Author: Nate

  • Defining a generation’s pastime: ‘The Social Network’ exceeds expectations

    “The Social Network” has it all: sex, money, genius and betrayal. So says the title of the book by Ben Mezrich, “The Accidental Billionaires,” off of which this excellent film about Facebook’s controversial beginnings is based. Turn the clock back to 2003. Harvard undergraduate student Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is in a constant battle to…

  • ComedySportz misses the punch line

    ComedySportz, an improv team based in the Massachusetts Avenue neighborhood of downtown Indianapolis, brought their unique brand of comedy to the Reilly Room Oct. 2. The event was sponsored by the Student Government Association. The improv troupe was about 30 minutes late to the show—a big delay considering the show was scheduled  until 1 a.m.…

  • Students nominated for ‘Most Outstanding’ award

    Keeping on top of classes can be hard enough for any college student. For those who can find time for activities and interests other than their own, their efforts may receive some deserved recognition. Every year, Butler University recognizes its best and brightest students by measuring their academic success, service to the community and interest…

  • ‘War on Poverty’ an uphill battle

    Lately there has been a lot of fuss about a “war on poverty.” I often find myself wondering about this so-called war. I see homeless people all the time when I drive down Meridian Street, so obviously we aren’t faring too well. However, the government’s fight against soaring poverty rates is something that we should…

  • STAFF EDITORIAL | The Texas State Board of Education dictating revisionist history as an educational standard undermines our future

    The Texas State Board of Education has a long record of attempts to butcher American history. In its latest proclamation limiting references to Islam in high school textbooks, it seems the board is now taking aim at world history as well. The resolution, approved Sept. 24, aims to curtail what the conservative board sees as…

  • ‘Hands on Fire’ showcases American Sign Language

    Sounds of the 90s filled the air as The Backstreet Boys “I Want It That Way” echoed through the room. The audience sitting down hummed along, while people on stage danced to the beat. It was all part of the annual event known as Hands on Fire and the performers on stage were deaf. Hands…

  • Cross country teams fare well at Notre Dame Invitational

    Heading into the 55th Notre Dame Invitational on Friday, the men’s and women’s cross country teams had two goals: running their best and getting at-large wins. They put themselves in a good position to do both. If a team finishes in the top two within their region, a win versus that team would qualify as…

  • Volleyball’s win streak snapped at five

    After running its winning streak to five matches with a 3-0 win over the UIC Flames on Saturday, the Butler volleyball team ended its run with a 3-0 loss while visiting the Cleveland State Vikings last night. The Bulldogs’ (9-7, 4-1 HL) matchup against the Vikings (13-1, 4-1 HL) was the start of a tough…

  • Horizon League honors junior Bulldog defender

    Junior defender Matt Hedges was named the Horizon League Men’s Soccer Co-Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 20. The Bulldogs, now ranked 12th by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, were led by Hedges’ outstanding performances in Wisconsin against Green Bay and Milwaukee, helping him earn the title. Hedges collected game-winning…