The jazz studies major was approaching its sixth year as an approved major when tragedy, also known as COVID-19, struck. Faced with the necessity of budget cuts, Jordan College of the Arts lost their adjunct faculty, many of which taught in the jazz department.
The Nutcracker: COVID-19 edition
Despite the pandemic, the Nutcracker will still be performed and available for viewing via livestream. Photo by Claire Runkel. ALEX LINDSEY | STAFF REPORTER | aklindse@butler.edu Every holiday season, the Butler community gathers in Clowes Memorial Hall to watch Butler ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” to get in the festive spirit. This year however, they…
You can’t spell virus without U and I: Dating amid a pandemic
Dating on its own is fairly complicated but when you throw in masks, a six feet physical buffer and the fear of catching a deadly virus, it becomes all the more daunting — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few creative tips for dating in a pandemic.
Bulldogs of Butler: Michaela Ivory
Senior anthropology major Michaela Ivory shares her involvement with Sigma Gamma Rho and the Diversity Center, and how these organizations have impacted her time at Butler.
Butler students react to Ariana Grande’s new album
On Oct. 30, Ariana Grande released her album, “Positions.” Butler students react and rate this pop star’s new album.
How to celebrate Halloween safely
Right now, the scariest part of the spooky season is continuing to avoid contracting COVID-19. The options are slim, so what exactly can students do this year?
Sophocles’ “Antigone” coming to Butler theatre as part of visiting director series
An adaptation of the play by visiting director Madeline Sayet will be performed on Nov. 5-7 in the Schrott Center for the Arts, and also live-streamed on the Butler Arts & Events Center website.
Five easy mask-friendly Halloween costumes
With Halloween coming up soon and COVID-19 still in full swing, here are five Halloween costumes that are both easy to put together and safe in the pandemic.
Visiting director Madeline Sayet shakes up Butler theatre
Madeline Sayet, a member of the Mohegan nation and international theatre artist, has received extensive praise for her unique acting and directing. Now, she’s bringing her talent to Butler Theatre.
Nonprofit spotlight: Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month with ArtMix
ArtMix has a variety of classes and programs for people with disabilities, including outreach to local schools, community art classes, pediatric healing in hospitals and artist inclusion through their gallery.