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…
OPINION | Butler facing a housing crisis
Due to limited on-campus housing, Butler University should not require third-year students to live on campus. With the long list of underclassmen facing housing perils, the school could save itself a lot of trouble by allowing juniors to live off campus. This would free up rooms in Apartment Village, where sophomores could be allowed to…
OPINION | Students must concentrate most as spring arrives
Students are back on the grind to finish the spring semester. The adjustment back to reality after Spring Break has set in, and the time has arrived to pressure students’ brains and try to keep stress levels down. But we all need a little inspiration to get through April. It’s finally spring, and shorts and…
OPINION | Butler GALA students halfway home
Donald Perin is participating in the GALA program and has been studying in Europe this semester. This trip has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I’ve seen more history and culture in the last month-and-a-half than I will ever see again. I’ve met some truly interesting and inspiring people, and I’ve…
Opinion | Close quarters should decrease housing costs
With more students enrolling at Butler, housing costs should remain the same or decrease. As more students enroll at the university each year, residence halls are becoming more and more crowded. No residence halls are being constructed, which means more and more students are being crammed into an inadequate space. If Butler continues to admit…
Opinion | Service trips help others
Nine Butler students went to Haiti over spring break through the organization Help Heal Haiti in order to make a deeper connection with the country for which they fundraise. This service trip is the kind of life-changing experience everyone should try to have. Being faced with the realities of life in a third-world country brings…
Opinion | Tuition increase not that bad
Butler University recently announced its tuition will rise for the next academic year. An email stated that administration decided on a 3.75 percent increase from this year’s tuition. Nationally, tuition at four-year institutions rose by 4.5 percent for the 2011-12 school year. Forbes reports suggest Butler’s tuition has been managed similarly. This is the most…
Opinion | Butler making large change too quickly
When Butler officials announced that the university would be among the newest members of the Big East, a general sense of jubilation quickly spread across the social media world. Administrators are hopeful that the move will give Butler a chance to reach a bigger national spotlight, some exposure to potential athletes and students and make…
Opinion | Picking the right location is the key to studying abroad
Studying abroad is an opportunity not all college students get the chance to take. There are many opportunities offered at Butler University. The university offers programs in the summer and during both semesters. Students can learn about different cultures and actually be a resident in places like Paris, London or Rome. “It’s really fun to…