Author: Nate

  • Butler announces parking changes

    MARAIS JACON-DUFFY NEWS EDITOR Butler University announced changes to parking rules for the remainder of the semester via email Tuesday. Student will now be allowed to park in three different “A” lots, typically for faculty and staff parking, between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. and in another “A” lot near Irwin Library between 8 p.m.…

  • Pink October: Bulldogs battle breast cancer

    KATIE GOODRICH STAFF REPORTER During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the familiar Butler blue around campus is replaced by a new color–pink. Since 1985, October has been observed as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by a collaboration of groups including the American Cancer Society. They focus on raising awareness and educating people about breast cancer,…

  • Fairbanks, Gallahue users hope for key card access

    DONALD PERIN STAFF REPORTER The Fairbanks Building and Gallahue Hall are the only major academic buildings on Butler University’s campus without access via student ID cards. The Student Government Association, along with the Department of Maintenance Services, eventually hopes to install key card access to those buildings, with priority being put on Fairbanks. “Our goal…

  • Men’s soccer team splits two to open Big East road trip

    The Butler men’s soccer team (9-3-1, 3-1 Big East) came out even on its Big East Conference road trip with a 3-2 overtime loss at Marquette (8-3-1, 4-0) and a 2-0 win at Seton Hall (4-6-2, 1-3). Against Marquette on  Oct. 9, the match was scoreless going into halftime. Coming out of the half, junior…

  • Volleyball team’s win streak comes to a skid

    The Butler volleyball team took its hot streak to Cincinnati Friday and lost to Xavier in a close five-set match (22-25, 28-26, 25-13, 25-27, 9-15). The Musketeers took the first set down to the wire. A kill by Xavier freshman outside-hitter Abbey Bessler put the Musketeers at set point. This was followed by another kill…

  • Mara Olson: a runner’s desire

    MATTHEW VANTRYON | STAFF REPORTER Fierce—this is the word Mara Olson uses to describe herself. It sums up her attitude in a nutshell. Olson is a junior on Butler’s cross country team. She has brought her ferocity to each course the Bulldogs have run on, helping lead them to several strong finishes and a NCAA…

  • Bulldogs experience youth movement

    BRENDAN KING | STAFF REPORTER One senior and 14 freshmen. Some coaches might be fearful of starting an athletic season with a team composed  this way. However, this does not apply to Butler swimming coach Maurice Stewart—who has such a team this season. Stewart said he is as excited as ever for the swim season…

  • Women’s soccer team wins second straight, prepares for DePaul

    The Butler women’s soccer team (9-4-2 overall, 2-3-0 Big East) picked up its ninth win of the season by defeating Providence (8-2-2, 2-1-1) 2-1 in overtime on Saturday. It was Butler’s second victory in Big East Conference play. The Bulldogs will travel to DePaul Thursday for another Big East match. The Blue Demons are coming…

  • Bulldogs wrap up fall season

    JOHN YELEY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s golf team concluded its fall season of play with an eighth place finish at the 2013 Flyer Invitational in Dayton, Ohio. Competing in a field of 15 universities, Butler shot 293 on the first day of play Monday, finishing the tournament on Tuesday afternoon by stroking a…