Opinion

  • 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…

  • The aftermath of WikiLeaks: WikiLeaks threatens safety, reputation

    Recently, the powerful online website WikiLeaks successfully released thousands of diplomatic messages that were sent by the United States State Department about U.S. missions around the world. Many people have begun to scrutinize the website’s founder, Julian Assange, for his actions and the website itself. Personally, I feel as though the website’s actions were out…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR | King Family says “Thank You”

    We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our family and friends who have stood beside us during this time of unspeakable grief. No words could ever express our appreciation for the love and support you all have shown us after the passing of our son and brother, Cameron King. It is only the…

  • Coping with new TSA security measures

    The recent, invasive search procedures made by the Transportation Security Administration in our nation’s airports have citizens outraged. The new body scanners and body cavity searches have even inspired some to show up to the airport in bikinis or strip down to their underwear. Whereas many people are annoyed and uncomfortable with the new procedures,…

  • The aftermath of WikiLeaks: Assange uncovers hypocrisy, failures

    The media portrayal of Julian Assange and his organization, WikiLeaks, has been less than flattering. Senators have called him a terrorist. Others have said he was guilty of treason. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich stated, “he should be treated as an enemy combatant.” There are questions about his patriotism, his “ulterior motives” and…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR | CRU posters offend; lack class

    I find the new CRU Christmas posters to be extremely offensive and I sincerely doubt that they are reflecting what the club wishes to be seen as. The new posters caught my eye with their flashy design, so I stopped to give one a read. Most of the content is fine, but the final portion…

  • STAFF EDITORIAL | Labeling the risks of smoking

    Last week the Food and Drug Administration announced that they will be implementing the use of disturbing labels on cigarette packages, depicting the gruesome effects of smoking. While we at The Butler Collegian feel as though this is a step in the right direction, we do not believe that it will be as effective as…

  • Making the case for kegs

    After hearing of Butler University President Bobby Fong’s intended departure, it was not long before I feared another loss, one much more grave and closer to home. How will the departure of  Fong affect the current alcohol policy? It is no secret that Fong championed forward-thinking policies concerning alcohol consumption, moving from puritanical restriction to…

  • New book boosts Bush legacy

    After being unusually quiet for the past two years, former President George W. Bush is finally back in the spotlight. With his recently published memoir, “Decision Points,” hitting the bookshelves in November, our 43rd president is doing a series of interviews and media visits to discuss the book. In my opinion, Bush is the humblest…