The Butler ArtsFest will bring out talent in the form of artistic performances for the student body to see. The event takes place from April 18 through 28. It’s 11 days filled with inspiring art. The art can be faculty or student work and can range from paintings to ballet. Junior, Zach Kukla is performing…
Opinion | SGA surplus could be put to better use
Student Government Association is investing part of its budget surplus in students, but it could go to better use. SGA currently has over $200,000 in the budget cushion now. That is a good sum of money just sitting in the bank and SGA is putting it to use. SGA is investing $100,000 in a patio…
Opinion | Commencement speaker is perfect fit
Butler University announced last week that John Green, the New York Times bestselling fiction writer, will be the commencement speaker in May. Green fits this role in a lot of ways. His works are frequently labeled “young-adult” but capture college readers’ attention as well. The university picked well, but here are a few people that…
Opinion | Electronic exams better for students
For the benefit of students and teachers, more professors should allow students to take final exams online. Taking exams online is convenient for students. This would allow students to take the exam any time during finals week. This would also allow students who live farther away to have a better idea of how to make…
Club swimming: Swim club wins championship
Butler’s club swim team is the state champions after it teamed up with the Indy Aquatic Masters in the Greater Indiana Masters Swimming state meet. This is the second year in a row the Butler team has chosen to compete with Indy Aquatic Masters at state and the second straight year the team has won.…
Climbing: A club for the adventurer
The Climbing Club at Butler University offers the opportunity for climbers of all skill levels to enjoy their hobby and hone their skills. It is not just for the hardcore adventurist or athlete. Anyone who is looking for camaraderie or to strengthen their body and mind can join. For $20 a semester, students have access…
Men’s basketball: Smith entertains professional prospects
Six-foot-eleven senior Andrew Smith is looking to continue his basketball career in the U.S. or abroad. To prepare, he’s entered St. Vincent Sports Performance’s rigorous pre-NBA draft training program, which he will continue up until the draft in late June. “Going from college to the NBA is very different,” Smith said. “There’s no real way…
From diapers to the diamond
Last year, the brothers, from Miami, Fla., started playing baseball together for the first time since Marcos’ sophomore year of high school. “We had a great year that year, and we both played very well,” Lucas said. “We went deep into the playoffs, and we were like, ‘Man, if we can do this again for…
Men’s basketball: Recruits add to the Butler tradition
Recruiting high school basketball players is the lifeblood of the Butler men’s basketball team. Coach Brad Stevens and his staff recruit players who can help extend the team’s success. Next season’s recruiting class includes four players. Shooting guard Rene Castro and power forwards Nolan Berry and Andrew Chrabascz have signed their letters of intent to…