As I sit in the lobby of my hostel, I can see the coverage of the new Pope being shown on the TV. I’m also reading endless tweets about the Pope, people asking, “Who will it be?” and “I hope it’s so-and-so.” Perhaps it’s because I’ve been in a Protestant country for the last week-and-a-half…
Opinion | Antique architecture adds culture
I often enjoy going through old towns and cities in the United States and seeing old building and houses. I find it fascinating to think about the history behind it and all what it has been through. Now I have gotten to take that joy to Europe. But instead of seeing buildings that are one…
Opinion | Spring break arrives at just the perfect time
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…