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  • Collegian names new editor-in-chief

    Mallory Duncan and Ben Sieck | co-editors-in-chief For the first time in years, a non-journalism major will be at the helm of The Butler Collegian. Julian Wyllie, a junior business major, will take the reins of the paper at the beginning of the spring semester. The former opinion editor said he is excited for the…

  • Answers for Autism comes to Butler’s campus

    Tyler Springer | Staff Reporter Singers. Actors. Athletes. Many people have role models that fall into one of these categories. However, junior Sara Midura’s inspiration comes from someone who is not a famous movie star or a sports icon. Her idol is a New Jersey boy named Payton. Six years ago, Midura met Payton, who…

  • Bulldogs knock off No. 5 Tar Heels in Paradise

    BY KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s basketball team took a trip to Paradise for Thanksgiving break. But it’s not all fun and games. It’s a business trip. And the unranked Bulldogs took care of business Wednesday, knocking off the No. 5 University of North Carolina Tar Heels 74-66 in the Battle 4…

  • Former Butler student killed by ISIS

    Former Butler student killed by ISIS

    MALLORY DUNCAN & BEN SIECK | CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Two years ago in a Jordan Hall classroom, students were discussing the topic of the day: the role of identity in conflict. Siobhan McEvoy-Levy, head of the political science department at Butler University, was guiding her class through the discussion when a student raised his hand. From the…

  • Bulldogs pull away from Mocs in second half

    The Butler men’s basketball team got off to a rough start against the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Tuesday night. Kellen Dunham hit a deep three-pointer with 15 seconds left in the first half to give the Bulldogs a 25-22 lead at the break. Butler didn’t look back from there, going on to win 70-48. Dunham led…

  • Discovering details about the Diversity Center

    Discovering details about the Diversity Center

    JYLIAN VIGAR | STAFF REPORTER   The Efroymson Diversity Center, home to seven student organizations, is located on the lower level of Atherton Union.  The center provides space for these organizations to hold meetings and events. The mission of the Diversity Center is to create awareness and appreciation for the diverse cultures on Butler’s campus,…

  • Changing semesters, changing majors

    KATIE GOODRICH | NEWS EDITOR Hundreds of new Butler University students walk onto campus in August with their minds set on a major, a career and a life path.  Some of them fall in love with their studies as classes start. Others begin to question their choice as soon as midterms. This is not unique…

  • It’s raining, it’s pouring, puddles are forming

    It’s raining, it’s pouring, puddles are forming

    MIRANDA MARITATO | STAFF REPORTER Students, faculty and staff at Butler University are no strangers to puddles after rain or snow. Storm water is a problem throughout all of the city of Indianapolis, including Butler’s campus on the north side, according to the Department of Public Works of Indianapolis storm water program. Many parts of…

  • Putting women in CHAARG of their fitness

    Putting women in CHAARG of their fitness

    SARAH STOESZ | STAFF REPORTER A new organization at Butler University takes girls off the elliptical to explore the world of physical fitness.   The Butler CHAARG chapter was approved by the Student Government Association about two months into the school year. There are around 40 members and seven executive members. CHAARG stands for changing…