HRC

  • HRC’s new mural of Hinkle Fieldhouse to be completed this weekend

    HRC’s new mural of Hinkle Fieldhouse to be completed this weekend

    Director of recreation hopes to turn HRC space into a hangout spot for students with new mural.

  • A look into what it’s like to be a Butler intramural basketball official

    A look into what it’s like to be a Butler intramural basketball official

    Butler students learn the rules and mechanics of basketball in order to become better officials during the intramural basketball season. New officials may have little to no prior experience but are led by fellow upperclassmen.

  • New women’s club team in the works

    BEN SIECK | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Club basketball will soon be more than just a men’s sport at Butler. A women’s club team is well on its way to campus recognition. Preliminary tryouts for the team began last weekend, and the second round of tryouts is set for tomorrow from 4-6 p.m. at the Health…

  • Close-quarter living spaces spreads various illnesses

    ALEXANDRA BODE STAFF REPORTER ABODE@BUTLER.EDU A month and a half ago, students moved into their residences halls, Greek houses, campus apartments and off-campus houses, ready to start the 2013-2014 school year. This means that, for a month and a half, students have been living in close quarters with one another, increasing the risk of health…

  • Club basketball: Team loses in national championship game

    The men’s club basketball team traveled to Raleigh last weekend for National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association national tournament in hopes of bringing the first national title back to Butler since 1929. Just like the NCAA tournament the road traveled by the club team wasn’t an easy one. Last year, the team didn’t even have funds to…

  • Climbing: A club for the adventurer

    The Climbing Club at Butler University offers the opportunity for climbers of all skill levels to enjoy their hobby and hone their skills. It is not just for the hardcore adventurist or athlete. Anyone who is looking for camaraderie or to strengthen their body and mind can join. For $20 a semester, students have access…

  • Intramural basketball: the champions are crowned

    Last year, the varsity men’s basketball team got snubbed for a spot at the NIT, the club basketball team didn’t exist, and intramurals were nearing total joke-status. This year is a little different. Basketball was back in the NCAA tournament, club basketball is a Butler-recognized sport, and intramurals are getting more competitive. Intramural Supervisor and…

  • Official Situation

    While many Butler University students like to watch men’s basketball games and try their hand in self-officiating, only a select few actually get the opportunity to take part in the real deal. Students are getting that opportunity at the Health and Recreation Complex through the intramural program. Student officials have to go through a two-day…

  • Late night: Battle of the Bulldogs

    The Health and Recreation Complex’s “Battle of the Bulldogs” had everything it advertised. The event started out with an Aqua Obstacle Course that challenged its contestants with an obstacle course in the pool. Next on the agenda was the popular Nerf Battle. Many teams signed up to compete, and groups received Nerf guns and glow-in-the-dark…