This week in A Word With … I sat down with Lisa Brooks, dean of Jordan College of the Arts to get a glimpse into the life of a dean. Read on if you want to know about her passion for music, social justice and her students.
The past, present and future of Butler’s jazz department
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.
A playlist fit for fall 2020
While pumpkin spice body wash may take fall a little too far, there should not be any shame in enjoying the season. Instead, embrace it in all its earthy, pleasantly-decaying glory. Here are 10 songs to really immerse yourself in the present ephemeral moment.
Rock and revolution: What protest anthems can do for you
The precariousness of the present moment is unlike anything any of us has ever experienced — so I have begun looking towards the cultural contexts of the past in an effort to understand our culture now.
Eddie Van Halen, anything but ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’
Eddie Van Halen died of cancer at 65. He was considered by many to be one of — if not the greatest guitarist — of all time.
How is Butler celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday?
In honor of the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birthday, tune in every Sunday at 7 pm to hear performances of his 32 piano sonatas.
Updates on the Butler JCA Social Justice & Diversity taskforce
JCA created their Social Justice & Diversity taskforce back in the spring of 2019. Now, the college is continuing to implement social justice and diversity as an integral part of the JCA experience, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Butler Latinx students discuss their favorite Latinx musicians for Hispanic Heritage month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, here are five Latinx artists to listen to.
Glorification of drugs in hip hop have went too far
For years, hip hop has glamorized drug and substance abuse. After the death of Chicago-based rapper Juice Wrld, hopefully the cycle will come to an end.
The verdict on Lana Del Rey’s and Post Malone’s latest albums
Lana Del Rey’s “Norman F**king Rockwell!” and Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” has answered Butler student’s prayers for new music, satisfying everyone’s music needs from frat boys to sad bois.