DOROTHY LAKSHMANAMURTHY
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OT: Sports and stardom collide
“Snoop Dogg’s presence as an Olympic host is not just a gimmick; it is a clear signal of where sports media is headed, as the worlds of pop culture and sports are continuously becoming more and more blended.”
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What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes a trip to No. 1 UConn
“The Huskies are 9-0 all-time against Butler, including a 94-47 victory in the teams’ most recent meeting on Dec. 28 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.”
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Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball falters after halftime against Villanova
“‘..The problem is, in the second half, we don’t follow the scouting report and turn the basketball over, and so we make life easy for the other team.’”
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Staff picks: Super Bowl LX
“Here is who The Collegian sports section thinks will win the Lombardi Trophy and MVP on Feb. 8.”
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Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball comes up short at Xavier
“The loss drops the Bulldogs to 9-13 overall and 3-9 in Big East play, while the Musketeers improve to 11-11 on the season and 4-9 in conference action.”
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Cheer and dance light up the national stage
“Surrounded by the bright lights and roar of the national stage, the dance and cheer teams’ months of preparation came down to a few minutes on the competition floor.”
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Pop Culture predictions for 2026
“The Culture section has a few thoughts as to what the average member of society might expect in the 2026 year of pop culture.”
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What you need to know: Women’s basketball hosts DePaul
“Butler enters the matchup at 8-11 overall and 2-7 in conference play, coming off a loss where the Dawgs showed offensive efficiency but struggled to limit turnovers.”
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What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes on the Wildcats
“With Butler looking to gain traction in conference play and Villanova aiming to protect its home court, this matchup sets up as a challenging road test for the Bulldogs as they seek to carry momentum into the heart of the Big East schedule.”
