Author: scoffing

Bulldogs of Butler: Studies and Slurpees

SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR The hallway would be silent if it weren’t for Akeira Jennings. She is buried in her laptop because Loni McKown, her academic advisor, is waiting for a response. Jennings is a senior journalism major and international studies and Spanish minor from Chicago. As she sits in a chair on…
‘Tis the season

HALEY BAAS | STAFF REPORTER Holiday traditions of all kinds have started popping up on Butler University’s campus. Whether it is seeing “The Nutcracker” at Clowes Memorial Hall, attending a Hanukkah party with Butler Hillel, the on-campus Jewish organization, or seeing Out of the Dawg House sing Christmas tunes, there are many different options for…
Not-so-silent night

SHANNON ROSTIN | STAFF REPORTER The Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts was alive with Christmas spirit and the vocal stylings of Butler’s male a capella group Out of The Dawg House last Saturday as the group performed its holiday concert. The concert featured a mix of classic Christmas songs, newer songs and crowd…
From orange to Butler blue

NATALIE BLOOM | STAFF REPORTER “Ain’t I a woman?” was the phrase of the night on Dec. 1 when transgender icon Laverne Cox came to visit Butler University’s Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts. While Cox is most famous for her role on the Emmy-winning television series “Orange is the New Black,” she is…
Clusters vs. Clementi

ALLISON REITZ | STAFF REPORTER In the midst of the busy lobby office at Schwitzer Hall, Jennifer Clementi, a junior or a P-1, took a deep, tired sigh after a busy week of clusters. Clusters are cumulative tests in core pharmacy classes. “Clusters happen about three times a semester, which basically is once every month,…
Krukover’s commute

ALLISON REITZ | STAFF REPORTER People rushed in and out of Starbucks, letting in cold air, but sophomore Anna Krukover swung off her pale jacket, unphased by the commotion. As a commuter, Krukover is used to feeling busy. Krukover lives in Noblesville, Indiana, and makes the trip to and from Butler each day. “I have…
“Tell the World” about Eric Hutchinson

SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR Eric Hutchinson, a professional singer-songwriter, performed last night at The Old National Centre in Indianapolis to promote his latest album on The City & Sand Tour, which began in Boston on Oct. 27. Hutchinson released his fourth album, “Pure Fiction,” this year. While he has performed with many contemporary artists,…
Singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson returning to Indianapolis

SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR Maryland native and singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson is returning to Indianapolis on Nov. 18, 2014, as part of his City and Sand Tour. Hutchinson began his music career in 2008 with Maverick Records, a label founded by Madonna. Since then, he has landed a record deal with Let’s Break Records. The…
Voilá, Viola

SHANNON ROSTIN | STAFF REPORTER Video art might not be the first medium to come to mind when one goes to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. However, as one enters a dark room and approaches the screen, he or she will be met with the original and innovative video art of Bill Viola. The video…