fading. We’ve nailed down the advantages each team has

Pep rally, fair and viewing party planned on campus

In anticipation of Saturday’s NCAA Final Four match-up between the Butler Bulldogs and the VCU Rams, the public is invited to join students, staff and the Butler community for several events throughout the weekend. Thursday: A Butler-Tarkington neighborhood rally is taking place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 56th and Illinois Streets. Sponsored by

CCOM introduces new major

The College of Communication will add a new major, to be available next fall. Margaretha Geertsema Sligh, the interim program director, said she and other faculty members are taking courses in Critical Media Studies and Rhetoric, combining them for the Media, Rhetoric and Culture major. “We want students to learn about arguments made, the production

Mets an eyesore for MLB

As baseball fans across the nation prepare for another season of Major League Baseball, many typical preseason questions are once again looking for a variety of answers. Which team is the favorite to win the World Series? Which team is going to win the most games this season? Who is due for a slump? Another

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