By Julia Laczin Communications and film have become a larger part of the picture for Butler University academics as one professor broadens the perspectives of students. Kristen Hoerl is an assistant professor of communication studies at Butler University. Her film criticism class is more than viewing films. “I was always interested in popular culture and…
As election looms, Obama team gets ready
President Obama officially announced his candidacy for re-election April 4. The president made the announcement via a video that was released on his website. This was not a surprise. The last president to not seek re-election was Lyndon Johnson in 1968. The Obama administration has certainly seen better days and many confident Republicans are writing…
Senior granted Fulbright Scholarship to study in Northern Ireland
Butler University senior Caleb Hamman received a 2011-12 Fulbright Foundation Student Scholarship to the United Kingdom for one year of study and research in Northern Ireland. The Fulbright Foundation, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, was established in 1946 in a congressional bill by Senator J. William Fulbright. According the scholarship’s website, the grant…
The soundtrack of your summer
By Brian Wanbaugh and Caitlin O’Rourke Get ready for an epic summer of concerts if you’re staying in the Indy area. White River State Park has answered of our prayers and delivered a lawn season worthy of awards, trophies and thank you notes. Arcade Fire April 27, 7 p.m. Coming off of their shocking Grammy…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Views from a UConn student in Houston
When I stepped out of the San Antonio airport Friday morning, I thought about the possibility of weekend success for my Huskies and I thought about the fans from the other schools thinking the same thing. I thought about the attitude I could expect from each. Having met Kentucky fans at previous UConn basketball games,…
Dependence on smartphones grows stronger with every new app
Technology is advancing constantly. It seems as though every time I buy a new computer or phone, a more advanced one has already appeared to take its place. Although it is always exciting to grab the latest edition of the hottest technological device, I am starting to realize that I have become annoyingly dependent on…
Student life surveys cause concern
Some Butler University students are angry about a Student Life survey sent out earlier this month to randomly selected students. The surveys asked several personal questions, including some involving sexual orientation and biological gender. The surveys were created by the National Association of Student Affairs and Administration and by Student Voice, an assessment company for…
Demetri Martin’s guide to comedy and touring
He’s known for his stints on “The Daily Show,” the lead role in Ang Lee’s “Taking Woodstock” and his very particular brand of stand-up—complete with guitar strumming and drawing on a large notepad. Now, he’s writing a book. There doesn’t seem to be much that Demetri Martin can’t do. That’s why we can’t wait until…
Men’s tennis splits conference matches
Still battling injuries and coming off a rough outing against conference opponent Green Bay, the Butler men’s tennis team pulled out a win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Bulldogs (5-13, 2-3 HL), led by the singles play of seniors Brandon Bayliss and Chris Herron, came out on top, defeating the Penguins (5-12, 1-5 HL),…
Attorney general explains duties
On April 6, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller spoke to political science instructor Larry Williamson’s state and local government class. It’s not every day that a high-ranking government official speaks to one of Butler’s political science classes, so Williamson said the attorney general’s visit was “a welcome, but complete surprise.” He said he had been…