By Taylor Powell There is no better example of discrimination than denying a group of citizens its rights to wed and be happy. As of now, same-sex marriage is not legal in Indiana, but fellow states have made the positive push forward to legalize gay marriage. However, a possibility exists that same-sex marriage may never…
Registration regrets
By Collegian Staff Butler University students should not have to dread scheduling each semester. Instead, students should be able to stay on track to graduate on time and take classes that are not only beneficial to their degrees, but are also interesting to the individual. Classes that include major requirements need to have more sections…
Broken Appliances
By Mitch Riportella Doing laundry in Ross is not only overpriced but unnecessarily frustrating. Washing my clothes has never given me any great pleasure, but with such a flawed system in place, I find myself putting it off until I absolutely have to. Washing and drying clothes is already a lengthy process, and students often…
Feminism is misunderstood
By Maggie Monson I’m a feminist. Does that mean I hate men? Definitely not. Feminism seems to have a bad rap these days. I hear people, women and men alike, speaking against feminism. They say these activists are too harsh or hate all men. Some even say there is a case for the group that’s…
A Silent Problem
By Rhyan Henson A bright light is shining on the the NFL, but for all of the wrong reasons. Over the past week, the bullying scandal involving Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito has been strewn across every newspaper and television in America. This crisis exposed a microcosm in society, the NFL locker room. A place…
Reversing the Greek image
By Tony Espinal I love the Greek system. It has always been a great way to meet new people, build networks, and, of course, obtain a certain degree of social status that comes with wearing those coveted letters. It is a place where lifelong friendships are developed and a family is created. In fact, my…
Dining Dismay
BY COLLEGIAN STAFF The hours and food options at The Marketplace at Atherton Union and Campus Club—better known as C-Club—are not to the advantage of students and other dining area patrons. The on-campus dining options need to expand their hours, and healthier options need to be offered at more reasonable prices. The greatest focus should…
Tis’ the Season
By Rhyan Henson The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and this means two things: There will be a lot of people stressed, and there will be a lot of people sick on campus. With the end of the semester rush for classes, students will be doing everything they can to squeeze out those last points…
Lost Legacies
By Tony Epsinal “There’s no point in saving a school that trains people to manage fleets of horses if the motorcar has taken over horse-drawn transportation.’’ Those were the words President Michael McRobbie of Indiana University used about the historic Ernie Pyle School of Journalism. Recently, the IU board of trustees voted to merge the…
WITH INTERNSHIPS COMES RESPONSIBILITY
By Collegian Staff Internships are becoming increasingly relevant and important for college and future jobs. Many employers are not interested in hiring an individual who has no experience outside the classroom, and such experience can be gained through internships. Unfortunately, Butler University’s colleges contain a mixed bag of internship programs. They also contain students with…