Opinion

  • Our DEI dilemma

    Our DEI dilemma

    New policies and legislation restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

  • Pronouns have always been here

    Pronouns have always been here

    “Pronouns help a person feel more comfortable in themselves and their gender expression. It’s a small but mighty way to express outwardly who you are and who you want people to see. It also is a very helpful tool for people to refer to you correctly.”

  • Climate is political

    Climate is political

    “Environmental and climate concerns harm everyone, but it is critical to be aware of which communities continue to bear the brunt of the climate crisis.”

  • TikTok ban upsets majority of young Americans

    TikTok ban upsets majority of young Americans

    “The TikTok ban in the United States was enacted for less than 24 hours. Ironically, the same man who signed an executive order to ban the app in 2020 has now performed a complete 180 against the bill. I can only assume this is Donald Trump’s attempt to gain youth support, a group he has…

  • BCR events are exciting opportunities

    BCR events are exciting opportunities

    “Most of the events are not, in fact, incredibly stuffy, and many are actually quite interesting. I have found myself sitting in Schrott or Eidson-Duckwall with goosebumps many times.”

  • Letter to the Editor: RGSS Steering Committee recommits to Butler values in uncertain times

    Letter to the Editor: RGSS Steering Committee recommits to Butler values in uncertain times

    Graphic by Corrina Reiss. The Butler Collegian is committed to sharing diverse viewpoints from across the university and to upholding values of free speech. However, the Collegian does not endorse or promote opinions contained within any letter to the editor. Dear Butler Community, We, as a collective of faculty members who serve on the Steering…

  • Senior Sendoff: The meanest girl you’ve never met

    Senior Sendoff: The meanest girl you’ve never met

    “Who I am — as off-putting as many of you may rightfully find it — is no accident and neither was my college experience. Miss me or don’t, I was still here.”

  • Why American escapism does not make sense

    Why American escapism does not make sense

    We need to focus on building our own community before we move into another. Graphic by Reece Butler.  SADIA KHATRI | OPINION COLUMNIST | sskhatri@butler.edu  “I’m moving to Canada!” Following Donald Trump’s presidential victory, perhaps you have heard or seen sentiments about moving elsewhere and away from America. When conservative victories — particularly when Trump…

  • Modern America: A period of punctuation decline

    Modern America: A period of punctuation decline

    “The passive-aggressive period when texting is a serious problem. Now that the period can be neutral and angry, how is one to know which emotion the sender is conveying? The sender can even use the period ambiguity to their advantage by saying you are overreacting if you assume they are angry or by saying it…