HALEY BAAS | STAFF REPORTER The Indianapolis Museum of Art opened an exhibit commemorating the event with a Day of the Dead celebration and the work of Georgia O’Keeffe this past Saturday. This opening event for this exhibit, titled “Georgia O’Keeffe and the Southwestern Still Life” featured crafts, face painting and Mexican-style food for all…
Make the move
EMMA EDICK | STAFF REPORTER The annual Student Choreography Showcase is a tradition of self-expression on Butler University’s campus. Students direct, choreograph and perform in the showcase. Lilly Hall studio 310 was transformed last week by the professional practices class for a two-night show. Butler dance students extended past their personal boundaries to perform their…
Crossword crossroads: Butler professor emeritus Jerry Farrell writes a crossword in honor of friend Martin Gardner
SHANNON ROSTIN | STAFF REPORTER Butler mathematics professor emeritus Jeremiah Farrell typically spends his days teaching history and mathematics, participating as a member of the International Puzzle Party, and dabbling in crosswords. But this week, Farrell took on a unique task, honoring one of his role models, American writer and polymath Martin Gardner. Gardner was…
A Night with the Butler Symphony Orchestra
HALEY BAAS | STAFF REPORTER The Butler Symphony Orchestra graced the stage in an immaculate performance at the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts this Saturday, Oct. 25. The program, which consisted of four pieces, included the world premiere of a piece written by Butler music faculty member Frank Felice. After a late start,…
The Gift of Michael Martone
SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR When looking at Michael Martone, one would see a distinguished man with snow-white hair clad in a black pinstripe suit, a red bowtie and a beige fedora. One would never guess that in his younger years, Martone and his buddies were the culprits behind Butler University’s Ross Hall becoming “Gross…
“Night of the Living Drag”
ALLISON REITZ | STAFF REPORTER Illuminated jewels reflected over the faces in the audience. Eyes moved across the stage, following the shine in a trancelike state. This scintillating image was coming not from an object, but a person. She was dressed in a style reminiscent of singer-songwriter Jessie J. Her hair was black at the…
Bulldogs of Butler: Zach Heider
SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR Bulldogs of Butler It’s 2:30 p.m., and senior Zach Heider has been studying in Starbucks all day. Since about 9 a.m., to be exact. He sits in the corner, surrounded by various napkins, notebooks, loose papers, and his backpack. While his table might have become cluttered throughout his seven-hour study…
Butler, bands and “Frozen”
HALEY BAAS | STAFF REPORTER The Indianapolis Municipal Band performed their fall concert this Thursday at the Howard L. Schrott Center for the arts. They started out the performance with “The Star Spangled Banner” and continued the celebration with their next piece, “A Celebration Fanfare.” The band is composed of members from the Indianapolis community…
Spirits and storytellers
ALLISON REITZ | STAFF REPORTER As the half-moon gleamed across the normally quiet cemetery, sounds leapt and bounded off the cold granite and marble, disrupting the peaceful atmosphere. The crowd gathered at Crown Hill Cemetery for the annual Ghost Stories event cupped their hot chocolates and listened intently to the stories being told. Throughout the…
Bulldogs of Butler: Connor Hummel
SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR Bulldogs of Butler Junior Connor Hummel is spending his Saturday afternoon studying in Residential College. Hummel is a Spanish and pharmacy double major. He is surrounded by various piles of papers, a tablet, a binder and his iPhone. Instead of playing intramural volleyball with his friends, Hummel is spending his…