Homecoming—it’s one of the biggest days for students, alumni and fans, but what does the jam-packed day of events mean for the Butler University Police Department? BUPD Chief of Police Ben Hunter said their security assignments are not much different from any other main event that happens on campus. “We always increase security for any…
Bulldogs hold on to first with road victory
With four different Bulldogs tallying double digit kills, Butler’s team effort was just enough to beat Wright State in five sets on the road last Friday. The Bulldogs’ (15-7, 10-1 HL) victory ran their winning streak up to six games. After a shaky start to the season, Butler is 11-1 in its last 12 matches.…
‘Paranormal Activity 2’ leaves you wanting more
The deceptiveness of “Paranormal Activity 2” can be found in the title. While it was created after the first 2007 box office hit, you’ll find that “PA2” is actually a prequel to the first movie. If you left “Paranormal Activity” questioning why an unknown demon would want to terrorize the lives of a young married…
Butler professor balances political, educational life
He’s been called the perennial candidate here in Indiana. He first ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994 against Andrew Jacobs in what was then the 10th Congressional District. He’s now running against incumbent Rep. André Carson for the 7th Congressional District. Between his first and current campaign, Marvin Scott,…
Amanda Meyer shines on, off stage
Senior Amanda Meyer knew acting was her calling from an early age. “I’ve wanted to become an actor since preschool,” Meyer said. “I was in a circus play and was cast as the ringmaster.” She has not looked back since. Meyer, a senior theatre major, has been one of Butler’s leading actors in previous theatre…
Community gathers to pay tribute to Gavaghan
More than 400 people braved the torrential downpour and hurricane-strength winds Tuesday morning to say goodbye to Bill Gavaghan. Gavaghan, 59, was an adjunct professor in the College of Education. He suffered a fatal heart attack on Thursday while running on the track behind the Health and Recreation Center. His funeral was held at Holy…
The ‘Rocky Horror’ phenomenon
Every Saturday night before midnight at Hollywood Boulevard Theater in Woodridge, Ill., average moviegoers are scared away as the “Rocky Horror Picture Show’s” cast and crew arrives. Between a petite blonde usher in a white tank top, walking furiously down the aisles screaming at the audience, and pre-show hosts embarrassing first-timers, if you haven’t experienced…
Butler to host women’s Horizon tourney
Butler head women’s soccer coach Tari St. John said she and her staff knew all along that there was something special about this year’s squad. The Bulldogs (8-10, 6-2 HL) proved their coaches right when they clinched the Horizon League regular season championship on Sunday. The Butler women’s soccer team will host the Horizon League…
Bulldogs top Ramblers, remain unbeaten
The Butler men’s soccer team will look to stay undefeated when it travels to Bloomington, Ind., to face Indiana tonight. Head coach Kelly Findley said he is ready to face the challenge the Hoosiers (8-4-2) pose. “We’re playing very well,” Findley said. “We’re not planning on doing anything different than we’ve already done; just going…
Football allows field goal in closing seconds, loses homecoming contest
It seemed the Butler football team had their homecoming tilt against Morehead State wrapped up with less than a minute remaining in the game. Instead, the Bulldogs (3-5, 1-4 PFL) will spend the next few days before Oct. 30’s conference game against Valparaiso wondering how they managed to drop another Pioneer Football League contest. Butler…