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  • BSI provides students with summer learning

    The BSI is currently accepting applications from students looking to develop research skills next summer. The Butler Summer Institute is a research opportunity that allows students to spend part of their summer researching in their field of interest through close work with a faculty member. “Its primary purpose is to provide students an opportunity to…

  • Clark proves hard work pays off

    In any sport, there are three types of athletes: those that you’d like to have on your team, those that you’d love to have on your team, and those, if at all possible, that you must have on your team. Sophomore Katie Clark would fall into the third category for the Butler women’s cross country…

  • Students nominated for ‘Most Outstanding’ award

    Keeping on top of classes can be hard enough for any college student. For those who can find time for activities and interests other than their own, their efforts may receive some deserved recognition. Every year, Butler University recognizes its best and brightest students by measuring their academic success, service to the community and interest…

  • ‘Hands on Fire’ showcases American Sign Language

    Sounds of the 90s filled the air as The Backstreet Boys “I Want It That Way” echoed through the room. The audience sitting down hummed along, while people on stage danced to the beat. It was all part of the annual event known as Hands on Fire and the performers on stage were deaf. Hands…

  • 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…

  • The war between violence and peace

    Scott Appleby, professor of history at the University of Notre Dame, delivered the first 2010-11 Seminar on Religion and World Civilization address last night at Clowes Memorial Hall. Appleby’s lecture was titled, “Religion as Promoter of Peace, Perpetuater of Violence.” He began his lecture by presenting three terms: religion, conflict and peace building. He then…

  • STAFF EDITORIAL | Cooperation key to solving crime

    It seems the “Butler Bubble” could be starting to burst. But is this skewed perception, or reality? This year has been fraught with stories of thefts, break-ins and suspicious persons, leading the staff at The Butler Collegian to question not only our safety, but how much Butler University Police Department is doing to protect us.…

  • The real value of a Butler education

    Over the summer, my father asked me to consider the value of my education. I responded quickly with a simple answer—tuition and how it affected my finances. I constantly repeated how important it was for me to attend school, but it was not until afterwards that I actually comprehended what he was asking me to…

  • Women’s soccer grabs conference opener

    The Butler women’s soccer team opened its conference season with a win on Sunday. The Bulldogs (3-7) began their Horizon League campaign against Wright State. Friday’s match against Oakland University was the last game before the start of conference play. Coming off two tough losses in Oregon, head coach Tari St. John said she was…