Treat others the way you would like to be treated—it’s the golden rule. But this simple instruction seems to have been forgotten or never understood by many people in today’s society. This lack of regard by some of our fellow citizens for anything or anyone other than themselves continually leaves me questioning the civility and…
Take a vacation, Mr. President
Who does not like a good vacation? I know I do. It’s a time to get away from your career and put the stress of the world behind you. But what if you are the President of the United States? I’ve got a feeling it might be a little more difficult to escape the stress…
Defining a generation’s pastime: ‘The Social Network’ exceeds expectations
“The Social Network” has it all: sex, money, genius and betrayal. So says the title of the book by Ben Mezrich, “The Accidental Billionaires,” off of which this excellent film about Facebook’s controversial beginnings is based. Turn the clock back to 2003. Harvard undergraduate student Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is in a constant battle to…
ComedySportz misses the punch line
ComedySportz, an improv team based in the Massachusetts Avenue neighborhood of downtown Indianapolis, brought their unique brand of comedy to the Reilly Room Oct. 2. The event was sponsored by the Student Government Association. The improv troupe was about 30 minutes late to the show—a big delay considering the show was scheduled until 1 a.m.…
Students nominated for ‘Most Outstanding’ award
Keeping on top of classes can be hard enough for any college student. For those who can find time for activities and interests other than their own, their efforts may receive some deserved recognition. Every year, Butler University recognizes its best and brightest students by measuring their academic success, service to the community and interest…
‘War on Poverty’ an uphill battle
Lately there has been a lot of fuss about a “war on poverty.” I often find myself wondering about this so-called war. I see homeless people all the time when I drive down Meridian Street, so obviously we aren’t faring too well. However, the government’s fight against soaring poverty rates is something that we should…
STAFF EDITORIAL | The Texas State Board of Education dictating revisionist history as an educational standard undermines our future
The Texas State Board of Education has a long record of attempts to butcher American history. In its latest proclamation limiting references to Islam in high school textbooks, it seems the board is now taking aim at world history as well. The resolution, approved Sept. 24, aims to curtail what the conservative board sees as…
‘Hands on Fire’ showcases American Sign Language
Sounds of the 90s filled the air as The Backstreet Boys “I Want It That Way” echoed through the room. The audience sitting down hummed along, while people on stage danced to the beat. It was all part of the annual event known as Hands on Fire and the performers on stage were deaf. Hands…
Cross country teams fare well at Notre Dame Invitational
Heading into the 55th Notre Dame Invitational on Friday, the men’s and women’s cross country teams had two goals: running their best and getting at-large wins. They put themselves in a good position to do both. If a team finishes in the top two within their region, a win versus that team would qualify as…
Volleyball’s win streak snapped at five
After running its winning streak to five matches with a 3-0 win over the UIC Flames on Saturday, the Butler volleyball team ended its run with a 3-0 loss while visiting the Cleveland State Vikings last night. The Bulldogs’ (9-7, 4-1 HL) matchup against the Vikings (13-1, 4-1 HL) was the start of a tough…