Tim Brimmer, associate professor of music education and technology, received the Apple Distinguished Educator award for teachers that are pioneers in using a variety of Apple Inc. products to transform teaching and learning in their classrooms. Brimmer was presented with this award for his innovative use of technology in the field of music. He is…
Amendment exempting EOC candidates for class officers struck down
Student Government Association assembly struck down a constitutional amendment today, barring president-elect Al Carroll’s choice for parliamentarian from serving. The constitution does not allow any member of the Election Oversight Committee to be a candidate for any class officer position, SGA executive board member or other leadership role in SGA. The amendment, which drew only…
Despite Republican complaints on president’s plan, coalition is way to go
To respectfully disagree with Karl Rove and most of the Republican presidential hopefuls, I believe the President’s coalition is the right solution to Moammar Gadhafi and Libya’s civil war. President Obama probably should have asked for a declaration of war against Gadhafi’s Libya. But there is a precedent for U.S. police action. Both the Korean…
‘One Day Without Shoes’ raises awareness
The ground was cold on Tuesday. Sophomore Christen Schwarz said that was her first realization as she stepped outside barefoot to support “One Day Without Shoes.” The event strives to raise awareness about people in other countries who don’t own a pair of shoes. Tom’s Shoes, a footwear company that donates one pair of shoes…
Butler’s media darling: Mascot becomes furry face of Butler
Butler Blue II became a media sensation at last year’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four, and this year, his stardom rose to a whole new level. “It’s come on a lot sooner this year and the level of intensity and interest has risen,” Michael Kaltenmark, Blue’s handler, said. “Last year, there wasn’t much…
Men’s tennis limps into conference play
A bruised and battered Butler men’s tennis team fell to the Green Bay Phoenix Saturday, 6-1. Senior Bryce Warren, in action for the first time since March 6, teamed with senior Chris Herron to pick up a win at No. 1 doubles, 8-7. Senior Brandon Bayliss also won for the Bulldogs (4-11, 1-1 HL), taking…
‘Sucker Punch’ delivers weak blow
It’s a fantasy within a fantasy that manages to feel like both a video game and a sick pervert’s imagination. It’s not that “Sucker Punch,” which features the acting talents of Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens and Jamie Chung, is bad. Well, actually I take that back. It is. There is a…
Education reform affects future teachers
While heated education reform debates across the nation are reaching an apex, many professionals in the education field believe legislators are focusing too much on the placement and control of power instead of students’ best interests. Issues being addressed by legislatures in Indiana and other states include the expansion of charter schools and voucher programs,…
Killing Don Draper: AMC’s plot to ruin TV
AMC, we’re about to have some words. After a much-too-long hesitation period, secret contract negotiations have been worked out between “Mad Men” creator Matt Weiner and AMC for another three seasons. Those three seasons are likely to be the show’s last, Weiner said, according to the most recent Chicago Sun-Times article. While there was never…
‘Gimme Some’ shows PB&J’s growth
“Gimme Some,” the latest release by Swedish indie pop trio Peter Bjorn and John, is a record almost guaranteed to put you in a good mood. From the playful title to the fadeout of final track “I Know You Don’t Love Me,” it’s an adventure in indie pop ingenuity, light on its feet but packed…