Illustration by Jessica Lee. MARIA RAPISARDA | ASST. OPINION EDITOR | mrapisar@butler.edu A joke was made when Sen. Bernie Sanders was still in the running that no matter who was elected as president, a milestone would be reached. If Sanders was elected, we would have the first Jewish president. If Hillary Clinton was elected, we…
More gender inclusive restrooms on campus
BRITTANY BLUTHARDT | STAFF REPORTER | BBLUTHAR@BUTLER.EDU More gender inclusive restrooms will be installed around Butler University’s campus this year. Last fall, the first gender inclusive restroom was placed in the Health and Recreation Complex. Rich Michal, executive director of the Facilities Office of Service Center Operations, said he believes Butler University will add more…
“Tik Tok:” The countdown to Butlerpalooza has officially begun
Photo courtesy of thefrisky.com Sorell Grow | Staff Reporter | svgrow@butler.edu If you hear a certain buzz around campus that sounds eerily similar to the pop song, “Your Love is My Drug,” it is most likely because the secret is finally out: Kesha will perform at Butlerpalooza on Sept. 17. A play on the popular…
Football uses veteran players to lead 2016 season
Butler University football team in a huddle. Collegian file photo. ERIC ROBINSON | STAFF REPORTER | ecrobins@butler.edu The Butler football team will use their veteran leaders to build from a winning 2015 season in hopes for a 2016 Pioneer Football League (PFL) Championship. Head Coach Jeff Voris said he likes how the veteran players have…
Firsy day of college: The first of many firsts
First day of high school vs. first day of college. Illustration by Maria Rapisarda. DOUGLAS ROCHE III | OPINION COLUMNIST | droche@butler.edu Last Wednesday was the first day of school for Butler students, but for first-year students, it was monumental—it was their first day of college. It was the first of many firsts for…
Seeing triple: West Lafayette sends three of its best
(From left) Lauren, Evan and Kristen Johnson join the first-year runners at Butler. Photo provided by butlersports.com. SAVANNAH BOETTCHER | STAFF REPORTER | sboettch@butler.edu Three future Butler Bulldogs were born on April 10, 1998. Lauren, Evan and Kristen Johnson began running seven years ago and haven’t stopped since. In October of last year, assistant coach Jared…
Tornados and tweets: Students react to weather warnings on social media
KATIE GOODRICH | EDITOR IN CHIEF | KMGOODRI@BUTLER.EDU This story will continue to be updated as events unfold. A tornado warning ended the first day of classes a little early. One tornado touched down in Kokomo, and funnel clouds were reported in Brownsburg and near Eagle Creek Park. The first warning expired at 4:45, but a new warning…
Lacrosse field set to be completed Sept. 15, more occupancies possible
ZACH HORRALL | SPORTS CO-EDITOR | zhorrall@butler.edu Butler University will have a new, multi-purpose field in less than a month, which will primarily serve for the new women’s lacrosse team debuting this spring. On Butler’s west campus, construction began June 20 on a new lacrosse field just west of the softball field. The field is…
My neighbor is a Trip… No, literally!
Photo courtesy of Madi McGuire. MADI MCGUIRE | OPINION COLUMNIST | mjmcguir@butler.edu As a sophomore, I am fortunate to live in Apartment Village after the big Fairview over-packing controversy. If you never lived in Ross or Schwitzer Hall, I cannot explain to you how exciting it is to have my own room, a single shower…
Joel Cornette leaves lasting legacy at Butler
Joel Cornette featured on a television at a memorial service in his honor at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Monday. JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER | jlafakis@butler.edu Joel Cornette never asked for anything. He wanted to work for everything he had. The attendees at his celebration of life on Monday all came from different backgrounds, but everyone…