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COLLEGIAN Aramark alters food lineup Rachel Brummer rbrummer@butler.edu
Change is in the air this year for meal service at Butler University, courtesy of food provider Aramark. Food options at the cafeteria are different. C-Club has been restructured, and its meal exchange policies have been altered. Last year, if a student wanted something in C-Club that cost more than the $4 meal exchange limit, he or she could use meal exchange for the first $4 of the purchase and pay for the rest with cash or flex dollars. This policy has changed. If the item bought is not under $4 or on the list of approved meal exchange items, the whole purchase must be paid for without meal exchange. These changes have been significantly brought upon by two new developments: student surveys and a computerized meal program. The program serves as a tracking device that monitors food from the moment it arrives at Butler to when it is consumed, recycled or disposed of. The program is not limited to food, but includes plates, utensils and other necessary material items. Its main function is cost management. Surveys were conducted last year that reached several hundred students over a period of a week and a half. These surveys have been most influential in the menu changes. “The feedback that came back from the students was that they want to see healthier options,” Aramark Executive Chef Scott Tope said. “They would like to see a bit more of a diverse style of food.” Tope said an increasingly varied menu doesn’t come without costs. “If I put an item out there that is of pan-Pacific style, or if I put an item out there on the wrap station,” Tope said, “there are other areas within the dining that we have to pull resources and maybe some money away from.” The grill station at Atherton Union’s Market Place has been a prime target. Last year, it often featured products like corn dogs, chicken nuggets and jalapeño poppers. The expenses of these items have contributed to their current rarity. “Corn dogs are not cheap. Chicken nuggets are not cheap. So we kind of eliminated those items in favor of offering fresher products,” Tope said. “It’s sort of a give-and-take.” All vegetables served, with the exception of peas and corn, will be fresh. The disappearance of popular food items has sparked discontent among
students. “It doesn’t seem as though they’re more healthier options,” sophomore Alyssa Coleman said. “It seems as if they’re less options.” Tope said the attempt to please everyone is impossible. “It’s not an easy thing because somebody out there is going to enjoy what you take away, and they’re going to notice it,” he said. See FOOD Page 4
Collegian photo by Maria Porter
SWIPED: A new Aramark policy dictates how students can use meal exchange in C-Club. However, new food items have been added.
Collegian photo by Maria Porter
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: The performance of the Laban Movement, a part of the Mahler Project, graced the Butler Bowl after the football game Saturday. The performance involved Butler students and members of the community. For more pictures from the event, see page 12.
Ind. Secretary of State advocates pro-life cause Caitlin O’Rourke corourke@butler.edu Pro-life students need to be leaders and visible in a way unique to their generation, Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita told a group of students Monday night in Jordan Hall. The speech was sponsored by the student organization Bulldogs for Life. Rokita spoke about the importance of being examples for peers and how redistricting Indiana is a “threshold” issue that could be connected to pro-life. “There was a study done at UCLA that said college students are more influenced by their
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peers than their professors,” Rokita said. “I like that. Especially since it’s hard to find a ‘conservative’ professor at any of the colleges I visit.” Rokita said the same study stated that 52 percent of college freshman identify themselves as “pro-abortion,” and it rises to 60 percent with college juniors. Rokita included many tips for the Bulldogs for Life group in his speech to help with getting their name out. “Don’t preach,” he said. “But at the same time, don’t shy away from professing your beliefs in social situations either. If we’re going to claim this issue, we’re going to be judged on every other moral issue. We will be attacked for
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what we believe.” Rokita also focused a large part of his speech on his idea for a restructuring of Indiana voting districts. “Districts lack compactness,” Rokita said. “Currently, Frankton, a town of 2,000, is divided into two halves. Other districts run hundreds of miles.” Rokita said he wants a district map drawn that has no political data, keeps communities of interest together, creates compactness and has a balanced population. An added benefit to this, Rokita said, is “nesting.” This means each senate district will be See ROKITA Page 4
Taking Fiddle on Tour Senior Olivia Smiley recently finished a tour with country artist Pam Tillis, including a performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
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Advanced student programs to unite Allison Denton adenton@butler.edu In response to Butler University’s new five-year strategic plan, Dare to Make a Difference, several of the university’s scholastic departments are undergoing specific improvements. The second priority of the plan states that in order to “attract, retain and inspire high-achieving students,” there must be a restructuring of departments, including the Honors Program, Butler Summer Institute and the Undergraduate Research Conference. A large step in achieving this goal will be the hiring of a new full-time director to oversee the collaboration of these different programs and, more specifically, the converging of the Honors Program and the Office of PostGraduate Studies. The new director, who may be someone from within the university, will be responsible for naming and creating an identity for the convergence of the two departments. “The Butler Honors Program has been very special and unique,” Carol Hagans, associate provost for academic student affairs, said. “We are hoping that there is someone internally who has a sensitivity and a history with Butler that would bring a special contribution to being the first full-time person and to really take it off and run. “You can’t really put this in a job description, but we want someone who is a visionary.” Because full-time directors are a valuable entity within other prominent departments at Butler, such as Career & Internship Services and Student Disability Services, the administration’s acknowledgement that more could be done for other departments has prompted the creation of this position. “Why wouldn’t we have a full-time director to help students go to graduate school, to get scholarships, to move forward in their lives?” Hagans said. In furthering this attempt to create a more conducive academic environment, three Jordan Hall classrooms— 151, 153 and 155—are being converted into an academic suite with services for high-achieving students. Within this suite, JH155 will be a classroom for honors courses and activities and also a space available to scholastic honorary groups to hold meetings, initiations and special functions. The other two rooms will be office spaces for the Honors Program and Post-Graduate Studies which “will function independently until the new director starts,” Hagans said. Cultivating and encouraging more students to be a part of the Honors Program, encouraging faculty and staff to teach honors courses, working with honors students on their honors thesis and training faculty on how to work with honors students are some of the tasks delegated to this new academic hub. In addition, these offices will maintain lists of majors, scholarships and honors societies in which students might be interested. This way, students will always know where to go to obtain that information. Creating a more overlapped structure within these departments allows for more networking and connecting between students, faculty and their projects. “It’s designed to take what are already good services, strengthen them, and see what more can come out of it,” Hagans said. “Having everything in one place, one-stop shopping, it can be a very positive experience for students,” said Anne Wilson, faculty director of the Honors Program and full-time faculty member in the chemistry department. “Putting it all in the same spot is a very positive sign of the university, that we are making a commitment to high-achieving students.” Freshman Emilia Abbe joined the Honors Program because of the vast realm of studies. “I think the biggest thing for me was the opportunity to study stuff that was nowhere near involved with my major,” Abbe said. “This semester I’m taking environmental pollution, and I’m an English literature major.” Recognizing the academic diversity of Butler’s students is a major part of this project. “Not everyone who is high-achieving is an honors program person, and not everyone who is an Honors Program person is going to be in a scholarship or fellowship program,” Hagans said. “By having these services in the same place, we’re hoping to dip into different pools and expand the services for students. “Eventually we hope that the main corridor of Jordan Hall could be a place where students can come to receive services that help move them through the university and out into their lives.”
Football remains perfect The Bulldogs advanced their record to 3-0 after a 42-21 win against Hanover Saturday.
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Medical mission leaves lasting impact Caitlin O’Rourke corourke@butler.edu Lines and lines of people struggled to get in. A man said he walked 40 miles to get there. Another family said they saved for months for bus fare to come. These stories from her patients are what made Andrea Wenzel realize the importance of the work she does with ORBIS, an international non-profit organization involving a hospital on a plane that flies around the world in an effort to prevent and treat blindness. Wenzel, a senior pre-medicine student at Butler University, became involved with ORBIS while getting her pilot’s license at age 17. Wenzel said she got her license just to “prove that she could,” but it led to her accomplishing something just as impressive. Wenzel was at the airport in her hometown of Evansville, Ind., one weekend to finish her required hours of flying to attain her license. It started raining, and she was stuck inside the airport with a commercial pilot for ORBIS, who encouraged her to look at their Web site. “Generally, it would have been something I wouldn’t have
Collegian photo courtesy of Andrea Wenzel
ONLY ONE: Senior Andrea Wenzel remains the only unqualified student to travel to Peru with ORBIS, a medical non-profit.
taken much notice of, but I just had to get involved for some reason,” Wenzel said. “I can’t explain why.” It wasn’t so easy to get the highly competitive ORBIS, which normally only hires ophthalmologists, nurses and pilots, as excited about her, though. “I must have e-mailed them and called them once a day every week for about six months!” Wenzel said. “I think, eventually, they got sick of me.” Wenzel was allowed to accompany ORBIS to Peru in 2006. She remains the only unqualified student volunteer they have ever accepted. It was a shock for the then 17-year-old, who had never truly seen poverty, to observe the areas in which ORBIS would be working. “We were driving to the site one day, and we saw these hills lined with cardboard boxes,” Wenzel said. “It took me a second to realize that those were people’s homes. That image has really stayed with me.” Wenzel was allowed to assist in Peru in small ways: She filled out paperwork and put wristbands on patients. She also observed doctors performing eye operations and patient screenings. It may sound like tedious work, but it allowed Wenzel to have personal interactions with all the people coming into the clinic. The moment that sticks out to Wenzel the most is the first day in the clinic when she was putting on wristbands. She couldn’t speak Spanish and could barely communicate with anyone. “All these people were just passing by, and all of a sudden, this one woman grabbed my arm,” Wenzel said. “I was taken aback. I looked up at her, and she just said, ‘Thank you.’ That was the moment that finally made it very personal for me.” Wenzel came home excited to start working for ORBIS at Butler and across the country. She still keeps in contact with them through their New York office. She raised money with her fellow Delta Gamma sorority sisters by baking cookies for the Greek houses and selling jewelry. They have raised almost $1,000. Currently, Wenzel is trying to make ORBIS an official Delta Gamma cause nationally. The Butler chapter has been unofficially raising money for them, and one of Wenzel’s goals for this year is to expand to other Indiana chapters. However, Wenzel said that her main goal for this year is raising awareness. “I realize people don’t have much money right now,” she said. “I’d rather they were just aware. Vision is something we take for granted.” On campus, Wenzel remains active in clubs like the Butler University Student Foundation and currently serves as one of the
Collegian photo courtesy of Andrea Wenzel
NEXT MISSION: Wenzel traveled to Tanzania with A Broader View, where she helped in a delivery room, on a second mission. two vice presidents of foundation at Delta Gamma, while still maintaining her grades. “On days I don’t feel like studying or slacking off, I just think of where my hard work will get me,” Wenzel said. “Being part of the organization has made me realize what opportunities are out there once I graduate.” Her friends said she keeps them to the same standards. “She keeps me motivated and encourages me to study,” Brian Rochford, a fellow senior at Butler in pre-dentistry, said. “She’s also really helped me in my path toward my major as well.” Wenzel encouraged Rochford to take a dental mission trip to Honduras for the summer with A Broader View, a non-profit, volunteer-based organization. Wenzel was already taking a medical mission trip with the group to Tanzania, where she helped deliver babies. The trip was her chance to work with something outside of eye care, and broaden her already wide interest in global health. Not a surprise, coming from a girl Rochford describes as “amazingly smart.” Still, Wenzel’s passion seems to lie in helping the sight impaired. “Giving someone’s eyesight back to them is like giving them their life back,” Wenzel said.
Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series Dr. Benjamin Carson October 21, 2009
“Hip-Hop and Its Influence on Global Culture”
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Benjamin Carson made history in 1987 when he separated a pair of conjoined twins. In an operation that had previously ended fatally, Carson led a 70member team through a 22-hour operation to separate the twins, who were conjoined at the back of the head. His story is told on-screen in the original TNT movie “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” released last year. As a child, Carson struggled with failing grades and the wrong group of friends. His passions for science and helping others led him to a Collegian photo courtesy of Marc Allan career in medicine. Carson shares his rags-to-riches story to illustrate how the right choices in life can make all the difference.
Sandy “Pepa” Denton, Mathew Knowles and Jeffrey Johnson deliver keynote addresses in a panel discussion about the influence of hip-hop on past and present generations, the economy, politics and culture. Denton, better known as “Pepa,” is a writer, entrepreneur and founding member of the Grammy-winning rap group Salt-N-Pepa. She starred in a season of the VH1 reality shows “The Surreal Life” and “The Salt-N-Pepa Show.” Knowles is an established name in the entertainment industry. In 2003, he founded his company, Music World Entertainment. The music label and management company combo has produced and managed many artists, including Knowles’ daughters, Beyoncé and Solange. Johnson is host and producer of BET’s “The Cousin Jeff Chronicles.” He was national director of the Youth, College and Young Adult Division of the NAACP and vice president of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, which works to use the cultural influence of hip-hop for education advocacy and youth empowerment.
Madeleine Albright, the first woman to become Secretary of State, shares experiences from her more than 20 years in the Capitol and opens discussion about America’s role in the world and future of democracy. Albright served as the U.S. Secretary of State from 19972001. She has also served as the U.S. representative to the United Nations, was a member of the Cabinet and the National Collegian photo from MCT Security Council and is the former president of the Center for National Policy. In addition to her years of service in the U.S. government, Albright has authored three books. Her fourth book, “Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box,” will be released Tuesday.
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Religion professor hopes new Internships scarce in economy book will foster understanding Jessica Carballo MCT
Elizabeth Moy ecmoy@butler.edu One of Butler University’s professors celebrated the unique accomplishment of publishing a book this summer, even though he missed the book’s opening for a very common reason; he had the flu. James F. McGrath, associate professor of religion, published his new book in July, entitled, “The Only True God: Early Christian Monotheism in Its Jewish Context.” It is a topic that had been brewing in his mind for more than a decade. “I have been interested in monotheism in its earliest sense since I wrote my doctoral dissertation in 1998,” McGrath said. In his book, McGrath analyzes early Christians’ view of God.
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NEW BOOK: James F. McGrath recently published a book about early Christians’ view of God.
“Most people are aware Christians develop a view of God manifested in the trinity, but I wanted to look at the question of how Christianity got there,” McGrath said. “This book investigates if the earliest Christians were monotheists.” McGrath wanted to take a second look at this idea in the context of Judaism. “I wanted to see how Jesus is depicted in the Gospel of John and if John’s portrait of Jesus fit with John’s look at the rest of the New Testament, in the broader Jewish context,” McGrath said. This was not the first time McGrath’s work has been published. His first book, “John’s Apologetic Christology,” was published in 2001. His second book, “The Burial of Jesus: History and Faith,” was published last fall. “This is a scholarly book, and I hope it will impact many other scholars, researchers and teachers,” McGrath said. “However, I tried to write it in a way that anyone could understand.” Some of McGrath’s former students offered comments on his teaching and the prospect of reading his new book. “I took ‘The Bible’ first semester of my sophomore year, and I felt that he was knowledgeable on the makeup of the Bible and its intent and purpose,” junior Mary-Priestly Jarrard said. “I would definitely consider reading his book because I respect him as a person, admire his dedication and would love to know any more information he has to share on a subject he is passionate about.” Junior Mary Fowler Howell agreed that Dr. McGrath is knowledgeable. “Dr. McGrath knows the Bible well, and his strength definitely lies in scholarly writing,” Fowler said. McGrath hopes to spur discussion from his book, and he writes a blog, “Exploring Our Matrix,” which highlights themes in the book. “I hope this book will foster inter-religious dialogue and understanding,” McGrath said. “There are so many diverse forms and roots of monotheism that have characterized the belief in God over the past several thousand years.”
When college senior Kristina Webb, 23, decided to take an unpaid internship at a newspaper this summer, she thought she could make it work. She would live at home, get a part-time job and cut back her spending. Her parents offered to help her pay for food and gas. But then Kristina’s father got laid off from his construction job, the family budget tightened, and Kristina, who attends Palm Beach Atlantic University, did not hear back from any of the 35 part-time jobs she applied to. Blame it on the economy. “Everybody’s hurting, employers and students,” said Dawn Howard, associate director of the Career Development Center at Florida Atlantic University. As companies cut costs, the number of internship opportunities offered nationwide has dropped 21 percent from last year, according to the Pennsylvania-based National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Many that remain are unpaid. “We used to pay, but we’re not doing that anymore,” said Tom Triozzi, senior vice president of BankAtlantic, who stopped paying interns in 2008 when the economy took a downturn. “We ask them to work for free for a greater work experience,” Triozzi said. It’s this desire for experience that pushes students like Kristina to intern. “I know that if I don’t, it’s going to be harder for me to get a job in the future,” Webb said. So she got a job pet-sitting and interns several times a week at the Palm Beach’s Town-Crier newspaper, without pay. “It’s really frustrating, especially since I actually produce content for the Town-Crier,” Webb said, “but it’s definitely worth it.” More than ever, internships are viewed as the surest route to a job after graduation. “Having an internship is absolutely essential,” Christine Childers, director of Career Development at Lynn University, said. “Whatever it takes, it’s important that students do it.” But as the recession drags on, it’s taking a lot more than it used to, leaving students in a bind. They are told that internships are essential, no matter the cost, but as opportunities shrink and costs rise, they’re forced to ask: Is this worth it?
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“If a student is in a hardship situation, payment can make a difference between whether they can intern or not,” Childers said. For some, working for free is simply not possible. “It denies low income kids an opportunity,” Barbara Pippin, special assistant to the president for governmental relations at Broward College, said. “Internships are similar to what study abroad programs used to be: If you had money, you could go.” For these students, internships become part of a daily balancing act. “They have to juggle work and school and internships, along with their other responsibilities, just to put in two or three hours, just so they can say ‘I did this,’” Pippin said. It’s a familiar situation for Amir Arab, 23. He had an unpaid internship last summer before being hired at a Miami financial company. Despite the positive experience, Arab said, one summer of unpaid work was enough. “I have a mortgage, and I have a daughter,“ he said. “No one is going to pay my bills.” However, there is some good news. Companies like Target have kept their internship programs running and paying despite the sluggish economy, realizing the value of internships as recruiting tools. “We get a lot of great talent,” Victor Rota, group campus recruiter for Target, said. “70 to 80 percent of them come back to work for us, so the return on the investment is there.” Moreover, companies that offer paid internships are increasing the hourly wage by 5 percent, moving the national average to $17.13 per hour, according to NACE. “That reflects an understanding that interns may need more money than they did before,” Carolyn Wise, senior education editor for Vault Inc., and career information provider and publisher of the “Vault Guide to Top Internships,” said. Wise said students taking unpaid internships are encouraged to ask for help. “Sometimes companies will work with you to ease the financial burden,” Wise said. There are also a number of colleges that offer summer fellowships to cover internship expenses.” “Students have to show a willingness to work hard,” Childers said. “But at the same time, they need to be valued, and if employers can pay them, they should.”
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BUPD Beat Sept. 12 11:03 a.m. – BUTLERTARKINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD An officer took a report of a theft of property from a motor vehicle. Sept. 14 11:15 a.m. – BUTLERTARKINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD An officer took a report of a theft of private property. 2:12 p.m. — 44th STREET An officer took a report of damage to a motor vehicle. 8:42 p.m. – ROSS HALL An officer took a report of a university housing violation. Sept. 16 12:46 a.m. – SCHWITZER HALL An officer took a report of a fire alarm activation. 12:22 p.m. – JORDAN HALL An officer took a report of a sick person. Sept. 17 1:14 a.m. — BUTLERTARKINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD An officer arrested an individual for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. 1:22 p.m. — APARTMENT VILLAGE An officer took a report of an injured person. 1:41 p.m. – CTS An officer took a report of a theft of property from a motor vehicle. Sept. 18 2:03 a.m. – TAU KAPPA EPSILON HOUSE An officer took a report of a violation of University policy. 2:43 a.m. BUTLERTARKINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD An officer arrested an individual for theft and public intoxication. 9:49 a.m. — LILLY HALL An officer took a report of a sick person.
