It seems saying the phrase “service learning” on Butler University’s campus is enough to start a fight. But there are other ways for students to get off campus and to experience something they would not otherwise be able to do. More classes should offer or even require students to participate in events outside the university.…
Opinion | Take advantage of Butler ArtsFest
The Butler ArtsFest will bring out talent in the form of artistic performances for the student body to see. The event takes place from April 18 through 28. It’s 11 days filled with inspiring art. The art can be faculty or student work and can range from paintings to ballet. Junior, Zach Kukla is performing…
Opinion | SGA surplus could be put to better use
Student Government Association is investing part of its budget surplus in students, but it could go to better use. SGA currently has over $200,000 in the budget cushion now. That is a good sum of money just sitting in the bank and SGA is putting it to use. SGA is investing $100,000 in a patio…
Opinion | Commencement speaker is perfect fit
Butler University announced last week that John Green, the New York Times bestselling fiction writer, will be the commencement speaker in May. Green fits this role in a lot of ways. His works are frequently labeled “young-adult” but capture college readers’ attention as well. The university picked well, but here are a few people that…
Opinion | Electronic exams better for students
For the benefit of students and teachers, more professors should allow students to take final exams online. Taking exams online is convenient for students. This would allow students to take the exam any time during finals week. This would also allow students who live farther away to have a better idea of how to make…
Opinion | Dorm damages affect all residents
Damage to the dorm buildings on campus is happening constantly. Students are destroying the places where they have to live. Maybe it’s just me, but I really don’t see the appeal in wrecking my home. Last weekend in Ross Hall, a student ripped a water fountain out of the wall. The weekend before that, three…
Opinion | Value of Degree Increasing
A Butler degree means a lot in the real world. “Even though The Butler Way wasn’t as prominent when I was in school, aspects of it were definitely prevalent in my college career and continue to be in my work career,” alumna Leslie Hoggatt said. Hoggatt graduated in 2004 with degrees in administration and flute…
OPINION | Tuition numbers are deceiving
Butler once again increased its tuition, but in reality most students are paying a similar price. Many students do not realize two things about financial aid. Most of the $52.3-million financial aid budget does not actually exist, and the 3.75 percent hike in tuition will not affect students as badly as they might think. The…
OPINION | Indiana behind the times
The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing cases regarding gay marriage this week. The Supreme Court’s job is to interpret the U.S. Constitution, but it also has the ability to make moral judgments. When 58 percent of the population supports the legalization of gay marriage, there should be no deliberation. Indiana law does not recognize…