Opinion

Medical device tax discourages innovation

I was humbled to receive in November the National Medal of Technology and Innovation at the White House for the development of life-changing medical devices. Traveling to our nation’s capital, I couldn’t help but think: There is no way I could have had the same impact if the tax on medical devices was in place…
Invest in surpluses and locally grown food

If we are going to spend billions every year on health care and food assistance programs, then we need to start investing more of that money into sustainable projects that are nearly free or can pay for themselves over time. Community farms on every block would boost every local economy in this country. I…
Racism takes a toll

Dr. Terri Jett | tjett@butler.edu | Guest Column When I first started teaching here at Butler University, I brought my children to campus so they could see my new office in Jordan Hall. When we entered the building, my son, who was seven years old at the time, said to me, “Wow, you work in…
STAFF EDITORIAL: New editor-in-chief, same Collegian

Our point THIS WEEK: The Collegian’s leadership has changed; The quality will not. * * * The Collegian will introduce a new editor-in-chief for the spring semester and more adjustments are sure to follow. Although The Collegian’s leadership will change for the second time this academic year, the quality of the…
Sorry I judged too soon

ALEXIS PRICE | adprice1@butler.edu | Opinion Columnist I am not typically one for apologies, but I felt that in the circumstances of the season, I would try my hand at it. There are some things I want to address, because, frankly, my first semester here at Butler is just what I imagined, yet nothing at all what…
Finals Week: Stress Less

PAIGE LISTON | pliston@butler.edu | Opinion Columnist Finals week has come. Students’ stress levels are quickly reaching their peak. Between the lack of sleep from spending hours on end trapped in the library and the increased workload, finals can make anyone feel they will not be able to get through the week. Ninety-six percent of students…
Audrey Meyer’s Cartoon Collection

Click the arrows on the side of each cartoon to see all 15 from the fall semester!
THE HORRORS OF HOLIDAY SHOPPING

PAIGE LISTON | pliston@butler.edu | Opinion Columnist Thanksgiving should be a time to focus on what we are truly thankful for. It should be a time to eat delicious home-cooked meals and appreciate our loving families and friends. It is a shame Thanksgiving is overshadowed by greedy free-for-all shoppers who swarm every mall because of Black…
Be my evalu-tine

ALEXIS PRICE | adprice1@butler.edu | Opinion Columnist If you take a look at Butler University’s Yik Yak feed, it seems as though many students need help with their love lives. “I really just want to sit around and watch a movie with my boyfriend. Can anyone recommend a good boyfriend?” “Now taking applications for a pretend boyfriend…