In Barcelona, and when traveling abroad in general, the most important thing to do is to pay attention to everything. Watch out for pickpockets, keep an eye on speeding cars and scooters when watching the street and watch out for people when walking the crowded streets. While it’s important to watch out for all these…
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Surviving HRC rookies
A fresh wave of reinforcements has entered the war on all body parts pudgy, portly and plump. To the dismay of many Health and Recreation Complex regulars, New Year’s intentions disrupt typical workout schedules. So what can year-round health nuts do to cope with these gym greenhorns? For those of you who can’t wait until…
Butler must add diversity
On Jan. 19, Tavis Smiley and Cornel West gave a speech at Clowes Memorial Hall about the dangers of income inequality. “[I]t shows our dedication to diversifying our university,” President Jim Danko said of the event. The speakers showed the nation that Butler is a university that strives for diversity. I, for one, am very…
Butler has pride, not arrogance
There is magic in Hinkle Fieldhouse. It can be felt in the fans energy. The pure excitement of watching Butler basketball is almost tangible when the stands are packed and the game is seconds away from starting. On College Game Day, the magic started when students arrived at Hinkle before the sun rose. Dedicated fans…
Broken printers a hassle for students
The printers in the Apartment Village Dawg House seem to be overworked on a regular basis. One little printer cannot get the job done. Students would like to see an updated printer or extra printer in the lab. “It’s frustrating when it’s late at night and I have to drive to the other side of…
Continue to back Butler after Basketball
Butler basketball is at its most exciting since the second Final Four run in 2011. However, all of our support for Butler should not rely solely on the success of the basketball team. Butler is becoming a household name. Enrollment is up and so are donations and school spirit. Many blueblood fans feel like the…
Tinder at your own risk
Social networking is a daily activity in nearly every college student’s life, but the more networks that pop up, the more you are at risk. Just about every college student has or has had a Facebook, Twitter or some other social media account. The newest app taking over college campuses across the country is Tinder.…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Keep guns off our campus
Acts of violence and shootings around the nation have put gun laws in the spotlight. In Indiana, pending legislation could soon allow college students to carry concealed firearms on campus. We believe that regardless of the legislation, guns should stay off Butler University’s campus. Concealed firearms could cause more chaos and confusion during times of…
OPINION | Save us all—get a shot
The time of year has arrived where every authority in our lives reminds us to get our flu shots. Students should take this seriously. Yes, this sounds like the fretting of a parent. But there’s a lot to consider. Average college students engage in all sorts of behavior that weaken their immune systems. Sharing close…
OPINION | Students could learn from lecture series
The Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series is the best-kept secret at Butler University. The series is funded by Eli Lilly and the mayor’s office, among other sponsors, but little promotion is done outside of the Butler Connection. The series has been going for 25 seasons, but despite featuring nationally-known speakers, I do not hear…