Author: Nate

  • Butler emails still active shortly after graduation

    MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Students looking toward graduation should also look into finding a new email provider. University students who are on track to graduate in May will not be able to use their Butler email after Aug. 1, of this year, according to Scott Kincaid, chief information officer. Email termination is not dependent…

  • Female journalists should receive equal opportunities

    TONY ESPINAL | Asst. Opinion Editor I love sports, especially football.  I love watching two brutish armies waging combat, vying for a chance to play in the ultimate game- the Super Bowl. While I enjoy soccer and basketball as well, there is no sport I would rather watch over football. However, I know of someone…

  • Channel leaves students in the dark

    RHYAN HENSON | Multimedia Editor The Fox Sports 1 television partnership with Big East Conference basketball has put Butler men’s and women’s basketball on more than 90 million television screens around the country. However, those who use Butler’s standard cable do not get the channel. Students who have not purchased Bright House’s premium package have…

  • Butler grad Kaltenmark moves up the chain

    SARAH STOESZ | Staff Reporter Michael Kaltenmark now has what he calls his dream job, after his recent promotion to director of external relations. Kaltenmark was promoted to this position at the beginning of the month. Kaltenmark said he thinks he fits the bill for this position because of its public relations and community relations…

  • When a Sex Crime Occurs on Campus, Butler Police Decide How to Act

    MARAIS JACON-DUFFY | News Editor Viviane Linos was surprised to discover the rape of another student by a fellow Butler student had allegedly occurred before the beginning of winter break. What concerned Linos more was the fact she found out about the incident by way of Butler Confessions, an anonymous social media page. Linos, a…

  • Former player Smith diagnosed with cancer

    MATTHEW VANTRYON | Asst. Sports Editor When those close to him describe the 6-11, 23-year-old Butler University graduate, one word comes to mind: fighter. Former men’s basketball center Andrew Smith fought his way onto the court as a freshman during Butler’s first NCAA National Championship tournament run. He fought in the paint for parts of…

  • Women’s basketball: Bulldogs move to sixth in conference with victory

    BY BRENDAN KING | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s basketball team picked up a key road win against Big East Conference rival Marquette (15-7, 6-5) Saturday by defeating the Golden Eagles 74-70. It proved to be an important game for the Bulldogs (11-12, 6-6). With only six games left this season, they now sit in…

  • Men’s basketball: Bulldogs drop second game against Georgetown

    BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler men’s basketball team traveled to Georgetown on Saturday afternoon looking to get a win after dropping three of its last four games. Despite a career-high scoring output from a freshman who is solidifying himself in the starting lineup, the Bulldogs (12-11, 2-9) faltered and fell 71-63.…

  • Big East woes continue

    MATTHEW VANTRYON | Asst. Sports Editor It was the same story on a different night for the Butler men’s basketball team, as the Bulldogs (12-10, 2-8) traveled to Marquette last night. Butler had a double-digit lead in the second half, but saw it slip away and ended up on the short end of a 69-62…