Author: Nate

  • Student, staff, faculty named Women of Distinction

    Each year, Butler University honors three women who have impacted the campus community as a strong female.  One faculty member, one staff member and one student are chosen from anonymous nominations. This year’s winners are Jeanne VanTyle, Teri Amberger and Britlynn Hansen-Girod, respectively. Jeanne VanTyle Professor of pharmacy Jeanne VanTyle also appreciated the recognition this…

  • Baseball hits three-game skid after big win

    Following a 15-run showing against Youngstown State Friday, the Butler baseball team has struggled to score, resulting in a three-game losing streak. The Bulldogs (12-16, 4-5 HL) will look to revive their offense against Lawrence on Friday after being shut out by Dayton yesterday. The Flyers (17-16) scored three times in the third inning and…

  • Making history: Softball victorious in 16-inning rubber match vs. Vikings

    The Bulldogs outlasted Cleveland State in 16 innings Sunday to win the longest game in Butler softball history. Click the tabs for coverage. [tab:Story] Story by Lance Rinker The Bulldogs outlasted Cleveland State in 16 innings Sunday to win the longest game in Butler softball history. The win marked Butler’s second over the Vikings (19-14,…

  • Petersen, Ring named top students

    Senior Claire Petersen and junior Chris Ring were named the top female and male student in front of families, friends and professors at the Outstanding Student Banquet April 1. The awards, which are sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs, honor service, scholarship and leadership. Claire Petersen A communications and electronic journalism major,…

  • Students take a break from technology

    About 20 students took part in a technology fast, starting last Thursday. The 24-hour fast was an event created by the Butler Catholic Community as a way for students to reflect on how often technology is a part of their lives. “We use technology all the time without thinking about it,” Rev. Jeff Godecker said. …

  • Dictionary expands its vocab

    Other than being used as online or text abbreviations, what do the “words” LOL and OMG and the verb “to heart” have in common? They were all just recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary, and it has been causing quite a stir among some linguists. Bill Walsh, a professor of English, says the controversy…

  • Will Butler have a lack of Mack?

    Butler University junior guard Shelvin Mack has made himself eligible for the 2011 National Basketball Association Draft. He has not hired an agent and may therefore retain his eligibility if he withdraws before May 8. “I’m exploring my options and gathering information to see what opportunities might exist for me,” Mack said. “I’ve always had…

  • Track stumbles at Miami Ohio Invite

    The Butler men’s and women’s track teams had mediocre finishes at last weekend’s 17-team Miami Ohio Invitational in Oxford, Ohio. The men finished in the middle of the pack at eighth, while the women finished 10th. Despite the team struggles, there were some strong individual performances, most notably from senior Kris Gauson and sophomore Kirsty…

  • Popular culture interests Hoerl

    By Julia Laczin Communications and film have become a larger part of the picture for Butler University academics as one professor broadens the perspectives of students. Kristen Hoerl is an assistant professor of communication studies at Butler University. Her film criticism class is more than viewing films. “I was always interested in popular culture and…