Homecoming is a time for the entire student body to come together. Unfortunately, many couldn’t fully participate because they had homework. Homecoming is an important weekend and only comes around once a year. Teachers should try to accommodate students and lighten our workload. Many students had major assignments due after Fall Break, only to get…
OPINION | Local trial represents a call for student action
Indiana is prosecuting a local woman, Bei Bei Shuai, after she attempted suicide while pregnant. This case bears far-reaching implications for women nationwide because it grants the state more power over the choices of pregnant women. Since the outcome of this trial ultimately affects all women, Butler University students can and should get involved. All…
OPINION | Breast cancer awareness groups have objectified women
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The entire Butler University community has rallied together to raise money and spread awareness. It’s a very powerful experience benefitting a worthy social cause. However, “sexy” breast cancer programs have become more popular in the past several years, which is troubling. This sexualized message works against the campaign’s…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Students will be involved in creation of online radio
To the editor of the Butler Collegian: Donald Perin interviewed me for the Oct. 25 edition of the Collegian about a project that I have been working on for over a year: a “web radio station,” as part of the newly formed College of Communications Media Group. I am greatly disappointed with the tone of…
OPINION | Students should get more political
Butler University students need to recognize that the Student Government Association does much more than entertain students. Students can and should do more to make their college experience the best it can be. This cliché does not simply refer to concerts and extracurricular activities but also to activism and making the university a better place…
OPINION | Campus can avoid preventable illness
As the colder weather rolls in, it brings many illnesses with it. There are four key things students can keep in mind to maintain their health and well-being: nutrition, sleep, hygiene and clothing. Nutrition is key because the human body needs a good balance of nutrients to work at its peak ability. If you have…
OPINION | Butler students: Use chances to volunteer
Butler University students are gearing up for fall break—a chance to relax, go home and maybe catch up on some classwork. But relaxation isn’t for everyone. Students can also go out into the community and do some volunteer work during break. Butler students ought to use some of the break to do some community service,…
OPINION | CFV forum marks shift in political discussion
Three weeks later, chalking about abortion has left an indelible mark on Butler University’s communal conscience. The event prompted the Center for Faith and Vocation to host a public forum for people to discuss the chalking and civil debate in general. The CFV’s event, “Big Questions: Respecting Differences,” marks what could be a significant shift…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Dietician a step in the right direction
Butler University recently added dietician Brooke Pearson to its staff. Pearson has already organized presentations about health, talked with Aramark managers and plans to work with student organizations, including Peers Advocating Wellness for Students. Members of the Butler community, with Aramark’s help, should build off these opportunities and continue taking steps toward healthier lifestyles. Along…
OPINION | Butler’s custodians deserve increased wages, benefits
With all of the talk about the ongoing and upcoming Hinkle Fieldhouse renovations, Butler University is forgetting about the behind-the-scenes workers. The Hinkle Campaign’s goal is to raise $16 million in order to fully restore the 84-year-old fieldhouse. That’s a lot of money, but it isn’t the most important number in this project. Five is…