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Cheerleaders to host fundraiser at local comedy joint Jennifer Pignolet jpignole@butler.edu In an effort to support their teams on the road, the Butler University Cheerleading Squad is hosting a fundraiser at Morty’s Comedy Joint on 96th Street tomorrow night. The event is a “Jazz and Jokes” evening at Morty’s, a weekly feature with a local jazz act and comedy headliner. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the cheerleading squad. “It’s a good, fun opportunity to get a lot of Butler people out and to have a good night to laugh and listen to some good music,” Spirit Coordinator Jamie Troyer said. The cheerleaders and marching band will be traveling to Morehead State for the football game this weekend to support Butler, as well as perform at a local high school and band competition. Troyer said she is hoping to send 12 cheerleaders to Anaheim, Calif., when the men’s basketball team plays in a tournament over Thanksgiving break. “We want to travel as much as we can, but sometimes, without the funds,
it’s hard,” Troyer said. Other annual fundraisers for the team include hosting cheerleading clinics for local high school teams. When the opportunity for a comedy night was presented by a friend who works for Morty’s, Troyer said she thought it would be perfect for the college crowd. “It’s a good opportunity to make some good money all in one night, but also to bond while doing it,” she said. The cheerleading team will be in attendance at the event. Senior cheerleader Morgan Mounsey said she is excited for the event because of the opportunity to raise money for traveling with the athletic teams. “We haven’t traveled many places, and now we’re going to get the opportunity to travel by receiving money and donations from people outside of campus,” Mounsey said. “We want to travel so we’re not just cheerleaders at home, but we’re cheerleaders at away games, too.” Doors open for the show at Morty’s Comedy Joint at 6:30 p.m., jazz music will begin at 7 p.m., and the comedy portion of the evening will begin at 9
p.m. The comedy headliner will be Dwayne Perkins, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native who has appeared on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and the “Late Late
Collegian photo by Emily Newell
GIMME A “B!”: The Butler University Cheerleading Squad, shown above at a men’s basketball game last winter, is hosting a fundraiser to be able to travel more.
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The pizza bar, deli station and salad bar have remained constant in their food options. One of the new concepts is that the grill sandwiches are handcrafted, and much of the cafeteria food is produced from scratch. The reason for this year’s scratch production is that the overall expenditures towards food service had to decrease in order to accommodate the increase in the cost of food. Throughout the last year, the cost of food has risen eight percent. “The determination was made that we either reduce the staff, or we reduce the food cost,” Tope said. The goal was to keep as much of the staff as possible while bringing in more raw products. Much of this raw product is purchased locally. “A watermelon doesn’t care if it’s unemployed or not,” Tope said. Another noticeable change in Atherton’s cafeteria is the pasta bar. It is still there, but it doesn’t serve just pasta. The bar features other items, including salads, taco salad, omelets and build-your-own ballpark hotdogs. This
year it is in service three times a week and on weekends. “I ate from the pasta bar every day last year, and that is the one thing I missed about school food,” sophomore Kayla Seedborg-Gray said. Additionally, multiple changes have taken place downstairs at C-Club. Freshëns, where students were able to order smoothies and frozen yogurt, has been taken out to accommodate the convenience store. The store was moved because of the complete remodel of Atherton Union’s basement, which now features a common area for students. “I’m disappointed there is no place to get smoothies on the central part of campus,” sophomore Erin Falkenberry said. Smoothies are available at Zia Juice, which is located in the Health and Recreation Complex. C-Club’s meal exchange has been rearranged. Students are now able to choose an entrée, one side item and a drink. Drinks consist of milk or a medium fountain drink. Entrées include the grab-and-go special of the day,
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5:09 p.m. — HAUGHEY AVENUE An officer took a report of a theft of property from a motor vehicle. 8:13 p.m. — KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA An officer took a report of a liquor law violation. Sept. 19 2:48 a.m. – BUTLERTARKINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD An officer arrested an individual for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
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a slice of pizza from Papa John’s, any wrap, half sandwich or quesadilla from the deli counter or a grilled chicken sandwich, three chicken fingers, an angus or garden burger or a Philly steak sandwich from the grill. In the past, students were allowed two side items. One of those items was not required to be a beverage. Junior Erin Jackson said she likes how a piece of whole fruit is now included as a side choice. “It seems as if there are more sides to choose from,” Jackson said. Other sides include carrot and celery sticks, chips, fries, pudding, side salads and select yogurt. The cafeteria’s computerized meal program puts meals on a four-week cycle with approximately 1,200 meal offerings in each cycle. Due to frequent feedback from staff and students, the menu cycle will be constantly evolving. “The four-week cycle we have at the end of the cycle is nothing like the one we have now, which will be completely different from the menu cycle we have at the end of the year,” Tope said. “Adjustments had to be made.”
ROKITA: Ind. Secretary of State said redistricting will lead to more accountability
1:04 p.m. — ROSS HALL An officer escorted an individual from campus.
11:37 p.m. – BUTLERTARKINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD An officer took a report of a liquor law violation.
Show.” Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or by calling 317-848-5500. The show is non-smoking and for adults 18 and older only. For more information, visit www.mortyscomedy.com.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita spoke to students Monday about the importance of the pro-life movement and restructuring of voting districts in Indiana.
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divided into two house districts. “If we do this, there will be more competition, more accountability and easier access,” Rokita said. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has already come out in favor of the idea, Rokita said. In comparison to Indiana, 12 states currently prohibit political data, 21 states must respect communities of interests and six states follow all four of his criteria. The room was then open to questions from the audience. Many asked more about his stance on pro-life. “Once you think critically about the matter of life, whether it’s in or out of the womb, it’s inevitable that the choice is to be pro-life,” he said. When asked about pro-life in Washington, Rokita said that although he knows the legal fight goes on there, he is more
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focused on Indiana. “We as Hoosiers need to decide if we want a culture of life or a culture of death,” he said. Christopher Jozwiak, a sophomore political science major and president of Bulldogs for Life, said he thought Rokita gave a good speech. “There’s a lot of different things that politically, we don’t think are an issue,” Jozwiak said, referring to Rokita’s focus on redistricting. The organization’s vice president, Meredith Slavens, a sophomore arts administration major, took a slightly different view. “I agreed with everything he said, but I wish he would have spoken more about pro-life,” Slavens said. More information about Rokita’s plan is available at www.rethinkingredistricting.c om.
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- Col l ege of Pharmacy and Heal th S ci ences Open House Pharmacy Building 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Chatting with professors Does informal conversation compromise or strengthen the academic relationship? Page 6
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Philly Couldn’t Read? OUR POINT THIS WEEK: Libraries and the arts are critical educational and cultural institutions deserving a valued place in any state or city budget.
Some things in life aren’t appreciated until they are in danger of disappearing. Clean drinking water, good health, trash collection and electrical power come to mind. What we take for granted seem to be long-standing spaceholders that often become a presence in our lives about which we don’t think twice. Perhaps public libraries and community support for the arts meet these criteria. We check out books, use research services, attend theater shows and marvel at displays of canvas creativity without ever imagining a world devoid of these important institutions. All told, maybe there is a reason we expect the presence of magazines, encyclopedias, poetry and music. They should always be there. But can we trust they will always be there? Take the cautionary tale of a Philadelphia budget battle that nearly resulted in the closure of 54 city libraries. The employees and budgets of public libraries sadly became a political volleyball hit back and forth for many months across the net of a very real financial crisis.
Had the Pennsylvania State Senate not voted 32-17 to pass a critical financial resolution at the last minute Thursday, just a day before deadline, public officials, namely Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, were willing to allow all Philadelphia Free Library branches to face locked doors and dimmed lights come Oct. 2. A $700 million deficit for the city of Philadelphia is real money, and most people understand that sacrifices must take place somewhere when so much spending winds up unaccounted for. But the public library holds such a special place in American life—particularly in a city where Benjamin Franklin pushed for the first library in 1731 by founding The Library Company of Philadelphia—that shutting down free access to books just seems like an option that should never reach the bargaining table. According to NBC Philadelphia, library lockouts would have resulted in loss of Internet access to low-wage earners, cancellation of after-school reading programs and cessation of GED and ESL tutoring—none of which would have made Franklin too pleased.
Then there is the story of financial finagling right here in Indiana, a state superior to Pennsylvania in budget responsibility by most accounts. Yet, despite relative balance, Gov. Mitch Daniels proposed a budget earlier this year calling for a 50 percent reduction of funding to the Indiana Arts Commission. The slashing of annual arts money from $4 million to $2 million would diminish Indiana’s national rank to nearly the bottom of all the 50 states. We at The Butler Collegian believe that both public libraries and the community arts form a vibrant part of our culture that should be appreciated in both good times and bad. The livelihood of these institutions is largely dependent on government subsidies, and while public money may at times run dry, methods other than closing libraries and slicing art grants can always be found. While some citizens remain rightfully cynical about the amount of waste and unnecessary spending that occurs with taxpayer dollars, libraries and arts are anything but waste. They are beautiful. They are information. They are culture. And they are vital.
If all Obama criticism is racist, what did Jimmy Carter blame for his plight? Chris Goff cgoff@butler.edu Remember this moment? It took place April 28, 2003. Then-Sen. Hillary Clinton was fired up. “I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and disagree with this administration, somehow you’re not patriotic, and we should say, ‘We are Americans, and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration!’” Except Barack Obama’s administration! Turns out, Obama’s policies are so perfect that no anger is possibly legitimate. If you disagree with the current president, you are no longer a patriot. You can only be a raving racist. Says who? Says The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, former President Jimmy Carter and a whole chorus of other elite Obama supporters, that’s who. Calling half the country racist is a concept so obviously offensive, so absurdly off-base, so clearly an attempt to win critical policy debates with cheap shots, smears and personal vindictive, that the 47 percent of November voters who selected someone other than Obama for president ought to be raising their voices as high as Clinton’s. But the lunacy echo is drowning them out. Cue the chorus: Carter: “I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man. That racism still exists, and I think it’s bubbled up to the surface because of a belief among many white people—not just in the South, but around the country—that African-Americans are not qualified to lead this great country.” Dowd: “Some people just can’t believe a black man is president and will never accept it.” “People are upset with President Obama because of the color of his skin,” Democratic strategist James Carville said on CNN. “Who cannot believe that?” “As far as African-Americans are concerned,” Dem. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas told “Politico,” “we think most [criticism is due to race]. And we think it's very unfortunate.” Carter: “People guilty of personal attack against Obama have been influenced to a major degree by a belief that he should not be president because he happens to be AfricanAmerican. It’s a racist attitude.” “Could there be a refusal to accept the legitimacy of Barack Obama as president because of his race?” MSNBC host Chris Matthews asked. Frank Rich, The New York Times: “The racist component of Obama-hatred has been undeniable since the summer of 2008, when Sarah Palin rallied all-white mobs to the defense of the ‘real America.’”
