When I took the role as sports editor last semester, I could never anticipate covering not only one conference move, but two. Nor could I imagine the stress the job title would entail. I’m not sure anyone could understand the difficulties of being a sports journalist unless you have been one. I am a huge…
Likas to take Collegian helm
The Collegian’s next editor in chief comes with an ability to write just about anything, a love of sports, quiet leadership and a subtle sense of humor. A committee of journalists, teachers and journalism advocates selected Managing Editor Colin Likas to serve as the editor in chief during the 2013-14 academic year. Likas started at…
State group to promote cancer awareness on campus
Healthy Horizons just wrapped up phase one of a multi-phase process to encourage screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer in the campus community. Healthy Horizons is a program started in 2004 to promote healthy living. Earlier this month, the first phase of the process began with a confidential online survey testing faculty’s and staff’s…
Shared Strategic Vision looks forward
Butler University President Jim Danko and his team have created their Shared Strategic Vision—a list of goals for the university. Danko said he will use the vision as a “future rendering of what this campus could look like” when he is out fundraising, whether he is in the community or across the country. “I want…
Danko reflects on his second year
Butler University President Jim Danko is ready to get started with a full year under his belt, after getting to know recognized personalities and becoming familiar with the Butler community. While his first year on campus was used as a time to reflect and find his spot and mission as president, he’s settled in and…
New sorority possibly coming to campus
Butler University is discussing the possibility of bringing a new sorority to campus. Becky Druetzler, director of Greek life, said increasing women’s recruitment numbers show a need for another sorority. “We wanted to potentially have something ready this semester,” Druetzler said. “But this is a very long process, and we have to first figure out…
Football: Team uses spring game for development
The Butler football team is playing the waiting game. With 19 weeks remaining until they open their season at South Dakota State, the Bulldogs played their annual Blue and White spring game Saturday. Quarterback Matt Lancaster, who will be a senior in the fall, was in prime form. He completed three of four passes on…
Men’s basketball: Brown officially signs
Elijah Brown, a Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, Calif.) senior, signed a letter of intent last Wednesday to play men’s basketball at Butler. Brown previously gave his verbal commitment to Butler in January. The 6-foot-4-inch shooting guard averaged 17.3 points per game this season for Mater Dei while leading the team to its second…
No true offseason for Butler athletes
With summer and the subsequent break from school approaching, Butler athletes face a different routine for staying in shape when not on campus. Athletes at Butler, regardless of when their sport’s season is, are expected to maintain physical health over the break without necessarily being under the watchful gaze of their coaches. For different sports,…
Baseball: Bulldogs defeat Wabash, host Northern Kentucky today
The Butler baseball team defeated Division III Wabash 10-2 at a wet and rainy Bulldog Park yesterday. The Bulldogs (18-18, 7-5) took the lead almost immediately when freshman outfielder Nick Bartolone hit a two-run home run in the first inning. Bartolone finished 2 for 5 with a game-high three RBIs. Junior outfielder Marcos Calderon doubled…