WRITTEN BY MARIA LEICHTY, STAFF REPORTER March 2011. The Syrian Revolution began. The spark which helped ignite the conflict involved Syrian children. Boys in the town of Daraa, 10- to 15-years-old, graffitied sayings they had heard in Egypt and the surrounding countries during the Arab Spring. Two and a half years later in November 2013,…
Creativity Creates Community: The Butler Community Arts School
WRITTEN BY MALLORY DUNCAN, ARTS, ETC. ASSISTANT EDITOR The Butler Community Arts School exudes a certain glow. It originates from a child radiant from the joy of learning and understanding. But it also comes from a teacher’s glowing pride as his or her pupil grasps a concept for the first time. Butler University students can…
Indy Do Day
BY: BRITTANY GARRETT, STAFF REPORTER Many Butler University students volunteer their time in various organizations to better the Indianapolis community and environment. Above and beyond the average volunteer, however, is one of the university’s professors. Last month, Alison O’Malley, an assistant professor of psychology, organized and participated in service projects across the city with…
The meaning behind No-Shave November
BY: HANNAH HARTZELL, STAFF REPORTER many men become concealed behind a bushy beard or mustache during this time of year. While the month of November certainly may come as a convenient excuse not to shave, “No-Shave November” primarily exists to raise cancer awareness. Stubble and scratchy chins draw attention to the fact that all…
“Manuscripts” is more than a magazine
BY: MARIA LEICHTY, STAFF REPORTER Did you know that Butler has a literary magazine that started 76 years ago? Since 1937, Butler University may have changed in many ways, but its commitment to literary excellence has not. “Manuscripts” is an annually published magazine that is run by a staff completely made up of students. “The…
Susan McGuire: a mentor who knows modern
BY: CELINE SPINKA, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Teaching modern technique to more than 100 dance majors in a ballet-oriented college program is no easy feat. Butler University associate professor Susan McGuire started out as a ballerina like many of the students that she has taught over her 11 years at Butler. “If you’re really lucky enough to…
Henri Matisse
WRITTEN BY HANNAH HARTZELL, STAFF REPORTER French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was well known for his artistically bold uses of color and pattern. But there is also great depth and detail to Matisse’s work, which visitors to the Indianapolis Museum of Art can now see for themselves in “Matisse, Life in Color: Masterworks from The…
Dance students prepare for choreography showcase
BY: GINNY SPELLMAN, STAFF REPORTER The Butler University dance program is traditionally known for major ballet performances involving most of the company. But every year studnets have a chance to present what they have learned while displaying some of their own creativity. This chance comes through the Student Choreography Showcase. This showcase will have…
Gilbert Kalish: world renowned pianist coming to Butler
BY: MARIA LEICHY, STAFF REPORTER World-renowned pianist Gilbert Kalish will play at Butler University as the featured artist for a recital put on by the Indiana Music Teachers Association. This recital is part of the association’s state conference, which has not been held at Butler since 2004. Kalish will perform Friday at 8 p.m.…
Fall into Autumn
WRITTEN BY BRYNN ERDY, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Leaves are changing into beautiful reds and golds, Starbucks patrons line up for pumpkin spice lattes, jeans and sweatshirts emerge from the bottom of closets, football games consume weekend afternoons and the smell of spices and cinnamon flows from the kitchen. It is officially fall. From pumpkin patches to…