“I guess we'll probably have folks putting on white hoods and white uniforms again and riding through the countryside intimidating people,” deranged Dem. Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia said in what he called a “logical conclusion.” Johnson added, “Congressman [Joe] Wilson [of South Carolina] represents it, he’s the face of it.” Whew. Column break: Everybody caught their breath? Drink of water? OK, good. Now how offensive is it to have a living president (and one who left office with a 34 percent approval rating) call half the USA racist in 2009? Depends. Before you answer, we better take the Jimmy Carter Litmus test. Let’s begin. You may be a raging racist if...you disagree with government’s right to arbitrarily “spread the wealth around.” You may be a Klansman if...you disagree with a president spending money at six and seven times the rate George Bush did. You may be a white supremacist if...you oppose excessive taxation and support a smaller federal government. You may support the Aryan Nations if...you believe capand-trade legislation would globally freeze America’s economy. You may be a Confederate cavalryman if...you believe spending more government money on health care would add to the government deficit. You may be George Wallace if...you believe that 10 to 15 million Americans who are young and healthy and do not want to buy health insurance should have the right not to buy health insurance. You may be Strom Thurmond if...you believe bailing out an automotive company is a power not granted by the Constitution. You may be Adolf Hitler’s secretary if...you believe the president had no right to remove Rick Waggoner as CEO of General Motors. You may be Bull Connor if...you think taking billions of dollars out of capital markets is a bad economic idea. You may be David Duke if...you cannot understand America’s foreign policy toward Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan. Did you pass? I hope that test illustrates how inane the racism storyline really is. It is so childish to reduce the national debate, particularly one concerning the performance of a president who so consistently has proposed radical and expensive policies, to an issue as frivolous as the color of someone’s skin. Has there not been criticism, often virulent criticism, of all the previous 43 presidents? Either Obama has policies undesirable to a segment of the public, just as every one of his predecessors did, or the alternative is that he’s the first chief executive to propose a purely flawless, inarguable across-the-board agenda of perfection
(thereby meaning all criticism can only come on racial grounds). Which seems more likely? The press very complicity spreads race instead of focusing on real issues. But who decides what other people believe and what they don’t? In reference to Wilson, why mind-read from hundreds of miles away someone you likely couldn’t have picked out of a lineup four weeks ago? The fact that members of the press call Wilson a racist without ever so much as shaking his hand, let alone looking into his eyes or knowing his heart, shows how far media standards have fallen. NBC and CBS were willing to twist inside out defending blatantly racist remarks by Obama Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, who said her wisdom allowed her to make better rulings than a white male. Yet how eager reporters are to turn a two-word remark of Joe Wilson, that had nothing whatsoever to do with race, into a sign of the Confederacy rising again. Amid the absurdity lies a method. The race card gets used as a political tool for two reasons. One: Americans rightfully hate racism. It is among the worst characteristics of which someone can be accused. Therefore, accusing racism can discredit an opponent more quickly than legitimate debate. Two: It is a charge impossible to prove or disprove. Based on the current climate, one apparently must support cap-and-trade, massive deficits and Obama’s medical plan to prove he is not a racist. But 150 days ago, when Obama had 70 percent approval ratings, did racism not exist? Racism only became a storyline when supporters of the president began putting the stink and spin of race on matters that had nothing to do with race. Race became a tool to smear opponents of liberal Democratic policies, which shows a lack of honesty in dealing with actual concerns in play regarding the Obama administration. That should change. Dr. Martin Luther King wanted an America “where [people] will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” It’s time we gave that creed a try. Those who make deliberately false charges of racism are immoral and are damaging America gravely. That’s the black and white truth.
This Week in Washington We Meet Again: President Barack Obama will reopen the G-20 summit on Friday. Quotable: “The president said a lot without really saying anything.”—Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele followed Obama on “Meet the Press” Sunday. Obama did five Sunday TV shows.
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Informality in classrooms considered disrespectful, not hip with modern times Mary Beth Sekela msekela@butler.edu “Hey, Mike!” the young woman calls, waving down the hall. “How was your weekend?” “Not too shabby, Anne, and you?” the man replies, smiling and returning the wave. “All right, all right,” she answers, before disappearing into a classroom. “See you in class!” This exchange is not uncommon in the hallways of many universities. In fact, you may not find a single unusual comment in the conversation—unless you were told that the man speaking is a professor, and the young woman is his student.
Now, suddenly, her use of his first name seems strange. Now, suddenly, the easy tone of the conversation betrays an informality that many would call disrespectful. In the past decade, and within the past few years especially, the traditional line between students and professors in the classroom has blurred. Twenty years ago, it would have been unheard of to call a professor by his or her first name, but now, many professors introduce themselves without any reference to titles such as “professor,” “doctor” or even “mister.” Dan Barden, an English professor, says he has no problem with students addressing him as “Dan.” “Just walking in the door of a classroom, I have plenty of authority,” Barden said. “Calling me ‘profes-
sor’ doesn't give me more authority, course, an important component to and calling me ‘Dan’ doesn't give me the harmony of any classroom, but less.” getting hung up on a non-issue like Still, many professors do not share the use of first names is counterproBarden’s attitude toward this infor- ductive and unnecessary. mality, considering such familiarity With modern times come signifirude and impertinent. cant changes in what is “Twenty years ago, it considered acceptable They believe their classroom decorum. titles of “professor” or In many classrooms, “doctor” require that would have been not only in universities they are treated with respect, and students but in high schools as unheard of to call a who ignore these well, students feel free to titles are not showing professor by his or remove shoes, put feet up proper deference. on desks or even sit on the Barden dismisses floor if they choose. her first name.” that notion. Teachers are discovering “We’ve earned that a student’s ability to [respect] because we're human learn can be negatively affected by an beings, not because of our stature as environment of legalism and formalischolars or writers,” Barden said. ty. Respect for professors is, of If a student is being genuinely rude
and disruptive, the professor can and should take control of the situation. However, it is doubtful that the informality of calling an instructor by his or her first name is distracting enough to warrant such offense. “If someone really demonstrated that they didn’t respect me as an instructor, I would happily invite them to leave the classroom,” Barden said. “I don’t think anyone should experience my teaching who doesn’t want to. I believe that with all my heart.” To some, informality in the classroom may serve only as evidence that kids these days are growing more and more lazy and disrespectful. But in reality, casual discussion is a healthy trend toward mutual understanding between those who teach and those who learn.
Teabaggers’ message misinformed Butler’s vandalism problem grows Dakota Manuel contributing Writer The teabaggers of the Sept. 12 rallies in Washington had a few legitimate points, but these protestors are just as much misinformed and misguided. Former President George W. Bush inherited a budget surplus and put the country back in the red by increasing spending and enacting a massive tax cut with the help of a Republican Congress. Bush reasonably bailed out the country’s financial system with the aid of a Democratic Congress because we were all backed into a difficult corner. But now, instead of attacking the bipartisan supported corporate-welfare state that led to our crisis, our countrymen would rather inaccurate-
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ly demonize President Barack Obama as what is wrong with America. He is not. Only deficit spending aimed at putting money in the hands of the average American will lead the way to economic recovery. It is important for us to draft policies that will prevent us from coming back to this recession and financial situation. Among the solutions, it is paramount that we go back to a ‘pay-go’ appropriations process and cut the federal budget when we get out of the recession. A major reshuffling of the administrative bureaucracy and cuts to the ballooning defense budget will cut the deficit and limit government waste. Returning to the gold standard and new regulations against the usurious Wall Street hedgefund managers will help America get out of the bipolar role of being both the world’s greatest banker and greatest debtor. The federal government engaging in the radical policy of encouraging us all to buy and invest locally and nationally, against the advice of free-trade fanatics in both parties, will supply the country with sustained growth and a stable, long-term economy. Further determination for an economy that is also ecologically sound will help supply and assure a promising future for democracy and humanity. A sensible national security policy founded on comprehensive multilateral diplomacy will spare us the economic luxury of expensive military exercises. Those moves would accomplish far more than angry protest. See, the teabaggers could articulate policies like these as a solution to our economic trouble and alarming national debt, but it seems that they would rather serve as the pressure gauge for right-wing discontent. That’s too bad.
Shannon West Contributing Writer Vandalism on campus may not be a top concern for most students, but it is an unnecessary nuisance that occurs every year. Many student accounts have been charged for property damages that these students had nothing to do with. Even more students have passed through hallways with holes in the walls or seen damaged furniture or scratched cars in the parking lots. Most of this is probably the result of students returning from parties and not the result of malicious intent, but the consequences of these actions affect many other people in the form of paperwork, replacing or repairing damages or even devaluing the property that belongs to the community. According to Butler University Police Department (BUPD) records, there were 12 reported incidents of vandalism to cars on Butler’s campus between Sept. 1, 2008, and May 1, 2009.
