The sidewalks start filling up with chalk advertisements. The tables at Starbucks are constantly occupied. And the Greek brothers and sisters sport their letters with more pride than usual. It must be Homecoming at Butler University. Junior Megan Borries is one of two captains who help plan the Homecoming events for Alpha Chi Omega. From…
Bounce for Beats raises money for Alpha Phi Foundation
TESSA WOHLBERG | CULTURE REPORTER On September 19, Alpha Phi’s Bounce For Beats fundraising event got Butler student’s hearts racing. Alpha Phi held their philanthropy event with activities that kept their participants active, such as trampoline bounces, jump rope, and inflatable balls. When one wanted to take a break from the bounce, they entered into…
REVIEW: Butler Showcase Concert
SAM KNEPPRATH | STAFF REPORTER When it comes to making a good first impression, the ability to present confidence and class in a short period of time can be a struggle. The Butler University Showcase Concert truly was the exception for the performers who enthralled the audience in a matter of moments. This showcase,…
REVIEW: Butler Showcase Concert features variety and entertainment
SAM KNEPPRATH | CULTURE REPORTER When it comes to making a good first impression, the ability to present confidence and class in a short period of time can very much be a struggle. The Butler University Showcase Concert truly was the exception for the performers who enthralled the audience in a matter of moments. …
Lambda Watermelon Bust raises money for Gleaners Food Bank
This past week started the first of many week-long fraternity philanthropy events of the school year. Many of the Greek organizations choose to spread their philanthropy events over a week long period, allowing for givebacks, serenades and finally one large event on the final day. On Sept. 12 Lambda Chi Alpha started things off…
Alpha Chi S’mores raises money to fight domestic violence
ALEX TARNOWSKI | CULTURE REPORTER Butler University’s Alpha Chi Omega held its annual kick-off event, Alpha Chi Omega S’mores, last week to support the fight against domestic violence. Proceeds of the event benefit the sorority’s national philanthropy, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, which aims to both bring awareness to and resolve the issues surrounding domestic…
Bulldogs Abroad: A New Normal
CHRISTIAN HARTSELLE | CULTURE REPORTER Photo courtesy of Christian Hartselle My first day in Spain felt like three. Landing in the Madrid-Barajas Airport; meeting my host family and unpacking; and taking a tour of Alcalá de Henares, my new hub until the end of the semester. Thirteen other Butler students and I are attending Instituto…
Block Party popular, but do students stick with it?
GABBY MOLINE | CULTURE REPORTER Photo by Michael Brown — Block Party is just one of the many opportunities for students to get involved during Welcome Week Every year, on an evening before school begins, Block Party shows off a multitude of Butler’s clubs and organizations. Block Party is the first opportunity for new students…
Alliance group provides a safe place for everyone
LAUREN OOLEY | STAFF REPORTER /Wikimedia Commons photo The Alliance office, housed in the Diversity Center, is easily identified by the rainbow Post-It notes that cover the door. Each Post-It has a compliment or kind saying on it. Alliance is a club that “provides a safe space for people to be themselves regardless of societal…
Performance Review: Anna’s Way
ALEX TARNOWSKI | CULTURE REPORTER Music and spoken word combined to tell the story of a musical protégé on Wednesday night. “Anna’s Way,” a story written by Alan Scofield, was performed at Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall to a small audience of Butler students and members of the Indianapolis community. The story follows the ups and downs…