Indiana

  • Butler’s junior forward Tyler Wideman determined to improve every day

    Butler’s junior forward Tyler Wideman determined to improve every day

    Tyler Wideman takes his work seriously, but does not take himself too seriously. The “Big Cat” is a fun-loving character but likes to grind out every game. He has adapted to a lot of change in his life. His values always remain the same.

  • Classic set for state rivalries

    In 10 days, the men’s basketball team will return to downtown Indianapolis for the second time since a heartbreaking national runner-up finish in 2010. But when the Bulldogs head back Dec. 15, they won’t face the Associated Press’ third-ranked team, like Duke was that year. This time, they’ll face No. 1 Indiana University at Bankers…

  • OPINION | Indiana should take Ritz seriously

    Many people might have gotten caught up in the national election results last Tuesday. So for those who don’t know: Glenda Ritz was elected state superintendent of public instruction. The Indiana government needs to respect that. Ritz won over incumbent Tony Bennett, who pushed a voucher system that financed students transferring out of public schools.…

  • OPINION | Local trial represents a call for student action

    Indiana is prosecuting a local woman, Bei Bei Shuai, after she attempted suicide while pregnant. This case bears far-reaching implications for women nationwide because it grants the state more power over the choices of pregnant women. Since the outcome of this trial ultimately affects all women, Butler University students can and should get involved. All…

  • Soccer falls to Indiana amid record crowd

    The Butler men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Indiana surrounded by a record-breaking crowd Wednesday at the Butler Bowl. Attendance was announced at 3,343, a Bowl record for soccer. The enthusiastic crowd was a mix of fans displaying both cream and crimson and blue and white. Butler coach Paul Snape said the attendance figure was…

  • Fort Wayne News-Sentinel: Stevens motivates without the drama

    By Tom Davis, The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel INDIANAPOLIS — Butler Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Stevens grew up in the shadow of Indiana’s Bob Knight and Purdue’s Gene Keady, but his path to athletic success hasn’t been similar to the ones taken by those legendary coaches. Keady was known for his scowl and fire that could…

  • America’s man Mitch?

    It seems as though the smoke is still settling from the historic elections of 2008. Barack Obama, after riding a wave of “change” into the White House, has finally gotten settled and is now attempting to push through his legislative agenda. However, people are already asking the next big question, “Who’s up in 2012?” The…

  • Fishers-based restaurants provide perfect opportunity for dinner and dessert

    Sitting in a cozy brick building right next to the railroad tracks is the Nickel Plate Bar and Grill. With burgers like the Amtrak, the Rocket and the Chicago Rapid Transit, this restaurant is a favorite spot for all ages on any given day of the week.  To start your meal off right, I suggest…

  • The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

    A bearded man plucks and twangs away at a guitar. His singing voice is deep and guttural. A fiery woman keeps up with him, scritching and scratching at a metal washboard. The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, from Brown County, Ind., has a show this weekend in Indianapolis before touring the country and the world.…