Lights dimming in Clowes Memorial Hall signify the beginning of a gripping musical performance. On Oct. 21, the Butler University Wind Ensemble delivered a moving concert filled with colorful pieces vastly different in nature, reminding the audience why music is such a beautiful art form. The program began with a composition called “Catstravaganza,” written by…
Butler runs for local kids
Some Butler University students will don their Halloween costumes Friday to support the U.S. Dream Academy in Butler’s first ever 5k costume run. All proceeds from the event go directly to the U.S. Dream Academy. The U.S. Dream Academy is an organization that works to empower children from impoverished communities, helping them succeed in school…
L.A. composer returns to Butler
==THIS STORY UPDATED OCT 24, 2012. The Wednesday BSO/Chorale rehearsal is now closed, due to miscommunication between JCA faculty and Clowes Memorial Hall== When one thinks of the life of a Hollywood film composer—a life full of long hours, cut-throat competition and almost constant rejection—it is hard to imagine a composer who is not jaded…
OPINION | Conduct Board needs change
The members of Butler University’s Student Conduct Board hold an immense responsibility—hearing appeals from students who undergo an administrative review. Student Conduct Board members determine whether or not any punitive measures set against their peers can be changed. Due to the large amount of power vested in these positions, the exact procedures surrounding student appointment…
CPA looking to add art workshops
The Council on Presidential Affairs is looking to spice things up by bringing art workshops to Butler University. The idea is still in the works, but it would involve workshops either on Butler’s campus or at Indianapolis art studios, such as the nearby Indianapolis Museum of Art, said Scott Nemeth, vice president of administration for…
Students shine in showcase
There is far more to dance than tutu-clad ballerinas moving to the music of Swan Lake. Such stereotypes fail to represent the vast world of contemporary dance. Fortunately, Butler University students will prepare and perform a variety of pieces for their peers to expose the true, full nature of dance. Butler dance students are preparing…
OPINION | Homecoming should be more than a party
Homecoming is a fabled time of the school year when the parties are larger and the excitement goes from the crack of dawn til long after the sun sets. Homecoming is something far more than just a time to party, and it is not just for the currently attending students. Homecoming is a time for…
OPINION | Workloads during Homecoming week should decrease
Homecoming is a time for the entire student body to come together. Unfortunately, many couldn’t fully participate because they had homework. Homecoming is an important weekend and only comes around once a year. Teachers should try to accommodate students and lighten our workload. Many students had major assignments due after Fall Break, only to get…
OPINION | Local trial represents a call for student action
Indiana is prosecuting a local woman, Bei Bei Shuai, after she attempted suicide while pregnant. This case bears far-reaching implications for women nationwide because it grants the state more power over the choices of pregnant women. Since the outcome of this trial ultimately affects all women, Butler University students can and should get involved. All…
OPINION | Breast cancer awareness groups have objectified women
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The entire Butler University community has rallied together to raise money and spread awareness. It’s a very powerful experience benefitting a worthy social cause. However, “sexy” breast cancer programs have become more popular in the past several years, which is troubling. This sexualized message works against the campaign’s…