If you have been living under a rock, then you might not know that Butler went to the Men’s Basketball National Championship last week.  The game was in Houston, and since Butler students are outrageously spirited and dedicated, about 800-900 students went to the game.  For the other schools, this isn’t a very significant number, but here at Butler, that is the size of almost an entire class.  So, it was basically like the entire junior class went to the game….except me.  And to say that I was disappointed that I couldn’t go is an understatement…especially since all 3 of my roommates went, along with about half of the other girls in my house.  So, from Thursday night until Tuesday night, campus was somewhat dead/empty….all except for Monday night….at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Last year and this year Butler put on a viewing party for the entire community in Hinkle for both the Final Four game and the National Championship.  I thought that it sounded really cool, but I had never actually gone…until Monday night for the Championship.  It was so much fun getting to hang out with other Butler students, as well as members of the community and area, while we cheered on our Bulldogs.

The big screens in Hinkle....

All of the Alpha Phi's at the viewing party...

And as you all probably know, the night didn’t end the way we wanted it to, but we were all still so proud of our team.  Because of their amazing talent and drive, we were able to experience all of the excitement that comes with each part of the tournament, and our school was put on a national stage once again, with some great student athletes acting as spokesperson for Butler.

So thank you again to the Butler Basketball team….for helping make my junior year at Butler just as exciting as my sophomore year.  I can definitely say that choosing Butler was the best choice I have ever made.  Go Dawgs!