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Examples of vandalism to cars on campus include scratches, broken mirrors, dented hoods or split antennas. This type of crime is considered criminal mischief by the State of Indiana and is a Class B misdemeanor. However, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor if the damages total between $250 and $2,500 and a Class D felony if the costs of damages are at least $2,500. Often, the punishment is restitution or a fine, but jail time or loss of license are also possibilities. Because a motive rarely exists for these types of vandalism, they are hard to prevent from happening. Parking in well-lit areas and not keeping valuables in plain sight may prevent break-ins. If vandalism is noticed while it is occurring, students should call BUPD with a description of the person. This will increase the chances that the perpetrator responsible will be held accountable, rather than remaining a mystery and an inconvenience to the owner of the property. “It is probably people just blowing off steam nine times out of 10,” Assistant Chief of Police Andy Ryan said, “but it has financial consequences. [Damaging property] doesn’t make a lot of sense.” A large part of this problem, beyond the initial damage, is the failure of individuals to accept responsibility for their actions. Junior Kylee Kirk was extremely frustrated when she discovered that her car had been damaged. “I got to my car and someone had sideswiped it and just left it there without a note,” Kirk said. “It just made me really mad how rude someone could be and not even try to explain. That is something I could never do or feel right about doing.” Students need to think about the effect on others before they act and take responsibility. There is no good reason vandalism should be a problem at a school like Butler.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Republ i cans hav e better pl ans o n heal th care In “Republicans butcher opposition role,” Dakota Manuel repeats the stale and overused litany that we have heard from the Left for years. The Republicans “are lacking a realistic and consolidated counter-program to offer the American public,” according to Manuel. Yet, a number of Republican congressmen have offered proposals for reform that have been summarily dismissed by Democrats who even refuse to hear them in committees. Improved efficiency of existing programs and reform of tort law are two important examples. President Obama claims that he can pay for 47 million more people (a number that includes America’s illegal aliens) on
insurance rolls with only the savings realized by cleaning up Medicare and Medicaid of fraud and abuse to the tune of $500 billion. Republicans have countered by saying that it is wrong to wait for passage of a bill to begin to clean up those government programs; do it now. Five hundred billion dollars will buy a lot of health care for those in need without fundamentally changing the system to a government-run program. It has been estimated by both private and government agencies that the current system of tort law (suing for malpractice) inflates the cost of medicine in the U.S. by $200 billion each year. Republicans have presented plans for tort reform that would
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preserve the rights of patients truly injured by a negligent practitioner but would cut the costs more than 70 percent. Again, Democrats refused to consider any changes to the tort system, beholden as they are to campaign contributions of trial lawyers. There are many ways the system can be improved and made more efficient, and the two proposals above are a good starting point. Government control is not the answer.
Ralph E. Hatcher, MD Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Which recent celebrity death has affected you the most?
By Maria Porter
“Michael Jackson and Patrick Swayze. I love both of them.”
Erin Ellsworth freshman
“Probably Ted Kennedy because he’s done a lot for the nation, and it marks the end of an era. ”
Connor Ray junior
“I’d say Michael Jackson.”
Becky Thompson junior
“Michael Jackson because he was known as ‘The King of Pop’.”
Cameron Horn freshman
“Probably Michael Jackson. It makes me sad that I’ll never get to see him perform.”
Colleen Kelly junior
Houston, We Have No Problem A review of Whitney Houston’s new album “I Look to You” proves she’s still got it after a sevenyear hiatus. Page 8
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Smiley recounts time on Opry stage Drew Schmidtke dmschmid@butler.edu Some musicians work their entire lives to play in a setting like the Grand Ole Opry. For Olivia Smiley, the chance practically fell into her lap. The opportunity arrived this summer. The Butler senior was recommended as a fill-in by her friend Megan Lynch, who had been playing violin with country singer Pam Tillis. Smiley directed Tillis and the band to her Web site (olivasmiley.com), where they heard her recorded bluegrass music. After that came the easy part: She only had to learn 23 songs in three days. Smiley met the challenge, though, and headed to Nashville this summer for full band rehearsal before hitting the road. While the fiddle parts came quite easily, Smiley said she spent plenty of time in vocal rehearsal with Tillis, which was an overwhelm-
ing but rewarding experience. Afterward, she sang backup vocals and played fiddle for Tillis during a short tour and was invited back when Tillis was asked to play the Opry. Smiley made her opera debut with Tillis and the band Sept. 11-13. Playing on the Opry stage wasn’t always in Smiley’s life goals. After picking up the violin at five years old, Smiley continued to hone her craft throughout her teenage years, when she began playing bluegrass. Through various fiddle competitions around the country, Smiley made a name for herself in the bluegrass world. And although she doesn’t frequent the competitive circuit like she once did, Smiley said she will always be a bluegrass musician at heart. “Bluegrass is the real music of the people,” Smiley said. “Anyone can play it, but it’s a matter of how you play it that makes it so great.”
During her time at Butler, Smiley has worked with School of Music Professor Larry Shapiro, whom she describes as “extremely supportive and encouraging.” According to Shapiro, Smiley is a natural musician, and, after adjusting the technical aspect of her bowing, a great violinist. “At this point, Olivia is good enough to do whatever she wants with the violin,” Shapiro said. Since the Opry is a broadcast radio show, the set changes are only as long as the commercial breaks, so the musicians have just 60 seconds to prepare for their act. In that frantic minute, Smiley came to understand why Tillis stressed preparedness. Smiley was excited to experience the backstage view. She thought, as a rookie, she would be most excited about the other acts. She realized the stars were not only watching the other performances, they were just as excited about the whole night as she was.
Performing, touring and the lifestyle that comes attached is not what Smiley sees as her career. She admits touring would be a blast but not full-time. While she will collect a music minor when she graduates from Butler in May, her major is electronic journalism. Smiley said she is actually more comfortable in a behind-the-scenes setting, something she got used to with two internships at local radio stations. Smiley said she would be willing to tour and perform again, but it would depend on the artist. She still keeps in contact with Tillis and the other musicians and said she would be happy to play with them more. In the meantime, she is happy just to have had the experience. Perhaps the strangest part of the experience for Smiley was the on-stage attire, something she didn’t give much thought to beforehand. But Smiley said Tillis offered her Opry fashion tips. “Ripped-up jeans and Converses don’t look as good as a rhinestone jacket,” Smiley said.
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TOURING WITH TILLIS: Senior singer and violinist Olivia Smiley (left) had the opportunity to tour with country singer Pam Tillis (center) in the month of August. Smiley traveled by bus through several states, including Rhode Island and Kentucky, and spent a few days in Canada. Earlier this month, Smiley reunited with the band for a weekend show on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville, Tenn.
Famous children’s book hits silver screen with 3-D food follies Ben Nespiodziany bnespiod@butler.edu It would be a mistake not to have food and beverages available during “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” the newest crowd-pleaser by Sony Pictures Animation, responsible for hits like “Open Season” and “Surf's Up!” With endless amounts of various food falling from the sky in this film, it's perfectly normal to drool on yourself. Since my companion and I were the only people in the audience during the Sunday night 3-D viewing, it was perfectly acceptable to laugh and cheer in excess—like kids during recess. The story revolves around a hyperactive, antisocial science nerd named Flint Lockwood (voiced by Bill Hader) who has Albert Einstein’s hair style and Kramer’s (“Seinfeld”) communication skills. Flint spends his days inside his science lab/tree fort, located in the backyard of his house, where he lives with his father (voiced by James Caan), a monotone bait-and-tackle salesman with a bald head and an epic mustache. While inside his laboratory, Flint promises himself he will create something meaningful and amazing. Inventions include: spray-on, no-lace shoes (he was never able to take them off), spray-on hair rejuvenation (it turned his father into a Chia Pet), flying car (it drove into the ocean), ratbirds (rats with rainbow wings that over-produced, causing an epidemic), monkey brain reader, voice activator (his pet monkey, Steve, voiced by Neil Patrick Harris, only says stupid singular words) and a satellite-shaped contraption that can transform water to food (destroyed
Sardine Land and almost got him arrested). When the water-to-food invention proves successful (thousands of delicious burgers fall from the dazzling, purple clouds), the island of Swallow Falls, an island of inhabitants who can only afford sardines, demands more free food to save the community. Infinite amounts of ice cream scatter the town like snow, with children sliding down gigantic scoops of mint chocolate chip and making angel formations on their stomachs, devouring the dessert. Pancakes, complete with butter and syrup, fall on an elementary school as the students outside cheer that class is canceled. Skittles fall glamorously from a rainbow. A nacho cheese fountain is installed in the downtown of the city, compliments of the constantly growing, wicked mayor (voiced by Bruce Campbell), who spends the entirety of the film gobbling anything edible within his greasy, slobbering reach. But then, terror strikes. The machine has a mind of its own, and the constant food demands turn it into a force of evil, a force so haunting that it can only be stopped by one man: Flint Lockwood, the creator. With a little help from his friends, including an adrenaline-fueled policeman (voiced by Mr. T), a beautiful weather girl (voiced by Anna Faris) and Baby Brent (voiced by Andy Samberg), a deadbeat living off of his royalties for being the baby model for a local sardine company, our protagonist fights off mutated food—gigantic hot dogs, ninja gummy bears and a monstrous spaghetti tornado, just to name a few. Yes, this movie revolves entirely around the grossness of sardines and the deliciousness of
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IT’S RAINING MEAT, HALLELUJAH: Weather girl Sam Sparks (Anna Faris) and inventor Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader) fight off food mutants after his water-to-food invention goes wrong. all other foods (including the brilliance of lifesized Jell-O molds). It is, after all, based on a famous children's book. The main character, who has a quirky, original personality, is able to use his ambition to motivate himself (and the audience) into believing that anything is possible and within reach. This incredibly riveting flick is a perfect tale for youngsters and eager imaginations everywhere. It might not be the most acclaimed film of the year, perhaps due to the predictable story line or the over-the-top childish humor, but, like “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium,” it will allow the older audience members to think like kids again, and the kids will develop new ideas for drawing material on the family room wall (using a purple crayon for the clouds, of course).
“Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” MOVIE REVIEW Sony Pictures Animation Directed by: Phil Lord and Chris Miller Based on book by: Judi and Ron Barrett Starring: Benjamin Bratt, James Caan, Bruce Campbell, Anna Faris, Bill Hader, Neil Patrick Harris, Andy Samberg and Mr. T Rated PG Rating: 5 = perfect, 4 = outstanding, 3 = good, 2 = fair, 1 = poor
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“Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground”-The White Stripes
Mars is in the house of Pluto or something this week, which means you’ll get along famously with Scorpios. Notable Scorpios: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny DeVito, Charles Manson. If you’re going to hang out with this crowd, make sure a trusted friend knows where you are at all times.
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“September” - Earth Wind and Fire
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“All the Leaves are Falling”
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“Autumn Almanac” - The Kinks
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“Harvest Moon” - Neil Young
OCT. 23 NOV. 21
Finances look good for Scorpions, but you’ve got some placating to do if you want to see that money. Smile and deceive this week, and watch your earnings grow.
