“For over eight years, Butler Blue III — better known as Trip — around the country as Butler’s live mascot. Trip died early in the morning on Saturday, April 6, at age 12.”
Michael Kaltenmark leaves Butler
Michael Kaltenmark, a Butler alumnus and employee of 19 years, leaves Butler and transitions to a role in marketing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Social media roundup: Butler cancels spring commencement
Butler seniors react on social media to the school’s decision to cancel the spring commencement ceremony due to the coronavirus.
Are people really mad about Butler Blue IV?
Columnist Emma Beavins explains why Butler should follow Blue IV’s example.
As Butler Blue III nears retirement, students say what they wish they could tell him
Trip has had many roles on and off-campus over the years. With his imminent retirement coming at the end of the school year, students reflect on his impact.
Butler Blue III to retire at end of school year
Trip will go into retirement with the Kaltenmark family.
Butler Blue III is in the deep end
The ‘spirited’ dawg loves his job as a mascot, but bearing the weight of the Butler Brand spreads him too thin. Columnist Emma Beavins explores Trip’s schedule, purpose, and availability to current students.
Butler Collegian News Report 11.7
Kristin and Nicki have breaking news on the Indiana senate race along with news on the Butler Gaming Club’s recent fundraiser and Trip’s first acceptance on his tour this year.
Trip accepts #ButlerBound students to Class of 2023
Two weeks into the 2023 Acceptance Tour, Butler Blue III, also known as Trip, has had the pleasure of letting approximately 18 students know that they are #ButlerBound.
Butler’s Trip taking on lighter schedule in light of cyst
After forming a cyst on his leg, Trip, also known as Butler Blue III, will be taking on a reduced roll in the coming weeks as he deals with a cyst on his paw.