Butler University Homecoming featured new events for alumni and current students. New to this year’s events included Behind the Scenes at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler Couples Commitment Blessing and Butler Homecoming Food Truck Festival. Nikki Mazelin, director of alumni and parent programs, said the Behind the Scenes at Hinkle Fieldhouse event had good turnout. Mazelin said…
Alumni stay tied to Butler
Butler University Homecoming is not only a big deal for current students—it’s the university’s biggest alumni-focused event. Homecoming weekend included many events geared toward specific alumni groups, said Jennie Jones, associate director of alumni and parent programs. Some of those events included five-,10-, 25- and 50-year class reunions, the tailgate in the Hinkle Fieldhouse parking…
Bulldogs earn comeback win
Butler travels to North Carolina to take on Davidson (1-6, 1-3) Saturday. The Bulldogs (6-2, 5-0) are tied with Drake at the top of the Pioneer Football League standings. The Wildcats of Davidson are coming off their first victory of the season, a 28-21 win over rival Campbell. Butler is still undefeated in PFL play…
OPINION | Homecoming should be more than a party
Homecoming is a fabled time of the school year when the parties are larger and the excitement goes from the crack of dawn til long after the sun sets. Homecoming is something far more than just a time to party, and it is not just for the currently attending students. Homecoming is a time for…
OPINION | Workloads during Homecoming week should decrease
Homecoming is a time for the entire student body to come together. Unfortunately, many couldn’t fully participate because they had homework. Homecoming is an important weekend and only comes around once a year. Teachers should try to accommodate students and lighten our workload. Many students had major assignments due after Fall Break, only to get…
Alcohol taskforce gathering information to send to administration
In response to an increased number of alcohol-related hospital visits, the Butler Alcohol Taskforce is gathering information and plans to present recommendations to administration about potential changes to Butler University’s alcohol policy by the end of the semester. During last week’s Homecoming, some students worried that Butler would be cracking down on the festivities, often…
Independents need more ownership of Homecoming
Last Tuesday the Homecoming theme for 2011 was announced, teams were paired, and celebrations were had. However, only one component is still missing: an Independent Council team. We at The Butler Collegian think the exclusion of an IC team from Homecoming is unfair. Butler University administrators need to give independents more ownership of Homecoming and…
Independent Council denied its own Homecoming team
This year’s Homecoming team pairings are similar to those in years past, much to the dismay of Independent Council executive board members. Residence Halls are paired with Greek Houses as usual, but there are new rules for how their Homecoming preparations have to take place because of concerns that independent students weren’t adequately included. IC…
Homecoming: ‘I love the ‘90s’ this year’s theme
Start reliving childhood, Butler University—the theme for Homecoming 2011 is “I love the ‘90s.” Students gathered in front of the Atherton Union steps as the theme and teams were announced at last night’s Homecoming kickoff. “Growing up in the time, I love the ‘90s,” junior Sandy Meers said, “I wish it was the ‘80s though.”…
Homecoming security was business as usual
Homecoming—it’s one of the biggest days for students, alumni and fans, but what does the jam-packed day of events mean for the Butler University Police Department? BUPD Chief of Police Ben Hunter said their security assignments are not much different from any other main event that happens on campus. “We always increase security for any…