“AI usage in academics, art and everyday life is becoming a more and more talked about issue. Naturally, there is frequent discourse over if AI is ethical, and where the line is drawn between what is morally permissible and what is not.”
Butler’s tiny love stories
“For the third consecutive year, the Collegian asked Dawgs of all kinds to share their very own ‘tiny love stories,’ inspired by the New York Times column of the same name.”
Astrology with Aidan: Valentine’s Day 2025
“Regardless of your relationship status, monitoring the stars can provide direction as you navigate your love life. But, it has been super cloudy at night, so this year, we’re all just going to have to wing it.”
From Letterboxd to Goodreads: Is social media ruining media consumption?
“But can social media and apps like Letterboxd and Goodreads be used to genuinely engage with media or are they just another way to be performative about the media we consume?”
It was never a Roman salute
“‘The American people, we have eyes and we also have historical knowledge to know what that salute is and to know what it is associated with and me personally, you would not catch me doing, saying or wearing anything that could even be remotely used to paint me as a Nazi.’”
When Wi-Fi works, until it doesn’t
“Why is it that the student population has to randomly suffer through a 3-hour period of 1996 levels of internet connection once every two weeks? Maybe students should be able to trade in their ‘Out on Town’ dollars for access to better Wi-Fi.”
Red and blue states don’t define America
“America has institutionally set up its election system to favor elite donors and disregard what voters actually want in a candidate. If elections were truly the people’s choice we wouldn’t have corrupt career politicians and billionaires in office.”
A college student’s winter tea guide
Piping hot cup o’ tea. Photo by Hannah Barone. SILAS OWENS | OPINION COLUMNIST | szowens@butler.edu The holidays are over and the cheer is gone. The thankless grind of the spring semester is just beginning. And the weather f*cking sucks. At this time of year — characterized by gray slush on the sidewalks and a…
Maintaining long-distance friendships in college
“Long-distance friendships are complicated. They are messy, emotional and sometimes feel downright impossible. But they are also some of the most rewarding relationships you will ever have.”
Our DEI dilemma
New policies and legislation restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.