Author: Julian Wyllie

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…
Butler brand hunts “new look”

KARL AGGER | STAFF REPORTER After almost a year of preparation, Butler University is getting ready to roll out its new brand. Individuals discussed the details of the rollout at a series of town hall meetings last week. The Strategic Marketing Board led the initiative with assistance from Enrollment Management, Information Technology and the six…
Students concerned with campus apartments

ANNIE WEBER | STAFF REPORTER “That’s the place over by the baseball field right?” “Oh, is that over by the I-lot?” These are two questions commonly asked to students who live in University Terrace. Located on the corner of 52nd Street and Westfield Boulevard, UT is home to nearly 100 students, typically juniors and seniors.…
Life in Paris: Miren Mohrenweiser

KATIE GOODRICH | STAFF REPORTER Sophomore Miren Mohrenweiser has eccentric interests, such as the French Revolution, art electricity and Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday, which was celebrated last week, marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period before Easter. Lent is meant to be a time to focus on your relationship with God. “I really like…