The university’s COVID-19 testing, response to test results and overall communication with students has been dangerously haphazard, and the repercussions of their contemptible Health and Safety Plan are upending the emotional and physical wellbeing of Butler community members everywhere.
Amy Coney Barrett is the justice for white cisgender men
Barrett’s nomination is a divisive political move that attempts to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat with someone in diametric opposition to her strong ideals.
Consent with Caitlin: A vote for Trump is a vote against survivors
Analyzing and discussing Trump’s sexist comments and how they degrave consent and harm sexual assault survivors with sociology and criminplogy professor, Ashley Hutson, gender, women, and sexuality studies professor Brooke Beloso, and Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Specialist Jules Arthur-Grable.
From zero to hero: Katy Perry’s redemption story
The pop singer shared tips on how to stay positive when struggling with mental health during a virtual press conference promoting her new album, ‘Smile.’
Butler ranked as the No. 1 regional university in the Midwest — so what?
Now, I don’t mean to be blasphemous — and I know some people will take me as such — but the rankings kind of blew me away. I decided to take a deep dive into the endless embedded hyperlinks and Byzantine site that is the U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 Best Colleges list.
How Trump’s WeChat ban could devastate the Chinese American community
In the latest installment of the trade war between the United States and Chinese governments, Trump has attempted to ban Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat. While most have focused on TikTok, the potential ban on WeChat would be disastrous for the Chinese Americans who use it to stay connected with each other and with loved ones in China.
Letter to the Editor: Butler Dining reaffirms campus dining options
After listening to student feedback, we have realized that not everyone is aware of what all Butler Dining has to offer. I want to make sure that the student body has all the information about what options are available to them, with or without a meal plan.
The Notorious R.B.G.: Remembering a complicated champion of women’s rights
It’s possible to keep Ginsburg’s faults in mind while simultaneously mourning the very real loss of a person whose entire career focused on protecting women and the queer community. It’s vital that we remember her individual activism as flawed and narrow, while acknowledging that rights and freedoms we take for granted could be lost without her.
The connecting thread: climate change and the 2020 election
The Trump campaign’s disinterest in addressing climate change as a legitimate concern only indicates the administration’s inability to respond to the needs of Americans; its shortsightedness in this area directly relates to its ineptitude in undertaking other key issues. The economy cannot be separated from the climate crisis, nor can the pandemic or white supremacy.
The Travis Scott Meal: Is it worth the hype?
Rapper Travis Scott has partnered with McDonald’s to promote a new meal and merchandise.