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“Forever Autumn” - The Moody Blues
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“October” - U2
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“Autumn Sweater” - Yo La Tengo
NOV. 22 DEC. 20
You have a tendency to spoil your friends with gifts and little purchases here and there. That’s cool and all, but maybe you should cut back—be especially careful when doing favors for notoriously deadbeat Tauruses and Geminis.
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“September in the Rain” - Dinah Washington
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“Autumn Leaves” - Nat King Cole
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“November Rain” - Guns N’ Roses
AQUARIUS
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“Scarborough Fair” - Simon & Garfunkel
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“September Morn” - Neil Diamond
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“California Dreamin’” - The Mamas & The Papas Have an idea for our next Playlist of the Week? Send submissions to arensink@butler.edu.
DEC. 21 JAN. 19
Ah, Capricorn, the Sea Goat. First of all, did you know that you are symbolized by the Sea Goat? Second, you will be lucky in love this week—the 24th in particular—and love connections are likely with other Sea Goats.
JAN. 20 FEB. 18
Put on your business pants, Aquarius, because this week, your career will boom. However, the stars can only promise so much if you don’t have a killer outfit to compensate for a lifetime of mediocrity. Do you have a suit? Wear it.
PISCES FEB. 19 MARCH 20
Hang on to your hat, Fish, and prepare to put the pedal to the metal because big bad Mercury is in retrograde. School and career will heat up this week, and you’ve got to keep up.
by Kelsey Truman Staff Astrologist ARIES MARCH 21 APRIL 19 Rams need to keep volatile or otherwise icky emotions in check this week. You may be in the mood for a fight, but it will not be worth the messy cleanup. Channel your nervous and tense energy into something productive.
TAURUS APRIL 20 MAY 20 You’ll have to exercise some serious tact this week with a power person in your life. There is a growing likelihood of major blowouts with a boss or supervisor, so tread lightly and wear soft, quiet shoes.
GEMINI MAY 21 JUNE 20
A friend will require some conventional wisdom from you this week. Keep a level head and try to advise as best you can. If you find yourself in over your head, try ignoring the issue and distracting with comfort food.
CANCER JUNE 21 JULY 22
Overall, this is a strong week for the noble Crab, but a weak time for your digestive tract. Try not to eat anything that has disagreed with you in the past, and drink plenty of water. Also, now is a good time to start labeling the leftovers in your fridge.
LEO JULY 23 AUG. 22 Lions have great, big, swollen hearts this week. You are pretty good with sharing your feelings, so call an old friend or send a letter to someone who has touched you in the past. Just don’t do it over Facebook because that is lame.
VIRGO
AUG. 23 SEPT. 22
This is a good week for renovation. Try clearing more space off your bedroom floor. While the doorto-bed path works temporarily, it’s kind of gross.
Whitney Houston returns to fame scene Matt Heinsen Contributing Writer
Since her debut in 1985, Whitney Houston has represented the best and worst the music industry has to offer. Deemed to have “the voice,” Houston captivated millions with her uplifting ballads and smooth, soulful R&B vocals. Early commercial hits such as “Saving All My Love for You” and “The Greatest Love of All” launched Houston to become the first woman to have an album debut at the top position of Billboard’s sales charts. Success followed her into the next decade. Her rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl XXV, amid the Gulf War, could move anyone to tears. Two years later (in 1993), Houston’s contributions to the soundtrack of the motion picture “The Bodyguard” solidified her post as the best female vocalist of her generation. Houston’s remake of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” was an international smash and remains her most memorable composition. Her star continued to shine brightly as the decade came to a close with hits like “Step By Step,” “My Love is Your Love” and “It’s Not Right But It’s OK.” As the millenium rolled around, Houston’s career began to spiral. Issues concerning weight
“I Look to You” CD REVIEW
Whitney Houston Arista Records Rating:
5 = perfect, 4 = outstanding, 3 = good, 2 = fair,1 = poor
loss, alleged drug use and the destruction of her marriage to Bobby Brown crippled her career. Her notorious 2002 interview with Diane Sawyer, in which she proclaimed the absurdity of crack, turned the superstar into a laughingstock. Add in the embarrassment of the 2005 reality program “Being Bobby Brown,” and it became exceedingly clear that Houston was tragically misusing an enormous load of talent. However, with the release of her first new album in seven years, “I Look to You,” Whitney Houston is back to doing what she does best— making music. Opening the album is an up-tempo, part disco and dance beat titled “Million Dollar Bill.” Produced by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, the song is a welcoming of many sorts. It proves to be an energetic and spirited composition about the ecstasy and jubilance of love. Following her introductory number is “Nothin’ But Love.” Enlisting the help of Fernando Garibay, who launched Enrique Iglesias’s career and managed to make Paris Hilton sound respectable in “Stars Are Blind,” Houston delivers another outstanding performance. She confronts her doubters and critics while shaking off her troubled history. In it, she sings, “There’ve been haters since this world been goin’ round/Why they take a thing and try to crush them down/I ain’t even trying to hold on that now/Ain’t got nothing but nothing but love for ya.” Houston makes it clear she has her sights on a much more positive, brighter future. The R. Kelly-penned lead single, “I Look To You,” is one of two ballads Houston offers. Houston proclaims, “After all that I’ve been through/Who on earth can I turn to?” Her delivery of the song is both beautiful and mesmerizing. Entirely relatable, the song relays one of life’s most enduring lessons—that through resiliency and faith, anyone can pick up the pieces of a crumbling life. The production of the song, a qui-
eted piano and synthesizer, relies solely on Houston’s vocals. Whether taken literally or metaphorically, “I Look To You” chronicles the resurrection of someone who has fallen. Unfortunately, Akon appears on the next track, and the results are disastrous. “Like I Never Left” is an egregious misstep. Clearly a commercial effort, I doubt Houston will win over a legion of young fans with this song. Thankfully, Houston gets back on top of her game for her following two songs. Covering “A Song For You,” Houston creates an energetic, uptempo disco arrangement about self-empowerment. Diane Warren and David Foster team up on the second ballad, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.” Houston’s in good hands with Warren, a seasoned, Grammy-winning songwriter from her work with Celine Dion (“Because You Love Me”) and Foster, who helped produce the soundtrack for “The Bodyguard.” Houston proclaims, “Found hope in my heart/I found the light to life/My way out of the dark/Found all that I need/Here inside of me.” The song delivers on its message to conquer adversity and reiterates themes of triumph over hardship. The final two songs end the album on an overwhelmingly positive note. Akon comes in on “I Got You.” Thankfully for Houston, he proves to be a much more valuable producer. “I Got You” speaks to the trust and undying compassion between a pair of lovers. In “Salute,” Houston shuts the door on a former lover and, in doing so, pledges to become a much stronger human being. Houston sings, “Don’t call it a comeback/I’ve been here for years/Through all of the drama and the pain/And all the tears/It’s time to stop this roller coaster.” From the start of her new album, it is immediately clear that Houston’s vocals are a fraction of what they used to be. However, these diminished vocals prove to be one of her strongest assets
Collegian photo from MCT
WHITNEY’S BACK: Houston returns with “I Look to You,” her first album in seven years. because it forces her to pour more emotion into the songs. The audience is not only attuned to Houston’s struggles over the past few years, but also reminiscent of the similar struggles which epitomize their own lives. The ability to overcome hardship is a wonderful experience. Both the ardent Whitney Houston fan and casual music listener will unequivocally appreciate the effort and message behind Houston’s new album.
McHale, Chase deliver for NBC’s promising new sitcom Amy Rensink arensink@butler.edu
Collegian photo from MCT
BACK TO SCHOOL: Joel McHale stars in “Community.”
NBC’s new series “Community,” on paper, was expected to be a gem. Joel McHale (E!’s “The Soup”) stars, and Chevy Chase joins him as a supporting actor. Excitement was built up prior to the premiere, but, after last Thursday’s pilot, I feel the show needs more time to grow. The opening scene shows the dean of Greendale Community College welcoming new students and addressing the idea of community college. A crowd of “remedial teens, 20-something dropouts, middle-aged divorcees and old people” just stare at him as he wishes them luck. We meet McHale’s character, Jeff, a lawyer who returns to school to receive a diploma after his degree is found invalid and his license is suspended by the state bar. McHale’s acting is ques-
tionable. I’m used to seeing him in a talk show setting, and his sense of humor transfers into the sitcom style effortlessly. However, any line that needs to be delivered seriously seems a struggle. John Oliver plays Duncan, a professor at the college and one of Jeff’s former clients. Jeff makes every attempt to weasel his way through his first week of college by using Duncan to find answers to tests. I can already tell Jeff’s character is going to be the somehow likeable jerk. He then uses his Spanish classmate Abed (Danny Pudi) to obtain information about Britta (Gillian Jacobs), the girl he immediately wants to pounce upon. He fools Britta into thinking he is a board-certified tutor so he can find a way to ask her out. Rumors of the so-called study group spread, and the group expands to include several interesting characters.
Chase plays Pierce, a hilariously creepy old guy, clad in turtle neck and blazer. Annie (Alison Brie) and Troy (Donald Glover) are the stereotypical remedial teens, and Yvette Nicole
“Community” TV SHOW REVIEW Sony Pictures Television Created by: Dan Harmon Starring: Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Chevy Chase, Donald Glover, Gillian Jacobs, Joel McHale and Danny Pudi Rating: 5 = perfect, 4 = outstanding, 3 = good, 2 = fair, 1 = poor
Brown plays Shirley, the middle-aged divorcee and Pierce’s lust interest. Together, the group creates hilarious situations and dialogue. It doesn’t appear that Britta has given in to Jeff’s attempts to take her out, and the other characters have introduced some personal problems that may prove entertaining later. However, the overall plot line seems weak thus far. It has the potential to develop, but so far the characters’ interactions are the only thing that make the show worth viewing. The show left me believing that Jeff was going to stop trying to cheat his way through everything, but I have a feeling his character didn’t do a complete 180 in the first episode. It will be interesting to see if he ends up getting his way as the plot develops. Until then, I’ll keep watching just to see Chevy Chase attending community college and hear Amed’s hilarious banter.
