Author: Nate

  • OPINION | Campus should discuss faith issues

    Even though faith and religion are two topics often avoided in everyday conversation, they ought to be conversed about more often in our society. These conversations should not be confined to news outlets and should also be discussed in everyday passing. Butler University students would benefit by talking with friends, classmates, professors or family members…

  • OPINION | Be religiously inclusive and fair

    In an increasingly global world, awareness of religious variety practiced in our country is important. Christianity is still the primary religion practiced by United States citizens. Of the 35,000 citizens the Pew Forum surveyed in 2007, more than 78 percent identified themselves as Christians. Butler University promotes diversity among its faculty and students, at least…

  • OPINION | SGA right in deciding to stick to the rules

    Butler University’s Student Government Association is making the right decision to overturn the rule allowing freshmen to be on the Election Oversight Committee. Sophomore James Schubert was able to serve as the chairman of the EOC, and another freshman was allowed on the committee, last year because SGA suspended the rules, Schubert said. SGA holds…

  • OPINION | Indiana should take Ritz seriously

    Many people might have gotten caught up in the national election results last Tuesday. So for those who don’t know: Glenda Ritz was elected state superintendent of public instruction. The Indiana government needs to respect that. Ritz won over incumbent Tony Bennett, who pushed a voucher system that financed students transferring out of public schools.…

  • STAFF EDITORIAL | Respectfully Agree TO Disagree

    Last week’s election and the entire year’s campaign cycle absorbed people’s interest people across the nation. A tidal wave of posts took over social media outlets. Voters and non-voters alike took to message boards, walls and Twitter feeds to air their unfiltered opinions. Some veered into disrespectful, uncivil speech. While freedom of speech is a…

  • ANALYSIS | Butler wins in season opener against Elon

    This is the Rotnei Clarke Butler fans have been waiting to see. Clarke’s superb shooting was on display during Saturday’s 74-59 win over Elon in the regular season opener at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs were very impressive throughout the game. They played with urgency at the defensive end and took good shots offensively. Clarke finished…

  • Harrison-Docks announces departure from Butler

    Freshman guard Chris Harrison-Docks plans to transfer to another school, according to a press release from Butler’s Sports Information Department. The decision has been announced just one day before the men’s basketball team is set to open its regular season against Elon at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The release does not provide a direct reason for Harrison-Docks’ decision. “I believe…

  • Men’s basketball: Fans have plenty to look forward to

    The Butler men’s basketball team chalked up its second win of the exhibition season this past Saturday against the University of Indianapolis. The Bulldogs now start the regular season with their home opener against Elon on Saturday, Nov. 10. The Greyhounds of Indianapolis provided Butler with another good test, one which it did not look…

  • Obama: Four more years

    Barack Obama will serve four more years as the president of the United States. After winning the state of Ohio, most major media networks called the race in favor of Obama. Butler University students voted both absentee and at the Marion county polls today. Sophomores Chris Morano and Matt O’Brien said they voted absentee fo…