Author: Nate
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It’s typical Tarantino again in “Django Unchained”
Quentin Tarantino is at it again in his version of “Django Unchained,” a story that has been retold many times since 1966. A memorable soundtrack, incredible cinematography, the occasional out-of-place humor and gratuitous violence and bloodshed display Tarantino’s style. “Django Unchained” follows “Inglorious Basterds” (2009) in Tarantino’s series of historically-inaccurate but nevertheless thrilling tales of…
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STAFF EDITORIAL | Keep guns off our campus
Acts of violence and shootings around the nation have put gun laws in the spotlight. In Indiana, pending legislation could soon allow college students to carry concealed firearms on campus. We believe that regardless of the legislation, guns should stay off Butler University’s campus. Concealed firearms could cause more chaos and confusion during times of…
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OPINION | Save us all—get a shot
The time of year has arrived where every authority in our lives reminds us to get our flu shots. Students should take this seriously. Yes, this sounds like the fretting of a parent. But there’s a lot to consider. Average college students engage in all sorts of behavior that weaken their immune systems. Sharing close…
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OPINION | Students could learn from lecture series
The Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series is the best-kept secret at Butler University. The series is funded by Eli Lilly and the mayor’s office, among other sponsors, but little promotion is done outside of the Butler Connection. The series has been going for 25 seasons, but despite featuring nationally-known speakers, I do not hear…
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OPINION | Butler must clear the smoke
Like a typical college student, I value my downtime. I like a quiet, relaxing environment to come home to after class where I can nap, read or watch Netflix. Like a typical college student, I pay to live on campus and live in a clean, healthy place. I did not choose the location of my…
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OPINION | Tweeting about food quality will not improve it
When the average college student has a complaint these days, it seems to go straight to social media. Popular Twitter accounts, such as @BU_Probs or @BadLuck_Butler share the gripes of students at Butler University. While most of the tweets are meant to be humorous, some complaints are real problems that should be addressed. Instead…
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OVERTIME: For Butler, one more signature victory at stake
The phrase “signature victory” is thrown around quite a bit in college basketball. In NCAA Division I men’s basketball, a team generally needs at least one in a season to garner consideration for the 68-team championship tournament field. The phrase basically refers to a win over an opponent that was either an upset or very…