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Bulldogs hand Hanover 42-21 loss
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IN A RUSH: Redshirt Freshman Artis Hailey III rushed for 29 yards Saturday. The Bulldogs out rushed Hanover 169-31.
Emily Newell enewell@butler.edu With a 42-21 win over Hanover Saturday afternoon in the Butler Bowl, the Bulldogs became the first team in school history to win three straight games while scoring more than 40 points. The team previously scored more than 40 points in three consecutive games in 2000. However, two of those games resulted in losses. Senior Dan Bohrer had two touchdown receptions in the game, tying the school record
for most career touchdown receptions with 18. After the Panthers (0-3) went three and out on their first drive, senior punter Corry Stewart fumbled the snap and, in an attempt to move the ball forward, passed the ball into the hands of sophomore Andy Dauch, who returned the interception 19 yards for the first Butler score just two minutes into the game. Hanover answered on their next drive, moving the ball 79 yards downfield for the score. The 7-7 tie was the closest the Panthers would get to the lead.
Butler finished the half with 28 unanswered points and a 35-7 halftime lead. Scoring came in the air and on the ground, with touchdown runs by sophomore quarterback Andrew Huck, senior Ricky Trujillo and junior Scott Gray. Bohrer’s first touchdown came with 7:23 left in the first half. It was the only reception for a score in the half. Head coach Jeff Voris said the big halftime lead was beneficial because it allowed many players who have not received much playing time this season the opportunity to gain in-game experience. With just over 11 minutes left in the third quarter, Bohrer caught an eight-yard pass from redshirt freshman Calvin Blair to take the Bulldogs to a 42-7 lead. Hanover was able to drive back, scoring two more times in the second half to cut into the Bulldogs’ lead. “It wasn’t the prettiest game we’ve played so far, but a win is a win,” redshirt sophomore Grant Hunter said. “As a team, we need to fix the little things. There’s still a lot of room to improve.” Hunter led the Bulldogs’ defense with six tackles and two quarterback sacks. Overall, Voris said he is happy with the way the team played, but he knows the past three games, which were all non-conference games, were more of a preseason than anything. “I thought we had a solid performance,” Voris said, “[but] I don’t think we played a full 60 minutes or finished
the game we wanted to. “We accomplished what we wanted to, [and] each week you work towards getting better.” The Bulldogs’ win over Hanover marks the end of nonconference play, as the team faces conference opponents in the remaining eight games this season. They play at Morehead State this weekend. “The biggest challenge is just going to be the level of
play,” Hunter said. “Morehead State is a very physical team that executes well. We will need to be on top of our game.” Voris also sees the upcoming game as a challenge, but he said the team looks at each week as its own season. “We truly believe in 11 oneweek seasons,” Voris said. “Morehead is probably as good as anyone in the league. They are extremely physical and
their schemes are different than you see on a week to week basis. “It’s going to be a challenge, [but] I think anyone in this league is capable of beating anyone. [If] we match their intensity and speed, we’ll be fine.” The Bulldogs face Morehead State on the road Saturday at 1 p.m. They return to the Butler Bowl Oct. 3 to face San Diego in the homecoming game.
Collegian photo by Rachel Senn
HAND IT OVER: Junior Tadd Dombart, runs the ball in Saturday’s match against Hanover. Dombart returned five punts for 30 yards in the 42-21 non-conference victory.
Volleyball nets first HL win; finishes weekend at Kent State 1-2 Arika Herron acherron@butler.edu
Starting strong, Butler took the first set against Utah State 25-21, but USU bit back, taking three straight sets and the match. Butler volleyball started their Horizon League schedule with a “Utah is a very good team,” Clark said. “We played them 3-0 win against Youngstown State before spending the weekend well. We just didn’t do enough to get the few points we needed at the Kent State tournament. The Bulldogs finished the tourna- to get over the hump.” ment 1-3. The loss didn’t keep the Bulldogs down, though. Thursday night in Youngstown, Ohio, passed in unusual Playing back-to-back matches Friday, Butler had 45 minutes fashion for the Bulldogs. Butler beat Youngstown State in three to regroup before playing Robert Morris. straight matches, and they never gave the Penguins a chance at The first set was hard-fought, with each team trading points the lead until the third set. Butler until junior Katie Daprile sealed a 25“I wanted them to look at the positive, regained the lead, 3-2, and never 22 win with two consecutive aces. let go. The second set continued in the stick together, and play together. That’s same way until several errors by “The past times we’ve played them, it’s gone to five games,” Robert Morris put Butler up 16-12. exactly what they did.” junior Kelsey Labrum said. “It was The Bulldogs were able to stretch the nice to get in and get out.” - Sharon Clark lead and take the set 25-18. The Bulldogs did not get out of Senior Porshia Allen finished the Head Coach, Volleyball their fourth weekend tournament of third set with an ace, 25-19. the season with the same ease. The Butler averaged .343 in hitting to sweep the Colonials in three straight sets. Bulldogs finished the weekend 1-2, beating Robert Morris but “Anytime you lose a match, everyone looks at what went falling to Utah State and Kent State. wrong,” Clark said. “But I wanted them to look at the positive, Clark said she saw many successes in her team’s play, even if and stick together, play together. That’s exactly what they did.” the scores didn’t always show it.
The hardest test was yet to come. Saturday opened with the Bulldogs facing tournament host Kent State, who the team beat just three weeks ago but lost to in five sets Saturday. “We walked away feeling like we played really well,” Clark said. “It’s hard to go into someone else’s gym.” After losing the first set 25-15, the Bulldogs came back to take the next two sets. Kent State took the fourth, setting up a back-and-forth battle for the final set. Allen and junior Jessie Wolfe both posted double-doubles against Kent State, but the Golden Flashes eventually took the final set 15-13. “It was an all-out fight,” Labrum said. “It could’ve been anyone’s game, but it was just good to see both of us competing at such high levels. We can see what we’re capable of in the future.” After 17 straight road games, the women said they’re looking forward to the opening weekend at home, playing Horizon League foes Cleveland State and Wright State. “They’re two of the best teams in our conference,” Labrum said. “They’ll be dog fights both nights.” Cleveland State comes in for the home opener Friday at 7 p.m. in Hinkle Fieldhouse, and the Wright State game will start at 4 p.m. Saturday.
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FRIDAY Men’s Tennis Ball State Invitational Muncie, Ind. All Day Women’s Soccer vs. Illinois St. 2:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. UW-Milwaukee 5 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Cleveland St. 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Men’s Tennis Ball State Invitational Muncie, Ind. All Day
Men’s Tennis Ball State Invitational Muncie, Ind. All Day
Football at Morehead St. 1 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. UW-Green Bay 1 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Wright St. 4 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. UW-Green Bay 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY Men’s Golf at Cleveland St. Invitational Chardon, Ohio All Day
-The men’s tennis team played their league tournament this weekend. See where they finished.
-See which Butler runners placed in the top five at the Indiana Intercollegiate Meets.
TUESDAY
-Find out how the No. 2 women’s tennis teamed fared against league foe Youngstown State.
-Get daily scores, updates and more from the Collegian Sports on Twitter!
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Soccer team splits weekend matches Matt Lawder mlawder@butler.edu
The women’s soccer team (4-6-0) split their matches this weekend, beating Xavier (0-7-0) on the road in Cincinnati Friday but losing to Louisville (3-4-0) in the Butler Bowl Sunday 2-1. The Lady Bulldogs controlled the ball and the match for most of the 90 minutes against the Musketeers, but they entered halftime still tied 0-0, despite having four shots and four corner kicks. Senior Abbie Kaul ended the tie when she put her shot from the right side of the box past the Xavier keeper in the 48th minute. The Bulldogs continued to pressure the Musketeers, dominating the possession battle and causing Xavier to take two yellow cards during the second half. With the game winding down, senior Molly Kruger added an insurance goal in the 82nd minute. The Bulldogs held off Xavier for the final eight minutes and won the game 2-0. “It was a really good win for us,” Kaul said. “We came together as a team and capitalized on all on opportunities.” The game was Butler’s fifth in a row on the road. The Bulldogs went 32 during that stretch and prepared themselves for the conference sched-
ule, which starts next week. “It’s important to play well on the road,” assistant coach Ric Huffman said. “The road has its advantages; there are less distractions. [Against] Xavier, we came out and were ready to play.” Kaul echoed the sentiment that the Bulldogs’ tough early-season schedule, which has included four teams from the Big Ten and Big East conferences, has prepared the team for their upcoming games against the Horizon League. “The level of play against those teams is so much higher,” Kaul said. “I think the preparation will set us up for success [in conference].” The team faced off against another tough opponent Sunday when they matched up with the University of Louisville in the Butler Bowl. The Bulldogs appeared to get off to a great start when Molly Kruger took a long shot that hopped off the turf and past the Cardinal goalkeeper in the first minute, but the ball quickly ricocheted back out of the net. The goal was discounted when the referee, who hadn’t caught up with the play, allowed play to continue. The Bulldogs shook off the missed call, but they failed to get into a good rhythm for the rest of the half, with the Cardinals retaining most of the possessions. The Cardinals took a 1-0 lead off a direct kick from just outside
the box in the 40th minute. In the second half, Butler became more frustrated with the officiating, culminating in two yellows cards for the Bulldogs. One was given to the Butler bench in the 65th minute, and another was given to Mandi Kotynski in the 76th minute. The Cardinals also capitalized on
another set piece in the 59th minute, when Cardinal forward Courtney Holtz scored after a Butler foul just outside the box. “In the run of play, our defense is very solid,” Huffman said. “IU scored on set pieces, DePaul—set pieces, Louisville—both set pieces. That second goal was just a mental mistake.”
Collegian photo by Mary Landwer
RUN AROUND: Sophomore midfielder Natalie Galovska dribbles the ball upfield past two Louisville defenders Sunday at the Butler Bowl.
