The Butler volleyball team defeated crosstown rival IUPUI in straight sets last night to extend their win streak to three. The Jaguars (2-11) were held to 56 points in three sets and struggled to score against Butler’s defense. The Bulldogs (7-6, 2-0 HL) had eight blocks on the night, 3.5 of which came from junior…
Soccer continues winning ways out west
The Butler men’s soccer team heads into league play Friday ranked No. 17 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll. The Bulldogs moved up four spots in the poll after Saturday night, when sophomore forward Julian Cardona broke a 0-0 deadlock between the Grizzles (1-5) and the Bulldogs (5-0) by scoring just 12…
Football topples Taylor: Team wins first game in renovated stadium
Football starts its quest to defend the Pioneer Football League title this weekend ,coming off a win at the home opener Sept. 18. The Bulldogs defeated Taylor, 28-20, behind junior quarterback Andrew Huck. Huck threw for 288 yards and a pair of touchdowns. A crowd of over 4,000 turned out to watch the Bulldogs in…
Eiteljorg Museum: ‘Telling America’s Story’
Dedicated to preserving the foundation of the American West, the Eiteljorg Museum is home to some of the most famous paintings in Native American art. The many sculptures, paintings and artifacts here expose to the present day art-goer the natural history of the North American landscape. The importance of preserving the past of the American…
Fiesta spices up Indy
Fiesta Indianapolis is like stepping foot into another country. This year’s festival, held annually as a celebration of Latino culture, was presented by La Plaza at Military Park downtown. 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of the tradition. The chosen slogan for this year, “Where the Americas Come Together,” was symbolic of the La Plaza organization…
Despite high prices, restaurant delivers big
Mesh brings a fresh take on surf and turf to Massachusetts Avenue. The new restaurant opened nearly four weeks ago and is owned by Mike Cunningham, who also the owns the Stonecreek Dining Company. Cunningham saw an opportunity to turn the venue formally known as Scholars Inn into a restaurant. In this nice, cozy atmosphere…
Affleck wows with ‘The Town’
Heist movies were in vogue this summer, and Ben Affleck proved he could roll with the best in directing his new drama/thriller “The Town.” The story: a group of veteran thieves take a bank by force and kidnap a manager to insure a safe escape. They quickly find out that the manager, Claire Keesey (Rebecca…
Modern politics too extreme
BY CLAIRE RUTLEDGE The American dynamic between conservative and liberal viewpoints is an enigma. What is it that makes Americans—some of the most tolerant citizens in the world—become so enraged over political ideology? It is the passion for dissent and discussion that is so dear to American ideology, regardless of the party alignment. The most…
Technology taking over our social interactions
I love talking. In fact, it’s one of my favorite pastimes, but now it is outdated. In a time of unlimited texting and social networking, it seems the only way people actually communicate is through technology. This bothers me. Our society has become way too dependent on technology, losing something they cannot seem to find—their…
The Greek system benefits Butler’s campus
Greek organizations have been a fundamental part of our country’s college life since the first social fraternity was founded in 1825. The Greek system is one that prides itself on instilling leadership, philanthropy and scholarship among others. According to Rebekah Druetzler, the director of Greek affairs and orientation programs, national organizations require membership, which is…