Jan. 22: *Pajama Breakfast for Dinner Time: Dinner Service Location: Marketplace at AU *Woods Lecture Series presents George Reisch (speaking about Cold War) Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Reilly Room Tickets: Free admission! Jan. 24: *Clarinet Day Recital Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall Tickets: Free admission! *Piano at Butler…
‘Tis the season
HALEY BAAS | STAFF REPORTER Holiday traditions of all kinds have started popping up on Butler University’s campus. Whether it is seeing “The Nutcracker” at Clowes Memorial Hall, attending a Hanukkah party with Butler Hillel, the on-campus Jewish organization, or seeing Out of the Dawg House sing Christmas tunes, there are many different options for…
Not-so-silent night
SHANNON ROSTIN | STAFF REPORTER The Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts was alive with Christmas spirit and the vocal stylings of Butler’s male a capella group Out of The Dawg House last Saturday as the group performed its holiday concert. The concert featured a mix of classic Christmas songs, newer songs and crowd…
From orange to Butler blue
NATALIE BLOOM | STAFF REPORTER “Ain’t I a woman?” was the phrase of the night on Dec. 1 when transgender icon Laverne Cox came to visit Butler University’s Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts. While Cox is most famous for her role on the Emmy-winning television series “Orange is the New Black,” she is…
Clusters vs. Clementi
ALLISON REITZ | STAFF REPORTER In the midst of the busy lobby office at Schwitzer Hall, Jennifer Clementi, a junior or a P-1, took a deep, tired sigh after a busy week of clusters. Clusters are cumulative tests in core pharmacy classes. “Clusters happen about three times a semester, which basically is once every month,…
Krukover’s commute
ALLISON REITZ | STAFF REPORTER People rushed in and out of Starbucks, letting in cold air, but sophomore Anna Krukover swung off her pale jacket, unphased by the commotion. As a commuter, Krukover is used to feeling busy. Krukover lives in Noblesville, Indiana, and makes the trip to and from Butler each day. “I have…
“Tell the World” about Eric Hutchinson
SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR Eric Hutchinson, a professional singer-songwriter, performed last night at The Old National Centre in Indianapolis to promote his latest album on The City & Sand Tour, which began in Boston on Oct. 27. Hutchinson released his fourth album, “Pure Fiction,” this year. While he has performed with many contemporary artists,…
Africa Alive
HALEY BAAS | STAFF REPORTER African dance moves and singing are not typically found in the Butler Theatre department’s performances. However, Butler’s performance of “The Water Carriers,” employed this style with eloquence and tenacity. With performances starting Nov. 12 and continuing all the way until Nov. 16, this was no small production. Even during the…
Bulldogs of Butler: Earl Townsend
SARAH COFFING | CULTURE EDITOR Despite his long brown hair freezing from the cold, sophomore creative writing major and theatre minor Earl Townsend is making the trek to the Campus Club to get some potato soup and a southwest turkey panini. Townsend, born in Indianapolis and raised in Zionsville, is accustomed to cold Indiana winters.…
The real housemoms of Butler University
NATALIE BLOOM | STAFF REPORTER To some, college is a place for students to grow as independent individuals. While the freedom is nice, sometimes you just need your mom. Many sorority and fraternity members have supportive women in their lives who take on the role of mother figures during the school year. These women are known…