Culture
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Bulldogs of Butler: Professor Siobhan McEvoy-Levy
“Peace is the end to the armed conflict, but that’s not the only element of peace.”
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Dawg-Eared: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ has a few tricks up its sleeve
“Bookworms can decide how the latest ‘Hunger Games’ lore matches up against their expectations now that the purple hardcover is in their hands.”
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Film Fanatics: ‘Snow White’ is trying her best
“‘Snow White’ is plagued with issues that do little to redeem it from the surrounding contention, from its breakneck pacing to the lackluster costuming, questionable CGI and several underwhelming performances.”
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Behind the seams: Ruth Carter on storytelling, style and representation
“‘The imagination to build a visual story is seen in my exhibition, and I hope they see the history, Afrofuture, comedy and color and are inspired to say, ‘Hey, I think I’d like to try that.’”
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Beyond the pot of gold
“How is it that St. Patrick’s Day went from a religious celebration concentrated in Ireland to a global phenomenon that consists of shamrocks, bars and pinching a ginger?”
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Steamed, stacked and deli-vered
“Whether one is revitalizing after a late night, feeling down or just craving something that feels like a hug from the inside, the Ripple Bagel Deli is the perfect place to grab a bite in any situation.”
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Witches, fights and eyeballs: Butler Theatre’s “Macbeth”
“It’s about this corrupt imbalance of power, imbalance of wealth, all of the inequalities and killing your way to the top … I think that is also a good mirror into today’s world.”
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Emerging artists to watch
“The Culture section has curated a collection of hidden musical gems that deserve a spot on any playlist.”
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Screen time temptation
“With just a little self-moderation, anyone can prevent themselves from falling into the same behavior as a toddler with a tablet.”