Spring Break, the “halftime” college students wait for to give their brains a break, is right around the corner. “It’s totally a relief,” junior Arielle Hemrick said. Hemrich said she plans to go home and study for the Dental Admission Test, so the week is not really a break for her. But she will still…
Opinion | Advisors help after graduation
As the last half of the spring semester approaches, seniors at Butler University send out piles of applications. These masses of paperwork go to employers, internships, volunteer organizations and graduate schools. I am lucky enough to have an adviser and several other professors who have offered extensive help in the graduate school application process. Professors…
Opinion | Butler should consider adding holiday breaks
It would be beneficial for Butler to gives students and faculty a few days off for Easter. There are many schools around the country —not all of which are necessarily tied to a specific religion— that get a few days off to allow students and faculty to celebrate the holiday. If Butler gave students a…
Opinion | Walk for mental health
Raising awareness for mental health problems is one of the most impactful ways to help those affected. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is sponsoring its third annual 5K Out of the Darkness Walk in April, and it will take place here at Butler University. Students should participate in this walk to make mental health…
Opinion | Poor communication only hurts students
The lack of communication between majors and colleges is stunting the growth of students and the reputation of Butler University. The poor communication between the different academic departments is resulting in students not getting the necessary information they need to graduate. Upperclassmen who are studying in multiple fields have to communicate with several advisers and…
Greek-Independent issue still at forefront of SGA
After four years of Student Government Association elections, I thought things had changed. I was hopeful that the conversation would shift from who is Greek and who is not to something about how we’re all Butler students. I was wrong. This year’s presidential candidates all touched on the idea of unity. They all emphasized that…
Campus, a home away from home
Butler University is the home away from home for most students. But what does the school really mean to the student body? Most students spend four years of their lives studying away from home and mingling with friends on this great campus. The spring semester is almost halfway done. Senior Robbie Fenton said he is…
Butler Bar: Fact or Myth
Every self-proclaimed community needs its rumors. One that holds a special place at Butler University is “the bar.” I have heard the “Butler Bar” discussed at least three times in my four years at Butler. Of course, no authority on campus has said anything about the reality of a bar. But this does not stop…
Opinion | Take heed of projects
Ten projects were recently chosen to receive financial support through the Innovation Fund in order to have a positive impact on Butler University. After one round of selections, the Innovation Fund projects already seem promising. The financial support will help faculty and alumni make advancements in their fields and give students a platform to launch…
Opinion | Applaud athletes for community service
The Butler Way is something that most students strive to live by. The athletics department goes above and beyond to fulfill this mission. The community service student-athletes perform is a reason Butler is so greatly esteemed. On and off the field, athletes are known for abiding by the Butler Way. In recent years, Butler has…