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Clothes Make the Dawg

It was the famous author and humorist, Mark Twain who once said, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” I suppose the same could be said for a dog, after all, a flea-bitten fur ball is a dime a dozen, but throw on some threads on the mangiest of mutts and much of society will swoon.

So was the case on two occasions this past November which required my…

‘Anna Sun’ – Walk the Moon

The latest installment of “Blue 2unes” takes us just next door, down I-74 and to the Buckeye State’s city on the river, Cincinnati, Ohio. Think Cincinnati and the brain conjures up images of Skyline Chilli, Charlie Hustle, WKRP, Kings Island, the former Mr. Jessica Simpson,  Montgomery Inn, the Ickey Shuffle, and maybe even Chris Sabo’s Rec Specs. Well, prepare to add Walk the Moon to that list…

The Butler ‘Alma Mater’ – Twitter Contest

Premise & Parameters
After several big Butler events over the last month or so, I must say that I have come away amazed at how many of my fellow Bulldogs do not seem to actually know the words to Butler’s “Alma Mater” by Fred W. Wolfe ’16.  Rather than just belly-ache about the observation, I want to encourage the campus community to learn the lyrics. Thus, I give to you the Butler…

‘Equestrian’ – US Royalty

I suppose if the District of Columbia is the root of your origins, then by all means, you should consider yourself “US Royalty.” Thus, the aptly named foursome embraces the moniker and their music even more.

With US Royalty’s first full album, “MIRRORS,” arriving in January of this year, the band struck a chord with “Equestrian” and it’s been buzzing college campuses and the indie/alt rock scen…

‘Shuffle’ – Bombay Bicycle Club

The Bombay Bicycle Club might not be what you think. And by that I mean, I don’t think this is a group of India’s finest cyclists who gather for stage races. Nope, this is a band of British boys who’ve traded their two-wheelers for guitars and have made good use of them.

Their third album in as many years has produced a single that caught the attention of my furry ears in “Shuffle.” I can’t…

‘Butler War Song’ – John Heiney ’23

With the first official home game of the Butler University Men’s Basketball season scheduled for this week, it’s time for a very special edition of “Blue 2unes.” This installment features the one and only “Butler War Song,” penned by the Class of 1923’s John Heiney, as I’m guessing that it might time for a little refresher on the lyrics.

I figure we’ll have a few newbies in the stands this year…

‘Trojans’ – Atlas Genius

As it turns out, a young Jackson Aldridge isn’t the only “next big thing” coming out of Australia these days. The Aussie band Atlas Genius has music fans hoping “Trojans” can be backed up with a full studio album to match.

We’ve sort of seen this story before with Foster the People and that ended well. Armed initially with just a handful of tracks, Foster the People were able to reward music…

Kindess is Cool

Kindness. I’m totally reliant upon it. In fact, I’ve received more than my fair share of it. And, I really enjoy reciprocating that kindness and seeing others that do the same. So, when I was told about The Kindness Cab rolling into the Crossoads of America, I knew I had to hail it to Butler University.

You see, at Butler University, you can get an education in liberal arts, but no matter what…

‘Comeback Kid’ – Brett Dennen

Brett Dennen’s “Comeback Kid (That’s My Dog)” might as well be my theme song. Or at least I like to think he thought of me when he wrote the song, but that’s probably far fetched.

No really though, when he sings the line, “There goes the hero/He’s the underdog/He’s coming out on top” I just can’t help but think of our Butler Men’s Basketball team’s of the last couple of years. After all, as…

‘Lonely Boy’ – The Black Keys

For my first “Blue 2unes” feature, I’m pleased to report that the boys from The Black Keys have done it again! Catching us still rocking out to their 2010 release, “Brothers” and this dog’s favorite, “Howlin’ for You,” Ohio’s Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney surprise the masses with a preview into their up and coming 2011 album, “El Camino.”

“Lonely Boy” sure doesn’t feel lonely, and with it’s…

Good Boy, Blue!

After much anticipation, the Butler Blue children's book, "Good Boy, Blue!" is finally off to print. Butler fans and kids of all ages are sure to love this heartwarming story and iconic illustrations.

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Get Your Pup a Blue III PetBox

Treat your best friend with a Blue III PetBox! After all, doesn't your dog deserve the very best? Blue III has teamed with PetBox to load up a box each month with the latest and greatest in treats, toys, and pet products. Proceeds benefit Butler's live mascot program too!

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The Big Dawgs Tour

The Butler University Big Dawgs Tour rides again! From January through March, our beloved Bulldog, Butler Blue III will be venturing away from campus to spread some Butler cheer and follow the men's basketball team as they take on new BIG EAST opponents.

Be sure to follow along and enter yourself into the Big Dawgs Tour Contest!

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