We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our family and friends who have stood beside us during this time of unspeakable grief. No words could ever express our appreciation for the love and support you all have shown us after the passing of our son and brother, Cameron King. It is only the…
Coping with new TSA security measures
The recent, invasive search procedures made by the Transportation Security Administration in our nation’s airports have citizens outraged. The new body scanners and body cavity searches have even inspired some to show up to the airport in bikinis or strip down to their underwear. Whereas many people are annoyed and uncomfortable with the new procedures,…
Dayton demolishes Butler volleyball
Butler volleyball’s dream season ended in a flash last Friday in Dayton, Ohio. The Bulldogs (21-10, 14-3 HL) could never maintain momentum against the Flyers and fell in straight sets 25-17, 25-23, 25-11. The win allowed Dayton (28-3) to move on in the NCAA tournament and face Ohio State for a shot at advancing to…
Men’s soccer coach prospers at Butler
By Mike Kenna Head coach Kelly Findley put Butler men’s soccer on the map. Findley has taken the once-struggling men’s soccer program and transformed it into a national title contender. Since being hired in December 2005, Findley has led the Bulldogs to four winning seasons. This year, Findley led the team to its first undefeated…
Gift giving on a budget
Even for people with stable incomes, gift giving during the holidays can be a stressful time of dwindling bank accounts. For college students, it can be even more daunting. The Butler Collegian is here to help. We’re offering our best advice for Butler students looking to get creative with gifts this holiday season. Tip #1: …
‘Black Swan’ opens Oscar season with dark mystique
No one knows how to direct a chilling masterpiece like Darren Aronofsky—his portfolio features movie favorites “The Wrestler” and “Requiem for a Dream”—but this time, he’s making a lot more money doing it. Aronofsky’s most recent release, “Black Swan,” has brought in more than $1.3 million in its first three days in theaters. That’s about…
Butler thespians breathe life into Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Twelfth Night’
Shakespeare plays can be notoriously difficult to direct, but, if creatively interpreted, they can be highly enjoyable. Butler theater’s presentation of “Twelfth Night” was spot on. The play, directed by Professor Elaina Artemiev, is a romantic comedy in which drama, festivity and life abound. Artemiev said those aspects, among others, attracted her to the play,…
PR students promote ‘Barefoot Coaches’
Basketball coaches across the country are going bare. Barefoot, that is. Coaches are shedding their shoes for a good cause—Samaritan’s Feet, a nonprofit organization working to provide shoes for those who have none. According to the Samaritan’s Feet website, samaritansfeet.org, there are 300 million people in the world today without shoes, which leaves them vulnerable…
‘127 Hours’ is gritty, real portrayal of life-or-death decision
There’s nothing like a good amputation scene. Danny Boyle’s (“Slumdog Millionaire,” “28 Days Later”) new film, “127 Hours,” is the story of adventurer Aron Ralston and the perfect expedition gone wrong. For those who don’t remember, Ralston was hiking alone in Utah when a boulder shifted, pinning him to a canyon wall. He eventually, of…
Kanye West’s brilliant ‘Twisted Fantasy’
When it comes to Kanye West, you have to separate the person from the artist. The person may be a “jackass” as President Obama said, but the artist is a borderline genius. “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” released two weeks ago, is West’s fifth studio album and his best yet. He has come a long…