Indianapolis is about to become the United States’ biggest all-ages playground. This week and next, expect the city to explode with parties, zip-lining, celebrities, concerts and sheer excitement. As usual, Butler University students are right in the midst of it all, volunteering for events like the NFL Players’ Party or working at the NFL Experience.…
Men’s basketball: Cleveland State slides past Bulldogs
Cleveland State coach Gary Waters said his team needed an act of God to help it win in Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Vikings entered Friday’s Horizon League showdown just 2-17 all-time on the home floor of Butler’s men’s basketball team. Waters got what he wanted. Behind 18 points from senior point guard Jeremy Montgomery, Cleveland State…
Family Matters (So show them a good time on Parents Weekend)
It’s time for parents’ weekend at Butler University, and the Butler Collegian wants to make their visit as enjoyable and action-packed as possible. While campus is offering a football game and some activities for little brothers & sisters, we wanted to include our favorite Indy locations for freshman parents new to the city or the…
Demetri Martin’s guide to comedy and touring
He’s known for his stints on “The Daily Show,” the lead role in Ang Lee’s “Taking Woodstock” and his very particular brand of stand-up—complete with guitar strumming and drawing on a large notepad. Now, he’s writing a book. There doesn’t seem to be much that Demetri Martin can’t do. That’s why we can’t wait until…
Best bets for breakfast in Indy
As college students, most of us don’t have the time for a quality breakfast every morning. A cold pop tart or a quick bowl of cereal is good enough most days. But for those weekend mornings with nowhere to be, the day’s most important meal should be taken very seriously. Here are some of Indy’s…
Arts & Culture Club hosts first annual JCFA Showcase
The Butler University community can look forward to one more tradition being added to its annual calendar of events—the JCFA Artist Showcase. Butler’s Arts & Culture Club is hosting the showcase Friday in Lilly Hall in an attempt to bring arts students together. The progressive event will showcase music, theater, dance and visual arts. A…
Butler to host women’s Horizon tourney
Butler head women’s soccer coach Tari St. John said she and her staff knew all along that there was something special about this year’s squad. The Bulldogs (8-10, 6-2 HL) proved their coaches right when they clinched the Horizon League regular season championship on Sunday. The Butler women’s soccer team will host the Horizon League…
What happens after midterm elections?
I have been a Republican for quite some time now. I can recall, in the second grade, being devastated when Bob Dole lost the Presidential election, as I was the only one in my class to vote for him in the mock election. I can also remember my joy and excitement in 2000 when George…
A more than delicious Taste
If you have not been to Taste Café, then you have not experienced what food is supposed to taste like. Maybe that is why it is called Taste. Taste Café primarily specializes in breakfast and lunch but has recently begun serving dinner as well on Wednesday and Thursday nights. For first timers entering the restaurant,…
A great morning at Good Morning Mama’s Cafe
Bright colors aren’t the only thing that makes Good Morning Mama’s Café stand out from other restaurants. Only a five minute car-ride from Butler’s campus, this café is full of variety, from the menu to the décor. Catering to breakfast, brunch and lunch, you are sure to find something to eat no matter what time…