Indiana winters have never been something too much to complain about. They pale in comparison to winters in Chicago, Wisconsin and Ohio. However, every year, we all whine about the pathetic amounts of snow we accumulate. Early last week, Indianapolis was hit with an ice storm that covered every inch of Butler’s campus with more…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Smoking restriction begs questions
Previously allowed to smoke throughout campus, Butler students will now be confined to 12 specific smoking “areas.” We at The Butler Collegian feel this is an improvement from our current smoking policy, but while we applaud the efforts, we wonder how well-enforced this policy will be and if it will really be that effective. The…
We can’t be neutral in Egypt conflict
[imagebrowser id=10]For the past few weeks, it has been difficult to turn on the television or go on the Internet without seeing a headline about the unrest in Egypt. The graphic videos of the protests in the streets of Cairo are stirring and clearly show the amount of contempt the Egyptian people have toward their…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Fox 59 procedures scrutinized
During his Jan. 25 show, Jon Stewart poked fun at a broadcast segment by an Indianapolis new station conducting a “Homeless Talent Search.” The Fox 59 segment was inspired by the success of Ted Williams, a homeless man from Columbus, Ohio. Williams who, after being discovered by a local reporter, was given countless job offers…
Ted Williams reminds us all of the perks of second chances
At one point or another, we could all use a second chance. I used to never believe in them. In my eyes, if someone messed up once, they would obviously just squander any second chance. Then I started to realize how much I relied on second chances. I would be more comfortable bombing quizzes in…
President makes case for spending freeze, innovation in State of the Union
On Jan. 25, President Obama delivered the highly anticipated State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress. While there were certainly parts of the speech that could have been improved, in the end I thought that it was a well-written, well-delivered speech. There was a large amount of speculation from political pundits…
Sticking to those pesky new year’s resolutions
Each new year gives people a chance to change themselves in massive ways and to wash off the events of the previous year. I personally love New Year’s. I love the opportunity to reinvent myself and grow up. However, there are things that irk me about New Year’s and the subsequent resolutions: the lack of…
Reactions following Tuscon shooting just as tragic
On Jan. 8, 19 people were shot and six were fatally wounded when a young man opened fire at an event for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The acts of the shooter, Jared Loughner, are unspeakable. Almost as sickening was the pathetic attempts of individuals to use this event for political gain—both those on the left…
STAFF EDITORIAL | The US should help diffuse tensions, but not attempt to take control with military force
With tensions rising in the Korean Peninsula, the United States needs to consider its commitment to the countries and help calm the tensions without the use of military force. Since the March 26 attack on the South Korean ship Cheonan, the North Korean government has amped up its strong rhetoric against South Korea, even threatening…
In defense of Facebook
I will be the first to admit it: I’m addicted. Facebook has found a way to sneak into every single day of my life. I update my statuses more than any one person should. I upload pictures like it’s my job and I love every cyber-filled second of it. Whether it’s creeping on the many…