Captured within the layers of mirrored images in store front windows, artist Slawek’s “Reflections: All About Sex” displays photographs far from the present day perception of sex. The pictures freeze the rooting of the term as it’s defined in different stages of life, telling a story about the growth from girl to woman. “Let us…
Students learn to stress less
It’s the week before finals. Most students call it cram week, but a student organization on campus wants students to think of it in a more relaxing way. Peers Advocating Wellness for Students, along with the Department of Recreation and Butler Counseling and Consultation Services, is bringing a plethora of stress-relieving events to campus and…
The aftermath of WikiLeaks: Assange uncovers hypocrisy, failures
The media portrayal of Julian Assange and his organization, WikiLeaks, has been less than flattering. Senators have called him a terrorist. Others have said he was guilty of treason. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich stated, “he should be treated as an enemy combatant.” There are questions about his patriotism, his “ulterior motives” and…
SPORTS COLUMN | Brotzman’s kicks expose greed in athletics
Meet Kyle Brotzman, Boise State’s senior placekicker and punter. The former walk-on is the NCAA’s active career scoring leader. Many would have remembered him as the player who faked a punt and threw a 30-yard, momentum-shifting pass that led the Broncos to a Fiesta Bowl victory last season. After Nov. 26, Brotzman will be remembered…
Sigma Gamma Rho sorority reactivated
This year marks the reactivation of the Alpha Chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority on Butler’s campus. “We were [removed from] campus for about a year and a half,” new member junior Kazmyn Perry said. “But this year, we are back.” This historically black sorority, founded by seven school teachers, has been a part…
Under the influence of food: study shows overeating causes effects similar to taking drugs
A little bit of overindulgence may be a regular holiday tradition, but the amount and kinds of food we eat may be shaping our brain chemistry in unexpected ways. A recent study about food consumption and addiction found that the motivation to eat and the motivation to take drugs involve similar circuits of the brain.…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | CRU posters offend; lack class
I find the new CRU Christmas posters to be extremely offensive and I sincerely doubt that they are reflecting what the club wishes to be seen as. The new posters caught my eye with their flashy design, so I stopped to give one a read. Most of the content is fine, but the final portion…
Students spread spirit by decorating dorms, houses
Butler University students put up decorations as they return from Thanksgiving break and look towards the winter break that soon awaits them. But Butler’s restrictions on exactly what can be used in decorating residential areas have prevented some students from “decking the halls.” Many students who live in residence halls hoped to hang decorations, but…
Presidential search committee announced
Butler University’s presidential search committee met for the first time Dec. 1 to determine the next step in the process of finding a new Butler president. The committee includes students, professors, faculty, members of the Indianapolis community and Butler trustees. These members will be responsible for interviewing and finding potential candidates. At their first meeting,…
Women’s basketball burns Indiana State Sycamores
The Butler women’s basketball team heated up late Dec. 4th to burn down the Sycamores from Indiana State. The Bulldogs (4-4) started slowly and trailed by 16 points early on, but head coach Beth Couture calmed her team down and allowed them to refocus. “Heading into the locker room, I was confident knowing my team’s…