On April 18, Butler University’s Office of Student Affairs released the numbers from its diversity survey. The data revealed that most Butler students do not believe the school is very diverse. Specifically, 71 percent of students of color and/or gay and lesbian students thought this. If students, faculty and staff want to see a more…
OPINION | Potential exists for student-led change
Published April 24, 2012 The joke in my family right now is that my sister is the smartest sibling, since she decided to enroll at a university in the Sunshine State, whereas I choose one in the Hoosier State. Although I envy her and the view she will have of the Atlantic Ocean, I am…
OPINION | Butler’s colleges should have equal internship help, resources and staffing
It is a great mark of success for the College of Business at Butler University that it was ranked by Bloomberg Businessweek the 48th best overall business school in the nation, the 12th best in academic quality and the second best in internships.
STAFF EDITORIAL | Your voices matter
In any community, the free flow of information plays a vital role in people being able to do their jobs. Butler University needs to take ownership of and interact with the newspaper and all other forms of media in a constructive and collaborative manner. The Butler Collegian—among other media outlets connected to the university—belongs to…
OPINION | Fans should support more than basketball
Homefield advantage means nothing when students do not attend spring sporting events. I would expect Jordan Hall or the library to be empty on the weekend. However, I wouldn’t expect this at one of the many athletic competitions that go on every weekend. Student attendance at sports games this spring has been very low. At…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Negative coverage misses mark
As a two-time alumna and a staff member here on campus, I have found The Collegian to be really disappointing lately regarding the topics and stories covered. It doesn’t portray the Butler that I know, and what kind of message are you hoping to send to prospective students, parents and the community? Of course, every…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Internship advisers vital
Since my 2010 graduation from the College of Communication, I have been working full-time as an Integrated Shopper Marketing Planner at General Mills in Minneapolis. As a senior and student leader in CCOM it became very apparent to myself and many other students that the decision-making faculty/staff did not have the wants and needs of…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | President addresses CCOM, core curriculum
Let me start by congratulating The Collegian staff on its showing in the Society of Professional Journalists and Indiana Collegiate Press Association contests. I’m pleased that your hard work is being recognized. That said, I want to clarify two points in your recent issues. One, we are not discontinuing the internship program in CCOM, nor…
OPINION | SGA advisers play vital role
Published April 18, 2012 The recent attacks on the Student Government Association have taken a turn for the worse. The criticisms no longer are directed at the students who represent us. Now advisers are being targeted for unwarranted reasons. The latest assault on SGA leaders and advisers was centered on the Dean of Student Life…
OPINION | Day of Silenc should change tactics
This Friday is the national Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Day of Silence. The Day of Silence is a nationwide protest of anti-gay bullying and institutionalized discrimination. While the protest has good intentions, the Day of Silence needs to review its tactics. The activists need to speak up. The Day of Silence is sponsored by a…