Author: Julian Wyllie

  • What I learned in Paris: Review

    What I learned in Paris: Review

    KATHERINE SHELTON | STAFF REPORTER “No man is a catch if he does not love you madly.” Erika LaVonn learned this in Paris, and she continues to teach it to other characters as she deciphers her own emotions and guides other characters through theirs. Indiana Repertory Theatre is currently showing playwright Pearl Cleage’s “What I Learned…

  • Larry Shapiro: Review

    WESLEY SEXTON | STAFF REPORTER Larry Shapiro’s recital Tuesday night was a pure celebration of music. Shapiro performed as a member of the Duckwall Artist Series, which is currently coming to a close with only four performances left. Many of the performer’s closest friends and colleagues came out to support the virtuosic violinist, and none…

  • MONEY MADNESS

    MONEY MADNESS

    As tuition rises, Butler aims to increase endowment and donation revenue JULIAN WYLLIE | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF In February, President James Danko announced a 3.75 percent increase in tuition, room and board for the 2015-2016 academic year. Tuition for the coming fall semester will be approximately  $36,053. Tuition has increased at different rates since the fall semester…

  • Students take steps against sexual assault

    Students take steps against sexual assault

    ANNIE WEBER | STAFF REPORTER After the release of the “It’s On Us” video Feb. 25, students were left with a clear message that sexual assault is on Butler University’s campus and that there is something every single person can do to stop it. Butler students will be presented with multiple opportunities to facilitate and…

  • Bulldog Jog celebrates 23rd anniversary

    Bulldog Jog celebrates 23rd anniversary

    KARL AGGER | STAFF REPORTER Hundreds of runners will take their marks at the starting line this Saturday for the 23rd annual Bulldog Jog. The event involves Butler students, staff and members of the local community. The event was originally organized by the Alumni and Parent Programs department as a fundraiser for the Butler University…

  • Campus construction continues

    Campus construction continues

    KIRSTEN ADAIR | STAFF REPORTER Over spring break, construction began on the new student-housing facility that is planned to open in 2016 as part of President James Danko’s 2020 Vision. The Residential College parking lot behind the library was closed off, the trees were cut down, and construction crews have already begun drilling into the…

  • 5 Things to know (Week 8)

    Don’t have time to watch or read the news? No problem! The Butler Collegian’s editor-in-chief has compiled a list of the top five things he thinks readers should know this week. Let’s keep this relatively short, sweet and to the point. Yabba dabba do!   Fact 1: President Obama’s approval ratings shift: Obama’s approval rating…

  • Indy Summer Experience helps students explore the city

    MOE SIMMONS | STAFF REPORTER Students often feel comfortable with keeping a daily routine of seeing the same people and going to the same places.  One can almost say it is as though they are in their own personal Butler Bubble. The Butler Bubble is all too real for some students on campus. However, the…

  • Larry Shapiro: 70 years young

    Larry Shapiro: 70 years young

    SHAUNA KASKE | STAFF REPORTER Larry Shapiro, the first official full-time music professor on Butler’s campus, has been teaching here for about twenty-eight years. Over 70 years old, Shapiro said he plans to keep teaching well into his 90’s. Shapiro began playing the violin when he was just six years old. “Sixty-seven years later and…