SHANNON ROSTIN | STAFF REPORTER Butler’s Theater Department partnered with The New Harmony Project to present a playwriting workshop on Feb. 27. The workshop was open to students and members of the community. Edward Fry, development director for The New Harmony Project, said the workshop involved writing exercises, advice and a question and answer session.…
Talk to me, You’ll Understand
CAMERON ALFORD | CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST Who are you? Without a name, birth date, or a racial category to define you, who are you at the core? I believe we, as humans, categorize ourselves in order to feel a sense of belonging to something. When I think about acceptance, I don’t think about being recognized as…
Stop being so nice
DAVID MCNEAL | CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST The road to hell is paved with good intentions. I am beginning to believe the world we live in reflects this proverb a little too well, and coming to Butler only strengthened that belief. Butler University is filled with nice people. We hold doors for each other. Thank you’s, compliments…
Kim Busic shines in recital: Review
GRETCHEN E. MAYER | STAFF REPORTER First Impressions Junior Kim Busic, a violin performance major, said the music she planned to perform in her recital reflects a variety of her interests. “[The recital] has music from all eras, so you get to hear where classic music has its roots,” Busic said. Her words rang…
Yes, she can
MOE SIMMONS | STAFF REPORTER It is official: Junior Katelyn Sussli will be the next Student Government Association president. Sussli, however, was the only candidate in the race for the top position. The other option on this year’s online ballot was “no confidence.” The newly elected president needed at least 50 percent of the majority…
Grade inflation: GPA’s increase
MATTHEW VANTRYON | MANAGING EDITOR Grades at universities across the nation have risen at a steady rate over the past two decades. The cause of this increase is a reason for debate. Some say this phenomenon — known as grade inflation — is a cause for concern, while others are not so sure. From 1991-1992,…
Kim Busic: Fighting to perform
SHAUNA KASKE | STAFF REPORTER An Unfortunate Event Kim Busic’s passion is to play music. However, each time she attempts to rest her chin on her wooden violin, an excruciating pain shoots through her left arm. The agony is a horrible reminder of what happened the summer before. Busic, a junior violin performance major…
Campus clubs promote suicide awareness
KIRSTEN ADAIR | STAFF REPORTER There are options other than suicide. Butler’s branch of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention stands by that notion. Junior Kathryn Larimore, a member of the organization, said suicide is a topic that is not easily discussed. “A lot of people don’t want to talk about it,” she said. “It’s…
Bulldogs of Butler: Bailey Wiseman
SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR Sophomore Bailey Wiseman is just leaving an appointment with her academic advisor. She is planning to switch majors. Wiseman came to Butler University last year as an exploratory major. After taking a couple classes, she declared her major in communication science and disorders. “I thought I loved it, but I…
Is Equality and Justice for all?: Review
CAMERON ALFORD | STAFF REPORTER On Feb. 26, the panel titled “Is Equality and Justice for All?” took place in the Krannert Room at Clowes Memorial Hall. The discussion began by referencing the disproportionate amount of African-Americans who are incarcerated and the political, legal and social reasons behind the issue. Butler political science professor Terri…