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  • Reflecting on Blue IV’s first year at Butler

    Reflecting on Blue IV’s first year at Butler

    Over the past year, Blue has grown from a tiny puppy into a full-grown mascot. Mascot handler Evan Krauss, as well as Butler students, look back on what it’s been like to watch him grow up.

  • Guidelines for students meeting Blue this semester

    Guidelines for students meeting Blue this semester

    Evan Krauss, Blue’s handler, discusses how Blue will be seen on campus this semester and gives students recommendations for meeting Butler’s newest mascot.

  • A study in Blue

    A study in Blue

    Blaire Trusty, a senior art and design major, has created a bulldog piece each year of school. The art ranges from acrylic paint on a traditional canvas, statues and digital paintings.

  • Butler vs. DePaul: Beyond the box score

    Butler vs. DePaul: Beyond the box score

    We go beyond the box score of Butler’s 60-42 victory over the Blue Demons.

  • Insured: Butler Blue’s collar

    Insured: Butler Blue’s collar

    Butler Blue’s collar, used for the changing of the collar ceremony, is insured by student-run insurance group, Captive at a value of $9,200. The collar was created and donated in 2012 by Reis-Nichols Jewelers.

  • Blue begins puppy training, mascot training to come

    Blue begins puppy training, mascot training to come

    Blue started puppy training on Feb. 3 at Bark Tutor School for Dogs, where he will spend every day for three weeks under head trainer Bradley Phifer’s guidance. Blue III also completed his puppy training here.

  • Are people really mad about Butler Blue IV?

    Are people really mad about Butler Blue IV?

    Columnist Emma Beavins explains why Butler should follow Blue IV’s example.

  • Butler Blue IV student reactions

    Butler Blue IV student reactions

    Butler students react to the unveiling of the school’s new mascot, Butler Blue IV.

  • Butler University debuts next official live mascot, Blue IV

    Butler University debuts next official live mascot, Blue IV

    Since it was announced in October 2019 that Butler University’s beloved live mascot Butler Blue III, or “Trip,” would be finishing his term at the end of the school year, questions have lingered within the community about who his successor will be. After an extensive search process, Butler Blue IV has been chosen.