“Read on to learn more about who culture thinks this year’s music standouts will be.”
2016: Gen Z’s nostalgia year
“The color is gone, and we want it back.”
Pop Culture predictions for 2026
“The Culture section has a few thoughts as to what the average member of society might expect in the 2026 year of pop culture.”
Butler Special Collections: ‘Your history is alive’
“They’ve brought me everywhere, every time, every place in just that room on the third floor.”
The Collegian’s dream Thanksgiving dinner party
“When quizzed for the hundredth time about one’s college major, think instead about what pop culture figure would bring some much-needed spice to the table.”
‘Tis the Christkindlmarkt season
“In between bites of schnitzel, the hum of music from the pavilion and sips of hot chocolate, Christkindlmarkt creates unforgettable levels of holiday cheer.”
Bulldogs of Butler: Brynnar Swenson
“After I stopped swimming in my sophomore year of college, I started reading, and once I kind of learned how to read, I became obsessed.”
Dawgs with Style: Mary West
“I think a lot of times what people worry about is, ‘Oh, if I put this on, I’ll look weird, or people will think I’m weird.’ [But I think] it’s interesting.”
Behind the curtain: Butler Ballet’s Student Choreography Showcase
“I love what I’m doing so much, and I love the people I work with so much. It’s never really a toxic environment.”
Culture’s comfort creators
“To meet audiences where they are, the Culture section has curated a list of comfort YouTubers intended to hold even the shortest attention spans.”