TONY ESPINAL | Opinion Editor This year is a crucial one in American politics. This year brings the 2014 midterm elections. Dozens of congressional seats will be up for grabs this election cycle, and it is imperative that as college students and get involved in the political process. Maybe some of you are thinking: “Who…
STAFF EDITORIAL: Faculty and Students Should Show More Professionalism
Our point THIS WEEK: Both students and faculty should maintain professionalism and treat each other with kindness and respect when interacting with each other | 16-1-10 Butler University students attend this school to learn skills necessary to prepare for their chosen careers. Yet, sometimes, students feel as if they are paying several thousands of…
Tragedies Should Spark Action
JULIAN WYLLIE | Columnist I work as a counselor at a Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis Recently, there was a shooting at an affiliate in Kansas City. The suspect charged with the heinous crime is Frazier Glenn Miller. In light of the recent shooting, the center I work for had to act. We ran an…
Your Class Schedule Will Work Out
MORGAN LEGEL | Columnist It’s no secret that Butler University’s popularity has spiked in recent years. But so have its problems. As more students are being accepted to the university, problems have developed with regard to space on such a small campus. First, there were not enough parking spaces, and now, there is not enough…
Butler Professors Engage Students
JULIAN WYLLIE | Columnist At the end of college, Christine Smith will be one of my favorite professors. As an incoming freshman, I had never had a teacher like her before. Smith’s first year seminar “Rebels with a cause” was a life-changing experience. The writing assignments were focused on creativity and the discussions were insightful.…
STAFF EDITORIAL: Maintaining Hinkle’s History as Renovations Roll On
OUR POINT THIS WEEK: BUTLER’S EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN HINKLE FIELDHOUSE’S HISTORIC FEEL DURING RENOVATION SHOULD CONTINUE | 22-0-4 Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse is trying to keep up with the Big East. The fieldhouse is getting an updated modern look with a brand new scoreboard, updated seating and other additions. Some of these physical changes could…
Preparing for The Hunt
TONY ESPINAL | Opinion Editor You are almost there: the end of the year. Next stop for some of you is summer break, internships, summer school or just some family time. For others its graduation; the most exciting and scariest time of your lives. And if you haven’t started already, your job search is about…
Put an End to Snapchat
MAGGIE MONSON | Copy Chief I deleted the social media app Snapchat last week and I have never felt freer. The little nagging voice in the back of my head asking, “Why hasn’t anyone sent me a snap in so long?” is slowly disappearing. I’m still trying to get rid of the urge to seek…
Spring Semester Offers More Enjoyment
MORGAN LEGEL | Columnist Spring is known for many things such as its standing as the perfect season to consume ice cream while it is the perfect temperature outside. It’s warm enough for shorts, but still cool enough for your favorite light jacket. But, students at Butler University enjoy something else about spring: campus life.…
STAFF EDITORIAL: Continue to Improve Food Safety
OUR POINT THIS WEEK: Butler should exercise more concern over the food on campus and Hold Aramark To higher standards | 24-1-2 Butler University has three on-campus dining options for community members, all of which are serviced by Aramark. Aramark is a global food services industry that partners with many colleges and universities across 22…