As an integrated communications major, I am all for social media. As a matter of fact, I am simultaneously checking Facebook as I am writing this column. But as much of an advocate as I am for using the great trends of today’s society, I think some people have taken it too far. Let…
A new drug abuse on campus
Prescription drug abuse has been a rising problem among college students for several years, according to researchers at the University of Kentucky. Though it is the second highest drug problem in the U.S. today, prescription drug abuse has received little media attention compared to abuse of other substances like marijuana and cocaine. Recently, campaigns against…
STAFF EDITORIAL | PrintSmart keeps students environmentally conscious
To print or not to print—that is the question. Many students at Butler are facing this issue as the university experiments with the new paper allocation program, PrintSmart, which was unveiled this year. The Butler Collegian believes this program could be beneficial to the university as a whole. We are optimistic about giving PrintSmart a…
Gulf vacation for the president shouldn’t be criticized
This summer has seen criticisms of our president. First, he was criticized for not taking more responsibility for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and now for his summer vacations. Many people are quick to jump to conclusions and assume the worst. The president has continued to work even while he has been vacationing. His…
Internships provide value even without pay
For those who do not know me, there are few things I ever like to plan. I like the spontaneity of things, the mystery. But there has always been one part of life I have planned—my education. Why should I plan? Well, because I know I need to. In the mass chaos of life, I…
Crowd surfing during lunch
After my EN 185 class at 11 a.m., I make my way towards ResCo to put my bag in my room and to eat lunch. But, when I make my way down three flights of stairs and to the front of the cafeteria to eat, the line is stretched all the way past the front…
STAFF EDITORIAL | New campus parking safety
OUR POINT THIS WEEK: Parking arrangements are dangerous for students as drivers and pedestrians. VOTE: 24-0 New parking arrangements on Butler’s campus, made to accommodate the new freshmen class, are dangerous to both student drivers and pedestrians. On Sunset Avenue, parking spaces on both sides of the street make it dangerous for passing cars. It…
Freedom greater than pride, anger
Another day, another ridiculous controversy. The setting? New York City, of course. The issue? One as old as organized religion itself: Muslim objectives versus Christian values. Dear, dear, this is bound to be a juicy one, isn’t it? Let’s face it, even in this super tolerant American society of ours, both pride and prejudice determine…
Tar kills economy
On April 20, 2010, BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig burst into flames due to a methane leak. Two days after the explosion, the oil rig sank into the sea, and thus began the story of the now legendary “BP oil spill.” Recently, the federal joint investigative panel is reviewing communications between Halliburton and BP in…
Our changing faith
For most of us, religion has been a part of our lives since we were little. My family is Presbyterian, very similar to most other protestant religions and the Catholic religion. People in every corner of the world practices some sort of belief. Since I have been at college, I have seen a different pattern…