Somewhere in the world there is a book gathering dust with a list of rules regarding the writing of food reviews. I violated two of them before I walked in the door of Atherton Union. Rule No. 1—approach the table with an open mind and an empty stomach. Rule No. 2—use that open mind and…
Penrod brings arts to the area
It’s one of the biggest arts events in the city, and it takes place right in our backyard at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. More than 20,000 people come annually to the Penrod Arts Fair to enjoy live music, local cuisine and plentiful art. With—hopefully—not too much homework piling up quite yet, walk the 10…
New sound for Weezy
Since joining the free world in November, the public eagerly has been awaiting the drop of Lil Wayne’s album “Tha Carter IV.” Lacking the influence of his former alcohol and drug-fueled lifestyle, the album has some hits and misses. This album isn’t horrible; it’s just a mess. Kudos to Weezy for being healthy, but sobriety…
‘New Girl’ disappoints
Any TV show that employs the use of a “douchebag jar” has a significant amount of potential. “New Girl,” the new Fox comedy set to premiere Sept. 20, definitely has potential. It has plenty of hype as well, with ads every 10 minutes on Fox and a prime spot right after the ever-popular “Glee” on…
Butler to bring back The Fray
Having sold more than 4 million albums since their Clowes Memorial Hall debut in 2005, The Fray has made a name for itself in the music world and created a lot of buzz. On Sept. 16, The Fray will return to Clowes. Only this time, instead of opening for Ben Folds, they are headlining their…
Music school opens season with world premiere
The school of music is opening the school year with a world premiere number inspired by the Nostradamus prophecy for the end of the world and the weather catastrophes of Japan in March. The Butler School of Music Showcase Concert will feature performances from Butler’s Chorale and University Choir, Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. “[The…
Don’t be afraid of the dark—seriously
“Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” falls victim to every cliché in the horror movie repertoire. There’s a creepy house with a hidden past, a troubled and precocious little girl who doesn’t fit in, an evil stepmother, and of course, a crotchety gardener who knows all the secrets. The movie begins with Sally (Bailee Madison)…
Nun and author speaks on life and death
Although Sister Helen Prejean, a Roman Catholic Sister in the Congregation of St. Joseph order is coming to Butler University next week to discuss of capital punishment, her talk, is about much more: answering a call to act in the world. Inspired by her impoverished home state of Louisiana, Prejean wanted to make a difference…
COPHS illustrates its world
Childhood consists of many blissful elements: Candyland, the zoo and Sesame Street to name a few. The subject of pharmacy typically gets left off the list. But one College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences professor at Butler University wants to help kids understand what it means to be a pharmacist by writing a children’s book.…
Five from Butler community honored with grants
The Butler University community received high honors in April when five campus faces received Creative Renewal Arts Fellowships. The $10,000 fellowships—supported by the Lilly Endowment— were awarded to Professors Diane Timmerman and Rob Koharchik of the theater department, Professor Cynthia Pratt of the dance department, Professor Chris Forhan of the English department and Elise Kushigian,…