ISABELLA FERRARI | STAFF REPORTER He sits in the library with his parents watching as rubber ducks fall from the third floor balcony. “The duck drop is a really good use of the library,” Sam Knepprath said. His face lights up thinking about starting his freshman year. A recording industry studies major, he looks forward to…
More than eight before you graduate
ASHLEY WALDEN | STAFF REPORTER “Eight before you graduate.” This mnemonic device reminds students of the cultural events Butler University requires before they graduate. However, Jordan College of the Arts students must attend many more arts events than the standard eight. Students in JCA visit performances outside of Butler, in the Indianapolis Metro area. They…
Becoming Internet Explorers
KATIE GOODRICH | PRINT MANAGING EDITOR The Butler Collegian reverted back to its roots over summer break by going monthly. More than 125 years ago, the Collegian published a 20-page issue once a month. Now, our student newspaper will shift away from a print product and toward its website and social media accounts. As an…
A Time For Change: Butler asks students to “Pardon Our Dust”
ANNIE WEBER and JYLIAN VIGAR | CO-NEWS EDITORS This year, Butler University’s campus looks a little different, scattered with bulldozers, chain link fences and upturned dirt. For returning students, construction is an old friend, or rather an old enemy. “Construction was horrendous living here over the summer,” Olivia Browne, junior Spanish major, said. “It took…
Track teams ready for Big East Championships
BY BRENDAN KING | STAFF REPORTER The stars of track and field in the Big East will show their talents this upcoming weekend at the Big East Indoor Track and Field Conference Championships. The men’s team is coming off a ninth-place finish at the 10-team DePauw Classic indoor meet last weekend at DePauw University. The…
Butler softball prepares for full weekend slate
GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER In the span of slightly over 50 hours, the Butler University softball team will have completed a total of 35 innings in five games this weekend. The University of South Alabama will be hosting five teams at the South Alabama Invitational — also known as the Mardi Gras Invitational. The…
Butler wins final non-conference game, prepares for Big East play
Butler faced Belmont Sunday night in what was a final tune-up for impending Big East play. The Bruins stayed competitive throughout, but Butler came away with a 67-56 win. Butler interim head coach Chris Holtmann said Belmont is not an easy team to face, and it was a quality win for the team. “I think…
Butler-Kennesaw State Game Notes
BY KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s basketball team is coming off a 65-56 win over Northwestern Saturday. The Bulldogs host Kennesaw State Monday night at 7 p.m. on FOX Sports 1. Tale of the Tape Butler (7-1) Butler’s win, combined with a multitude of ranked teams suffering upsets last week, helped shoot…
Butler vs. Northwestern game notes
BY KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler basketball team is off to a 6-1 start this season and sits in the No. 23 spot in the AP Top 25 Poll. The Bulldogs host a young Big Ten team in the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse Saturday. Butler has beaten Northwestern in each of…
Butler routs Greyhounds behind Martin’s big night
MATTHEW VANTRYON | SPORTS EDITOR Butler won its third straight game in convincing fashion Saturday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse, as they routed Loyola (Maryland) 80-39. Freshman Kelan Martin had a breakout game for the Bulldogs, finishing with a career-high 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Interim head coach Chris Holtmann said he had a feeling Martin…