LAUREN OOLEY | STAFF REPORTER Noelle Rich, as a resident assistant in Butler University’s Ross Hall, started the Stand Tall Project last September during Sexual Assault Awareness Week. She was inspired by pictures of sexual assault survivors holding up signs of negative things said to them about their situations. “It’s a difficult issue to talk…
REVIEW: Evening with the Stars
ALEX TARNOWSKI | STAFF REPORTER Several of the top names in dance honored Butler University this weekend. The seventh annual Evening With the Stars took place in Clowes Memorial Hall this past Saturday. It showcased top performances in ballet, Broadway dance and ballroom with both new and well-known dancers from all over the world. …
REVIEW: Joyce Carol Oates – Visiting Writers Series
GABBY MOLINE | STAFF REPORTER Acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates took the audience of Butler University’s Clowes Memorial Hall by surprise with her witty humor and storytelling. Oates, 77, has written numerous novels, short stories, poems and memoirs in her lifetime. She received awards such as the O’Henry Award and National Book Award and…
“Rachael’s First Week” details dangers of drinking
GABBY MOLINE | STAFF REPORTER Butler University’s Student Government Association presented the story of Rachael’s First Week Sept. 22 to talk about the seriousness of drinking, especially prominent during Homecoming Week. Two years ago, Rachael Fiege left her hometown to attend Indiana University. On Aug. 23, she went to her first party, fell down a…
Faculty Chamber Music
ALEX TARNOWSKI | STAFF REPORTER The first of many Duckwall Artist Series performances was held on Tuesday, September 15th, showcasing members of the Jordan College of the Arts music faculty. The lights dimmed over the bustling crowd as the first performers, pianist Catherine Bringerud and violinist Dan Rizner entered the stage. Dan Rizner plays the…
Off Campus Student Organization
LAUREN OOLEY | STAFF REPORTER For most students, Butler is their home away from home. They live, eat, and sleep here. However, for a small portion of students at the university, Butler is not where they live or sleep. This small group of students is Butler’s commuters. Commuter students experience college life differently than students…
Kappa Kickoff raises money for victims of domestic violence
GABBY MOLINE | STAFF REPORTER/ Photos by Nora Navin After a week of fundraising, Greek competitions and fun, Butler’s Kappa Kappa Gamma raised over $9000 for their philanthropy, The Coburn Place. The Coburn Place, located in Indianapolis, provides shelter and counseling for those who have encountered domestic violence. The girls of Kappa sought pledges through…
Bulldogs of Butler: Culture-Shocked
Senior Brenna Elisabeth Giazzon normally studies Music Education at Jordan College of the Arts — but this semester, she lives in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. She knew there would be culture shock, but it is impossible to really know what that means before you arrive. The food culture was the most startling. The country’s love…
Bulldogs of Butler — Homecoming Edition
The sidewalks start filling up with chalk advertisements. The tables at Starbucks are constantly occupied. And the Greek brothers and sisters sport their letters with more pride than usual. It must be Homecoming at Butler University. Junior Megan Borries is one of two captains who help plan the Homecoming events for Alpha Chi Omega. From…
Bounce for Beats raises money for Alpha Phi Foundation
TESSA WOHLBERG | CULTURE REPORTER On September 19, Alpha Phi’s Bounce For Beats fundraising event got Butler student’s hearts racing. Alpha Phi held their philanthropy event with activities that kept their participants active, such as trampoline bounces, jump rope, and inflatable balls. When one wanted to take a break from the bounce, they entered into…