Kaul also said the Bulldogs needed to tighten up their defense on set pieces. “We’ve defended soundly and haven’t given up goals in the run of play, but our set pieces need improvement,” Kaul said. When Butler was able to push the ball into Louisville territory, they had several good scoring opportunities. In the 82nd minute, freshman Katie Griswold cut Louisville’s lead in half. After Molly Kruger sent a long shot off the cross bar, Griswold headed the rebound through the hands of the goalie and into the net. But Butler could not score the tying goal during the final eight minutes, and the Bulldogs lost the game 2-1. “I don’t think we need to be a team that needs to create 20 chances to score a goal, we just need to capitalize on [the chances we have],” Huffman said. With only one game left until conference play begins Sunday, the Bulldogs feel ready to take on all of the opponents in the Horizon League. “We’ve got a solid starting lineup. Our formation is solidified. I feel like we have a good plan and are ready to face the challenges that the conference will bring,” Huffman said. After Butler plays Illinois State Friday, the Bulldogs will begin Horizon League play in the Butler Bowl against UW-Green Bay Sunday.
Buckeyes hand Bulldogs first loss Women’s golf team places first at PTSIR Golf Performance Classic Emily Newell enewell@butler.edu
“We had a sub-par first half,” he said. “I think we played a fantastic second half. It’s more like we ran out of time. We just took a little too much The men’s soccer team (3-1-0) dropped their time getting started.” first game of the regular season 2-1 to Ohio State “[In the second half] I think we maintained posFriday in Columbus, Ohio. session better, and our speed of play was quicker. This was the first loss of the season and the We were much more decisive. first goals allowed by senior goalkeeper Fabian “[I’m proud because] I think they continued to Knopfler. fight the whole game even though things weren’t “I think because they’re a Big Ten opponent, going our way.” [we were expecting it] to be a little tougher While Butler finished the game with a 5-3 game,” head coach Kelly Findley said. “Plus, we advantage in shots-on-goal, it would not be were on the road.” enough to bring the “We were certainly disappointed to The Buckeyes (3-0Bulldogs a victory. 3) are currently ranked “We did not play our drop our first game, yet we knew it 24th in the country best,” Gatzky said. by Soccer America. “[We] made a couple The game remained would be unrealistic to think we could of individual mistakes, scoreless through the and at this level of socstay undefeated the whole season.” first 31 minutes until cer you get punished Ohio State freshman - Boris Gatzky pretty hard. Chris Hegngi scored “Now we have to shift Senior, Men’s Soccer the first of the game our focus on the next and the only goal of game against Milwaukee, which is going to be a the first half. tough game. A conference game is always speHegngi increased the Buckeye lead in the second cial.” half, scoring again in the 58th minute of the half. The team has faced only non-conference oppoThe Bulldogs looked poised for a comeback late nents thus far in the season, but the team has big in the second half when, with under 10 minutes goals regarding conference play this year. remaining, junior Kyle Pateros scored on a head“Our expectation is to win the league,” Findley er off a pass from senior Boris Gatzky. said. But with the score coming so late in the game, “We were second [place] by a point last year. Findley said the team just “ran out of time.” “[This year] we’re a year older, we’re more con“We were certainly disappointed to drop our fident and we’re better because we have such a first game,” Gatzky said. “Yet we knew that it strong group returning.” would be unrealistic to think we could stay undeThe Bulldogs begin conference play this Friday feated the whole season.” at the Butler Bowl against UW-Milwaukee at 5 Overall, the mood of the team after the game p.m. The team finishes the weekend with a secwas less disappointment and more frustration, ond conference game Sunday versus Green Bay at Findley said. 3:30 p.m.
Ashley Breitenbach abreiten@butler.edu The Butler women’s golf team headed to Hammond, Ind., for the Chicago State Invitational Monday and Tuesday. The addition of two freshmen has made a statement with a successful course play already this year. Freshman Ally Arends has hit an average of 84.7 strokes, while newcomer Julia Porter has shot 82.0 average strokes per course. Junior Molly Fields has accrued a 2009-10 season average of 76 strokes so far. The Anderson, Ind., native started the season strong after finishing three courses at the top of the leaderboard. Continuing strong play, Fields shot one above par, 73, this past Monday at the Chicago State Invitational. The Chicago State Invitational consisted of 10 teams of five players each. Two rounds of golf were played. “They took the lowest score of each round. They competed individually,” head coach Bill Mattingly said. Mattingly is entering his third season at Butler. Overall, Mattingly said that he was pleased with how the lady Bulldogs performed.
“We had two players tie for the lowest individual score,” Mattingly said. “We still need to work on our short game; the chipping and putting specifically.” Fields tied with sophomore Michele Nash as the top individual scorer. Fields birdied in the final hole to claim the medalist trophy. Three strokes behind was teammate sophomore Clare Cornelius. These three players were supported with solid play from Arends, Porter and junior Allison Lipps. All helped guide Butler to victory over the 10-team tournament field. In preparation for the Chicago State Invitational, Fields said, “I tried to practice things that I needed to improve on from [the] last tournament.” She still said that she was happy with her overall performance this last tournament. Nine out of 12 tournaments are on the road, so the team travels together often. Fields said away matches are no more or less difficult than home matches. “We don’t play on our home course often, so it is not familiar. Every course is different,” Fields said. Fields played a variety of sports
in high school and enjoys the mental and physical challenges that sports provide. “I like the mental aspect of golf,” Fields said. “Your confidence in your shot can either make or break the shot.” Mattingly has a lot of sympathy for his players; he said it is hard to commit time to both golf and school. “It is hard being a student. They have classes and homework in addition to tournaments and nights spent in a hotel,” Mattingly said. All of Butler’s women golfers have had high school experience on golf teams and competed in regional and national tournaments. In addition to rigorous workouts, a new indoor golf facility is being built by the baseball fields. The indoor facility will allow players to practice year-round, and it is located on campus rather than near an off-campus golf course. As the next tournament nears, Mattingly will hold a play-off competition amongst themselves to determine the lineup. “The best scores will travel to the tournament. We can only have five people go,” Mattingly said. The lady Bulldogs are preparing for the next tournament hosted by Butler at Eagle Creek Oct. 5th.
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Injuries wreak early-season havoc in NFL Steven Peek speek@butler.edu
It may be a bit soon to start illustrating the NFL playoff picture, but I’m going to do it anyway. Some teams may have already determined their fates just two weeks into the season, and some narrowly escaped certain doom for their seasons. Fans of the Chicago Bears (1-1) had high hopes this year. Every season, they battle against the talented Minnesota Vikings (2-0) and Green Bay Packers (1-1) for the NFC North divisional crown, but this season they finally had some support for their defense—a quarterback worth his jersey, the first one since Jim McMahon (1982-86). In the first game of the season, two key defenders were injured. The leader of the Bears’ defense, Brian Urlacher, dislocated his right wrist. Many NFL linebackers and linemen have overcome this injury before by immobilizing the injury for a couple weeks, then using a playable cast to use as a club. However, Urlacher’s injury will require surgery and will not permit him to play this season. Linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa sprained his right PCL in the first game; the Bears have listed him as day-to-day. That, coupled with the not-fully-healed back of cornerback Charles Tillman, does not cast a promising ray of light on the Bears’ 2009 season. Tough luck Bears fans. Just when everyone thought the addition of Michael Vick would give the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) an extra push through the playoffs, starting quarterback Donovan McNabb was injured.
During a run into the end zone, McNabb was legally hit in the back by a defender from the Carolina Panthers (0-2), resulting in a rib fracture. According to Eagles’ head coach Andy Reid, the fracture was one in which the bone was broken “all the way through.” Because of the intense pain and discomfort caused by the injury (i.e. difficulty breathing, standing and sleeping comfortably), the Eagles listed McNabb as doubtful on the injury report and signed free agent veteran quarterback Jeff Garcia to back up their second QB Kevin Kolb. Garcia was signed because Vick was ineligible in Week 2. Philadelphia was unable to overcome McNabb’s injury, losing 48-22 to the offensively high-powered New Orleans Saints (2-0). Furthermore, the Eagles’ All-Pro running back, Brian Westbrook, sprained his surgically-repaired right ankle in the third quarter of the Week 2 loss. Westbrook continued playing until the Saints’ lead seemed insurmountable, although it seemed as if Westbrook was bound to exit the game regardless. “I wanted to make some cuts, and I just wasn’t able to do it,” Westbrook said. Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns. Kolb threw for 391 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Kolb is expected to start in Week 3 due to Vick’s fresh reinstatement and lack of preparedness. Philadelphia’s quarterback issues, as well as an average defense, have forced me to think Eagles players will be
golfing in January. Now for the good news. Actually, it is more accurate to call it average news. The Dallas Cowboys (1-1) nearly saw their starting quarterback, Tony Romo, go down due to an ankle injury in week one. Romo was favoring his right ankle mid-game, but a recent MRI showed no major structural damage, according to The Dallas Morning News. Romo seemed to feel some lingering effects from the ankle injury, though. In the recent Sunday night game against the New York Giants (2-0), Romo had three interceptions, 127 passing yards, one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown in a 33-31 loss. The game was the first regular season game in owner Jerry Jones’ new football stadium. Approximately 105,000 people were in attendance. The San Diego Chargers (1-1) escaped their Monday night battle with a win over divisional foe the Oakland Raiders (1-1). All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson took some hard hits and sprained an ankle. Although he played through the injury, he was visibly limping on the sidelines mid-game. Tomlinson is expected to play through the injury this season, but he did not play in the Chargers’ 31-26 Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens (2-0). Even the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) suffered the temporary loss of key defensive back Troy Polamalu. Luckily for Steelers fans, Polamalu’s knee injury—a sprained left MCL—will not require surgery.
Collegian photo from MCT
ENDANGERED EAGLE: Donovan McNabb lead the Eagles to victory in Week 1 but broke a rib during the game, forcing him to sit this week out. Feel free to keep those Terrible Towels high in the air well into the winter. While it may seem odd to declare some teams out of playoff contention after two games, remember that the next time you say the Detroit Lions (02) have no shot at playing in the postseason.
And while 14 of the 32 NFL teams still have hope with 1-1 records, some are already not playing to their potentials. Any NFL team’s record is possibly misleading at this point in the season, but I have found the injuries and shortcomings against divisional opponents have likely already determined the fates of many NFL teams.
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Collegian photos by Mary Landwer and Maria Porter Collegian illustration by Rachel Senn