DOROTHY LAKSHMANAMURTHY

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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball seeks to regroup against Providence

“The Bulldogs have dropped four straight games and sit at 7-10 overall and 1-6 in conference action, but recent performances suggest the group remains competitive on the defensive end.”
Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball falls against No. 1 UConn

“The women’s basketball team faced its stiffest test of the season on Dec. 28 at Hinkle Fieldhouse, falling 94-47 to No. 1 UConn.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes on Eastern Illinois

“The Bulldogs enter this contest with high momentum after its most complete performance of the season. The Bulldogs shot 57.8% from the floor and eclipsed the 100-point mark in a wire-to-wire victory over Indiana State, improving to 5-6 on the year.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs sail past Sycamores with 101-point win

“The women’s basketball team returned to the win column in dominant fashion, rolling past Indiana State 101-56 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Redshirt sophomore forward Mallory Miller powered the blowout with a career-high 16 points as the Bulldogs improved to 5-6 on the season.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes on Marquette

“This second Big East matchup for Butler will be a test of pace and composure, especially after Seton Hall’s pressure forced the Dawgs into tough late-clock shots and 19 turnovers. Containing Marquette’s scorers and reestablishing offensive flow will be the keys to staying competitive on the road.”