Author: Nate

  • Atlantic 10 Conference: Tournament tickets available

    The Butler men’s and women’s basketball teams will be wrapping up their seasons in the next couple weeks, which means conference championships are right around the corner. The major difference for the Atlantic 10 Conference compared to the Horizon League is the tournament is—at least for the men—played entirely on a neutral court. “(The Atlantic…

  • Athletic Department: Goetz third director to depart

    The Butler athletics department has seen three of its associate athletic directors leave for other universities this school year. Beth Goetz, associate athletic director for administration, announced last week she would be taking a position with the University of Minnesota. Tom Crowley, former associate athletic director for internal operations, was named athletic director at Niagara…

  • Bulldogs surpass Dukes, prepare for SLU

    The Butler men’s basketball team moved to within a half game of first place in the Atlantic 10 Conference standings after beating Duquesne 68-49 Tuesday night. Senior guard Rotnei Clarke finished with 16 points. Clarke has scored in double figures in each of the last eight games since his return from a neck injury suffered…

  • Women’s basketball: team behind the team

    Working behind the scenes, a group of seven men practice hard. Day in and day out, they manage academics, jobs, social commitments and countless other obligations. These individuals, who tirelessly assist the Butler women’s basketball program on a strictly volunteer basis, are dubbed the Gray Squad. They often scrimmage against the Bulldogs to keep them…

  • Three candidates vie for SGA presidency

    Next Monday, the Butler University student body will vote for a new Student Government Association president. Whoever it picks will be in charge of representing student interests and close to three quarters of a million dollars. The members of SGA  hope this year’s election has a better turnout than previous years, said Abigail Springer, a…

  • Women’s basketball: senior returns to court for finale

    For the first time in the 2012-13 women’s basketball season, senior Becca Bornhorst stepped on the court, suited up and ready to play last Sunday against St. Bonaventure. “I had freshman nerves,” Bornhorst said. “It was kind of funny. I talked to coach. I was super nervous. I hadn’t played in so long.” Bornhorst battled…

  • Dollars under review

    Butler University is undergoing a revenue and expenses review by an independently-hired consultant. Michael Leardi is working alongside Bruce Arick, vice president of finance and administration, and Provost Kathryn Morris while collecting the university’s financial data to create a cost of education model. The work group conducting the review will also include Doug Spaniol, vice-chair…

  • STAFF EDITORIAL | Keep The Conversation Going President Danko

    Next week, students will have the opportunity to sit down and talk with Butler University President Jim Danko. Students should jump at this opportunity to provide the president with important feedback that could shape the university’s future. Danko is hosting open office hours next Thursday for students to sign up and chat with him for…

  • OPINION | Students must find balance

    College is a time to explore interests, but balancing interests with school and social life is the key to success during this time. College provides students time to find and develop their passions and discover what careers they want to pursue after college. More than 165 student groups exist at Butler University, so there are…