Author: Nate

  • For Butler’s future, throw away the lists

    U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked Butler University No. 2 among Midwest regional universities. It’s a great accomplishment for a great school. These rankings continue to become more influential to students and parents trying to make a decision about their education. But students should keep in mind that one list does not…

  • Save money and sanity with counseling

    The vast majority of mental disorders are treatable, or at the very least can be made more manageable with professional advice and support. So Butler University’s community needs to take advantage of the amazing service that is provided for them. Only 36 percent of those with mental disorders receive counseling, reports the National Institute of…

  • 24 hours proves enough time to create a symphony

    A person can do a lot in one rotation of the Earth. Eight student composers and four performers from Butler University’s Jordan College of Fine Arts chose to use 24 hours between Friday and Saturday preparing for the semi-annual 24 Hour Concert, which returned again this semester after a year absent from campus. The goal:…

  • Professor’s 9/11 piece resonates powerfully

    “The Empty Sky,” a piece inspired by 9/11, received its debut performance at the University of Indianapolis Monday. Butler University’s assistant professor of composition Frank Felice wrote the oboe piece and  University of Indianapolis faculty oboist Pam French performed it. The piece occurs in three sections. The first section is extremely open: soft, plaintive motives…

  • Butler Gleeks won’t stop believing in show choir

    Tempted to break into song and dance after watching this week’s  season premiere of Glee? Suddenly inspired to incorporate catchy tunes into your everyday life? If the answer is ‘Yes,’ try it.  That is exactly what three Butler University students did. Two years ago, senior Eric Shoemaker set out with two of his best friends…

  • For alumni, passions of music and teaching combine

    Ray Biederman is living a superhero life. During the day, Biederman works full-time at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, where he received an internship as a Butler University music education major with a pre-law emphasis. After work and on weekends, Biederman changes from lawyer to composer. He graduated from Butler in 2006, but he still continues…

  • Men’s golf: Bulldogs finish strong in Kentucky

    Butler improved in each round of the 15-team UK Bluegrass Fall Invitational and finished 12th. Host Kentucky won the tournament by four strokes over Dayton. During Sunday’s final round, junior Andrew Wegeng led the Bulldogs with a 71 and finished ninth overall by shooting a 218. Wegeng was one of four Bulldogs to record a…

  • Theater department dances to new beat with visiting artist

    The bodies and minds of students in Butler University theater department ache from the addition of Kunju Vasudevan to their family. In the best way possible, of course. “The students are sore from the physical training,” Diane Timmerman, theater professor, said. “[But] they are loving the class and loving their work with Kunju and his…

  • Sept. 21 Photos of the Week

    Our photographers take many photos every week, but most of them never make it to print. Here are some of our favorites. [cincopa AQKAHtKNIaWt]