The show’s creator Brunson does not shy away from discussing the complexities of charter schools and their potential harms. Through the fun medium of a sitcom, “Abbott Elementary” raises important concerns about what role charter schools truly play within the American school system.
College students are a disenfranchised population
“It is inaccurate to say that access to voting hasn’t improved drastically since the implementation of Jim Crow laws and the total disenfranchisement of women. That being said, it is also dangerous to assume that disenfranchisement is a non-issue in the 21st century.”
Say adieu to @butler.edu
“After careful consideration of various factors … [Butler] has made the difficult decision to revise the policy on providing email accounts to graduated students”
“They Don’t Pay, We Won’t Pay” review
“Sometimes, theater is the best way to convey difficult conversations. This show created a sense of community in the audience by allowing people to experience emotions alongside each other, which promotes a sense of unity rather than division.”
Books and Breakfast: A focus on Black futures
“It’s a wonderful feeling to know that [you can] love purely and wholly.”
Have you been manipulated by skinfluencers?
“The beauty industry now has a dystopian level of reach, especially with younger demographics.”
5 mascot ideas that would be better than Blue
“What if, instead of copying Yale’s branding exactly, we came up with something a little more creative?”
The politics of the celebrity
“As Election Day draws nearer, debates about celebrity political endorsements persist.”
Mushroom Mayhem 10/16/24
Graphic by Oli Barnett. OLI BARNETT | CARTOONIST | ombarnett@butler.edu
OT: It’s time to slow the driver carousel down
“In a fast-paced sport where teams constantly upgrade their cars for a better chance at points, not keeping up means falling behind as others get faster. Sometimes, keeping up means releasing drivers and finding new ones.”