Author: Nate

  • 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…

  • Softball drops three of four weekend games

    The Butler softball team dropped to 7-7 in Atlantic 10 Conference play with three losses last weekend. The team finished 1-3 on the weekend, picking up a 5-2 win against Saint Joseph’s on Saturday. It was also the designated Senior Day for the team’s four seniors. The Bulldogs (18-22) lost the first game of the…

  • Track competes in California, Indiana

    The Butler track and field team made waves last weekend with a handful of stellar performances at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, Calif. Junior Katie Clark led the team, shattering All-American Victoria Mitchell’s school record in the 5,000-meter run by 23 seconds. Clark clocked 15:43.52 for fourth place out of collegiate runners and 11th…

  • Men’s tennis begins A-10 tournament play

    The Butler men’s tennis team completed its regular season schedule with a 5-2 loss to Cleveland State. The match was played at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers. Sophomore Sam O’Neill won the No. 3 singles match two sets to one. Sophomore Billy Weldon was victorious in his No. 5 singles match, winning in straight…

  • Television deal made move worthwhile

    The offer of conference membership from Big East officials to Butler University was no surprise to Butler officials. In his first interview with The Collegian since the conference switch, President Jim Danko said university officials assessed a second possible move when deciding to move to the Atlantic 10 Conference. The move to the A-10 did…