Posts Tagged “starbucks”

New Identities

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Andre

So I get bored easily so one of the things I take my frustrations out on is the Starbucks on campus. Normally at Starbucks when you get a drink they ask you for a name on the cup so they can give you the correct drink on the other side of the store. So since I’ve caught on that you don’t have to provide your real name, I’ve been taking this opportunity to adopt a plethora of new identities!

My favorite go-to identities are Barack Obama and Beyoncé but there are others I use as well. It’s always so funny to hear “Venti water for Barack Obama” and it’s hilarious to see people’s reactions when they hear the name and see me walking up to get my cup. I keep running out of ideas but I can’t wait to use more identities in the upcoming weeks!

My latest identity!

Tagged: barack obama, beyonce, bulldogs, butler university, carmen sandiego, identity, indianapolis, kanye west, starbucks | 2 Comments

Founder’s Day

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Andre

Yesterday was Founder’s Day on campus and it was actually pretty fun! There were different celebrations on campus commemorating Ovid Butler‘s, Butler’s founder’s, birth. There were cupcakes in Atherton, letter readings in Starbucks, and other events on campus. The event I went to was a portrait unveiling and talk from a direct descendant of Ovid Butler.

The speaker talked about interesting facts about Butler’s life and the university’s beginnings. For example, I learned that when Butler first opened it was a Christian university and that Ovid Butler was a strict abolitionist and strived for diversity and inclusivity in the university from day one. I also learned that the first black female to graduate college in Indiana was at Butler. It was so cool to hear these things about campus that I didn’t even know before as a junior.

The Founder's Day talk in Irwin Library

Tagged: abolitionism, beyonce, bulldogs, butler university, diversity, founder's day, inclusivity, indiana, indianapolis, ovid butler, starbucks | Leave a comment

Nice Residents

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Andre

On Friday night, my faculty in residence took about 25 people from our wing in our residence hall to see the Nutcracker for free! She had snacks and food in her apartment before the performance and then I walked over with my residents to see the ballet. It was such a great performance and it was nice recognizing people I knew in the ballet.

Yesterday, as I was minding my business in my room, I got a knock at my door from some of my residents bearing gifts for me! It was so nice since I wasn’t expecting it! Aly gave me a Santa Claus sticky and wrote me a nice letter while Tammy got me a scarf and bear from Starbucks. I’m glad they thought of me enough to get me a gift!

Posing with my gifts!

Tagged: bulldogs, butler university, christmas, H&M, indianapolis, nutcracker, residents, santa, starbucks | 3 Comments

Final Day To Almost Freedom

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Andre

Today is the last day of classes before finals and I’m super excited. One of my classes for today was canceled so today got a little more exciting! But then I realized I still have to give a presentation in my Research class so the excitement subsided a little. I’m so nervous to present! I’m sure I’ll do fine since I’ve been practicing but it’s still hard to get over those nerves!

Since finals don’t start until Wednesday, Tuesday is wide open. So I’ve decided to start moving some of the stuff I don’t use home. It feels so weird to say that I’m starting to move out of my room already. It’ll be even weirder because next week I’ll be half way done with college! I’m not ready to leave just yet!! I’m going to have to make the most of the next two years as it seems like these two have just flown by!

Last week when I went to Starbucks one night, there was a mini concert going on! I've yet to find out who was playing.

Tagged: bulldogs, butler university, finals, music, starbucks, summer | 1 Comment

Instagram Madness

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Andre

I just so happened to be creeping on Kim Kardashian’s Twitter the other day and she recommended this site called Instagram. I decided to try it out and I’m OBSESSED! It is a site that allows you to edit photos and add effects to make them really cool. I’m currently addicted to it and have edited all the photos in my phone. I’m basically the next Annie Leibovitz.

While I’ve been obsessing over Instagram, I’ve also been trying to kick off another addiction. Starbucks. I had Starbucks every day last week and have been trying to ween myself off. I made it through today without it and the headaches have been horrific! But, it’s nothing a couple of Aspirin can’t fix! I’ve been going strong for three days now so hopefully I’ll be off of it for good!

Here's a cool Instagram photo I made! I feel so professional!

Tagged: butler, coffee, instagram, kardashian, starbucks, twitter, university | 1 Comment

Scared to Sleep

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Andre

So this weekend was Homecoming and it was extremely fun! I went to the parade and went to the football game. The team was losing at half time which was disappointing but at least I got to see who won King and Queen!

Here’s a Homecoming video where VP Johnson gives free Starbucks to everyone in line at Starbucks:

After halftime I left and went to finish working on a ten page paper I have to write for my media literacy class! D: But, it was actually not as bad as I thought it would be and I finished in time to go eat at Olive Garden with some friends. Then we went to see Paranormal Activity 3.

Let me start by saying it may have been the scariest/freakiest thing I’ve ever seen. I’m easily scared which may have ~~something~~ everything to do with it but it was still pretty scary. I’ve never seen the other two movies but I still enjoyed it. Though it was a good movie, I was still scared to go to sleep afterwards!

Tagged: bulldogs, butler, homecoming, movies, scared, starbucks | 1 Comment

It’s a Miracle!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Andre

As I mentioned in my last blog post, I developed a terrible sore throat over the weekend. Also yesterday I started coughing and getting a runny nose too! It was quite the crisis. But, needless to say, when I woke up this morning all my symptoms were gone! I have my theories but I think it might be due to the fact that I got cold medicine and have been drinking Calm tea from Starbucks with honey non-stop!

In my Converged Journalism course we each have to film media projects with a partner and help them film their interviews. This afternoon, I’ll be helping my partner film for her interview with Coach Brad Stevens. I think it’ll be great and exciting to hear what he has to say! I’ve never met him before so it will definitely be a great experience.

Since we’re talking about basketball, here’s a funny video talking to different players on the team!

Tagged: basketball, bulldogs, butler, class, starbucks, university | 1 Comment

Sore Throats Stink

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Andre

Today is the third day I’ve had a sore throat. It’s weird because I’ve never really had a sore throat before! Hopefully it is gone by tomorrow. I’ve been drinking tea from Starbucks with honey so I’m sure it’ll go away soon. I also heard that gargling salt water helps too but I think I’ll pass!

Despite my life-threatning illness, I am excited because this week is free speech week and the Collegian has set up a stand in Starbucks to raise awareness of the freedom of speech and to talk about its importance. Hopefully I can find time to sit at the table to help. The Collegian staff even made a video demonstrating the importance of the freedom of speech and press. I can’t wait to see the finished product!

Here’s the PSA for last year’s free speech week.

Tagged: bulldogs, butler, collegian, sick, speech, starbucks | Leave a comment

Ten Best Things About Being Back At Butler

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Andre

I decided for today’s blog post, I’d make a list of my top ten favorite things about being back on campus! There were so many things, it was hard to cut it down to ten but here it goes:

1. Finally being reunited with all my friends!

2. Having an air conditioned dorm

3. Starting new classes and meeting new people

4. Getting to go to Starbucks every day

5. Randomly seeing Butler Blue 2 on campus

6. Going to see different events at Clowes Hall

7. Getting my weekly workout in at the HRC

8. Getting chased by awkwardly obese squirrels

9. Going to sports games (Especially basketball!)

10. Participating in all the new organizations I’m part of

Random Video of the Day:

Here’s a cool video of this year’s freshman class forming a Bulldog during Welcome Week

Tagged: bulldogs, butler, campus, class, clubs, freshmen, starbucks, welcome | 3 Comments

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