Indianapolis, Ind. – The latest issue of the Butler Collegian was defaced last night on campus. Individuals took papers from the racks across campus and drew the transgender symbol in the design, wrote “TRANSformBU” and some had “we fixed it for you.” The article on the front page was about the university’s gender inclusive housing policy in…
Miller: Sexual assault persists in sports
As a female college student in today’s society, I fear for my safety all of the time. I fear for my safety walking back from the library alone after a late night study session. I fear for my safety going out on the weekends. That’s just the way the world works nowadays. I have to worry if the guy that sits next to me in class is a rapist because 9 out of 10 victims of rape knew their offender. I have to worry about my female friends and make sure they are always safe because 91 percent of rapes happen to women. I have to worry about the 1 in 5 chance that I will get raped during my four years at college, according to the National Sexual Violence Research Center.
Men’s soccer faces off with in-state rival #6 Indiana University
With four minutes left, the Butler men’s soccer team was down two goals against their in-state rival, who happened to be the defending national champs. It was 2013, and Butler was playing Indiana University. Then first-year star David Goldsmith said he remembers feeling a shot at redeeming the situation.
“Talk less, smile more:” Leslie Odom Jr. gives life advice based on his own roles
Hamilton performers, including Leslie Odom Jr. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. JENNA VORIS | OPINION COLUMNIST | jmvoris1@butler.edu Leslie Odom Jr., aka Aaron Burr from the Broadway smash hit “Hamilton,” spoke at DePauw University’s Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture series last week. And I got to be in the room where it happened. The actor, who…
New Plump painting captures cinematic moment in Hinkle’s history
Bobby Plump became part of Hinkle Fieldhouse history the moment his All-Star Converse suspended mid-air, and the ball spun off his fingertips and arched over the defender’s outstretched hands into the net, just as the buzzer echoed around Hinkle’s ceilings.
Plump’s game winning shot lived on in everyone’s minds, but there was no photographic proof until last week.
Free fun ahead: Things to do around Indianapolis
The stereotypical college student is usually seen as poor and stressed. Luckily for Butler students, there are many low-cost options in Indianapolis to have fun and relax.
Men’s soccer cracks top ten in latest national poll
Wins over the UC Santa Barbara and Oregon State propelled the Butler University men’s soccer team to 10th in the latest national poll. Having started the season unranked, the team made its first appearance in the top 25 last week, ranked 19th.
Men’s and women’s golf continues to trend upwards this season
The Butler University men’s and women’s golf teams began the season looking to improve on their Big East placings from last season. They both start the year with several experienced players returning from last year.
Did you know?: Five fun facts about Butler University
Photo courtesy of Richie Diesterheft on Flickr. KATHLEEN BERRY | OPINION COLUMNIST | keberry@butler.edu Butler University is both school and home to its students, but how much do you really know about good ol’ BU? Here are five fun facts that might just blow your mind. One Dawg, Two Dawg. Red Dawg, Blue Dawg. According…
Grant allows CUE farm to grow, harvest data
The new courses will include biology, environmental science and chemistry. Students will conduct and potentially publish research on the farm.