The Butler men’s golf team struggled at the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational, held at the Delaware Country Club in Muncie, Ind., last weekend. In the first and second rounds played Saturday, the Bulldogs finished 14th out of 15 teams. Senior Ryan Wegeng shot a 77 in the first round. Junior Jordan Mack and sophomore Andrew Wegeng…
Professor focuses on engaging students
By Jessica Kilcoyne Maintaining passion and enthusiasm for their jobs is often a difficult task for many people. Deborah Corpus, an education professor, has a perpetual eagerness for teaching that is hard to rival, especially when the students are freshmen. While some professors may dislike teaching freshmen, Corpus said she adores teaching and relating to…
Attorney general explains duties
On April 6, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller spoke to political science instructor Larry Williamson’s state and local government class. It’s not every day that a high-ranking government official speaks to one of Butler’s political science classes, so Williamson said the attorney general’s visit was “a welcome, but complete surprise.” He said he had been…
Student, staff, faculty named Women of Distinction
Each year, Butler University honors three women who have impacted the campus community as a strong female. One faculty member, one staff member and one student are chosen from anonymous nominations. This year’s winners are Jeanne VanTyle, Teri Amberger and Britlynn Hansen-Girod, respectively. Jeanne VanTyle Professor of pharmacy Jeanne VanTyle also appreciated the recognition this…
Petersen, Ring named top students
Senior Claire Petersen and junior Chris Ring were named the top female and male student in front of families, friends and professors at the Outstanding Student Banquet April 1. The awards, which are sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs, honor service, scholarship and leadership. Claire Petersen A communications and electronic journalism major,…
Students take a break from technology
About 20 students took part in a technology fast, starting last Thursday. The 24-hour fast was an event created by the Butler Catholic Community as a way for students to reflect on how often technology is a part of their lives. “We use technology all the time without thinking about it,” Rev. Jeff Godecker said. …
Dictionary expands its vocab
Other than being used as online or text abbreviations, what do the “words” LOL and OMG and the verb “to heart” have in common? They were all just recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary, and it has been causing quite a stir among some linguists. Bill Walsh, a professor of English, says the controversy…
Will Butler have a lack of Mack?
Butler University junior guard Shelvin Mack has made himself eligible for the 2011 National Basketball Association Draft. He has not hired an agent and may therefore retain his eligibility if he withdraws before May 8. “I’m exploring my options and gathering information to see what opportunities might exist for me,” Mack said. “I’ve always had…
Popular culture interests Hoerl
By Julia Laczin Communications and film have become a larger part of the picture for Butler University academics as one professor broadens the perspectives of students. Kristen Hoerl is an assistant professor of communication studies at Butler University. Her film criticism class is more than viewing films. “I was always interested in popular culture and…
Senior granted Fulbright Scholarship to study in Northern Ireland
Butler University senior Caleb Hamman received a 2011-12 Fulbright Foundation Student Scholarship to the United Kingdom for one year of study and research in Northern Ireland. The Fulbright Foundation, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, was established in 1946 in a congressional bill by Senator J. William Fulbright. According the scholarship’s website, the grant…